5 Ways To Download Movies On Your Android
Chances are, your idea of relaxing downtime is being glued to your screen and binge watching the latest horror films (or romance flicks, if that’s more like your cup of tea). But you’re just one of many. Ask anyone around you how they typically pass the time, and most folks will likely answer you with “watching movies.” Normally, this meant turning tomust-have streaming platformslike Google TV or Hulu.
But while there’s generally nothing wrong with movie streaming, it isn’t the most doable way to keep yourself entertained. This is especially true when you’re suffering from lousy internet connection at home or traveling to a remote area. To prepare for such circumstances and ensure you get the perfect movie night, it’s best to download your movies to your device for offline viewing. Here are three ways to legally download movies to your Android phone.
Via your favorite streaming service
If you’re already using streaming services like Netflix or Hulu, you can download your movie using these platforms. Here’s a quick rundown on how to download movies from three of the mostpopular streaming services:
Via YouTube
You mostly turn to YouTube to stream an artist’s latest music video or see what’s new with your favorite vlogger. But onething you probably didn’t know about the YouTube appis that it also hosts a good selection of movies, which are readily downloadable even without a YouTube Premium subscription. Here’s how to download movies from YouTube on your Android device:
you’re able to then watch your movie offline within the YouTube app under You > Downloads. Unfortunately, the movie won’t be saved to your local storage as a video file like MP4, MOV, or AVI. It’s accessible and viewable only through YouTube or the Google TV app. Also, note that you can download rented movies on only one device at a time, while downloads for purchased movies are available on up to five devices.
Via Google TV
Movies rented or purchased through YouTube can also be accessed from Google TV as long as you’re signed into the same account. But while that may be the case, you might find Google TV to be a more suitable platform for a few reasons. The Google TV app, which aggregates content from various streaming services into a single hub, focuses exclusively on movies and shows. This setup simplifies navigation as you won’t need to sift through non-movie content like those found on YouTube. Plus, the app shows you Tomatometer ratings to help you pick the best movie and allows you to add titles to a wishlist for future reference.
To download a movie from Google TV, here’s what you need to do:
Like YouTube, the downloaded movie won’t be saved as a regular video file but will instead be accessible only through Google apps.
Via Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video is somewhat a blend of Google TV and traditional streaming apps like Netflix, providing you three main options to access movies: with a Prime subscription, buying the movie, or renting it. Most of the titles included in your Prime membership can be downloaded to your Android device. although you’re but you’re limited to one device at a time. However, downloads are restricted to one device at a time, and there’s a cap on how many movies you’re able to download, which might vary by location. Aside from the subscription library, you can also purchase or rent movies. Not all titles for purchase or rent support downloading, but for those that do, purchased movies can be downloaded and watched any number of times. Rental movies, once downloaded, follow the standard 30-day expiration window.
Follow these steps to download a movie from Prime Video on your Android device:
Via your cable provider
Digital cable providers now often include on-demand movies as part of their subscription packages, letting you download movies directly to your Android device. Here’s how to do so from some of the major cable providers:
Cox allows downloads only for purchased movies via the Contour set-top box.
