Allows https://youtube.com/tv to load YouTube™ TV App from regular browser

Latest Version

Version
1.0.2
Update
February 16, 2023
Size
134KiB
Developer
Category
Users
90,000+
Rating
3.13937 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Tabs
DeclarativeNetRequest
Storage
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YouTube™ for TV Extension

This extension allows you to access Youtube for TV App, also known as Youtube Leanback.

This version of Youtube is very useful because it allows remote control via a tablet or smartphone running the YouTube app.

On OCT/02/2019, access began to be restricted on several non-whitelisted devices, including Desktops and Macs. Two days later I found the solution that resulted in this extension.

You just need to install it and access https://www.youtube.com/tv

YouTube™ is a trademark of Google Inc.

YouTube™ for TV is not endorsed or affiliated with YouTube.
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Source Manifest.json

" {"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "background":{ "service_worker": "bg-loader.js" }, "content_security_policy": { "extension_pages": "script-src 'self'; object-src 'self';" }, "description": "Allows https://youtube.com/tv to load YouTube\u2122 TV App from regular browser", "icons": { "128": "icons/128.png", "16": "icons/16.png", "18": "icons/18.png", "19": "icons/19.png", "256": "icons/256.png", "32": "icons/32.png", "36": "icons/36.png", "38": "icons/38.png", "48": "icons/48.png", "512": "icons/512.png", "64": "icons/64.png" }, "key": "MIIBIjANBgkqhkiG9w0BAQEFAAOCAQ8AMIIBCgKCAQEAh02BPT0Pu3PAB6FMAozmn9nA0RSkLj5oIaiBsu23CadXRRbw640Z8SoELSi4Rt5DZKa7HNehHWDKeTzIwqZC9vLzYWj3Ffb6NKiRGaGwCX6iFRtXrspvsLbx/r1yoS/MwSMpZwpa1nNpV1imV/FNxdi9TjKkDkwJCydYx3C+24lUEN4Blc3J3JKgTntDqPxUixwMjjzmEXuj77UJRvLlkXGf+I16hKQSZ5iUNYf6kAjmbCEkzHHNXsj1uMIa06YLNi8KLSTHYyC7EpjyIF+EfGQ/V78WX2bsqIO0Bxy/apKpi9Msp9RYgFsW/+PXo+aTxstwwrvw8rrjpJ4OH9p+MQIDAQAB", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "YouTube\u2122 for TV", "permissions": [ "tabs", "declarativeNetRequest", "storage" ], "declarative_net_request": { "rule_resources": [{ "id": "ruleset_1", "enabled": true, "path": "rules.json" }] }, "host_permissions": [ "*://*.youtube.com/tv*" ], "short_name": "youtube-for-tv", "version": "1.0.2"}
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How to download and manually install YouTube™ for TV extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install YouTube™ for TV extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install YouTube™ for TV extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install YouTube™ for TV extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download YouTube™ for TV extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a YouTube™ for TV extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the YouTube™ for TV Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the YouTube™ for TV extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the YouTube™ for TV extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for YouTube™ for TV extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the YouTube™ for TV extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download YouTube™ for TV extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install YouTube™ for TV extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the YouTube™ for TV extension file

Select and download the YouTube™ for TV extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the YouTube™ for TV extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your YouTube™ for TV extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the YouTube™ for TV extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install YouTube™ for TV extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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sakogad (ID: 0000001f51e91b9b) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 11/03/2023 it dosent work

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Citi Zen (ID: 000000426216c7ef) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 02/16/2023 Was excellent, checked today and has hijacked homepage with findimatic. Found on 16/02/23

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Tobias (ID: 0000009a0d7710b4) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 02/16/2023 Changes startpage on browser startup straight up malware

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MP de Rooij (ID: 0000002fe5dc821a) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 02/16/2023 Changes homepage to findimatic since Feb, 15, 2023. Reported abuse!

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Sergey Emanov (parmay) (ID: 000000e78fc16cbb) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 02/16/2023 worked until today. changed my default page, malware