If you have an eligible subscription, you can download Amazon Music on supported devices, including Android, and listen without an internet connection. In this guide, we will focus on how to download Amazon Music to Android devices. You can try 3 reliable paths: using the official mobile app, downloading purchased MP3 tracks via a browser, and converting Amazon Music to local audio files on a computer for easy transfer.
- Can You Download Amazon Music to Android?
- Method 1. Download Music from Amazon Music Prime/Unlimited on Android via Official App
- Method 2. Download Purchased Amazon Music to Android via a Browser
- Alternative. Transfer Local Amazon Music Files to Android from a Computer
- Troubleshooting: Amazon Music Download Issues on Android
- FAQs About Downloading Amazon Music to Android
Can You Download Amazon Music to Android?
Yes, you can download Amazon Music to your Android phone or tablet. The official Amazon Music app supports devices running Android OS 7.0 or higher. You can directly install the app from the Google Play Store or Amazon Appstore. Once the app is installed, there are three practical ways to get songs from Amazon Music onto Android:
| Method |
Best for | What You Get | Play outside Amazon Music app? |
| Via Official Amazon Music App | Subscription-based offline listening | App-managed offline downloads | No |
| Purchase Amazon Music | Music you have purchased from Amazon | Standalone MP3 files | Yes |
| Transfer Local Audio Files from Computer | Flexible playback and device transfer | MP3, FLAC, WAV, or other local files | Yes |
Method 1. Download from Amazon Music Prime/Unlimited on Android via the Official App
If you have an active Amazon Music Prime, Standard, or Unlimited membership, downloading tracks via the official Android app is the most straightforward route for mobile listening.
Note on Plan Differences:
- Amazon Music Unlimited: Download any song, album, or playlist in Standard, HD, Ultra HD, or Spatial Audio for offline playback.
- Amazon Music Prime: Download permissions are restricted primarily to curated All-Access Playlists. General catalog songs can only be streamed in shuffle mode.
Below are the steps to download Amazon Music on an Android phone or device for offline listening.
STEP 1. Download and open the Amazon Music app on your Android phone, then log in to your subscription account.
STEP 2. On the app's home screen, locate the playlists or songs you want to download.
STEP 3. Tap on the three dots beside the songs, then select "Download" from the pop-up list.
STEP 4. If you wish to download entire playlists or albums, click on the downward arrow button.
Note. Subscription-based downloads are managed by the Amazon Music app. Downloaded Prime, Standard, and Unlimited content cannot be exported for use in other apps or devices, or copied to external storage. If you need regular audio files that can be transferred to Android or played outside the Amazon Music app, you can convert Amazon Music to MP3 or other formats. Feasible solutions are explained below.
Method 2. Download Purchased Amazon Music to Android via a Browser
Purchased Amazon Music, requiring no subscription, works differently from subscription-based offline downloads. Eligible purchases can be downloaded as MP3 files for local storage and can be copied to another location or imported into another media player or device.
This method is useful if you have purchased digital music from Amazon and want to keep a local copy on your Android device.
Process 1. Purchase Music from Amazon Music
Step 1. Open Chrome (or any mobile browser) on Android and go to the Amazon Digital Music Store on Android.
Step 2. Sign in to your Amazon account and search for the song or album you want to buy.
Step 3. Select Buy MP3 Song (or Buy Album) and confirm your payment method.
Process 2. Download Purchased Amazon Music on Android
Step 1. Go to the Amazon Music web player in your mobile browser and sign in. Switch the website to desktop view.
Step 2. Select Library, then find Purchased.
Step 3. Click the download icon next to a track or album. Amazon delivers purchased music as MP3 files to your Android device's Downloads folder.
Alternative. Transfer Local Amazon Music Files to Android from a Computer
What if you want to use subscription-based Amazon Music as regular local audio files on your Android phone or tablet? A practical workaround is to use a third-party converter. The basic workflow is: convert Amazon Music to common audio formats on your computer, then transfer those files to your Android device.
For example, TuneFab Amazon Music Converter is a Windows/macOS program that features a built-in web player. It converts songs, albums, playlists, and podcasts from Amazon Music to common formats like MP3, while preserving ID3 tags and supporting output quality of up to 320kbps. This way, you can easily transfer Amazon Music to Android for high-quality offline listening.
Key Features of TuneFab Amazon Music Converter
- Supports Amazon Music Prime, Unlimited, Standard, and Free accounts.
- Outputs MP3, AAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, or ALAC Amazon Music files.
- Handles conversions in batches at up to 35X faster speed.
- Allows customizable output archives.
- Offers a free trial for 3 full tracks before a subscription is required.
Next, see the detailed guide on how to create local copies of Amazon Music using TuneFab Amazon Music Converter, and then sync them to an Android phone or tablet. If you want to explore more computer workflows, see our guide on How to Download Amazon Music to Computer for more information.
Step 1. Download TuneFab Amazon Music Converter
After installing and downloading the software on your computer, double-click to run it. On the welcome page, click "Open the Amazon web player". As it embeds the Amazon webpage, you can directly access the full online music library.
Step 2. Add Songs to the Conversion List
Browse or search for Amazon songs, playlists, etc. Add them to the conversion queue by clicking the floating "+" button or "Add to Convert" button. Then, select titles in the pop-up windows and click "Add to Queue".
Step 3. Download Amazon Music to Computer
Click "Settings" at the top right corner in the "Converting" tab. Customize the output format, output bitrate (up to 320kbps), sample rate (up to 48kHz), and output folder as needed. After that, click "Convert All" to start batch conversion.
Step 4. Transfer Local Amazon Music Files to Android Phone or Tablet
Once the conversion is complete, go to "Local Library" and click the folder icon to locate the saving folder on your computer. You are now ready to add Amazon Music to your Android.
On Windows
1. Connect your Android phone to your Windows PC using a USB cable.
2. Tap "Charging this device via USB", and select "File Transfer" if a notification prompted.
3. Copy converted Amazon Music songs to your Android phone's Music folder.
On Mac
1. Download and install the Android File Transfer app on your Mac. Then, plug your Android device into your Mac.
2. Tap "Allow" to authorize phone access on Mac.
3. Open the "Music" folder in the Android File Transfer app and drag and drop local Amazon Music files from your Mac to your Android device.
Troubleshooting: Amazon Music Offline Download Issues on Android
If you cannot download or play Amazon Music on Android as expected, check the following solutions.
- Official Downloads are Disappear. Downloaded tracks become invalid if your subscription has expired or the app hasn't been online for 30 days. Reconnect to the internet and redownload it.
- Error 200 Occurs When Downloading in the Official App. This usually indicates that the Amazon Music app lacks storage permission. Check if your internal storage or SD card is full. Clear unused apps or change the download path inside Amazon Music's app settings.
- Fail to Sync Amazon Music to Android. Make you have selected "File Transfer" or "MTP" instead of the default "Charging" option.
FAQs About Downloading Amazon Music to Android
Can I download Amazon Music for offline listening on multiple Android devices with the same account?
Yes, you can. However, there may be limitations on the number of devices you can download content to simultaneously, depending on your subscription plan:
• For Amazon Music Prime, you can only stream or download on one device at a time.
• For Amazon Music Unlimited, if you have an individual plan, you can access membership features on one device at a time. If you have a family plan, you can stream or download Amazon Music on up to six devices simultaneously.
Where does Amazon Music download to Android?
It depends on what you downloaded.
Offline Streaming Downloads are managed by the Amazon Music app and are stored in an encrypted, hidden app cache directory: Android/data/com.amazon.mp3/files/. Keep in mind that these downloads cannot be moved or accessed as regular audio files.
Purchased music files are different. Eligible purchased tracks are provided as MP3 files that can be stored locally on your Android device and managed like other compatible audio files. They are usually saved by default to an internal folder on the Android device (Internal Storage/Android/data/com.amazon.mp3/files/Music/Purchased/).
For more information, check the Full Guide to Amazon Music Download Location.
Can I move Amazon Music downloads to an SD card?
Yes, you can set the SD card as the storage location for future downloads. The basic workflow follows:
1. Open the Amazon Music app and tap your profile picture.
2. Go to "Settings" > "Storage".
3. Choose "Save to" > "SD Card" or toggle "New downloads are saved on your SD card". Future downloads will automatically route to your memory card.
Tip. If you want to manage Amazon Music on an SD card, see our guide on How to Download Amazon Music to an SD Card.
Conclusion
How to download Amazon Music to Android depends on how you plan to listen. If convenience is your priority, subscribers can use the Amazon Music app for offline playback. If you want music as local files that you can keep and manage without the official app, you can purchase digital MP3s through a mobile browser or use a desktop tool such as TuneFab Amazon Music Converter to convert tracks and transfer them to your Android phone or tablet. This gives you greater control over your local audio files.
