How to Download Stations on Pandora in 2 Ways

Part 1. How to Download Stations on Pandora Officially

1.1 Add Stations to Pandora

1. Open the Pandora app or web player.
2. Enter an artist, song, album, genre, or any keyword in the search bar.
3. Select the "Stations" tab to filter results, then tap the play button next to your favorite station.
4. Pandora will automatically add it to your "My Collection" list.

1.2 Download Pandora Stations

For Pandora Plus:

If you're subscribed to the Pandora Plus plan, you cannot manually choose which stations to download. Pandora will automatically download up to three of your most-listened-to stations along with your Thumbprint Radio. However, by listening to your favorite songs more often, you can influence which stations get downloaded. Here's how to ensure Pandora downloads your radio stations so you can enjoy them offline:

1. Open the Pandora app on your phone when it is connected to internet.
2. Tap on "Profile > Settings gear icon > Offline Mode."
3. Enable the offline mode.
4. Pandora will start downloading your three most frequently listened stations.

For Pandora Premium:

With the Pandora Premium plan, you can manually select stations to download. Here's how:

1. When your mobile device is connected to the internet, open the Pandora app.
2. Go to "My Collection."
3. Tap the station you want to listen to offline. On the station page, you'll see a download icon (usually a downward arrow).
4. Tap the download icon to prepare it for offline playback.

1.3 View Offline Station Collections

Should you wish to purge any downloaded Pandora stations from your collection, execute the steps outlined below:

1. Open the Pandora app and navigate to "My Collection" to survey your downloaded stations.
2. Beneath the artwork, select the "Added" section.
3. Employ the filter "Show downloads only" to exclusively view your downloaded stations.
4. Identify the station you wish to eliminate and click 'Delete' to remove it from your offline library.

1.4 Remove Stations You Have Downloaded

To remove any downloaded Pandora stations from your collection, follow these steps:

1. Open the Pandora app and navigate to "My Collection" to view downloaded stations.
2. Beneath the artwork, select the "Added" section.
3. Employ the filter "Show downloads only" to exclusively view your downloaded stations.
4. Identify the station you want to remove.
• For iOS: Swipe left on the station, then tap "Delete."
• For Android: Long-press the station you want to delete, then tap "Delete station" from the menu that appears.
5. Confirm the deletion.

Limitations of Official Pandora Station Downloads

• Free users cannot download any stations for offline listening.
• Pandora Plus users cannot manually select stations to download.
• Once the subscription ends, Pandora Premium users will lose access to downloaded stations.
• Downloaded stations can only be played within the Pandora app.
• Users cannot download Pandora stations to desktop computers.
• If you do not connect Pandora to the internet for consecutive 30 days, Pandora will delete your downloaded stations.

Part 2. How to Download Stations on Pandora Freely

As you can see, with the official way of downloading Pandora stations, once your subscription ends, you lose access to any downloaded stations unless you maintain a Plus or Premium plan. This means offline listening always comes with a recurring cost, and you never truly own the music. To avoid this and allow free users to also listen to Pandora stations offline, you can download Pandora stations as local audio files using ViWizard Pandora Music Converter.

ViWizard Pandora Music Converter is compatible with both Windows and Mac operating systems and is engineered to capture all kinds of audio, from background music and online meetings to game sounds and streaming music directly on your computer. It boasts the capability to effortlessly download Pandora songs, radio broadcasts, playlists, and stations and convert the Pandoa music to MP3, AAC, FLAC, WAV, M4A, M4B, and so on. Furthermore, ViWizard preserves the original fidelity and ID3 tags of the downloaded content from Pandora.

ViWizard Pandora Music Converter

A multifunctional audio recording tool that captures any sound playing on your computer, including music from Pandora Music, and saves the audios to MP3, FLAC, WAV, and other formats while maintaining the highest quality and embedding track details.

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Step 1Open ViWizard and Add Target App

Once installed, launch the ViWizard Pandora Music Converter on your computer. Locate and activate the "Select/Add an App" button to reveal a dropdown menu with various applications. If the specific application you utilize for accessing Pandora music isn't listed, you have the option to add it by clicking the "Plus" button or dragging and dropping its icon directly into the main interface.

Step 2Set Output Parameters for Pandora Stations Downloads

Click on the "Format" icon situated in the lower-left corner. Within the pop-up window, you can choose your desired output format and adjust audio settings such as bit rate and sample rate for your Pandora station downloads.

Step 3Play and Download Pandora Stations

Return to the main interface and open Pandora Music using the previously selected application. Browse through the Pandora music library and pick the stations you wish to capture. As you begin playing back your chosen content, ViWizard Pandora Music Converter will automatically start capturing, downloading, and converting the Pandora stations. To cease the recording process, simply pause the station playback, close the application, or use the provided 'Stop' button.

Step 4Edit and Save Pandora Stations

To edit your recordings, click on the "Edit" icon to make any necessary changes such as splitting, trimming, or other modifications. Once you're satisfied with the edits, click "Save" to store the Pandora station downloads on your computer. All downloaded Pandora stations can be found in the history folder. If you wish to enjoy these stations offline on your mobile device, connect your phone via USB cable to transfer the downloads.

Part 3. How to Fix Pandora Won't Download Stations

Although downloading from Pandora seems straightforward, you may still encounter download issues when the download button doesn't work as expected. As one user posted in the Pandora community, even after purchasing a premium plan, the download button remained grayed out.

Therefore, in this part, we will introduce several troubleshooting fixes that may prove helpful should you ever encounter issues downloading from Panodra.

1. Do These Basics Checkups

• Confirm Subscription: Offline listening is not available on the ad-supported free tier. Offline mode and the download button are only accessible when you have an active Pandora Plus or Pandora Premium subscription.
  FYI: How to Download Music from Pandora without Premium
• Check Your WLAN/Cellular Connection: Ensure you're connected to a reliable Wi-Fi network or have a strong cellular signal, unless the download button appears grayed out.
• Keep the App in the Foreground: If you run Pandora in the background or switch to another app, the download process may pause or stop.
• Check Storage Space: Pandora does not use the last 500 MB of storage space. Go to your phone's settings to view available space. If space is insufficient, delete other apps, photos, or files to free up space.

2. Reset the Download Process

This is a very common and effective fix recommended by the Pandora support team. Essentially, it "restarts" the download engine.

• Turn Off Offline Mode:
1. Open the Pandora app.
2. Go to the "Profile" tab.
3. Tap the "Settings" gear icon in the top-right corner.
4. Select "Offline."
5. Toggle "Offline Mode" to "Off." You may be prompted to confirm deletion of downloaded content.
• To Re-enable Offline Mode:
1. After a brief wait, toggle "Offline Mode" back to "On."
2. Keep the app open and in the foreground on your device while stations re-download.

3. Clear the app's cache and data

Over time, corrupted cache files can interfere with app functionality, including downloads.

• On Android:
1. Go to your device's Settings.
2. Tap Apps (or "Apps & notifications").
3. Find and select the Pandora app.
4. Tap "Storage."
5. Tap "Clear cache."
6. You may also want to try clearing storage (or "Clear Data"), but note that this will log you out of the app and require you to re-download all content.



• On iOS:

iOS does not have a simple "Clear Cache" button for individual apps. You must uninstall or delete and reinstall the app.

1. Go to "Settings > General > iPhone Storage > Pandora."
2. Tap "Offload App" to clear cache and temporary files while keeping your files and data.
3. If that doesn't work, tap "Delete App" and reinstall it from the App Store.

4. Advanced Troubleshooting

If the above steps don't work, consider these more advanced solutions:

• Sign Out and Sign Back In: A simple sign-out and sign-in often resolves account-related sync issues and forces a re-download.
• Change Networks: Try switching between Wi-Fi and cellular data to determine if the issue stems from a specific network..
• Check for App and OS Updates: Ensure you have the latest version of the Pandora app and your device's operating system (iOS or Android). Outdated software can cause compatibility issues.
• Contact Pandora Support: If you've tried everything and the problem persists, the issue may lie with Pandora or your account. Reach out to their customer support team or contact @PandoraSupport on X, providing details about your device, OS, and troubleshooting steps taken. They may be able to "track" your account to identify the root cause.

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Part 4. FAQs about Downloading Stations on Pandora

Conclusion

While Pandora mandates a Pandora Plus or Premium subscription for downloading stations, you can utilize the ViWizard Pandora Music Converter to leverage its robust download capabilities fully. This application enables you to effortlessly download any Pandora station, as well as your favorite songs, playlists, or albums from Pandora to your computer, irrespective of your subscription level. Moreover, the downloaded content will be permanently accessible, allowing you to retain Pandora songs indefinitely and play them flexibly on any player.