It allows you to override default YouTube settings to force 4K playback or specific codecs like VP9, which is useful for older devices.

Go to your device > Security (or Apps ) and toggle on Install Unknown Apps for your browser or file manager. Install the Apps in Order First: Install the Vanced MicroG APK. Second: Install the YouTube Vanced 16.02.35 APK.

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