Pretty much the subject line. uBO has successfully blocked the nag screen enough times that I can’t play anything at this point. No preview loads, and the play button serves no function. I’d really prefer not to have to find content on YT, copy the URL and use Piped/Invidious, but this ongoing escalation is steeling my resolve to screw Google.

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If you don’t mind the impossibility to login, check out Freetube.

For Android, you may use NewPipe, LibreTube or Youtube Vanced.

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Freetube pointing to a local instance of Invidious.

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Revanced hasn’t had any issues throughout this. I only watch YouTube on Android anyway.

(doesn’t help for desktop use, but it’s an option and maintains all of YouTubes native functionality + premium features)

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desktop use

May be time to explore Android emulators. I know some linux distros incorporate them, and there are some options for Win and Mac.

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Or look into FreeTube, it works really well on desktop

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I should install this to my homelab tomorrow. Thanks for the tip.

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True, it’s good to keep track of all options because any of them could stop working one day.

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Never yet had problems with paid AdGuard

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Same! I’m really hoping it stays that way. This seems wildly annoying to combat. I’ve been fine so far with adguard premium on Windows, iOS, and Android tho.

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https://libredirect.github.io/download.html works great for automating link redirects to alternative sites.

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Also untrack me on android

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This looks promising. Just the fact that it autopings the list of servers on demand solves much of my Invidious frustration.

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