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Apps that are incompatible with the Nexus 7

Looking for a list of non-manufacturer-specific apps available in the Google Play store that won't install/run on the Google Nexus 7.

e.g. "Bank of America for Tablet" app.
Why would this app not work on the Nexus 7?
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Nate2 said:
e.g. "Bank of America for Tablet" app.
Why would this app not work on the Nexus 7?
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Cam Scanner... I use this a lot on my Iphone5 but wished it worked on my tablet.

HBO app:

whatsapp
viber
(if theres a work arround for a stock nexus 7, I dont know)

viciouz said:
Cam Scanner... I use this a lot on my Iphone5 but wished it worked on my tablet.
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I have CamScanner on my DroidX.
Great app, but it needs a decent camera built into the device (which the N7 lacks).
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For some reason, Snapchat isn't compatible.

Nate2 said:
HBO app:
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HBO GO does work...

zcucurullo said:
whatsapp
viber
(if theres a work arround for a stock nexus 7, I dont know)
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Whatsapp requires a phone number, it will never work

Best Buy app:

Nexus 7 does not have an Autofocus Camera, which some of these apps are "requiring".
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1813286
Stock N7, plus above.

movie night out

MrBelter said:
Whatsapp requires a phone number, it will never work
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Try textPlus:

Brothers in Arms doesn't work either.

khaytsus said:
Nexus 7 does not have an Autofocus Camera, which some of these apps are "requiring".
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1813286
Stock N7, plus above.
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How did you get it (Best Buy app) to become available on the Google Play Store for a Nexus 7?
I hear one needs to edit the manifest file and remove android.permission.CAMERA ?
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Nate2 said:
How did you get it (Best Buy app) to become available on the Google Play Store for a Nexus 7?
I hear one needs to edit the manifest file and remove android.permission.CAMERA ?
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Um, read my post again...

Amazon Instant Video app:

Nate2 said:
Amazon Instant Video app:
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Did you even read the description of what you're looking at?
Currently this app is only available for select Google TV devices
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khaytsus said:
Currently this app is only available for select Google TV devices
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Gotta wonder what it is about this Android app that makes it work on a Google TV (running Android) and not a Nexus 7 tablet.
I've seen Amazon Instant Video working via a PS3 (non Android) on a non-Google TV. Too bad there isn't a Google Nexus 7 compatible app in the Google Play Store to do the same thing.
In time, Amazon will learn to do it the Netflix way, and it might actually work on the Nexus 7.
Have you read the user comments on the Play Store for this app?

Nate2 said:
Gotta wonder what it is about this Android app that makes it work on a Google TV (running Android) and not a Nexus 7 tablet.
I've seen Amazon Instant Video working via a PS3 (non Android) on a non-Google TV. Too bad there isn't a Google Nexus 7 compatible app in the Google Play Store to do the same thing.
In time, Amazon will learn to do it the Netflix way, and it might actually work on the Nexus 7.
Have you read the user comments on the Play Store for this app?
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Um.... Time for me to leave this thread. Do some googling on how apps are configured and filtered for devices.

Where To Find 2K Videos?

So I got this fancy new phone with 2K resolution so where can I get a video to blow my friends away? YouTube seems to only stream up to 1080p even though several of the videos say 2K.

On the g3 there was an apk floating around that supported 2k video in the YouTube app maybe google or search the forums for that particular YouTube apk. If I'm not mistaken the web version of YouTube allows this as well.
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bobprobert said:
So I got this fancy new phone with 2K resolution so where can I get a video to blow my friends away? YouTube seems to only stream up to 1080p even though several of the videos say 2K.
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Its actually 4k. try this but before you click on any of the videos from your phone make sure you are on wifi because its going to download the video and eat up your data.

fcortes626 said:
Its actually 4k. try this but before you click on any of the videos from your phone make sure you are on wifi because its going to download the video and eat up your data.
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QHD is not 4k
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphics_display_resolution#QHD_2K_.282560x1440.29

orangedude654 said:
QHD is not 4k
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphics_display_resolution#QHD_2K_.282560x1440.29
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I stand corrected.:good:
So what is the point of adding 4k recording if you can watch it in 4k wheb you play it on your phone?

Can anyone grab the ones off the best buy models?

fcortes626 said:
I stand corrected.:good:
So what is the point of adding 4k recording if you can watch it in 4k wheb you play it on your phone?
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To watch it on 4k TV. Also frame grabs from video are much better quality and you can zoom in, without loss of quality when using phone for watching and actually I use it very often on my Note 3, since with fixed lens framing is always far from perfect and there is always option of not using 4k video at all.

bobprobert said:
So I got this fancy new phone with 2K resolution so where can I get a video to blow my friends away? YouTube seems to only stream up to 1080p even though several of the videos say 2K.
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Good question. Where can one find QHD videos/ movies?

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To watch it on 4k TV. Also frame grabs from video are much better quality and you can zoom in, without loss of quality when using phone for watching and actually I use it very often on my Note 3, since with fixed lens framing is always far from perfect and there is always option of not using 4k video at all.
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i dont have a 4k tv so i guess no 4k recording for me
oh my friend at school has the lg g3 (also QHD) and his phone has some sample qhd videos. i found them for download but they are .dm file format so i dont know if the note 4 can play them and i saw some posts that say people get errors when trying to open them up even on the g3. they get an error message saying the files are locked. i can upload them if you guys want to try them. lmk

thanks a ton. some great examples here

Never mind. The youtube app only allows 720p even if the video is posted in 4K
http://www.uhdvideos.net/

Here is the youtube app that allows 1440p video .... delete your recent youtube app and reboot and disable auto update from google playstore and install the one that i posted
http://www.mediafire.com/download/b7098m98nlm49qb/youtube-5.10.1.5.apk

Here are the 2k videos from the Best Buy floor model.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/vyysojx1r78zab1/CITY_2560_1440_20mbps.mp4?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/rkg3s508j16jbjg/NATURE_2560_1440_20mbps.mp4?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/mmk5d02jw5bfb2f/SAFARI_2560_1440_20mbps.mp4?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/5n6qtu72ydew7rg/FOOD_2560_1440_20mbps.mp4?dl=0
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scoobrel said:
Here are the 2k videos from the Best Buy floor model.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/vyysojx1r78zab1/CITY_2560_1440_20mbps.mp4?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/rkg3s508j16jbjg/NATURE_2560_1440_20mbps.mp4?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/mmk5d02jw5bfb2f/SAFARI_2560_1440_20mbps.mp4?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/5n6qtu72ydew7rg/FOOD_2560_1440_20mbps.mp4?dl=0
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Awesome this is exactly what I was looking for!

Can someone else upload or send me link please

I see the option for 1440p with the posted apk version but when I selected it, nothing changes. Even when I keep selecting it, nothing happens.

nkstn007 said:
I see the option for 1440p with the posted apk version but when I selected it, nothing changes. Even when I keep selecting it, nothing happens.
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just download the videos from the links above. trust me your friends will be impressed

Bruce lee roy said:
Can someone else upload or send me link please
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Video can be found here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2841905
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Wow just wow. Watching these videos, I can zoom in on them with my fingers on the stock player and it still retains the sharpness. Freaking amazed at the resolution and sharpness.
Ps you can two finger zoom live while the video is playing.

bobprobert said:
Awesome this is exactly what I was looking for!
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booo!
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YouTube cap at 720p?

Why every video I watch using the YouTube app. The highest resolution I can view them in is 720p? And I have fast Internet connection!
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I noticed this too! I was really looking forward to seeing what 4k was like on the device with a few fancy YouTube videos. Unfortunately it appears the highest option I have is 720p in any video.
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i think depends on Youtube,not Droid.

Use viral pro and get rid of YouTube, viral pro is way better and streams way faster. Try the free version.

This is a youtube issue. Other qHD phones lost their 1080/1440p options as well. There are a lot of 1 star reviews on the play store complaining about this. I hope they give us 1440p back soon!

INCREMENTAL said:
Use viral pro and get rid of YouTube, viral pro is way better and streams way faster. Try the free version.
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I tried the free version of viral, I really like it so far. Being able to play videos over another app is amazing. The problem is I can still only watch videos at 720p.
I remember reading somewhere right after the phone came out that it may be an issue with the turbo, specifically after the ota that was released day one. People were saying that they were able to watch videos at 1440p before they installed that update. Of course now I can't find the thread where I read that to confirm.
Really hoping that we get Lollipop relatively quickly. Thinking that will fix some of the little software bugs the phone has.

found an older one that I least gives me 1080p
5.13.3-51303300

I have the Sony Xperia Z3v which has a 1080p screen and YouTube only works at 720p for it as well. So I believe it is an app issue and not related to the phone.

guys look at my post about the YouTube number

Uninstall app updates in app options menu for YouTube. Then you can watch 1440p vids
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rhouse1983 said:
Uninstall app updates in app options menu for YouTube. Then you can watch 1440p vids
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Tried that. Nothing doing.

Tunameltsalad said:
Tried that. Nothing doing.
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clear data on YouTube then install the YouTube apk number I posted on previous page

Tried to do that revolt1 and it didn't work. Weird thing is my gf G3 has the same version and has 1080p compatibility. Wtf

Manjews said:
I tried the free version of viral, I really like it so far. Being able to play videos over another app is amazing. The problem is I can still only watch videos at 720p.
I remember reading somewhere right after the phone came out that it may be an issue with the turbo, specifically after the ota that was released day one. People were saying that they were able to watch videos at 1440p before they installed that update. Of course now I can't find the thread where I read that to confirm.
Really hoping that we get Lollipop relatively quickly. Thinking that will fix some of the little software bugs the phone has.
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This is not the case, I have viral and u can watch whatever quality u want as long as the YouTuber is doing it in that quality. It has nothing to do with the Turbo I guarantee you. Not every YouTuber does it in the same quality, sometimes I'm watching 2K and other times I can only watch 360P. Again it's all in what the YouTuber is using to record it. For example go to MKBHD or Phonedogs channel, they usually have videos in 2K.

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This is not the case, I have viral and u can watch whatever quality u want as long as the YouTuber is doing it in that quality. It has nothing to do with the Turbo I guarantee you. Not every YouTuber does it in the same quality, sometimes I'm watching 2K and other times I can only watch 360P. Again it's all in what the YouTuber is using to record it. For example go to MKBHD or Phonedogs channel, they usually have videos in 2K.
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I understand how youtube works, and yes I know that not all videos are capable of higher resolutions.
I have tried using viral with multiple videos, videos that are definitely high enough resolution, like the 4K gopro videos on youtube. I even tried some of the videos from phonedogs as you mentioned. None will play at higher than 720p on my phone when using viral or the youtube app. My friend who has an LG G3 is able to play at 1440p without issues. Definitely seems like an issue with the phone to me.

Yeah still nothing. Tried installing older youtube version and viral. Nothing. WTF good is a 4k screen if there is nothing you can watch in 4k.

Note 4 has the same problem. Don't know what's up. My S4 and Moto X 2014 and One Max all work properly.

dluxx06 said:
Tried to do that revolt1 and it didn't work. Weird thing is my gf G3 has the same version and has 1080p compatibility. Wtf
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mine works I have it to 1080 your missing a step somewhere

Is it just YouTube that caps at 720p? Can you watch 4k videos in general? Like a downloaded file to the phone or a recorded video?
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ccheww said:
Is it just YouTube that caps at 720p? Can you watch 4k videos in general? Like a downloaded file to the phone or a recorded video?
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Yes, in my case.

Amazon prime video not working

Hi Guys,
For an unknown reason, Amazon prime video doesn't seem to want to work on my Note 8 (works flawlessly on other android and Samsung devices I have). Everytime I start a video I get an errorstating "Decryption failure".
Another thread in the S7 forum suggested renaming a system file but I'm not rooted and don't intend to for the moment.
Anybody else seeing the same behaviour ?
Any solution not requiring root ?
Thanks

Manumanu787 said:
Hi Guys,
For an unknown reason, Amazon prime video doesn't seem to want to work on my Note 8 (works flawlessly on other android and Samsung devices I have). Everytime I start a video I get an errorstating "Decryption failure".
Another thread in the S7 forum suggested renaming a system file but I'm not rooted and don't intend to for the moment.
Anybody else seeing the same behaviour ?
Any solution not requiring root ?
Thanks
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Mine works just fine. Was watching the Tick.
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Hi Tidbits
Thanks for the fast reply.
Do you use latest version ? I had to revert to an older version to finally have it work

Manumanu787 said:
Hi Tidbits
Thanks for the fast reply.
Do you use latest version ? I had to revert to an older version to finally have it work
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I have the one that is in the Play Store which should be the latest available as I always have it to update auto.
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Works fine on mine, prime video ver 3.0.211.123021. Maybe you should try to go to settings/apps/primevideo/storage and clear cache and data and force close the application. You will need to sign in again and redo amazon settings.

Manumanu787 said:
Hi Tidbits
Thanks for the fast reply.
Do you use latest version ? I had to revert to an older version to finally have it work
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Try the one from the samsung store instead.
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The version from the Google Play store worked fine for me.

I noticed that my Amazon prime video worked for normal viewing but while in VR headset, some videos are black screen with sound only...

Seems to be working fine .
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Hi Guys,
Thanks for all the replies and suggestions.
After several tries with the old Amazon apps, I tried with the latest from Samsung's App (3.0.212.4821 from... today apparently !!) and it works so far.
Google Play suggests updating to 3.0.212.4841 (22nd of september) but i'll keep with the Samsung approved one until I figure out why it didn't function properly.

Manumanu787 said:
Hi Guys,
Thanks for all the replies and suggestions.
After several tries with the old Amazon apps, I tried with the latest from Samsung's App (3.0.212.4821 from... today apparently !!) and it works so far.
Google Play suggests updating to 3.0.212.4841 (22nd of september) but i'll keep with the Samsung approved one until I figure out why it didn't function properly.
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Still not working with the suggested version ( 3.0.212.4821 from Samsung App Store). Any ideas?

androcton said:
Still not working with the suggested version ( 3.0.212.4821 from Samsung App Store). Any ideas?
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Did you try with older versions?
check here: https://amazon-video.en.uptodown.com/android/old

Hi Guys,
After a month of testing, I isolated my problem : Amazon Prime Video works perfectly well on my Galaxy Note 8 alone. Problems start when I try to use the HMDI connection : I want to watch my movies on a big screen using the USB-C to HDMI cable. It works perfectly well with everything else, but systematically causes an error with Amazon Prime Video latest updates. Only by reverting to very old apk versions am I able to use it with HMDI connection.
Any ideas ,
Thanks

I tried everything and downloaded one from Galaxy app store as well. It still doesn't work on my note 8. Please help. I just bought a one year subscription

Just checked casting, get sound but no video. b.s. copyright sh*t !?
Older version worked casting to chrome cast. But using screen mirroring to Samsung TV got video, but audio on phone not tv, which might be nice for night time viewing.
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Works fine on my Note 8.

I just got the Note 8 and Prime Video only works about half the time. The other half, it spins like it's loading but never loads. The interesting thing is that all other video streaming apps become unresponsive as well (Hulu, YouTube, ect) after Prime Video. Any solutions so far? I'm using version 3.0.205.34141

I'm in the same situation as the OP. I eventually got HDMI-out working on my Galaxy S8 (5-yr old phone) with a very old prime video APK, and possibly (I can't remember) doing the file rename mentioned at this XDA thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/amazon-prime-video-decryption-failure.3603573/page-2
2 problems:
A.) When mirroring to a TV via HDMI on the Galaxy S8 (phone), the resolution and color of the video playing are worse on the TV than on the phone (example, I'll have downloaded full HD content, like 4GB for a movie, and it will look fantastic (like 1080P or better) playing on the phone, but looks noticeably worse (like 240p or maybe 480) on the TV. .... because of this, I purchased Samsung's newest tablet, with confirmed HDMI-out ability.
B.) So, on the Galaxy Tab S8 (Tablet --latest samsung tablet in 2022), I'm getting the "decryption_error" message as soon as I connect to a TV via HDMI cable. I don't plan to root it, so can't rename that file referred to in the other thread..
Questions:
1. Are others seeing the poor resolution after going to the trouble of getting HDMI-out working? (as in #A above).
2. Did others have any luck fixing the "decryption error" by changing to a newer HDMI cable? (changing cables sounds fishy, and this answer found elsewhere on the internet is the amazon helpdesk equivalent of 'reboot the computer')
Please let me know. I may go to the trouble rooting the tablet, but only if others have gotten HDMI-out at full, HD/UHD resolution to a TV.

new YouTube app removes 2K HDR playback!!

How do I get this back!!! Only 1080p hdr now!! What the faaaack
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Do you have the phone set for WQHD+?
if not, YouTube will not show the higher res options.
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nano303 said:
How do I get this back!!! Only 1080p hdr now!! What the faaaack
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Same the 2K HDR option is not longer there

billu said:
Do you have the phone set for WQHD+?
if not, YouTube will not show the higher res options.
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Yes I do. Even put "Entertainment mode" and nothing. It's the application itself. Every YouTube video I used to watch on 2k hdr . Now only capped at 1080.
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I think it was because majority experiencing dropped frames when watching it. So probably got listed as being incompatible with 1440p+ HDR streams.
Work around would be to use Chrome:
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i at least get 1440p
i at least get 1440p. i don't spend time on the app and didn't know the restriction was removed until i read this...

Ever thought about trying OP YouTube? I've been enjoying it. Only thing I miss from the stock YouTube app is the option to expand the video to fit our display ratio but that's a small thing to miss.

marctronixx said:
i at least get 1440p. i don't spend time on the app and didn't know the restriction was removed until i read this...
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For regular (non HDR) you still have that option. Try finding a HDR video and you are capped at 1080p. 2k/4k options are not available anymore in the app for HDR content.

Ok... I wasted hours on trying to fix this.
By coincidence it started when I started playing with the app resolution in Gamtuner.
I ended up wiping the whole phone - twice.
Second time without restoring any backup.
Downloaded latest APK from Aptoide in the end
Then consulted XDA
Always look up XDA first...
Btw. Search I the app to look only in the Note 8 thread... non existent or can't I just find it?

Looks like this is due to the 1440p 60fps issue with the Note 8. - 1080p 60fps works without dropped frames with Note 8, but Note 8 has been having problems with 1440p 60fps dropping frames. This is my believe why Google (YouTube) stopped supporting 1440p 60fps with the Note 8.
Google (YouTube) is still supporting 1440p at lower frames per second (30fps), when available, with the Galaxy Note 8.
Hopefully there will be a solution in the near future that Google (YouTube) can support 1440p 60fps with the Note 8.

Slightly off topic, is it normal for YouTube on mobile device to have some many adverts? I ask because I normally watch YouTube from chrome browser on a PC. Was shocked how the Note 8 YouTube app appears to be bloated with more adverts, some even appear every few minutes while watching a video.
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Limeybastard said:
Slightly off topic, is it normal for YouTube on mobile device to have some many adverts?
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I don't know, since I have YouTube Red with my Play Music subscription.