4pda _verified_ - Ymusic

If you know what you are doing and stick to the verified user posts (look for post counts over 5,000 and positive "thanks" ratings), 4PDA is one of the safer sources for YMusic. If you are a novice, consider the official GitHub page first.

| Feature | YMusic (via 4PDA) | YouTube Music (Official) | Vanced/ReVanced | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Yes (Free) | No (Premium required) | Yes (Free) | | Audio Only Mode | Yes | No | No (Video still loads) | | Size on Disk | ~6 MB | ~65 MB | ~85 MB | | Login Required | No (Use anonymously) | Yes (Google Account) | Yes (MicroG) | | Stability | Moderate (Breaks every few months) | High | Moderate (Needs repatching) | | Best For | Pure music streaming, low storage | Official ecosystem | Full video mod | ymusic 4pda

is a lightweight, third-party YouTube client specifically optimized for music. Unlike the standard YouTube app, it focuses on streaming only the audio data, which significantly reduces bandwidth usage and saves battery life. It effectively provides features typically reserved for "Premium" subscriptions—like background playback—for free. Core Features of YMusic If you know what you are doing and