Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome to the FAQ page of LibreTube, an alternative frontend for YouTube, for Android. Here you will find answers to the most common questions that users have about LibreTube App, such as how to install it, how to use it, what features it offers, and how it protects your privacy and anonymity. If you have a question that is not answered here, please feel free to contact us or use our community in telegram, reddit, and discord. We hope you enjoy using LibreTube and find it useful and fun! 😊

• Is LibreTube ad free?

• Yes, LibreTube App is ad free. It allows you to watch YouTube videos without ads, as well as without a YouTube account and without Google Services on your device. This means you can enjoy your favorite videos without interruptions or tracking. LibreTube App also respects your privacy and does not collect any personal data from you.

• Difference between Revanced and LibreTube

• LibreTube and ReVanced are both alternative frontends for YouTube, for Android. They have some similarities and some differences. Here are some of the main ones:
• LibreTube is built with Piped, which is a privacy-friendly YouTube proxy that does not use any of the official YouTube APIs. This means that LibreTube does not require Google Services or a YouTube account to work, and it does not send any data to Google or YouTube. LibreTube also supports SponsorBlock, which is a feature that automatically skips sponsored segments in videos. LibreTube is free and open source, and you can find its source code on GitHub.
• ReVanced is a patcher tool that modifies the official YouTube app to add some extra features, such as ad blocking, background playback, device spoofing, and more. ReVanced requires Google Services and a YouTube account to work, and it uses the official YouTube APIs. ReVanced also supports SponsorBlock, but it does not have a built-in video downloader like LibreTube. ReVanced is not open source, and you can find its website here.

• What languages does LibreTube App support at the moment?

• LibreTube App supports multiple languages, thanks to the contributions of its community. You can see all the languages that LibreTube App supports here. You can also help to translate LibreTube App into your own language, or improve the existing translations, by joining the LibreTube project on Weblate.

• Can I download YT videos for offline viewing?

• Yes, you can download YouTube videos for offline viewing with LibreTube App. LibreTube App has a built-in video downloader that lets you save videos in different formats and resolutions. You can also choose to download only the audio or the subtitles of a video. To download a video, you just need to tap on the download icon below the video player, and select your preferred options. You can then access your downloaded videos from the Downloads section in the app menu.

• Which devices are compatible with LibreTube App?

• LibreTube App is compatible with Android devices only at the moment. However, the LibreTube developers have an idea to develop the app for other platforms too, such as iOS, Linux, and Mac. You can bookmark this website and join our telegram channel to stay updated on the latest news and features. LibreTube App has different versions for different architectures of Android devices. An architecture is a set of rules and standards that define how a device’s processor works. Different architectures have different capabilities and performance. LibreTube App supports the following architectures:
  • arm64-v8a: This is for devices that have a 64-bit ARM processor, which is a common type of processor for modern smartphones and tablets. This version of LibreTube App is optimized for this architecture and can run faster and smoother than other versions.
  • armeabi-v7a: This is for devices that have a 32-bit ARM processor, which is an older type of processor that is still used by some smartphones and tablets. This version of LibreTube App is compatible with this architecture and can run well on these devices.
  • x86: This is for devices that have a 32-bit Intel or AMD processor, which is a rare type of processor for Android devices. This version of LibreTube App is compatible with this architecture and can run on these devices.
  • x86_64: This is for devices that have a 64-bit Intel or AMD processor, which is also a rare type of processor for Android devices. This version of LibreTube App is optimized for this architecture and can run faster and smoother than other versions.
  • Universal: This is for devices that have any type of processor, as it contains all the versions of LibreTube App in one package. This version of LibreTube App can run on any Android device, but it may not be as efficient or fast as the specific versions.

  You can check your device’s architecture by using an app like CPU-Z. You can then download the appropriate version of LibreTube App from F-Droid or GitHub. I hope this explains the different versions of LibreTube App and their compatibility with different devices

• What is the goal of the LibreTube App?

• LibreTube App’s goal is to protect your privacy and freedom while watching YouTube videos. YouTube collects a lot of data from you, such as your interests, opinions, and preferences, and uses it in ways that may harm you. LibreTube App does not require a Google account or Google Services, and does not send any data to YouTube or Google. LibreTube App also lets you access YouTube videos that are blocked in your country, thanks to the Piped proxies.

• Is it possible to log in with a Google account?

• No, it is not possible to log in with a Google account on LibreTube App. LibreTube App does not use any of the official YouTube APIs, and it does not require Google Services or a YouTube account to work.

• How can I import my subscriptions from YouTube?

• You can import your subscriptions from YouTube to LibreTube App by following these steps:
  • Go to the Google takeout manager and sign in with your old Google account.
  • Click on “All YouTube data included”, then on “Deselect all”, then select only “subscriptions” and click “OK”.
  • Click on “Next step” and then on “Create export”.
  • Click on the “Download” button after it appears and save the ZIP file to your device.
  • Extract the ZIP file and find the subscriptions.csv file inside the subscriptions folder.
  • Open LibreTube App and tap on the menu icon in the upper left corner.
  • Tap on “Settings” and then on “Content”.
  • Tap on “Import database” and select the subscriptions.csv file.
  • Wait for the import process to finish and then check your subscriptions in LibreTube App.

  You can also watch this video tutorial for more details: How To Transfer Youtube Subscriptions From One Google Account To Another. I hope this helps you import your subscriptions from YouTube to LibreTube App.