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YouTube's ad problem just got worse: Users now seeing 90-second unskippable ads!
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this post was submitted on 08 Apr 2026
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SmartTube is pretty good on AndroidTV: SponsorBlock, DeArrow, no ads, etc.
At least while we're still able to sideload... ๐
We still can sideload even after the side loading changes, although in quite annoying fashion, but will still be possible.
This is a fair point. But I thought there was some uncertainty surrounding signed binaries, Play force-scanning APKs (regardless of source), and such?
FTFY. Being restricted to a manufacturer's 'approved' list of apps is not normal, and should be called "cuckinstalling" or something similarly pathetic and offensive.
Absolutely fair correction. ๐๐ป
Seconded.
Unfortunately doesn't stop Google from screwing with third-party YouTube apps now and then. Had a few instances where SmartTube would not load all the channels I'm "subscribed to", but an update fixes that instantly.