How To Play YouTube in Background While Using Other Apps !
0Playing YouTube videos in the background while using other apps is a highly sought-after feature, especially for those who like to listen to music, podcasts, or long-form content while multitasking. Officially, YouTube allows background play only for YouTube Premium subscribers. If you have a premium subscription, you can seamlessly continue listening to videos even when you switch to other apps or lock your phone. However, if you don’t have a YouTube Premium account, there are alternative methods to achieve the same functionality.
One of the easiest ways to play YouTube in the background without a premium account is by using a web browser instead of the YouTube app. Start by opening your mobile browser (such as Google Chrome or Firefox) and navigating to YouTube’s website by typing in the search bar. Once the site loads, ensure you are logged into your YouTube account. From there, find the video you want to play, tap on the three-dot menu in the browser, and enable the "Desktop site" option. This tricks YouTube into thinking you are using a desktop computer, allowing you to continue playing videos when switching between apps.
After enabling the desktop mode, play the video and then exit the browser. If the playback stops, simply pull down the notification panel, where you should see media controls, and tap the play button to resume playback. This method effectively lets you listen to YouTube content in the background while using other applications on your device.
For Android users, there is an additional method using the split-screen feature. Open the YouTube app and start playing a video. Then, tap on the recent apps button and select "Split Screen" or "Multi-Window," depending on your phone model. Choose another app to open in the other half of the screen. This allows you to keep the YouTube video playing while simultaneously using another app.
These methods are useful workarounds for users who don't want to subscribe to YouTube Premium but still want background play functionality. However, keep in mind that YouTube frequently updates its policies and functionality, so some methods may stop working over time. If you frequently need to play YouTube in the background, it may still be worth considering a YouTube Premium subscription, which also removes ads and enables offline downloads.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:06 How to play YouTube in the background without Premium
0:30 Adjusting YouTube app settings for background play
0:57 Opening YouTube in a web browser
1:13 Enabling desktop mode for background play
1:40 Playing YouTube video in the background via browser
1:48 Using split-screen mode for background playback
2:26 Conclusion
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