ReVanced Troubleshooting Guide 2025

Root Cause: MicroG configuration issues

Step-by-Step Solution:

1. Verify MicroG Installation:
   • Check if MicroG is installed and not disabled
   • MicroG version should be compatible with ReVanced
   • Reinstall MicroG if necessary
2. Configure MicroG Settings:
   • Open MicroG Settings app
   • Enable "Google device registration"
   • Enable "Google Cloud Messaging"
   • Grant all requested permissions
3. Add Google Account:
   • Go to MicroG → Google Account Manager
   • Add your Google account here first
   • Complete 2FA if enabled
   • Verify account is added successfully
4. Configure ReVanced:
   • Clear YouTube ReVanced app data
   • Open YouTube ReVanced
   • Sign in should now work

Solutions:

1. Battery Optimization:
   • Disable battery optimization for MicroG
   • Disable battery optimization for ReVanced
   • Allow background activity for both apps
2. Autostart Permissions:
   • Enable autostart for MicroG (MIUI/ColorOS)
   • Add MicroG to protected apps list
   • Disable memory cleaning for these apps
3. Re-authenticate:
   • Remove account from MicroG
   • Clear both app data
   • Re-add account in MicroG
   • Sign in to ReVanced again

Diagnosis Steps:

1. Check internet connection stability
2. Verify Google account has YouTube data enabled
3. Ensure sync is enabled in device settings
4. Check if account has multiple YouTube channels

Solutions:

1. Force stop and restart ReVanced
2. Clear YouTube app cache (not data)
3. Sign out and sign back in
4. Wait 24 hours for sync to complete
5. Switch YouTube channels if multiple exist

Optimization Steps:

1. Clear App Cache:
   • Settings → Apps → YouTube ReVanced → Storage → Clear Cache
   • Also clear MicroG cache
   • Restart both apps
2. Adjust Video Quality:
   • Lower default video quality in ReVanced settings
   • Disable auto-quality selection
   • Use 720p or lower on slower connections
3. Network Optimization:
   • Switch between WiFi and mobile data
   • Change DNS to 8.8.8.8 or 1.1.1.1
   • Disable VPN if using one
   • Reset network settings if needed

Battery Optimization:

1. Check Background Activity:
   • Settings → Battery → App battery usage
   • Identify if ReVanced is using excessive battery
   • Check background refresh settings
2. Optimize Settings:
   • Disable background playback if not needed
   • Lower video quality
   • Disable auto-play features
   • Reduce notification frequency
3. System Level Fixes:
   • Enable battery optimization for ReVanced
   • Limit background processes
   • Use adaptive battery if available

Memory Management:

1. Clear cache regularly
2. Close other memory-intensive apps
3. Restart device to free up RAM
4. Consider older ReVanced version for low-end devices
5. Disable unnecessary ReVanced features

Ad Blocking Troubleshooting:

1. Verify Installation:
   • Ensure you installed actual ReVanced, not fake app
   • Check ReVanced settings are accessible
   • Verify ad-blocking patches are enabled
2. Update and Reset:
   • Update to latest ReVanced version
   • Clear app data and reconfigure
   • Check for new ad-blocking updates
3. Types of Ads:
   • Video ads should be completely blocked
   • Some banner ads may still appear (rare)
   • Sponsored content in feed is different from ads

Background Play Solutions:

1. ReVanced Settings:
   • Open ReVanced Settings in YouTube
   • Enable background play feature
   • Check if feature is properly patched
2. Android Settings:
   • Disable battery optimization for ReVanced
   • Allow background activity
   • Enable autostart (MIUI/ColorOS)
   • Disable app hibernation
3. Audio Focus Issues:
   • Close other music/media apps
   • Disable notification sounds temporarily
   • Check audio routing in sound settings

PiP Troubleshooting:

1. Android Permission:
   • Settings → Apps → ReVanced → Advanced → Picture-in-picture → Allow
   • Some devices require special permissions
2. ReVanced Configuration:
   • Enable PiP in ReVanced settings
   • Check if feature is available on your device
   • Test with different video types
3. Compatibility:
   • PiP requires Android 8.0+
   • Some custom ROMs may have issues
   • Launcher compatibility may vary

Samsung-Specific Solutions:

1. Knox Security:
   • Knox may block ReVanced installation
   • Try disabling Knox security if possible
   • Some features may be limited with Knox active
2. Samsung Battery Optimization:
   • Device care → Battery → App power management
   • Add ReVanced and MicroG to unmonitored apps
   • Disable adaptive battery for these apps
3. Secure Folder:
   • Don't install ReVanced in Secure Folder
   • May cause authentication issues
   • Use main profile only

MIUI-Specific Solutions:

1. MIUI Optimization:
   • Developer options → Turn off MIUI optimization
   • Reboot device after disabling
   • This may affect some MIUI features
2. Autostart Management:
   • Security app → Autostart → Enable for MicroG and ReVanced
   • Background app limits → No restrictions
   • Battery saver → No restrictions for these apps
3. Permissions:
   • Grant all permissions to MicroG
   • Allow popup windows for ReVanced
   • Enable display over other apps

ColorOS Solutions:

1. App Cloner Conflicts:
   • Disable app cloner for YouTube/ReVanced
   • May cause signature conflicts
2. Smart Sidebar:
   • Add ReVanced to smart sidebar if desired
   • Configure floating window permissions
3. Game Space:
   • Don't add ReVanced to Game Space
   • May interfere with background play