GrabnWatch

Android guide

How to Download YouTube Videos on Android

Use GrabnWatch Android app to download available YouTube videos. YouTube downloads do not work in the web version. Start on GrabnWatch.com, then open the result in GrabnWatch app. GrabnWatch checks the link and shows available download options.

Get GrabnWatch for Android

Install the latest GrabnWatch app. Some YouTube videos may not work.

Latest version: 5.1.0 Build 52

Download from Android

  1. Send the result to GrabnWatch

    Open YouTube Video Downloader for Android on your Android phone. Paste the YouTube video URL and tap Grab. Then tap Open in App.

    Open in App button on a GrabnWatch.com YouTube result
  2. Wait while GrabnWatch checks the source

    GrabnWatch shows Checking source. Wait until it is ready.

    GrabnWatch Android app checking the YouTube video source

    This may appear

    Complete site check

    Tap Open browser check. YouTube opens in your browser. If YouTube asks you to sign in, sign in. GrabnWatch cannot continue without it. Then start the video and tap Done.

    Open browser check button shown as an optional site check in GrabnWatch
  3. Choose a video and download it

    When you see Ready, choose a video quality. Tap Play to check the video. Tap Download to save it. You can also try Download (alt).

    Play and Download buttons for available video qualities in GrabnWatch
  4. Follow download progress

    GrabnWatch shows download progress in a notification.

    Android notifications showing a GrabnWatch download in progress
  5. Wait for the saved message

    Wait for the message Video saved to Downloads.

    GrabnWatch notification saying the video was saved to Downloads
  6. Find the video in Downloads

    Open the Downloads folder on your phone. Your MP4 file is there.

    Downloaded MP4 file saved by GrabnWatch in the Android Downloads folder

If no download is available

Install the latest GrabnWatch version or try another video. Some videos may not work. Download only videos you can legally save.