If you’re travelling to a place with low network reception, getting your daily YouTube fix can be challenging. If you don’t want to put up with terrible buffering speed, you can download your favourite videos directly to your smartphone’s internal storage. This may be a violation of YouTube’s content policy, but as long as you are using the downloaded videos for personal viewing purposes, you will not get in trouble. So, without further ado, here are the top 7 ways to download YouTube videos on your Android smartphone.
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Which method is the best for you?
There are several ways you can go about downloading a YouTube video on your Android phone. Here are the two major ones that can accomplish the task in no time.
- Using an app that specialises in downloading YouTube videos
- Using an online tool
Due to Google’s strict copyright and content policy, it is very hard to find an app on the Play Store that downloads YouTube videos to your device. Your only option remains to download the app from other marketplaces. If you don’t trust other platforms with app downloads, you are left with the option to use an online tool.
Websites like SSYouTube and Paste Download offer efficient tools to download videos from any platform across the internet. Not only do you not need to download an app, but the whole process takes less than a few minutes. If you’re looking for other methods, scroll to the end of the article to find out how you can download a YouTube video using Telegram.
Use a third-party app
Step 1: Download the AZ Video Downloader from the Google Play Store.
Step 2: Launch the app and switch to the browser tab.
Step 3: Search the YouTube video you wish to download.
Step 4: Open the video and tap the red download button.
Step 5: Select Free Download. Watch a couple of ads to download the video.
Once the video has been downloaded, you can access it from your phone’s gallery.
Pros
- Available on Google Play Store
- Accessible to the average user
Cons
- Risks losing the download feature so as to remain in the Play Store
Use Newpipe
Like AZ Video Downloader, there are several other third-party apps you can use to download YouTube videos on your Android phone. Due to YouTube’s content policy, these apps are not available on the Google Play Store. However, you can either sideload them on your phone or use your OEM’s marketplace to install them. Newpipe is one of the better apps to download videos. Here’s how you can use it.
Step 1: Launch Newpipe and search for the video you want to download.
Step 2: Play the video and hit the download button.
Step 3: Select the resolution and tap on OKAY.
Pros
- Reliable
- Quick downloads
Cons
- Needs to be sideloaded
Use SSYouTube Downloader
If you don’t wish to download an app, there are plenty of third-party online tools you can use to download a YouTube video on your Android phone. Our favourite tool is SSYouTube. Here’s how you can use it.
Step 1: Play the video on YouTube and hit the Share button.
Step 2: Tap on Copy link.
Step 3: Go to SSYouTube Downloader.
Step 4: Paste the link in the download box.
Step 5: Hit Download next to the resolution of your choice.
Pros
- Ads aren’t obtrusive
- Reliable downloads
Cons
- Not available as an app
Use SaveFrom.net
Step 1: Go to https://en1.savefrom.net/2ol/.
Step 2: Enter the link to the video and hit the arrow icon.
Step 3: Select the video format and resolution. Hit Download.
Step 4: The video will be saved on your device.
Pros
- Easy process to download videos
- Available as an app
Cons
- Downloads may take time
Use PasteDownload
PasteDownload is another light online tool that can be used to download YouTube videos. The process of downloading videos remains the same. Copy the link to the YouTube video you wish to download and paste it into the download box on the website. Select a format and resolution from the list of options. The video will be downloaded to your device’s gallery.
Pros
- Quick downloads
- Works for a wide range of platforms
Cons
- Contains ads
Save videos within the YouTube app
While the methods mentioned above effortlessly download YouTube videos directly to your Android phone’s gallery, they are in violation of YouTube’s content policy. The most legitimate way to download videos on YouTube is by saving them within the app. You will need a YouTube Premium subscription to use this feature. While some content creators may allow non-premium subscribers to download their videos, YouTube restricts the video quality of the video to 360p. Premium users can save the videos in HD resolutions as well. The saved videos can be accessed from the ‘Downloads’ folder in the app.
Pros
- Legitimate way to download YouTube videos
- Can download HD videos
Cons
- Requires a YouTube Premium membership
Use a Telegram Bot
Step 1: Launch the Telegram app and search for @y2mate_api_bot.
Step 2: Tap on the bot and hit Start.
Step 3: Copy the link of the YouTube video you wish to download.
Step 4: Send the link in the chat.
Step 5: Select a resolution and format from the list of options.
Step 6: The video will be downloaded and sent to you in the chat. Open it and select Save to Gallery.
Pros
- Does not require installing a third-party tool
- Great for in-app sharing
Cons
- Not ideal for users who don’t have Telegram
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I download YouTube videos on my Android videos for free?
Online tools like SSYouTube and Paste Download can be used to download YouTube videos on your phone for free. You can also use third-party apps like AZ Video Downloader and Newpipe.
Is there an app to download YouTube videos on Android?
Google Play Store restricts apps that allow users to download YouTube videos. However, you can sideload apps like TubeMate and NewPipe to download the videos on your phone.
Which is the best online tool to download YouTube videos on my phone?
SSYouTube Downloader and SaveFrom are 2 of the best online tools to download YouTube videos on PC and smartphone.
How much does a YouTube Premium Subscription cost in India?
The standard YouTube Premium subscription is priced at Rs 129 per month. The family plan costs Rs 189 per month for 5 members while the student package costs Rs 89 per month.
Can I download YouTube videos on Telegram?
There are several bots that let you save YouTube videos on Telegram. Our favourite is the Y2Mate bot.
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Conclusion
These are the top 7 ways to download YouTube videos on your Android smartphone. The AZ Downloader app can be downloaded from the Google Play Store, but due to the platform’s stringent copyright policy, it may get taken down in the future. If you can’t find the app in the Google Play Store, look for it on your OEM’s app marketplace or a third-party website like APKMirror.
