# 🧩 Patching apps The following pages will guide you through using ReVanced Manager to patch apps. ## ✅ Steps to patch apps 1. Navigate to the Apps tab from the top navigation bar 2. Tap the + button in the bottom right corner 3. Choose an app to patch[^1] 4. Tap on the version of the app you want to patch[^2] 5. Select the patches you want to apply 6. Tap the Patch button 7. Tap on the **Install** button > **Note**: If you are rooted, you can mount the patched app on top of the original app.[^3] > Optionally, you may export the patched app to storage using the options in the top right corner. [^1]: Non-root users may be prompted to select an APK from storage, in which case you have to source the APK file yourself. ReVanced does not provide any APK files. [^2]: It is suggested to use the version with the most patches to get the most out of ReVanced. [^3]: Mounting the patched app on top of the original app will only work if the installed app version matches the version of the app selected in step 4. above. ## ⏭️ What's next The next page will bring you back to the usage page. Continue: [🛠️ Usage](2_usage.md)