Many users have reported encountering an error while trying to watch videos on YouTube Vanced. The error message reads, “The following content is not available on this app. Watch on the latest version of YouTube.” While there can be multiple causes behind this issue, the most apparent reason is that YouTube Vanced has been discontinued for some time now. The developers of Vanced received legal threats from Google, which led to the app’s discontinuation.
To resolve this issue, you can download an alternative app, such as YouTube Revanced. However, if you prefer to continue using Vanced on your phone, this guide will provide you with all the possible solutions for this error.
How to Fix Vanced “The Following Content is Not Available On App”
Before we dive into the possible solutions for this error, you must keep in mind that the best solution for this error is to simply download an alternative app, since Vanced has been discontinued for a while by its developers. The discontinuation of the app was announced on March 13, 2022, in a tweet by the developers.
However, some users of Vanced have fixed their app by using some of the solutions below. So if you wish to keep using Vanced, you can try the solutions we’ve listed in this guide and the issue with your Vanced app may be resolved.
1. Clear Cache and Data of Vanced
The first solution to this error is to clear the Cache and App Data of the Youtube Vanced and Youtube MicroG app. The cache saves data that is frequently used by the app. This allows the app to have quick access to the data the next time it has a need for it.
The app’s cache could be corrupted, or there may be some erroneous data in the app that is causing this error. Therefore, clearing the cache and app data can help resolve the issue.
Keep in mind that clearing the App Data will clear all the accounts that are saved on the app. Therefore, you should first try only clearing the cache. If that doesn’t fix the problem, you can then try clearing the App Data. But remember that after doing so, you’ll need to re-enter all the accounts back into the app.
Follow the steps below to clear the cache of Vanced and MicroG.
- Open the Settings app on your phone.
- Select “Apps.”
Navigating to the Apps menu - Click on the “Manage Apps” option.
Click on Manage Apps - Search YouTube Vanced in the search bar and click on it.
- Click on the “Clear data” button.
Click on the Clear Data button - Select the “Clear Cache” option.
Clearing the Cache of Vanced
Keep in mind that different phones have different layouts for their Settings app and may even have unique names for the settings. If you’re unable to find this menu, look online for help.
After you’ve cleared the cache, open Vanced and see if you’re now able to watch videos. If the error still occurs, go back to the Settings app and clear the data of the app in the same way.
2. Re-Link your Google Account to Vanced MicroG
For most users who are experiencing this error, the problem seems to be linked to their Google Account. It seems like Google is cracking down on those Google accounts that have been using Vanced for a while, which is leading to this error.
However, this can be resolved by simply removing your Google Account from the app, and then re-adding it after. Follow the steps below to do so:
- Open the Settings app on your phone.
- Select “Accounts.”
- Click on the “Manage Accounts” option.
Select the Manage Accounts option - Select Vanced MicroG.
- Select the Google Account that you’re currently using.
- Press the Remove Account button.
Removing your Google Account from Vanced MicroG
After removing the account, open the Vanced app and re-add your account on the app. Once you’ve logged in, play a video and check whether it works. If it still doesn’t work, don’t worry, as there’s another simple fix you can perform.
The next fix is to simply add a new account to your Vanced app. Since the problem is linked to the account, it’s highly likely that adding a fresh account that hasn’t used Vanced before will solve the error. However, keep in mind that each new account will eventually face the same error, so you’ll need to keep making fresh accounts if you want to continue using Vanced.
3. Watch in Incognito Mode
If re-linking your Google Account to the app didn’t resolve the issue, the next fix is to use YouTube Vanced in Incognito mode.
When you go into Incognito mode, you start a private browsing session where the app doesn’t store any information about the session. Furthermore, it also takes the account completely out of the equation, so any errors linked to your account are no longer present in Incognito mode.
Follow the steps listed below to watch Vanced in Incognito mode:
- Open Vanced.
- Click on your profile icon in the top-right corner.
Click on your profile icon - Click on the “Turn on Incognito” option.
Turning on Incognito
4. Reinstall Vanced and Vanced MicroG
If none of the solutions above have solved the problem for you, the last thing you should try before you switch over to an alternative application is to reinstall Vanced and MicroG. The problem could be with the app itself that you have installed on your phone, so doing a fresh install may help fix the error.
To reinstall Vanced and MicroG, first, uninstall them using the Vanced Manager app on your phone. Open the app, click on YouTube Vanced and MicroG, and press the trashcan icon to uninstall them from your phone.
After you’ve uninstalled the apps, reinstall them in the same way you originally installed them on your phone. After that, open the app and check whether
5. Download an Alternative Application (YouTube Revanced)
There are a few different alternative apps for Vanced that provide the same if not better functionality. However, the most popular that is guaranteed to work is YouTube Revanced. As its name suggests, it’s a spiritual successor to Vanced.
YouTube Revanced provides all the premium features that were provided by Vanced, and it also does it free of cost. Furthermore, Revanced currently works on most devices without any issues or errors, so you won’t need to worry about facing this error again.
To install YouTube Revanced on your phone, simply visit this website and download both the YouTube Revanced and MicroG files.
Once they’re downloaded, open the Downloads tab on your browser or go to File Manager and find the respective apk files. First, install MicroG and then install Revanced. Once they’re installed, you should be able to continue using the Youtube app with extra features like you were before.
An important thing to keep in mind is that since apps like Vanced and Revanced provide paid features of Youtube Premium for free, it’s only a matter of time before they get taken down by Google. Therefore, if you’re a fan of the premium features, it might be in your best interest to purchase Youtube Premium, as you’ll never encounter any issues with it since it’s the legitimate way of accessing these features.
