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What the heck, YouTube? (self.technology)
submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by Companion1666 to c/technology
 

I've only subscribed to YouTube Premium for the past two months, and I like the ad-free experience and Music streaming bundled in one price, PHP159 or $3/month. Will this probably my last? Yesterday morning, Google automatically charged me for my YouTube Premium subscription through my e-wallet service.

It was successfully deducted, but the service didn't update its validity. Does Google want me to charge twice, or they want me to go back on uBlock Origin on Librewolf (desktop) and NewPipe on Android? lol

EDIT (2023-10-22): Google recently refunded the amount to my e-wallet. So far, my account is still active. If ever Google bans my account, then probably my domain will be banned.

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[–] Z4rK 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (5 children)

I primarily use iOS to watch YouTube. I haven’t found good solutions.

It’s the media platform I use the most. With Premium, I’m evenly supporting at least 50 creators that I watch regularly. I couldn’t meaningfully do that for the same price through Patreon.

[–] Chobbes 2 points 1 year ago

The best solution I’ve found for the YouTube shenanigans on iOS is the baking soda and vinegar apps.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Sideload uYou plus with Altstore if you want to keep all the account functionality.

Download Yattee from the App store if you prefer to watch with Piped.

[–] Z4rK 0 points 1 year ago

No I don’t want piped, like the recommendations in YouTube. No way I’ll side load.

Sounds like Premium is a good choice for me personally.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Sideload an alternative YouTube app with Altstore

[–] Z4rK 1 points 1 year ago

It’s cool that the option exist, but it isn’t worth it to me.

[–] BombOmOm -2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I have had success from both Safari with AdGuard and from Brave browser blocking Youtube ads on iOS. Currently using Brave with no issues.

[–] Z4rK 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

OK so it’s that easy? I won’t use Brave, but will try from Safari and Orion. Thanks

[–] BombOmOm 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yep. :)

Just pay attention to the instructions in the app. Safari doesn't accept addons in the way other browsers do.

[–] Z4rK 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I guess the main downside for me having to be logged in to something Google while browsing other websites, and I don’t think I can be bothered logging in / out all the time

[–] BombOmOm 0 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I can confirm that of both iOS solutions I have mentioned (Safari with AdGuard and Brave browser), neither require you to be logged into any Google product. Both solutions successfully block ads.

[–] Z4rK 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Right. But I don’t just watch random videos from links. YouTube is my main media platform where I have tons of subscriptions and good recommendations.

I just hoped I could keep that without paying for premium, but it might actually be the best option for me.

[–] BombOmOm 0 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I can also confirm that both iOS solutions I have mentioned (Safari with AdGuard and Brave browser), both also work with you logged into Youtube. They work whether you are logged in or logged out. I tested both ways just before making this pair of comments and daily use the Brave solution.

[–] Z4rK 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yes but as I said I don’t want to be logged in to Google in my browser.

[–] BombOmOm 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This will be my last post. But as I said, both solutions work no matter if you are logged in or logged out.

[–] Z4rK 1 points 1 year ago

Much appreciated, thanks again for the suggestion.