[Bug] Using uYou's "Remove Youtube Ads" Causes empty parts on homescreen

[boomcan90]

Is there an existing issue for this?

• I have searched the existing issues

Have you read the FAQ?

• Yes, I did read the FAQ

iOS/iPadOS version

17.4

Device model

iPhone 14 Pro Max

Sideload tool

Sideloadly

Tweak version

19.13.1-3.0.3

Describe the bug

Using the uYou option of "Remove Youtube Ads" (uYou > Settings > Other Settings) makes some parts of the homepage empty.

Steps to reproduce the issue

1. Turn on "Remove Youtube Ads"
2. Restart App
3. Homepage will have parts of it that are empty.

Proof:

Crash log (if the app crashes)

No response

Are you using the newest version of uYouPlus? If not, why?

✅ Yes, I'm using the latest version of uYouPlus right now

Does the issue happen with the official YouTube from AppStore?

❌ No, I can't reproduce this issue in the official YouTube from AppStore

Additional context

No response

[KingGamingYT]

This usually fixes itself after a few seconds or when scrolling up and down, do the gaps just stay?

[boomcan90]

Does not fix after a few seconds, and scrolling up or down shows them for a split second and then it disappears. In rare cases, they are visible at a very specific scroll level, but scrolling up or down (or going out of visible screen) causes the blank gaps to stay.

[bhackel]

Long time bug, no known fix

[Write]

I only have this when turning off Shorts 🤔

[Excremation]

Just experiencing this for the first time now too. Re-enabling ads fixed it instantly, Shorts has no effect. :(

[paperclips629]

Have been experiencing this issue for at least the past month.

[Vicitiniman]

I found a work around for this until it's fixed. For now spoofing to version 18.16.2 and under works like a charm.

[bhackel]

I'm guessing there's a new homepage layout that causes the current adblocking code to break it. If someone with the issue can upload their A/B flags, or a screenshot of the page with ad-blocking disabled, then that might be helpful

[paperclips629]

I found a work around for this until it's fixed. For now spoofing to version 18.16.2 and under works like a charm.

This worked. Thanks!

[Excremation]

I'm guessing there's a new homepage layout that causes the current adblocking code to break it. If someone with the issue can upload their A/B flags, or a screenshot of the page with ad-blocking disabled, then that might be helpful

I've uploaded a screen recording of my homepage here: https://i.imgur.com/dnUbKZO.mp4

No idea what A/B flags are though, how do I upload them?

[bhackel]

A/B flags are in Youtube Settings -> A/B -> Enable. Then you can go to Youtube Settings -> A/B -> Copy current settings to clipboard. Then you can paste them in a gist or on pastebin

[Excremation]

A/B flags are in Youtube Settings -> A/B -> Enable. Then you can go to Youtube Settings -> A/B -> Copy current settings to clipboard. Then you can paste them in a gist or on pastebin

Done: https://pastebin.com/CgC7YRMJ

[Sergskd]

Had this annoying issue for a while now. Here's the fix: I disabled ad blocking in uYou Settings under Other Settings > Remove Youtube Ads. You'll see ads in your feed, but no more black boxes. My understanding is the uYou ad blocker needs an update. iSponsorBlock will still block ads in videos. Hopefully, an update will arrive soon. Someone should report the issue on the uYou GitHub page.

[parknich]

I'm guessing there's a new homepage layout that causes the current adblocking code to break it. If someone with the issue can upload their A/B flags, or a screenshot of the page with ad-blocking disabled, then that might be helpful

Here you go
iPadOS 16.6.1 arm64e
https://gist.github.com/parknich/8ab2cd7da01dc003ebbc4757ab071603

[parknich]

I found a work around for this until it's fixed. For now spoofing to version 18.16.2 and under works like a charm.

This did not work for me

[Sergskd]

Version 19.16.3-3.0.3 resolved the issue for me!

[parknich]

Version 19.16.3-3.0.3 resolved the issue for me!

That’s the version I’m using and I’m still having the issue

[arichornlover]

I modified the whole option. thanks to PoomSmart, it should work better.

[eobi1976]

Hey guys I’m still having this issue even with the new update.

I’m using version 19.19.5 and uYou 3.0.3-F1
I’m wondering if this is still happening to others and what settings you currently have enabled

[arichornlover]

Hey I recently added a new option called AdBlock Workaround (Lite)
what the option does comparison:
Pros:

• Blocks Video Ads when watching a Video
• Blocks Shorts Ads when scrolling to another Video

Cons:

• Force-Disables uYou’s Remove Youtube Ads Option to remove unwanted conflicts (simple reason: would bring back Empty Parts in Home Tab)
• Ads will show up in the Home Tab (but fixes the Empty Parts)

[samuelc02]

The workaround worked for me when only (Lite) is enabled. If both Adblock Workaround (Lite) and Adblock Workaround, the option right below Lite, are enabled, then the same blank homepage issue occurs. Yeah you do get banner ads but I don't really mind those as they don't waste your time. Thanks for the work in implementing this new fix!

Btw is there no way to support you? I don't see a donation link for you in the support the devs section.