The downfall of Vanced in March 2022 wasn't just about ad-blocking. While bypassing revenue was a major factor, the developers noted that their biggest legal blunder was . By modifying the official APK and using a logo strikingly similar to YouTube's own, they flew too close to the corporate sun. Google eventually issued a cease-and-desist letter, forcing the team to stop distribution immediately. The Philosophical War: Convenience vs. Compensation The Rise and Fall of YouTube Vanced - NASSCOM Community

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Bringing back the "dislike" count and offering a pure black theme for battery conservation on OLED screens. The Cease-and-Desist: A Lesson in Branding

Allowing users to listen to videos while multitasking or with the screen off.