NewPipe is exemplary. All the features I want; nothing I don't. It's a wholesale replacement for the YouTube app, with seamless downloading included.
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NewPipe - a free YouTube client
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I've been using it for months
If NewPipe is ever being fickle you can also try PipePipe
Yes, it is a great one. I would have given up on YouTube if not this app.
You'll want to cycle your IP address if it quits playing.
Thanks. I've had zero problems so far.
Another great tool is YTDLnis. Supports YouTube and hundreds of other sites for downloading video.
GitHub
GitHub - deniscerri/ytdlnis: Full-featured audio/video downloader for Android using yt-dlp
Full-featured audio/video downloader for Android using yt-dlp - deniscerri/ytdlnis
I use it every day. Sometimes my VPN gets in the way and it does some weird stuff. Every now and again, I can't get it to work. You just have to wait some time.
I'm on Tailscale + Mullvad 24/7 with no problems, so far.
I run mullvad too. Strange. I'm also running a Pixel 9 and graphene OS. Unsure if that is giving me my fickleness. Works 90% of the time, if not, I just have to screw around with it.
9 Pro with Graphene here. Interesting. I'm using Tailscale with Mullvad exit nodes. Seems like the only difference.
Definitely. I use it I browser for the same.
* in browser
OK. This is cool.
I'm installing via @Zapstore. May 2025 release. 
Termux is one of the first things I installed. 😎
I've had zero success with Android/Graphene Linux VM. Crashes after download/install every time. Love the idea of if.
Awesome, termux is an essential Android app 👍
Yeah, the VM is a WIP 💯
Interesting. I'm installing with Obtainium and Github release urls, but haven't tried Zapstore. I'm going to give that a try.
Fantastic app. Has been my go-to for years. Still is.
I've been using it for years....everyone in a while I have issues with my vpn and it working
Downloading.
It stopped working for me unfortunately. None of the videos are playing. Is it because of the VPN?
Or PipeBender https://github.com/MaintainTeam/LastPipeBender
Well, nevermind, the project is now archived...
What do you use Termux for? I use the terminal constantly in my computer, but using it on my phone seems painful.
I also think that this is the best YT player 👍
Indeed!
Best parasite app for video, still parasite.
Not for iOS, right?
Correct. I recently switched to GrapheneOS, so lots of discovery for me.
there is a fork called BraveNewPipe which adds Rumble and BitChute
"Due to restrictive project policy, the NewPipeTeam refuses to add platforms that they find offensive. This fork (BravePipe) will not be as restrictive. As long as the platforms work in the spirit of free speech, they could be integrated."
GitHub
GitHub - bravepipeproject/BravePipe: A libre lightweight streaming front-end for Android.
A libre lightweight streaming front-end for Android. - bravepipeproject/BravePipe
@Shawn I have learnt something I would have never seen in normie land
Very interesting. Thanks.
I used it daily, it rocks 👆
Remote server access from anywhere is a huge one. Saves me from dragging a laptop everywhere just in case I need to troubleshoot something.
You can also assign scripts to launcher icons, and there is a widget too, which eases the pain of working from a mobile keyboard. Just click a button to run commands.
My phone also has usb-c video out, so it's even better when I'm hooked up to a larger display + keyboard and mouse. Pocket terminal ftw, and I didn't have to spend money on some raspberry pi cyberdeck that I'd never carry anyway.
GitHub
GitHub - termux/termux-widget: Termux add-on app which adds shortcuts to commands on the home screen.
Termux add-on app which adds shortcuts to commands on the home screen. - termux/termux-widget
Dude I thought newpipe broke some years back. Didn’t know it was still alive!
#winning
No IOS??
Great for playlists. Convert to mp3, add to audiobook folder, done.
YouTube breaks sometimes, NewPipe doesn't.
Oh. I hadn't thought of that. 🧠
Same for me with Pixel 7 GrapheneOS. Sometimes a Restart helped. But i cant figure out the problem.
Ya brother! It's amazng, but i try and it give me a lot of good features too.
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I'm missing skipping forward and back with headset buttons.. But there is an old pull request for it that I'm using 👍
How do you run both Tailscale and Mullvad? I’m only able to run one at a time since they are both VPN’s.
It's an add-on to Tailscale. $5/mo for Mullvad exit nodes for 5 devices.
Mine randomly stops working after an hour or so so I can only use Tailscale intermittently. Not sure what the deal is.
Bummer. I've never had trouble.
Nice! My Umbrel at home is becoming a major disappointment. HTTP only? No VPN unless it’s coming direct from router?! Like WTF man are we going backwards? Also, I like the $5 add on, but do you ever think maybe (conspiracy theory incoming 🤗) just maybe these paid VPN services are collecting our money and laughing their way straight to the backdoor they designed?
Does it work for you? I had to switch to PipePipe which does allow a Google login if need be. I had to start doing that with a throwaway Google account because so many videos were breaking.
Estou usando o Brave New Pipe, porque há um tempo o New Pipe estava bugando e apresentando erros.
Interesting. My Umbrel Home has been great. And I run Tailscale on it.
As for laughing to the bank with our money, I think most are, yes. But @Mullvad VPN have proven themselves IMO, and Tailscale is "largely open source" and shown themselves to be a good actor.
Open source at Tailscale · Tailscale
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my router connects to mullvad and i put a tailscale node behind it and set that up as an exit node. 😬
Like a charm, so far. I'm only 3 weeks in, but no problems.
No, unfortunately
if you use android...
From time to time you need to wait for an update if youtube changes things to break the newpipe client.
But besides that it's working flawelessly most of the time for me.
Been at it for over 2 years now.
In the future it could happen from time to time that videos don't work for a short period before the next update is made by the newpipe crew.
But in my experience that only happens when youtube implements new stuff to try to break down the free usable clients.
Just have to wait until the update and everything is fine again.
Using newpipe for around 2 years now.
How does it work??
Same for me. It's because of VPN, I think, yeah...
Always go for android, or a FOS ROM.
Well maybe this will be the NewNewPipe
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Is Newpipe down for you today?