Better: Smart Youtube Tv 617 391

The official YouTube TV app now runs 3-5 unskippable ads before most videos, plus mid-roll interruptions. Version 391 of Smart YouTube TV uses advanced spoofing techniques that make Google think you are a premium subscriber. Result: Zero ads. Not fewer ads. Zero. This alone makes it better for anyone tired of commercial breaks during cooking tutorials or music playlists.

Most Android TVs still run on 2GB of RAM. Versions after 620 introduced a background pre-caching feature for "Up Next" videos. While noble, this feature destroys background processes. In 617.391, the app uses a passive fetch system. You lose the "instant" next video load, but you gain stability. The app never crashes when returning from sleep mode.

If you are currently using the official YouTube app or an older fork of Smart YouTube TV, here is precisely why upgrading to 617 391 (specifically the 391 branch) will transform your viewing experience. smart youtube tv 617 391 better

Between two specific beta builds:

Ironically, the "smart" in Smart YouTube TV 391 comes from its minimalism. The APK is under 15MB, compared to the official app’s 80MB+. It runs flawlessly on 1GB RAM TVs that chug with the official software. The official YouTube TV app now runs 3-5

| Feature | Build 391 (older) | Build 617 (newer) | Better | |---------|------------------|------------------|--------| | Android TV version support | Android 5.0+ | Android 5.0+ | Tie | | SponsorBlock integration | Basic skipping | Segment preview, auto-vote | 617 | | Ad blocking | Works, occasional breakage | Improved regex filters | 617 | | HDR support | Partial | Full (if device supports) | 617 | | Casting from phone | Yes | Yes + improved stability | 617 | | UI speed | Good | Smooth, less RAM | 617 | | Background play | Yes | Yes + better audio focus | 617 | | 4K/8K playback | Up to 4K | 8K experimental | 617 | | Bug fixes | Older known bugs | Many patched | 617 |

Conclusion: Build 617 is unequivocally better than 391 — newer codec support, faster UI, better ad/sponsor blocking. Ironically, the "smart" in Smart YouTube TV 391

The primary reason the community often tags this specific build as "better" lies in its under-the-hood optimizations: