How To Download Music on Your Android Phone

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Learn to download music on your phone so you can listen offline
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This wikiHow article teaches you how to download songs on your Android device. Google's official music app is YouTube Music, although Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Music, and Tidal users can all also download music for offline listening. None of these apps allow you to download songs for personal ownership, but you can still download music so that you may access it within the app, even when you do not have an internet connection. Whether you are traveling or simply do not want to rely on an unstable network, this wikiHow article has every Android owner and music lover covered!

Steps to Download & Listen to Music on Android

Install YouTube Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Music, or your streaming service of choice. Make sure you have a paid subscription to that service. Open the app and search for the song, artist, album, podcast, or playlist you want to download. Tap the ( â‹® ) button next to the song or album and tap Download .

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Using YouTube Music

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  1. YouTube Music comes pre-installed on all Android phones. Its logo is a white "play" icon inside a red circle.
    • Only YouTube Music Premium subscribers may download music for offline use. Downloaded content must be played through the YouTube Music app.
    • Unlike other music streaming apps, YouTube Music Premium allows you to download YouTube videos for offline viewing as well.
  2. It’s the icon with three dots in the upper-right corner.
    • The total amount of permitted storage space differs across different Android devices. However, all Premium subscribers are entitled to download songs, albums, and playlists.
    • You must be online in order to download music.
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  3. It is next to an icon that resembles a downward-facing arrow over a line. [1]
    • Try to only download music when connected to a Wi-Fi network. Downloading over cellular data can use up all of your data rather quickly.
  4. To access your downloads, tap your profile icon in the upper-right corner of the screen, and then tap Downloads.
    • You may remove a download at any time by tapping the menu icon with three dots ( â‹® ) next to a downloaded item. Tap Remove Download and then tap Remove to confirm.
    • To clear all your downloads, navigate to your downloads and tap the Gear/Settings icon at the top. Then tap Clear Downloads at the bottom. Then tap Remove to confirm.
  5. Users may also enable smart downloads, permitting YouTube Music to download music for you based on your listening habits. This feature ensures that you will always have music available, but it can take up your device's storage rather quickly. [2]
    • To enable smart downloads, navigate to your downloads. Then, tap the Settings/Gear icon at the top. Then tap the toggle switch next to Smart Downloads .
    • You must connect to the internet at least once every 30 days to keep your downloaded music.
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Using Spotify Music

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  1. It is represented by Spotify's official logo, a green circle with three black curved lines.
  2. Spotify does not allow you to download individual songs, but you can add individual songs to a playlist and download them all.
    • To download an individual song, create a playlist of just one song!
    • Spotify allows you to download up to 10,000 songs across 5 different devices.
    • You may also download any podcast on the app. Even Spotify Free users can download podcasts!
  3. It is located atop the page, next to the thumbnail of the cover. It is represented by an encircled downward-facing arrow.
    • When your download is complete, the circle will turn green and include a checkmark instead.
    • If you don’t see the download icon, tap the icon with three dots and then tap Download .
    • Try to only download music when connected to a Wi-Fi network. Downloading over cellular data can use up all of your data rather quickly.
      • Spotify will prevent you from downloading over cellular data unless you permit the app to do so. [3]
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Using Apple Music

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  1. Android owners can still take advantage of Apple Music and its robust library. The app is represented by a white musical note against a red background.
  2. Choose a song or album to add to your library. You can only download an album that has been added to your library or a song that is part of a playlist. [4]
    • To add a song to your library, tap the icon with three dots ( ⋯ ) in the upper-right corner. Then tap Add to Library .
  3. On the page for an album or playlist, you will see a download icon atop the screen. It is an encircled downward-facing arrow. Tap on it to download the album or playlist for offline listening.
    • To download an individual song, press and hold the song. Then, tap the download icon.
    • You can also adjust your settings so that Apple Music automatically downloads everything you add to your library.
    • Try to only download music when connected to a Wi-Fi network. Downloading over cellular data can use up all of your data rather quickly.
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Using Amazon Music

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  1. If you have an Amazon Music Unlimited or Amazon Music Standard subscription, you can download songs, albums, or playlists to listen to offline. If you have an Amazon Music Prime account, you can only download all-access playlists to listen to offline.
  2. If you have added it to your library, you can tap Library at the bottom of the screen to view your entire library. If you have not added the music to your library, tap Find at the bottom of the screen and enter the name of the song, artist, playlist, or keywords related to a playlist. Tap the album or playlist you want to download.
  3. It’ll be next to a song title or below an album or playlist title. This displays a drop-down menu.
  4. It’s near the top of the menu that appears when you tap the icon with three dots. This downloads your music. [5]
    • If you have purchased music through Amazon Music, you can download the MP3s using the PC or Mac app and play them in any music player. [6]
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Using Tidal

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  1. It is represented by a series of white diamonds against a black background.
    • You must have a subscription to listen to or download music on Tidal.
  2. Tidal users cannot download individual songs, but they can download any album or any of their personal playlists.
    • To search for an album or playlist, tap the magnifying glass icon at the bottom of the screen. Enter the name of an artist or playlist, or the keywords related to a playlist you would like to download. Tap an artist or playlist when you find it.
  3. It’s the icon that has an arrow pointing down inside of a circle. It’s at the top below the album or playlist title.
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Google Play Music (historical)

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  1. Open Google Play . It's an orange triangle-shaped app with a white music note in the center.
    • Google Play Music is no longer available as of December 2020. If you had a previous Google Play Music account but didn’t transfer your data to YouTube Music before February 2021, you can no longer access your old Google Play Music data. [7]
  2. It's in the top-left corner of the screen.
  3. This takes you to the main page of your Music Library.
  4. Tap "Artists", "Albums", or "Songs" to browse for the song or album you want to download.
  5. Tap the "download" icon that resembles a downward arrow. If you don't see the download icon, you can also tap â‹® next to the song or album and then tap Download from the drop-down list.
    • If the download option is not available, you may need to purchase the music or subscribe to Google Play Music.
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    Do I have to log in with a google account?
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    Yes. Since Google Play is a part of the Google Community, it needs to be logged in with your Google account. By the way, I don't think it's necessary to log in again, as at the beginning when you start using your phone and create an account with Google, all the applications Google provides will be available. If it asks you for your account password and email address, log in!
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    Does this cost money to download music? I want to make sure so I don't spend any.
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    You certainly con download songs for free, but not from Google Play. Instead, go to Chrome and go to the address "m.youtube.com" (YouTube on Android without going to the YouTube app). Select your song like you do on Google Play music. Now copy the link of that song by long-pressing on the web address. Go to mp3juices.cc and paste the link, then download the song for free!
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    It appears I cannot download my entire library... just a song or album only.
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    Do you download through a Network or on WiFi? WiFi is faster with the download at anytime of the month during night time the speed is quicker than doing so in the daytime hours. Make sure that all your switches are marked to the way you want the downloads to perform to your device.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://support.google.com/youtubemusic/answer/6313535?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform=Android&oco=1#zippy=,download-songs-and-podcast-episodes
      2. ↑ https://www.theverge.com/2019/6/26/18760029/youtube-music-smart-downloads-500-songs-offline-mixtape
      3. ↑ https://support.spotify.com/us/article/listen-offline/
      4. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-au/guide/iphone/iph0cff2d191/ios
      5. ↑ https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GMNHEFFY6TU8PV4U
      6. ↑ https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GNU4WQUKXAFLKMKD
      7. ↑ https://9to5google.com/2021/02/04/google-play-music-delete/

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      1. Open Google Play Music .
      2. Tap ☰ .
      3. Tap Music Library .
      4. Go to a song or album.
      5. Tap â‹®
      6. Tap Download .

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