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YouTube’s anti-ad blocking test gets even pushier with a new timer (www.androidpolice.com)
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[-] 01189998819991197253@infosec.pub 5 points 2 years ago

I just went to yt's front page, which I haven't done in a long while (usually use NewPipe or use a direct link). There is a LOT of garbage on there. I mean, holy crap! It's not the creators' fault, I know. The Algorithm decides, and they must appease The Algorithm. Still, though. And, now, this timer bs for the 2% who use adblockers?

[-] Rayspekt@kbin.social 4 points 2 years ago

How do the 3rd party clients for youtube work? Can they still circumvent the adblock-blockers or where are the "positioned" inside youtube's code? Sorry for the weird terminology, I'm no programmer.

[-] 50MYT@aussie.zone 5 points 2 years ago

Re vanced mods the normal app with a premium override.

I had to patch mine as the blocking mentioned in the article was kicking in after about 20 seconds. The video would just stop and sit loading.

Revanced works on Android devices, and Doesn't need root. Follow the guide to do it.

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