YouTube Music 9.02.50
YouTube Music brings Google's massive music catalog to your Android device with personalized recommendations, background playback, and seamless integration with your YouTube account.
High-Quality Audio Streaming
The app streams using AAC and OPUS codecs - the same efficient audio formats used by professional streaming services.
Free users receive 128kbps quality, while Premium subscribers unlock 256kbps streaming for noticeably richer sound.
Learn how to maximize your audio experience in our guide on getting better sound quality on YouTube Music.
More Than Just Music
Unlike standalone music apps, YouTube Music taps into YouTube's unmatched video library.
You get official tracks alongside live performances, covers, remixes, and music videos that other streaming services simply don't offer.
The algorithm learns your preferences quickly, generating personalized mixes like "Your Mix" and "Discover Mix" that surface new artists matching your taste.
Premium Features
Premium subscribers unlock background playback, ad-free listening, and offline downloads - perfect for commutes or areas with spotty connectivity.
The app automatically adjusts streaming quality based on your connection, though you can lock it to "Always High" in settings for consistent 256kbps output.
Desktop and Cross-Platform Options
Looking for desktop music streaming? Spotify delivers 320kbps OGG Vorbis audio with cross-platform sync, while Audials can record streaming content for offline archiving.
For video content specifically, the main YouTube for Android app handles video playback with music as a secondary feature.
Power User Tools
Power users who want to download YouTube audio for offline listening can explore yt-dlp for extracting audio tracks from YouTube videos in various formats.
For local music playback alongside streaming, VLC for Android handles your personal collection while YouTube Music covers streaming needs.
Want to build a complete media center? Kodi for Android organizes local music libraries with automatic metadata fetching, complementing YouTube Music's streaming capabilities perfectly.
System Requirements
Android 8.0 or higher, 2GB RAM minimum, and stable internet connection for streaming. Download size approximately 58MB.
How to Install
Enable "Unknown Sources" in your Android settings if downloading the APK directly, then tap the file to install. Sign in with your Google account to sync your library and preferences across devices.
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