Smart Tube Next, ReVanced, or something similar on Roku? (beehaw.org)

submitted 10 months ago by chahk@beehaw.org to c/piracy@lemmy.dbzer0.com

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I recently got clued into the fact that you can enable side-loading on Roku devices. However, I have no idea where to get the apps for it. Since Rokus don't run Android, I can't install APKs like I did on my Nvidia Shield TV. Could someone please point me in the right direction?

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[-] Mugmoor@lemmy.dbzer0.com 31 points 10 months ago

https://github.com/iBicha/playlet

Hooks into Invidious. Works like a charm.

[-] bmlzootown@lemmy.ml 5 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

As a Roku dev who frequently looks at Brightscript projects on github... How have I not found this before this post?! The only reason I have premium is because I couldn't find a decent workaround on Roku.

[-] swab148@startrek.website 14 points 10 months ago

I love this paragraph:

There's a cliché about how a lot of open source software is "Made with ♡". This project in particular is not. Playlet was created out of spite, because I believe I have watched enough back-to-back, unskippable Youtube ads for a lifetime.

[-] 01189998819991197253@infosec.pub 3 points 10 months ago

It loads with "deleting system32". My heart skipped for a sec, before I remembered that I only own one windows computer and the Roku isn't it haha

Looks awesome!

[-] wolfshadowheart@kbin.social 4 points 10 months ago

That's funny, mine had its flux capacitor warming up :)

[-] Krauerking@lemy.lol 2 points 10 months ago

Woah. That's interesting.

[-] ALostInquirer@lemm.ee 4 points 10 months ago

Which kind of Roku device are you using? Stick, box, or tv? Reason I ask is that there may be some workarounds for some devices over others, e.g. casting from phone or screen-sharing from PC.