Music with Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer & Co listen offline
The major streaming services offer Offline mode. It allows users to select music without an active Internet connection to listen to on the go. The only prerequisite is a Premium subscription that is associated with the monthly cost is usually.
- In the Offline mode, the user can listen to individual Songs, whole albums, or playlists without an active Internet connection.
- The desired pieces of music to be downloaded. In Offline mode, only the stored music is then available, but it consumes a data volume.
- The Download can be triggered simply by a Button in the Album or playlist.
- On the Smartphone must be sufficient phone memory for Offline music available.
- In order to use the Offline mode, you have to complete is usually a subscription. The monthly fee is for a single person is usually close to 10 euros. Depending on the provider, there are also different kinds of memberships, such as, for example, for students or families.
- Examples of streaming providers support an Offline mode: Spotify, Apple, Music, Deezer, Amazon, Music Unlimited.

Choose "Download", the selected music album is in Spotify available offline.
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iTunes and Amazon Music
In addition to the streaming services, there are paid music service provider, where you can purchase the music for sale.
- In the case of iTunes and Amazon Music buy you desired albums, audio books, or individual Songs as MP3-Download.
- You can download your music, either directly on the Smartphone or on the Computer, and transfer them to your Smartphone.
- Since you have purchased the music file for sale, you Offline and you will need except for the purchase of no active Internet connection in order to listen to the music.
Free Options
Of course, there are also free ways to listen to music offline on your Smartphone.
- With the program, Audacity, allows you to sounds and music from your Computer to record and save it as a file. You can transfer this file to your Smartphone and then go offline to listen to.
- Your own CDs on to the Computer as a private copy can be saved. Up to seven private copies are permitted under copyright law. The saved files can then transfer to your Smartphone for offline listening.