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[–] ItsNotImportant24@lemmy.ml 1 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

Ive never had an issue with the google api trying to identify me when using pipepipe or libretube. You can also use microg which allows you to sign in and spoofs it like a google account.

[–] XLE@piefed.social 1 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

I believe it's one or the other: If you don't have issues playing videos, then you've been identified to some degree...

[–] ItsNotImportant24@lemmy.ml 1 points 5 hours ago

Well dont see how considering I dont log in with an account and Im behind a vpn and I use it on GrapheneOS. Either way its one of the best ways to use YouTube without an account and see no ads.