Listen to music

Get music

Stream songs or download them to your phone so you can listen when you’re on an airplane or don’t have an internet connection.

Your phone can play MP3, FLAC, M4A, AAC, AAC+, MIDI, and WAV files.

To get music, do any of the following:

  • Purchase it in a music app. Then stream it or download it using that app.
  • Transfer it over USB or Bluetooth from your computer to your phone’s Music folder.
  • Upload it from your computer to the cloud and listen on any internet-connected device.

Stream songs with YT Music

Easily find your favorite albums, singles, and live performances, and get recommendations for new music.

The streaming service is free and contains ads.

The paid, premium service offers:

  • Ad-free, uninterrupted music
  • Continuous play when the screen is locked
  • Downloads for listening offline

To get started:

  1. Open the YT Music app.

  2. Touch to search for music, or use the tabs to browse:

    • Home: Get customized stations and recommendations based on your mood, activity, or listening history.
    • Explore: Browse newest releases, or choose a playlist for your mood.
    • Library: Add songs, albums, and playlists to your library.
  3. To learn more about features or subscription pricing, tap your profile icon > Help & Feedback.

You can listen through your phone's speaker or by pairing with a Bluetooth speaker.