It is common for Google’s YouTube app to receive updates that fix bugs or add new features. However, the app does not allow users to play music or videos in the background on iPhone, iPad, or with the screen locked. This can be inconvenient for those who wish to listen to YouTube audio, playlists or play videos while using other apps. In this post, we will guide you through the process of playing YouTube in the background on iPhone, iPad, iPod, and Android devices. Follow the steps carefully to learn the ideal way of doing so.
Play YouTube in Background On iPhone, iPad & Android – No Premium Membership Needed!
Way #1. Play YouTube in Background on iOS, iPad
Step 1: Open the Safari App on your iPhone > navigate to youtube.com.
Step 2: Search for a video you want to play. Next, tap on AA next to the YouTube video link at the bottom.
Step 3: In the resulting menu, select Request Desktop Website. Tap on video players to play.
Step 4: Swipe up from the bottom edge on the Full-Screen Video screen to Move to the Home screen.
Step 5: After this, swipe down from the top left corner to access Control Center. Next, Play Song Icon to play it.
Step 5: Now, you can play, stop, and fast forward from the control center and lock the screen, as shown on the screen below.
For iPhone X or Later, pull down the Control Center from the top-right screen, just like the below sample screenshot.
For iPhone 8Plus or Earlier, pull up the Control Center from the bottom, Tap on the Play/Pause icon in Music Player.
Way #2. Play YouTube in Background on Android
Step 1: Access the desired browser on your Android phone.
Step 2: Head to YouTube.com and play the desired video.
Step 3: In the video playing screen, tap on Three Vertical Dots from the top right corner.
Step 4: From the menu, check the box next to the Desktop Site. Tap on the Video player to start playing. At last, swipe up from the bottom, and the YouTube video will keep playing in the background.
Way #2: With YouTube Premium Subscription
You can activate the YouTube background feature on your iPhone and iPad simply by subscribing to YouTube Premium. Alternatively, you can purchase a membership via your iPhone or Mac/PC browser.
Using iOS App: Launch the YouTube app > Tap on Profile > Scroll to Get YouTube Premium > Get YouTube Premium (Authenticate with your Apple ID password and pay).
Purchase from this link:- YouTube Premium.
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