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1 year ago SmartTubeNext recommendations are the worst
The YouTube algorithm makes recommendations equivalent to the app's, and the UI does the job as well as YouTube and doesn't lack any critical functionality. The best choice for ATV remains SmartTubeNext, not the Android YouTube app.
Application
YouTube (com.google.android.youtube)
Issue
Existing YT ReVanced can already be used after emulating the cursor as it doesn't support remote control but it is hard to use and scroll. After having this patch we can use the YT Phone app on Android TV with remote control. As we know:
YouTube TV is not the same as patching a normal app. YT ATV is just a web application and it uses Cobalt which is a Chromium fork and is optimized for lower end devices and Cobalt does not have injecting code. Originally posted by @reisxd in https://github.com/revanced/revanced-patches/issues/1428#issuecomment-1372053823
Also if the rotation is locked in landscape mode then this app will be the best choice for ATV too just like for phones. Yes, there is an app called "SmartTubeNext" but its UI & recommendations are the worst & the dev won't do anything regarding that:
Compared to SmartTube's UI, Stock Youtube and YT Kids are far ahead. However, we'd need someone who's skilled and willing to dedicate enough time and energy into making it. And into maintaining it longterm (incl. new features, bug fixes). https://github.com/yuliskov/SmartTubeNext#q-can-you-make-smarttubenext-look-like-the-original-app
Patch
The app rotation should be locked in landscape mode and we can use the app via remote control.
Motivation
Acknowledgements