Yes, if you have an Android device. (Unfortunately, we don't currently support direct downloading of music to iOS devices like iPhones or iPads). You could, however, use our app and conveniently stream your purchases, including via Android Auto or Chromecast.
But please keep in mind that downloading music files to an Android phone isn’t always straightforward. There are two sets of instructions below for downloading to your Android: a simple version and a more involved version. If you have a Samsung phone, you can likely get by with the simple instructions, and otherwise you may want to try the more involved ones.
Simple download instructions
- Download the .zip file from Bandcamp.
- In your downloads folder, tap on the .zip file to open it, and press Extract. If your phone won’t open the .zip file, take a look at the unzipping instructions below.
- Open Play Music and listen to your tunes.
More involved download instructions
- Download the .zip file from Bandcamp.
- In your Downloads folder, tap on the .zip file to open it. If it won’t open, download an app like Files by Google or something similar. More info
- Unzip the file to your Downloads folder, and then move the unzipped music to the Music folder in your phone’s file system. More info
- Open Play Music and listen to your tunes.
If neither of these sets of instructions work, you may need to download to a computer first, then sync to your device.
Troubleshooting
In case you hit a snag when downloading to your Android phone, here’s how to solve a few of the more common problems. Also, see the download instructions above for reference.
Download a format you can play
It probably goes without saying, but make sure you have an app that can play the file format you’re downloading. If you’re unsure, go for the standard MP3 option.
If you’re going to download FLAC, get an app that can play it and make sure you have a decent connection. FLAC album files are pretty big, and if your connection flakes out, you’ll end up with a corrupted .zip file.
Install an unzipping app
If you’re downloading an album and your phone can’t open .zip files, you’re going to need an app that can extract them (single tracks download as regular audio files, so no need to unzip). Try a file management app like Files by Google.
If you don’t have an app installed that can handle .zip files, your phone may refuse to complete the download at all.
Unzip and move the music to your Music folder
Your download will usually land in your Downloads folder, and you’ll want to move it to your Music folder, which will probably be /sdcard/Music. If you're unsure how to move your download from one folder to another, your app developer likely has a help guide on how to do so!
Help us to help you
If you’re looking at this page and thinking, “That’s not how my phone works!” don’t just sit and stew – email us with your corrections, ideas, and handy tips for making downloading music on Android a fun hobby for all the family.