Have you tried to watch a video on YouTube but the slow internet hasn't left you? Or even worse: was it watching a video that ended up with your data package? To solve your problem, you can use YouTube Go. This is an alternative version available for Android. The app officially downloads the videos so that the user can watch even without internet.
In other words, you can prepare a good playlist, download the videos and watch whenever and wherever you want. It can be on the bus or the subway. Wherever you go, you will not use the internet to watch. Learn more about YouTube Go, see how to download and how to use it.
What YouTube Go
It works as a YouTube extension. YouTube Go doesn’t need a good internet connection so you can watch your favorite videos. That way, it makes it (and a lot) easier to follow your vlogs, listen to music, watch clips and watch many other videos.
Simple operation. When you have a connection via wi-fi, as at home, just download the videos through the app. Then, even without internet, you can watch them whenever and wherever you want. Its interface and the way to use it a little different from Youtube that you are already used to, but still intuitive and presents no difficulty to be used.
It is important to note that some videos, due to copyright, cannot be downloaded. However, this does not happen to everyone and there are many possibilities to download.
How to download YouTube Go?
Downloading YouTube Go is very simple and can be done just like other apps. Just access Google Play from your Android device (for now there is no iOS version) and type “YouTube Go” in the search. Once you find it, just click, download and then install.
When using the app for the first time, it goes from showing some tips and asking for permissions so that it works correctly. You just need to click on the button “next” to the screens to proceed and follow the steps recommended by the app.
That done, soon open the home screen of the application. Just choose your favorite videos and download them.
How to use YouTube Go?
If you are used to downloading videos on Netflix, know that with YouTube Go it is very similar. In both, the videos are saved only in the app, not taking up so much space in the phone's memory. Therefore, they can also only be seen from there. After being watched, videos can be deleted.
With YouTube Go you can still choose the video quality to download. This helps to save your data package (if you are using them instead of Wi-Fi) and can also speed up download times, in addition to not using up as much space.
To choose and download very simple. The app, like YouTube, allows you to see some snippets before downloading. That way saves your time, your internet and you don't download any cheated videos.
After choosing, click on the video. Then, a screen will appear to choose the video size. Select the desired size and click "download".
The application, in addition to allowing you to watch your videos with little connection or even without internet, also makes it possible to organize the materials you want to see. This helps you keep track of your favorite blogs.
Do more with YouTube Go
The main function is to watch videos without internet. But YouTube Go also allows you to perform other functions. Among them, share the videos with your friends.
In the app there is a button for sharing. By clicking on it, open the possible options to send the video to your friends. However, it is necessary that your friends also have YouTube Go installed on their phone.
For video sharing to happen, the application will automatically activate Bluetooth and also the Wi-Fi antenna for both devices. This will create a private connection between them, allowing the video to be forwarded without using the internet.
This same procedure can be used to send multiple videos at once. Thus, all the videos sent formed a list and will gradually reach the destination: your friend's smartphone.
