How to Download SoundCloud Music to a Phone

SoundCloud hosts a wide range of videos in different genres. You can find your kind of music on the platform, if you want to play hip-hop, rock, or Rn’B. However, the platform doesn't support downloading music for offline listening. Therefore, if you want to download SoundCloud music to your phone, think of a way. Fortunately, this article will guide you through different ways of downloading SoundCloud music.

The Challenge of Downloading SoundCloud Music

There are several reasons why it is not easy to download music from SoundCloud. The first one is that you need to have a premium account. The second reason is that even if you have a premium account, not all artists have made their tracks available for download. Besides, the app has several restrictions on downloading music, which we will discuss later.

How to Download Soundcloud Music to a Desktop

While SoundCloud doesn’t allow you to download music to your phone, you can do so on your desktop. That means you can save your SoundCloud playlist to your desktop so you can listen to it later without an internet connection. However, you will still face several restrictions even when downloading SoundCloud music to a desktop. These are:

• The number of times you can download a song depends on which SoundCloud account you are using. If you are using a free account, you can only download 100 times for each song. You can download up to 1000 times per song if you are a pro user. If you are a Pro Unlimited user, you can download unlimited times.
• You can only download SoundCloud music through the web and not when using a mobile device.
• The owner of the song you want to download should have enabled it for download. You can check if a track is available for download by going to the track. You will see options like share and repost, Add to Next Up, and More. If the song can be downloaded, you will see the option under More.

The above limitations mean not all the songs you want to download can be downloaded. However, if you meet the above conditions, it should be easy to go ahead and download your favorite music using these steps:

1. Log into your SoundCloud Account.
2. Go to the track you want to download.
3. Click on More.
4. Click Download File.
5. Follow the instructions of your browser to save the file.

Remember that you can only download one track at a time, not several. Therefore, you will need to be patient. Before you go to the next section, we recommend reading our guide on increasing your SoundCloud fanbase.

How to Save SoundCloud Songs to a Phone

We mentioned earlier that it's impossible to download music from the SoundCloud app to listen to offline. That means if you want to download music to your phone, the only option is to download the music to your desktop before transferring it to your mobile phone.

The good news is that SoundCloud also has a feature that allows you to save the content to listen while offline later. While this does not provide you with the music file, you can still listen to it offline without an internet connection. However, you will need either a SoundCloud Go or a Go+ Subscription to access this feature.

The SoundGo subscription costs $4.99, while the Go+ subscription costs $9.99. The latter provides more song options and higher-quality music. Each of these packages come with a 30-day trial period that you can take advantage of.

Before you can start downloading music, you will need to add the tracks to a playlist. To download a playlist to listen offline, here are the steps you need to follow:

1. Go to the playlist and click Download.
2. Click on the song icon and tap its heart to save it to the library.
3. Choose the library icon, marked by three vertical dots, from the menu at the bottom.
4. Choose Link Tracks.
5. From the top menu, choose the download icon.
6. To confirm, tap download. This will download all your “liked” songs.

If you want to download all your liked and saved playlists, here are the steps to follow:

1. At the top right corner, go to the library screen and choose the profile icon.
2. Select Settings, followed by Downloads.
3. Enable download automatically. You can also toggle on the download of high-quality audio or download it through Wi-Fi.

Remember that if you cancel your premium subscription, you cannot continue listening to your offline downloads.

Using a Third-party App to Download SoundCloud Music to a Phone

Another option you should consider is downloading the Xposed Installer app. At the navigation menu located on the left, move to the Download section. Use the search bar to find the SoundCloud icon. From the results, choose SoundCloud Downloader. Download the SoundCloud downloader and select the latest version. When prompted, go ahead and install it. After installing, activate the module and reboot to complete the installation.

Setting Up and Using

After installing, you can launch the downloader, change the download location, and make other settings, including hiding the launcher if necessary. After you are satisfied with your settings, you can open the SoundCloud app and play your desired song. Then, you can go to the 3-button menu and choose downloads.

You will find all the downloaded songs under the save location in the main interface. This makes it easier to open your favorite music player. 

Using KlickAud to Download SoundCloud Music

Another app you can use to download music from SoundCloud is KlickAud. This great app will enable you to download music in MP3 format. It is also regularly updated with new features and to fix any bugs. If you are new to using the tool, you don't have to worry as it is easy to use. 

With such an app, you only need to copy the track link and paste it into the song downloader, and the app will do the rest. One downside of the app is that it will only download the track in MP3 format. If you need the song in another format, convert it to your desired format. You can do that using a third-party video converter app such as Any Video Converter Free. Here are the steps you need to follow:

• Drag the MP3 file into the AVC free downloader.
• Under the drop-down menu, choose your preferred format.
• Under Basic settings, choose the destination.
• Tap on Convert Now.

Using SoundCloud to an MP3 Website

If you don't want to subscribe to a paid SoundCloud version and do not want to download an app, it's still possible to download Soundcloud music using these steps:

1. Go to the SoundCloud app and select the song link. To do that, you can use the three dots menu, followed by Copy Link.
2. Use Safari to MP3.
3. Now, paste the link of the SoundCloud track you copied and tap Download now.
4. Scroll down to choose the setting of the song you want to download. This should be  128 KBPS MP3. The song will start playing on the Safari browser.
5. Tap on Share.
6. Tap on Save to File, select location, and tap Save.
7. Open the app you downloaded to your mobile device to see the songs you have downloaded from SoundCloud.

If you experience an error when downloading, you can refresh the page and try again.

FAQs On Downloading SoundCloud Music to a Phone

How can I allow a free download on SoundCloud?

Allowing free downloads is one way to promote your SoundCloud music. If you are an artist and would like to allow free downloads for your listeners, you can do so at the Permissions tab.

Why is my SoundCloud not working offline?

First, you need to check if your SoundCloud isn't online and whether you have a premium account. This feature is only available for premium accounts. If you already have a premium account, the song's copyright holder may have disabled the ability to listen offline.

Can I download SoundCloud music free of charge?

If you already have a SoundCloud premium account, you will not need to pay anything to download music from the app for offline listening. You can download any songs marked as downloadable by the artist.

How do you download SoundCloud music that is downloadable?

If the music you want to download from SoundCloud isn't available on SoundCloud, you will need to use a third-party app such as KlickAud. 

Conclusion

While it's not easy to download music from SoundCloud, using the above steps can make the whole process easier and will help you download the music whether you have a free or premium account. However, before you start using these steps to download music from SoundCloud, you should remember that many artists use the platform to make a living. Using illegal methods like third-party apps to download music from the app will inhibit their creativity. We recommend you also read our guide on promoting your SoundCloud music.