If you manage to get a clean APK, here is exactly what you unlock:

If you have landed on this page, you are likely looking for this elusive, exclusive version. But what makes 1602.35 so special? Is it safe? How do you install it in 2025? This guide covers everything—from features and safety to step-by-step installation and troubleshooting.

The "exclusive" utility of this version comes from its deep integration of community-driven tools that go beyond standard YouTube Premium:

Some of the exclusive features of YouTube Vanced include:

: Con la capacidad de forzar HDR y ajustar velocidades de reproducción, accedes a una forma más personalizada de consumir contenido.

If you’re simply looking for an ad-free YouTube experience, I’d encourage exploring legal options like YouTube Premium or open-source front-ends such as NewPipe. Downloading unofficial “exclusive” APKs from random sites poses real security risks — and given that the original Vanced is defunct, those files are likely fake or dangerous.

Below is the definitive installation method.

After installation, tap your profile picture > Settings > Vanced Settings: