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SmartTubeNext ModernClientData Error on Android TVs [Fixed]

In this guide, we will show you the steps to fix the SmartTubeNext ModernClientData error on your Android TV. Similar to YouTube Vanced for Android, SmartTubeNext is an open-source YouTube app that has been designed specifically for Android TVs. Some of its perks include an ad-free viewing experience, support for 4K@60FPS, HDR, no sponsored content, and it doesn’t even require Google Services. While it does have a few drawbacks, its perks usually outweigh its negatives.

SmartTubeNext ModernClientData error

However, as of now, it seems to be going through a rough patch. Various users have voiced their concern that they are constantly getting bugged with the ModernClientData Error in the SmartTubeNext app. The entire message spells out that “Error occurred. Please send this file to the support team file-location/ModernClientData”. While it isn’t conflicting with the app’s normal functionality, still it tends to distort the viewing experience by blocking the bottom half of the screen.

SmartTubeNext ModernClientData error

Moreover, quite a few Android TVs users have reported this issue, including the NVIDIA Shield TV and Amazon Fire TV Stick devices as well. So if you are also currently in the same boat, then this guide shall help you out. In this tutorial, we will show you various methods to fix the SmartTubeNext ModernClientData error on your Android TV. So without any further ado, let’s get started.

How to Fix SmartTubeNext ModernClientData Error on Android TVs

SmartTubeNext ModernClientData error

One of the biggest perks of using an open-source app is that we could easily voice our concerns and more importantly, developers are quick to respond to the community’s needs. And the same has happened this time around as well. After listening to all the concerns over at Reddit and GitHub, the developers have rolled out a new update that has finally resolved this issue.

So all that you need to do is update SmartTubeNext to the latest version 14.16. As far as the process goes, you could directly update it from within the app itself. Or you could also sideload and install the APK from GitHub, whose direct link we have shared as well: latest beta download | latest stable download.

On that note, we round off the guide on how you could fix the SmartTubeNext ModernClientData error on your Android TV. If you have any queries concerning the aforementioned steps, do let us know in the comments. We will get back to you with a solution at the earliest.


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