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How to Download Music to Your Android Phone

Listen to music offline on your Android

By Dave Johnson Dave Johnson Writer Rutgers University Central Michigan University Dave Johnson has been writing about tech since 1990. He's the author of over 2 dozen books and his writing has appeared in Wired, PCWorld, Business Insider, and many other publications. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on September 7, 2022 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email

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Expand Jump to a Section Upload to YouTube Music Download From YouTube Music Download From Computer to Phone View Music in YouTube Music Download From Other Apps Frequently Asked Questions When your smartphone is your music player, the internet is your music library. However, you may not always have access to an internet connection when you want to listen to music. Before that happens, download songs to your phone for offline listening. Here's how to download music from YouTube Music, your computer, and other music sources to your phone.

How to Upload Songs to YouTube Music

YouTube Music lets you upload your music collection and access it from any device (including your phone, tablet, and computer). When you store songs on YouTube Music, you're not downloading the tracks to your phone. Instead, you're uploading songs to the cloud. As long as you have an internet connection, you can play those songs on your phone. Here's how to upload music to YouTube Music. Open a web browser and go to the YouTube Music site. Select your profile photo in the upper-right corner. Select Upload music. Locate and select the songs on your hard drive that you want to upload, then select Open. YouTube Music automatically begins transferring the songs to the cloud.

How to Download Songs From YouTube Music

YouTube Music lets you download songs, playlists, and albums for offline play. Here's how: You need a premium subscription to use this feature. It costs $9.99/month. Open the YouTube Music app. Select the song or album you want to download. Tap Download. Download changes from a down-arrow to a check mark when the download completes, making the song available for offline listening. How to Clear a YouTube Queue With Chromecast on Android

How to Download Music From Your Computer to Your Phone

You can copy any music you own from your computer to your phone with a USB cable. Here's how: Connect your phone to your computer using a USB connection cable. If you see a dialog box asking permission to access the phone data, tap Allow. On a PC, open a folder and locate the music files you want to download to the phone. Open a second folder and navigate to the music folder on your phone. On a Mac, download and install Android File Transfer. After installing it, open Android File Transfer and open the music folder on your phone. Drag the albums or individual tracks you want to download from the computer folder to the phone's music folder.

How to See Your Downloaded Music in YouTube Music

After you download songs to your phone, either from YouTube Music or by copying with a USB cable, set YouTube Music to show only the downloaded tracks. When you do this, songs are easier to find for offline listening. Open the YouTube Music app. Tap the Library icon at the bottom of the screen. Tap Downloads. The songs downloaded to your device display, along with the amount of space available. Turning on Smart Downloads causes YouTube Music to download your favorite music every night (as long as your device is connected to Wi-Fi). Then, you'll always have something to listen to.

How to Download Songs From Other Apps

There are many apps in the Google Play store that offer free downloads. To find these apps, search for terms like free music or download music. Some apps you might find include YMusic, AudioMack, and SoundCloud. The method for downloading music varies. In general, if an app allows you to download tracks for offline listening, tap Download icon next to the track, playlist, or album. It usually looks like a downward arrow. How to Buy Music on Android Without Google Play FAQ Can I download music onto a Gabb Phone? Connect the Gabb Phone to a PC using a ZTE USB Type-C cable, then select File Transfer. Locate and choose the .mp3 music files you want to load onto the Gabb Phone. Mac users will have to use an app like Android File Transfer to load music directly onto a microSD card. Where does Amazon Music save files on my phone? If you download music files through Amazon Music, it will save them in a folder called Amazon Music. You can copy or transfer these files to a Mac or PC using a compatible USB cable. How do I download music from Google Play Music to my phone? Make sure to use the Chrome web browser and open the Google Play Music web player. Locate the song you want to download, select the three dots, then select the Download icon to start downloading the track. Once you're finished, transfer the saved music files to your smartphone. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire The 9 Best Free Music Streaming Apps for iOS and Android (2022) 14 Best Places to Get Free Music Downloads Legally 14 Best Places to Listen to Free Music Online How to Download Music on iPhone Without iTunes How to Use Apple Music on iPhone and iPad How to Fix It When Spotify Is Not Working YouTube Music vs. Spotify: Which Service Better Fits Your Music Needs? How to Transfer Music From iPhone to Android How to Clear a YouTube Queue With Chromecast on Android How to Stop Apple Music From Automatically Playing How to Download Music to Apple Watch How to Download Songs From Amazon Downloading Music to Your iPad is Easy Apple Music vs. Spotify: Which One is Right for You? How to Manually Add Music to Your iPhone How to Identify Songs in YouTube Videos Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies