revanced-website/testing-docs/manager/1_patching-applications.md

🧩 Patching applications

1. Tap the Patcher button in the bottom navigation bar.
2. Tap the Select an application card.
3. Here, you have the option to choose between selecting an app from on-device or selecting an APK file directly from storage.
   • For selecting on-device applications, tap on the desired app from the shown menu. For an app to show up in this list, the app must be already installed on the device.

     Warning

     : This feature is incomplete for non-root users as ReVanced has yet to add split APK support. We suggest you pick your APK from storage for now.

   • To select from storage, click on the Storage button and select the APK normally through the file picker.

     Note

     : We recommend downloading APK files from APKMirror as a temporary solution as .apkm and .apks files are not supported at the moment.

   • Verify that the selected application is a version supported by ReVanced. See the list of supported versions for apps here.
4. After selecting an application, you will be brought back to the Patcher screen again. Tap the Select patches card.
5. Select your desired patches. Note that certain patches are required for non-root installations. (e.g. MicroG Support patch for YouTube)
6. Tap the Done button.
7. After selecting your patches, you will be brought back to the Patcher screen again. Tap the Patch button.
8. The app is now patching. This process can range from 2-10 minutes depending on your device. Refrain from closing the Manager.
9. When patching is complete, tap on the Install button. You may also tap on the three vertical dots in the top right to share logs or the patched APK.

   Warning

   : If you close the Manager after patching, the patched APK file will be automatically deleted from your device!

⏭️ Whats next

The next section will guide you through managing your installed patched applications.