TubeAIO NextGen is an open-source video and audio downloader for Android, built on the yt-dlp engine. It is a ground-up rewrite of the original AIO Video Downloader, aiming to add features like a built-in browser, torrent support, and a private vault while staying ad-free and open source.
Developer: shibaFoss · License: NOASSERTION (open source) · Price: Free
Before you start: make sure your device is running Android 8.0 (API 26) or higher. Since this app is not on Google Play, you will need to allow installation from unknown sources in your Android settings before installing the downloaded APK.
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Key features
- One-tap downloading with smart content detection
- Multi-connection downloads for faster speeds and background processing
- Built-in video player with hardware acceleration, subtitles, up to 4K, and casting support
- Works with 1000+ websites through yt-dlp, with NewPipe Extractor as an alternative backend
- Private, app-locked vault for storing sensitive files hidden from the gallery
- No ads, no trackers, no telemetry
Why isn’t TubeAIO NextGen on Google Play?
It is published by its developer on GitHub and distributed through the project's own website, tubeaio.com, rather than on the Google Play Store.
Is TubeAIO NextGen safe?
The app is open source and this page points to the developer's own GitHub releases and official homepage (tubeaio.com). Note that it is a work-in-progress rewrite (NextGen), so some features described in the README, such as the recommendation engine, torrent support, and movie section, may still be under development, and the app will need storage and network permissions to download and manage files. TubeAIO NextGen comes straight from its developer rather than through Google Play, so it hasn’t gone through Google’s app review. As with any app, check the permissions it asks for and install it if you’re comfortable with them.
How to install
- Tap the download button above: the APK file downloads straight to your phone.
- When Android asks, allow your browser to install unknown apps.
- Open the file and tap Install.
FAQ
Is TubeAIO NextGen free?
Yes, it is free and open source. The README describes it as ad-free with no trackers or telemetry.
How do I download a video with the app?
Use the built-in ad-free browser to find a video, or search in the Movie section. The app automatically detects media streams and downloadable content, then lets you pick a quality, up to 4K, and start the download.
How is this different from the original AIO Video Downloader?
TubeAIO NextGen is a complete rewrite of the original AIO Video Downloader, using a new modular architecture (MVVM plus Clean Architecture) in 100% Kotlin. It is meant to support bigger features like torrent downloads, a built-in browser, and a recommendation engine, which were harder to add to the original app's architecture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is TubeAIO NextGen free?
Yes, it is free and open source. The README describes it as ad-free with no trackers or telemetry.
How do I download a video with the app?
Use the built-in ad-free browser to find a video, or search in the Movie section. The app automatically detects media streams and downloadable content, then lets you pick a quality, up to 4K, and start the download.
How is this different from the original AIO Video Downloader?
TubeAIO NextGen is a complete rewrite of the original AIO Video Downloader, using a new modular architecture (MVVM plus Clean Architecture) in 100% Kotlin. It is meant to support bigger features like torrent downloads, a built-in browser, and a recommendation engine, which were harder to add to the original app's architecture.
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