One of the downsides of listening to YouTube music on an Android device is that you can't turn off its screen without the video being automatically stopped. It is not only a limiting feature, it also greatly increases the battery consumption of the device. Unfortunately, there is no way to solve the situation by acting on the configuration settings, but there are several applications and programs that can force the playback of YouTube videos even when the screen of the Android device is locked.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Download a Browser
Step 1. Download an internet browser
You can do this through the Google Play Store; one of the most popular browsers is Mozilla Firefox. After accessing the store page where detailed information about Firefox for Android is shown, press the "Install" button.
Step 2. Log in to the YouTube website
To do this, use the newly installed Firefox browser. Alternatively, you can use your favorite internet browser by accessing its configuration settings. You have to open the main menu, usually located in the upper right corner of the page and characterized by three consecutive dots.
Step 3. Select the "Request Desktop Site" check button
This will load the Desktop version of the YouTube site, as if you were using your computer instead of the application designed for Android devices. After completing this step, choose the video you want to play. You are now able to play a YouTube video even when your device screen is locked.
Part 2 of 3: Download an App
Step 1. Search for an application that fits your purpose
There are several apps that allow you to play YouTube videos even when the device screen is off. Your research should be able to identify one that is perfect for your needs.
Step 2. Log in to the Google Play Store
Download and install the chosen application. Some of the options most used by users are AudioPocket and Black Screen of Life.
Step 3. Start playing the selected video
If you have chosen to use AudioPocket, you simply have to upload the video and press the "Share" button located in the upper right corner of the screen.
Step 4. Select the "Audio Pocket" option
In a few seconds the chosen video will be played in the background, thus giving you the possibility to lock the screen or minimize the application.
Step 5. Play the next song
Using most of these applications, to play a new song at the end of the current one, you will have to go back to the program interface and choose the new track to listen to. To do this, simply open the app you are using, then choose a new song to listen to.
Part 3 of 3: Subscribe to the YouTube Red Service
Step 1. Subscribe to the YouTube Red service
This is a paid service (currently only accessible from the United States, but will soon be released worldwide) that has a monthly cost of $ 9.99 and provides access to both offline and background content. without inserting advertisements during playback.
Step 2. Go to "Settings"
After purchasing the service, go to YouTube "Settings". You can do this from the menu in the upper right corner of the page, characterized by three consecutive dots. Within the "Settings" menu, locate and select the "Background and Offline" section.
Step 3. Set the value of the "Playback" item to "Always on"
This trick allows you to play YouTube videos even when the screen of your Android device is locked.
Step 4. Play the video you want
After changing the settings, you will be able to listen to the music you want via YouTube, even when your smartphone screen is off.
