You'd have to be connected to the VPN at all times to use it. The minute you're not using it, all the Red features disappear, regardless if you have an active s

You'd have to be connected to the VPN at all times to use it. The minute you're not using it, all the Red features disappear, regardless if you have an active subscription or not[0]. So your option is to have an always-on VPN. If you're doing that from your phone, you might as well install NetGuard, which is a no-root open source adblocking solution that MitMs your connections by pretending to be a VPN, and is available on Google Play. Works with YouTube, and doesn't require monthly subscription. [0] Source: Activated the YouTube Red trial when I was on a travel to the US, and lost all the benefits the moment I landed home.