Pixilated YouTube - G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Is YouTube Pixilated for everyone using the app or only those running custom ROMs like CM11? The only work around for me was using the previous version (4.x) of the YouTube app. But then you miss out on the new UI and floating Window.
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Its pixelated also on stock rom. Im using Viral instead.
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malikadnanm said:
Is YouTube Pixilated for everyone using the app or only those running custom ROMs like CM11? The only work around for me was using the previous version (4.x) of the YouTube app. But then you miss out on the new UI and floating Window.
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youtube's app doesnt support hd playback. The HQ option is 480p actually and not HD. Take a look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2579795

katsika said:
youtube's app doesnt support hd playback. The HQ option is 480p actually and not HD. Take a look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2579795
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That method, viral, and the old YouTube app produce the same video quality in HD mode. It's the new YouTube app that shows horrible quality on the G Pad in HD. Its weird because on my phones the new app has always shown HD in actual HD.
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Blurry YouTube?

Anyone having issues getting YouTube go be full resolution after the latest update? Check out how the lines of the M are all wavy! What gives?!
Touch the video. In the lower right corner of the video screen is an expansion icon. Press it to expand to the full Nexus 7 screen.
Nexus 7 (2013)
I believe the new YouTube app is only using 720 rather than 1080.
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zeus_chingon said:
I believe the new YouTube app is only using 720 rather than 1080.
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That's probably it. I'm using the old YouTube app with a mod that allows you to choose the quality settings. And it's much better than the new YouTube in terms of playback quality. I hope Google addresses this. Or hopefully someone will mod the new YouTube app to allow us to set the quality.
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scandalousk said:
That's probably it. I'm using the old YouTube app with a mod that allows you to choose the quality settings. And it's much better than the new YouTube in terms of playback quality. I hope Google addresses this. Or hopefully someone will mod the new YouTube app to allow us to set the quality.
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I hope so too, this is unacceptable. Especially right after the release of their flagship tablet with the highest pixel density.... I'm surprised more people aren't talking about this...
I didn't back up the old version and I can't restore... Any chance you would post the apk for an older version?
Or link to that mod?
Edit: found it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529715
[MOD] YouTube 4.4.11 (v5b), *1080p* / 720p HD (over WiFi & 3G), screen off playback

Make YouTube app think I'm using LTE?

Noticed that the YouTube app only plays in HD mode if you are on either WIFI or LTE. (Note 2) Anyway to make that app think that I'm on LTE on the S3?
You could always just go to general settings in the YouTube app and click high quality on mobile
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Supamike88 said:
You could always just go to general settings in the YouTube app and click high quality on mobile
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Yup. But it ain't HD. It's a bit painful to watch when your used to HD. I know T-Mobile non LTE speeds are fast enough.
Since Youtube auto-adjusts to the available speed, I doubt there's any way to switch to HD. You can use the Browser based Youtube or tweak your Data Speeds based on Doc Holiday's Tweaks in the S3 Modem Thread.
You can try using this app, you can stream HD videos even if you are on edge. and it has other functions too
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2213945
[MOD] OG YouTube 5.2.27 Downloader, All Qualities & Screen Off Playback (v8.0 beta)
This is the one I use, its out of date but I have no problem playing HD videos with it and i like it better so if the top one doesn't work well for you or you don't like it you can give this one a try
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529715
[MOD] YouTube 4.4.11 (v5b), *1080p* / 720p HD (over WiFi & 3G), screen off playback
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Ad Blocker + YouTube Alternative etc

Looking for adblocker and a you tube alternative as the youtube player always plays in HD and i want it to be SD , i tried supertube which is the best one also for adblocker i have installed Ad Blocker plus but any better one exposed framework module any ?
Youtube Adaway module.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2547316
I use it on my S4 (4.3) & N7 2103 (4.4.2). Works like a charm :good:
How is SimpleTube ? Would prefer if have one app for youtube as well as adblock
I use AdAway from fdroid and TubeMate.
Viral?
Trevomader said:
I use AdAway from fdroid and TubeMate.
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F-droid is where I get the adaway app. They will always have the latest.
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Youtube alternatives
Here are a few YouTube alternatives which you can look for,
Vube, DailyMotion, Vimeo etc.
I. Use SuperTube Pro, No Adds and gives high def videos. Best one I've tried and I've tried them all.
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dinjo_jo said:
Looking for adblocker and a you tube alternative as the youtube player always plays in HD and i want it to be SD , i tried supertube which is the best one also for adblocker i have installed Ad Blocker plus but any better one exposed framework module any ?
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I use adfree for Android and I don't get ads on the YouTube app. And there should be a setting inside the app to play only sd.
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PV star is a great YouTube alt. You. Shut the screen off and just listen if you want.
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Pvstar is nice. Just downloaded it. Works great!
I´m quite mad at Google because of still not having activated the option of using a 1080p resolution in Youtube. I mean, come on, I bought both recent flagship devices which can handle 1080p video playback without any problems ( Nexus 5 & Nexus 7 2013 ).
I wanted to buy the latest Viral Pro App but for whatever reasons, the developer also decided to stick to max. 720p. What is wrong with this world ? Is there a better app available in order to watch Full HD material on these devices ?
Gorgtech said:
I´m quite mad at Google because of still not having activated the option of using a 1080p resolution in Youtube. I mean, come on, I bought both recent flagship devices which can handle 1080p video playback without any problems ( Nexus 5 & Nexus 7 2013 ).
I wanted to buy the latest Viral Pro App but for whatever reasons, the developer also decided to stick to max. 720p. What is wrong with this world ? Is there a better app available in order to watch Full HD material on these devices ?
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Uh. Dude, the option is there. Since like mid June.
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kushXmaster said:
Uh. Dude, the option is there. Since like mid June.
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Not for all users.
Angel0fDeath said:
Not for all users.
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I could understand it not being there if your screen isn't 1920x1080. But if you have a FHD screen than it should show up. Assuming the video allows it.
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kushXmaster said:
I could understand it not being there if your screen isn't 1920x1080. But if you have a FHD screen than it should show up. Assuming the video allows it.
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I have a nexus 5, nexus 7(2013), and a kindle fire hdx 7.
It doesn't show up on all of them.
(And yes I have the latest version of YouTube.)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2190753
This will block youtube ads and other ads (app, website) but will not provide any additional youtube options.

Poor Youtube video quality?

Hello, I have a note 2 n7100. I used to have 4.1.2. Flashed 4.3. Everything went well. One thing that's bothering me is the youtube app video quality is low even when I choose HQ. It gets better but it's pixilated. On 4.1.2 it was basically hd. Has anyone else experience the same problem? I can't figure out what it is. The rom?. Or a setting somewhere? Could a custom kernel effect it somehow? Any tips or advice appreciated.
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Are you on 3G? Because usually the app switches to HQ rather than HD only on 3G.
Also there is an app called Viral .. It let's you choose whatever quality you want, its kinda good, you may want to try it
Thanks, i guess i had a modded youtube app before where it would automatically play hd in 3g. Noe it only has hd option on wifi only. The only solution i foind is the OG youtube downloader. Where you can choose what quality you want when on 3g. But it doesnt have an auto option to go to highest quality when on 3g. Ill check out that viral app. Thanks.
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sgstouch said:
Thanks, i guess i had a modded youtube app before where it would automatically play hd in 3g. Noe it only has hd option on wifi only. The only solution i foind is the OG youtube downloader. Where you can choose what quality you want when on 3g. But it doesnt have an auto option to go to highest quality when on 3g. Ill check out that viral app. Thanks.
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Actually most of the roms have youtube apk as system app and those apks are a little modified for better performance!
If u have system youtube apk then you can remove it by using root uninstaller from play store(needs root).
And reinstall youtube from play store!
Mehul mehta said:
Actually most of the roms have youtube apk as system app and those apks are a little modified for better performance!
If u have system youtube apk then you can remove it by using root uninstaller from play store(needs root).
And reinstall youtube from play store!
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Yes i removed it and installed og youtube apk from xda.just wish i didnt have to choose quality eachtime i play a new video.
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Youtube v5.7 NO HD FOR US????

The new version of youtube app has just been released providing the option to custom choose the resolution of the video. However, the only options for our phone are 140p 240p 360p. Is anybody aware of a way to enable hd video to our measly but reliable phone?
Thus far AFAIK, the only way to watch YouTube videos in HD is via third party apps such as Viral Popup Player and OGYouTube.
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i didn't recieve the update yet
Are you people running Stock ROM from samsung?
I am running the latest nightly version of OMNI rom for galaxy s2 and all the Youtube videos are played at only 360p maximum. Is this rom lacks any youtube video hardware acceleration issue? or its an limitation with youtube.
Thanks,
Sivabalan K
the s2 doesn't have a 720p screen so hd videos are usless on this small screen
Sivabalan said:
Are you people running Stock ROM from samsung?
I am running the latest nightly version of OMNI rom for galaxy s2 and all the Youtube videos are played at only 360p maximum. Is this rom lacks any youtube video hardware acceleration issue? or its an limitation with youtube.
Thanks,
Sivabalan K
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I'm on NeatROM which is essentially a stock ROM and the quality only goes up to 360p on the official YouTube app. You can watch YouTube videos in 720p but only via third party apps.
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Youtube video is playing at only 360p resolution
N8tR1X said:
I'm on NeatROM which is essentially a stock ROM and the quality only goes up to 360p on the official YouTube app. You can watch YouTube videos in 720p but only via third party apps.
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Can you please name few Good Third party apps.
Thanks,
Sivabalan K
Sivabalan said:
Can you please name few Good Third party apps.
Thanks,
Sivabalan K
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Try TubeMate ! Its a really good alternative
here the link : http://tubemate.net
psst! press thanks
FurFur_ said:
Try TubeMate ! Its a really good alternative
here the link : http://tubemate.net
psst! press thanks
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Thanks !!!,will check that !
HJ nan said:
The new version of youtube app has just been released providing the option to custom choose the resolution of the video. However, the only options for our phone are 140p 240p 360p. Is anybody aware of a way to enable hd video to our measly but reliable phone?
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Get Xposed and download "app settings" then open it and scroll down to YouTube and change the DPI to 200 and change the DP to 800×1280 I'm sure it will work. Hope I helped

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