How do I listen to downloaded music on my Samsung?
With streaming services being the dominant way people listen to music nowadays, many wonder if it’s still possible to download music directly onto their devices. While streaming offers plenty of advantages like access to vast catalogs, personalized recommendations, and syncing across devices, downloading music allows for other benefits.
One key advantage of downloading music is the ability to listen without an Internet connection. Whether you’re commuting, traveling, or just want to save data, having music downloaded onto your device ensures you’ll have your playlists and albums available any time and anywhere. This is especially useful for devices like the Samsung Galaxy phones that support expandable storage, allowing you to load up large music collections.
In this guide, we’ll provide an overview of how to listen to downloaded music on Samsung Galaxy devices. We’ll cover how to transfer music files, use the built-in Samsung music player, create playlists, listen via Bluetooth, and optimize settings for the best offline listening experience.
Downloading Music
A popular way to get music on your Samsung device is by downloading tracks from a music streaming service like Spotify or Apple Music. These services allow you to download songs, albums, and playlists for offline listening so you can access your music even without an internet connection. According to Statista, Spotify and Apple Music are the two most popular music streaming services in the United States as of 2023.
To download music from Spotify, you first need to install the Spotify app on your Samsung device and sign up for either a free or premium account. Once logged in, you can search for tracks, albums, or playlists and tap the download icon next to any song or playlist to save it offline on your device. With a premium Spotify account, you can download an unlimited number of songs for offline listening.
Similarly, with an Apple Music subscription you can download any song, album or playlist by tapping the download icon within the Apple Music app. Downloaded Apple Music tracks are saved to your device so you can listen offline. Apple Music memberships include access to over 90 million songs that can be downloaded for offline playback.
By leveraging music streaming apps like Spotify and Apple Music, you can quickly build up an offline music library on your Samsung device so you always have something to listen to, even without an internet connection.
Transferring Music to Your Samsung
You can transfer music from your computer to your Samsung device using a USB cable. Connect your Samsung to your computer using the USB cable that came with your device. You will likely need to unlock your phone and tap the notification that says something like “Connected as a media device” before the phone’s storage is accessible on your computer.
Once connected, open the file manager or Windows Explorer on your computer. You will see your Samsung phone listed as an external device. Navigate to the music folder on your computer and simply drag and drop songs and albums to copy them over. The music will be copied onto your Samsung’s internal storage or SD card.
Make sure to safely eject your phone before unplugging the USB cable. Then you can open the My Files or Samsung Music app on your device and your transferred music will be ready for listening! If using the Samsung Music app, it may take a moment to scan and load your new music files.
For more details, refer to this guide.
Using the My Files App
The My Files app allows you to easily access all files stored on your Samsung device, including any music you’ve downloaded. To find your downloaded music files using My Files:
1. Open the My Files app on your Samsung. This is usually located in the Samsung folder on your apps menu.
2. Select the “Audio” category along the top or side of the My Files screen. This will show all audio files stored on your device.
3. Look for a folder called “Music” or “Downloads.” Your downloaded music files are usually stored here by default.
You can also use the search bar in My Files to quickly find music files. Just tap the search icon and type in keywords like the song, artist name, or album.
Once you’ve located your downloaded music files in the My Files app, you can open them directly in the Samsung Music app as described in the next section.
The Samsung Music Player
Samsung Galaxy devices come with the Samsung Music app pre-installed. To open the Music app, swipe up from the bottom of your home screen to access the app drawer. Locate and tap on the Samsung Music app icon to launch it. You can also search for “Music” from the app drawer search bar. Once opened, the Music app will show you tabs for Playlists, Tracks, Albums, Artists, and Folders. This is where you can access any music content you have downloaded to your device’s internal storage.
According to Samsung’s website, the Samsung Music player app provides features like syncing your music to the cloud, customizable widgets and lock screen shortcuts, dynamic lyrics, and more. You can learn more about the app’s capabilities in this Samsung support article.
Creating Playlists
One of the best features of the Samsung Music app is the ability to create custom playlists. Playlists allow you to organize and arrange songs however you like so you can listen to music matched to your mood or activity.
To create a playlist in the Samsung Music app, tap on the “Playlists” tab at the bottom of the screen. Then tap on the “+” icon in the top right corner. Give your new playlist a name and tap “Create.”
You’ll be taken to the playlist screen where you can start adding songs. Tap on the “+” icon next to any song, album, artist or folder to add it to the playlist. You can also long press on a song and select “Add to playlist” to quickly add it.
The playlist will update in real time as you add songs. You can rearrange the order of the playlist by dragging the three line icon next to each song. When you’re done, tap “Done” to save the playlist.
Now whenever you want to listen to that playlist, just open the Samsung Music app, tap “Playlists” and select it. You can create as many custom playlists as you want to organize your music.[1]
Listening with Bluetooth
One of the easiest ways to listen to music downloaded on your Samsung device is by pairing Bluetooth headphones or speakers. Samsung Galaxy phones have built-in support for Bluetooth audio output, allowing you to connect wireless headphones, earbuds, speakers, and more.
To pair a new Bluetooth audio device like headphones or a speaker, first make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your Samsung Galaxy phone. Open Settings and go to Connections > Bluetooth. Tap on Pair new device and your phone will begin searching for available Bluetooth devices. Select your headphones or speaker from the list to initiate pairing. You may need to consult the user manual for your specific Bluetooth device for additional pairing instructions or codes.
Once paired, you can start playing music on your Samsung phone and the audio will automatically be routed to the Bluetooth device. The paired device will typically connect automatically whenever in range after the initial pairing. You can manage paired devices and switch between them in the Bluetooth settings menu.
Samsung also includes features like Music Share to allow playing music to two Bluetooth devices simultaneously. This lets you share your music with a friend by pairing two Bluetooth headsets to a single Samsung Galaxy phone.
Using Equalizer Settings
One of the great features of the Samsung Music app is the ability to customize the sound with equalizer (EQ) settings. The app comes with several preset EQ options like Bass Boost, Soft, and Dynamic to enhance different music genres.
You can further tweak the sound by adjusting the EQ bands yourself. Tap on the EQ icon in the player screen and select ‘Custom’. This will bring up sliders for the different frequency bands – Bass, Low, Mid, High, and Treble. Drag the sliders up or down to amplify or reduce certain frequencies.
Many users find that slight boosts in the Bass and Treble frequencies help make the music sound more alive on Samsung devices. However, be careful not to overboost bands as it can make the sound too muddy or shrill.
According to audiophiles on forums, some recommended custom EQ settings for the Samsung Music app are:
Bass: +4db
Low: +3db
Mid: 0db
High: +2db
Treble: +3db
Don’t forget to hit ‘Save’ after adjusting the EQ so your settings are retained for that song or album. With the power of the EQ, you can enjoy your downloaded music to its fullest potential on your Samsung device.
Offline Listening
With Samsung Music, you can download playlists and songs for offline listening when you don’t have an internet connection. This is useful when traveling or in areas with poor connectivity. To download playlists for offline listening on your Samsung device:
– Open the Samsung Music app and select a playlist you want to download.
– Tap the three dot menu in the top right corner.
– Select ‘Download’. This will download the entire playlist for offline use.
– You can also tap the download icon next to individual songs to download just those tracks.
– Downloads will show up under ‘Downloads’ in the Samsung Music library.
– You can also go to Settings > Download to manage your offline music.
With downloaded playlists and songs, you can listen to music anywhere without using mobile data. This is great for trips, flights, or anytime you want music but won’t have internet connectivity. Just make sure to connect to WiFi periodically to download updated playlists.
Conclusion
In summary, downloading music to your Samsung device is easy if you use apps like YouTube or streaming platforms that allow downloads. Once downloaded to your device, you can access the files through the My Files app and listen to them using Samsung’s built-in Music player. Creating playlists helps organize your music library and listening with Bluetooth allows you to connect wireless headphones or speakers.
A few final tips for enjoying downloaded music on your Samsung: use high-quality audio files like MP3s for the best sound quality. Adjust equalizer settings in the Music app to customize the sound. Enable offline listening so you can access your music without an internet connection. And be sure to only download music from legitimate sources to avoid legal issues.