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LocalTube

Self-hosted streaming server solution built on top of NewPipe Extractor
New in version 2.2
Made console logs scrollable and colorful
Updated NewPipeExtractor to v0.26.3
LocalTube is an enhanced, self-hosted streaming server solution built on top of a specialized fork of NewPipe Extractor. By bundling a lightweight and concurrent Java HTTP server inside an Android application, LocalTube enables you to browse, search, and stream content from major streaming platforms directly from any device in your local network using a standard web browser.

Key Features:
- Decentralized Local Server: Runs a lightweight, concurrent Java HTTP server directly on your Android device (default port 8080), serving a modern, responsive web interface.
- Cross-Device Playback: Connect seamlessly to the server from any device on your local network (PC, laptop, smart TV, tablet) by visiting your device's local IP.
- Theme Customization: Toggle between modern Dark and clean Light themes instantly.
- Private Watch History: Tracks your watched videos locally on the host device using a secure SQLite database, maintaining privacy with zero external telemetry or tracking.
- HTML5 Player & Stream Proxying: Proxies stream traffic through the local server to bypass client-side signature and throttling restrictions, fully supporting seeking and fast-forwarding within native browser elements.

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  • Version 2.2 (4) suggested Added on Jun 18, 2026

    This version requires Android 9.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "specialUse"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "specialUse"
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • org.schabi.newpipe.localserver.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 13 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

    • New in version 2.1
    Added theme toggle (light/dark mode) and layout optimizations
  • Version 2.1 (3) - Added on Jun 10, 2026

    This version requires Android 9.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "specialUse"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "specialUse"
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • org.schabi.newpipe.localserver.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 13 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

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