Video Premium APK
YouTube Premium, the app without the ads.

Ad-free videos, background and picture-in-picture playback, offline downloads, and YouTube Music included. The same YouTube app you already use, with the paywalled parts switched on.

  • Ad-Free Playback
  • Background & PiP
  • Offline Downloads
  • Version

    Latest tested build.

    v21.19.286
  • Download size

    On disk after install.

    64.3 MB
  • Installs

    Play Store installs.

    10B+

YouTube Premium is the paid tier of the official YouTube app, and this page covers the APK that turns those features on: no ads, background play, picture-in-picture, offline downloads, and YouTube Music Premium on top. Further down you will find the latest version, install steps, what changed, and what to check before you install.

What is YouTube Premium?

YouTube Premium strips ads out of every video and keeps the app playing when you lock the screen or switch tasks. That one thing, audio that does not cut out when the screen goes dark, is why most people go looking for it.

It adds downloads too. You can save videos and full playlists for offline viewing, which helps a lot when data is pricey or the signal drops. A YouTube Music Premium unlock is bundled in, so background music and saved tracks work in the music app as well.

This APK is a patched build of the official client, so nothing about the layout changes. You sign in with your usual Google account and the Premium features are live without a monthly bill.

What does YouTube Premium offer?

The main draw is ad-free viewing. No pre-roll, no mid-roll, no banner parked over the clip. On a slow or metered connection that alone saves you data and time.

Background playback keeps the audio running after you leave the app or kill the screen, and picture-in-picture drops the video into a corner so you can get on with something else while it plays. The free app blocks both in most regions.

Downloads let you store videos at a quality you pick for offline play. The bundled YouTube Music side adds background music, saved songs, and an audio-only mode that works well for podcasts and long mixes.

Key features

YouTube Premium keeps the official app exactly as it is and switches on the parts that usually need a subscription. Here is what people install it for:

  • Ad-free videos: No ads before, during, or after playback.
  • Background play: Audio keeps running with the screen off or in another app.
  • Picture-in-picture: Keep a video in a floating window while you multitask.
  • Offline downloads: Save videos and playlists to watch without data.
  • YouTube Music Premium: Ad-free, background, and offline music included.
  • Higher quality options: Stream and download at the bitrate your device supports.

What's new in the latest version?

The latest YouTube Premium build (v21.19.286) tracks the current official release, with the patch rebuilt on top so the unlocks keep working. Patched builds tend to trail the official version by a few days while the patch catches up.

  • Rebuilt against the newest official YouTube client
  • Ad-blocking patches updated to match recent server-side changes
  • Stability fixes on Android 14 and 15
  • Smoother background-playback handoff between apps
  • Lower memory use on devices with less RAM
  • Interface tweaks matching the official app's current look

YouTube Premium without microG, and how it compares to ReVanced and Vanced

If you have looked into ad-free YouTube before, you have hit Vanced, ReVanced, and the microG question. Vanced was the older project, and it shut down. ReVanced is the patcher that took its place, and it usually wants a separate microG app so you can sign in without the official Play Services hooks. That extra step trips a lot of people up.

The build on this page is the easier route. It runs as a patched YouTube client and signs in with your account directly, so you skip installing microG just to log in. If you specifically want the ReVanced setup with its custom patches, that is a separate process. This page is the one-file option for anyone who just wants Premium features without the assembly.

Pros and cons

App information

At a glance
The YouTube Premium spec sheet
  • App name
    YouTube Premium
  • Package name
    com.google.android.youtube
  • Version
    21.19.286
  • Updated
    June 2026
  • Android required
    5.0+ (Lollipop)
  • Developer
    Google LLC
  • Category
    Video
  • File size
    64.3 MB
  • Installs
    10B+
  • License
    Free / Freemium

How to install YouTube Premium APK on Android

Install in five steps
Getting YouTube Premium on your device
  • 1
    Tap the download button
    The YouTube Premium APK file lands in your Downloads folder.
  • 2
    Allow unknown apps
    Grant the install-unknown-apps permission to your file manager when Android prompts.
  • 3
    Run the installer
    Accept the in-place update if a previous version is on the device.
  • 4
    Launch the app
    Complete first-run setup or sign in to your account.
  • 5
    Review permissions
    Open Settings inside the app and confirm permissions match the app's purpose.

Is YouTube Premium safe?

YouTube Premium is safest from Google Play, but the paid tier there needs a subscription. This APK is a patched version of the same app, so the usual sideload checks apply: confirm the package name (com.google.android.youtube), the version, and the file size before you install. If any of those look wrong, do not install.

The APK here is signed by the patcher, not by Google, so Play Protect will warn you during install. That warning shows up for any sideloaded app. The real question is what sits inside the file, which is why the package name, version, and file size are listed up top. Since you sign in with your Google account, treat it like any modified client and decide your own comfort level.

FAQ

  • Is the YouTube Premium APK free?
    Yes. The APK installs free and unlocks the Premium features without a subscription. It is a patched build of the official YouTube app.
  • Do I need microG to use it?
    No. This build signs in with your Google account directly, so you skip installing microG on the side the way some ReVanced setups need it.
  • Does background play and picture-in-picture work?
    Yes. Audio keeps playing with the screen off or in another app, and you can pop the video into a floating window while you do other things.
  • Is YouTube Music Premium included?
    Yes. The Premium unlock covers YouTube Music too, so you get ad-free, background, and offline music in the music app.
  • Will it survive a YouTube update?
    Usually. After a big official update the patch can need a refresh, which may take a few days. If playback breaks, come back here for the rebuilt version.
  • Is it safe to sign in with my account?
    It works, but it is a modified client, so any account you use carries some risk. If that bothers you, sign in with a secondary Google account.

Final verdict

YouTube Premium is worth it if ads and the screen-off-kills-audio limit are your main gripes with YouTube. This APK hands you the ad-free, background, and offline experience without the monthly fee, on the same app you already use. Check the version, package name, and file size before installing, and grab the update from this page when a new build lands.

For your main Google account, the official Play Store subscription is the safer path thanks to Google's scanning and auto-updates. Use the patched build with a secondary account if account safety worries you. If you only have one account, weigh the saved subscription cost against the small chance that a YouTube update briefly breaks the patch.