Qobuz is a music streaming service known for its high-quality audio, offering both streaming and download options. It provides two main subscription tiers, Studio and Sublime, alongside a download store for purchasing music. The Android app, available on the Google Play Store, also supports offline listening.
This guide offers you the best three ways to save Qobuz songs offline on an Android device. Whether you're a subscriber or prefer owning your music, we've got you covered with practical solution. Let's dive into how you can make the most of the Qobuz Android app and beyond.
Part 1. Two Official Ways to Download Qobuz Music on Android
Qobuz provides two official ways to download music on your Android device: subscribing to the Qobuz music service or purchasing tracks from the Qobuz store. Make sure you meet one of these conditions before proceeding. If you’re looking for a way to download Qobuz music and keep it forever without paying for tracks or albums, check out Part 2.
Way 1. Download Qobuz Music on Android with a Subscription
Qobuz subscribers can easily download music via the Qobuz for Android app. You can listen to those downloads without a network connection by following the steps below, as long as your subscription is still active.
- Open the Qobuz App on your Android device and log in.
- Tap on the Gear icon in the top-right corner.
- Navigate to Audio quality.
- Tap on the Downloads tag.
- Choose your preferred audio quality for downloads, such as Hi-Res up to 24-bit/192 kHz.
- Find the song, album, or playlist you want to download.
- For albums and playlists, select the download icon. To download a specific track, hit the three dots next to its title.
- The music will be saved for offline listening in your music library within the Qobuz app.
- Pros
- No extra cost if you have a subscription.
- Supports Hi-Res playback if the device can handle it.
- Cons
- Cannot transfer files to other apps or devices.
- Takes up internal storage on your Android device.
Way 2. Download Purchased Qobuz Music on Android without a Subscription
If you prefer owning the music, Qobuz allows you to purchase albums or tracks from the Qobuz music store, which can be downloaded without a subscription. However, Sublime subscribers get discount up to 69% on Hi-Res album purchases.
Step 1Purchase Qobuz Music
- Visit Qobuz Web Store on your PC or Android browser.
- Log in and go to your download store section.
- Find the tracks or albums you want to purchase.
- Click Buy the album or Buy Track.
- Choose the desired audio quality and complete the payment process.
Step 2Download the Purchased Qobuz Music onto Android Devices
To download music purchased from the Qobuz store, you have two options: download Qobuz purchases on your computer and transfer it to your Android device, or download it directly through the Qobuz Android app.
Option 1. Download on your Computer and Transfer
This method is best for users who want permanent, DRM-free music. The files can be used on any compatible player. You can back them up without the Qobuz app.
- Go to qobuz.com and log in.
- Click your profile name in the top right corner. Select My account.
- Go to My Purchases.
- Click the Download button next to the track or album.
- Follow the prompts to install the Qobuz Downloader app on your PC or Mac.
- In the app, choose your audio quality and a destination folder. The download will start.
- When done, click the folder icon to find your music files.
- Connect your Android phone to your computer with a USB cable.
- On your computer, open File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac) and find your Android device.
- Open the Music folder on your phone’s internal storage or SD card.
- Drag the Qobuz music files from your computer into this folder.
- Open any music player app on your Android to play your music.
Option 2. Download Purchased Qobuz Music in the Qobuz Android App
This method saves your purchased music in the app for offline listening. The files stay inside the app and cannot be moved or kept forever.
- Open to the Qobuz app on the Android phone.
- Navigate to the Library tab and choose the Purchased tag.
- Tap the tracks or albums you want to download.
- Tap the download icon shown under the album title, or tap the three dots next to the track title.
- Once downloaded, these files can be played with any Android music player that supports the format, offering flexibility beyond the Qobuz app.
- Pros
- No subscription required.
- Music is yours forever.
- Playable outside the Qobuz app.
- Cons
- Must purchase the album or song.
- No cloud backup or syncing.
Bonus Tip: How to Play Downloaded Qobuz Music Bit-Perfect on Android
Many Reddit users say they love Qobuz for its high-resolution sound, but they notice one big problem: Android resamples audio, usually to 48kHz. This means even if you download Qobuz songs for offline use, the sound is not truly bit-perfect.
To fix this, we recommend using a bit-perfect player app on Android to play your purchased Qobuz music. Here’s how:
- Make sure you’ve purchased Qobuz music and downloaded the audio files on your computer in FLAC format (see the steps above).
- Transfer the Qobuz audio files to your Android phone.
- On your Android device, open a bit-perfect player app such as USB Audio Player PRO (UAPP).
- Scan your music library in UAPP.
- Connect an external DAC for the best possible sound.
- Play your music in UAPP. The app sends audio directly to your DAC without Android resampling, giving you true bit-perfect playback.
This method works only with purchased Qobuz music, not with offline downloads from the Qobuz app.
Part 2. Best Way to Download Qobuz on Android in High Quality
While Qobuz offers offline mode and purchases, both methods have limitations. Either you can use a subscription membership to download music but not keep it permanently, or you must pay a large fee to keep and listen to the music permanently. So, is there a better method to store your downloaded music permanently without purchasing it? Of course, there is. ViWizard Qobuz Music Downloader is built specifically for Qobuz users to download and convert songs.
ViWizard Qobuz Music Downloader lets you download unlimited music, playlists and albums from Qobuz without purchasing them. For each download, you have full control over the audio quality, from Qobuz's highest Hi-Res 24-bit/192 kHz to 320 kbps MP3s, which you can freely choose from, just like in the Qobuz app for Android. Additionally, you can also adjust the sample rate, bitrate, audio channels, and more advanced audio settings. As for the audio formats, you can choose many, such as MP3, FLAC, AAC, WAV, AIFF, and more universal formats supported by most devices and media player. Once downloaded, these songs are DRM-free, which means you can listen to them anywhere, at any time, without a subscription, purchase, or network connection.
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- Download Qobuz tracks, playlists, albums unlimitedly
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- Play Qobuz music across devices and media players
Step 1 Set Up ViWizard Qobuz Music Downloader
Download and install ViWizard Qobuz Music Downloader on your computer. Open the program, then click the menu icon in the top-right corner and choose Preferences. Here you can select the output format you want, adjust the bitrate, sample rate, and audio channels, and pick an output folder to save your downloads easily.
Step 2 Open the Qobuz Music Library
Click the Qobuz icon on the main screen of ViWizard to launch the built-in Qobuz web player. Log in to your account to access your playlists, albums, and songs directly inside the downloader.
Step 3 Choose the Music You Want
Search for the songs, albums, or playlists you’d like to download. Then click the + button to add them to the download list. Review your selected tracks and confirm by clicking Add to List.
Step 4 Download Qobuz Music
Click the Convert button to start downloading your selected Qobuz tracks in the format you set. ViWizard will batch download the added tracks at speeds up to 10x faster. Once finished, click the Folder icon to open the output location. Now, the Qobuz audio files you got from ViWizard are ready to be transferred to your Android phone.
Transfer Qobuz Audio Files from Windows to Android:
- Plug your Android phone into your PC with a USB cable.
- On your phone, tap the USB notification and choose File transfer or MTP.
- On your PC, open File Explorer. Your Android device will appear under This PC.
- Double-click your phone's icon. Go to Internal Storage and open the Music folder.
- On your PC, find the Qobuz audio files. Drag and drop them into the Music folder on your phone.
- When the transfer is done, safely eject your phone and unplug the cable.
Transfer Qobuz Audio Files from Mac to Android:
Mac computers don’t support Android file transfers by default. You need a special app to make the connection.
- Go to the OpenMTP website, download it, and install it on your Mac.
- Plug your Android phone into your Mac with a USB cable.
- On your Android, swipe down from the top. Tap the USB notification and choose File transfer.
- Launch OpenMTP on your Mac. It should detect your Android phone and show its storage.
- You’ll see two panels. On the left, browse your Mac files. On the right, open your Android’s Music folder. Drag and drop your music files across.
- When finished, safely eject your phone in the app and unplug the cable.
Part 3. FAQs about Qobuz Android Downloads
Where are Qobuz downloads stored on Android?
How do I transfer Qobuz music to an SD card?
In contrast, music that has been purchased from the Qobuz store and downloaded to a computer as DRM-free files (in formats like FLAC or MP3) can be readily transferred to an Android device's SD card.
How do I download from Qobuz without subscription?
How can I get true bit-perfect sound on Android?
For wired connections, a USB digital-to-analog converter (DAC) can be used to bypass the phone's internal audio processing for bit-perfect Hi-Res output. When it comes to wireless listening, standard Bluetooth is not suitable for Hi-Res audio as it compresses the audio signal. Therefore, you can try more reliable wireless options, including the built-in Google Cast/Chromecast, which can support Hi-Res audio at a certain bitrate and sample rate. The BubbleUPnP app also provides a way to stream Hi-Res audio to DLNA/UPnP-compatible devices.
Can I play downloaded Qobuz music with other music players on Android?
Music downloaded through the subscribed Qobuz app is stored in the app's offline music library and can only be played within the app. Purchased and downloaded music can be transferred to Android and other music players because music is in open file format. However, you can use ViWizard Qobuz Music Downloader to remove DRM locks from Qobuz downloads. Then, transfer the converted music files to the music player on your Android device.
Conclusion
Downloading Qobuz music on Android is easier than ever with these three methods. Whether you're using the Qobuz Android app with a subscription, purchasing tracks for offline freedom, or opting for the no-limits ViWizard Qobuz Music Downloader approach, you can enjoy high-quality audio tailored to your needs. Pick your method and dive into a world of exceptional sound today!
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Matt Smith, a digital entertainment industry enthusiast at ViWizard, is dedicated to providing insightful commentary and solutions for music and media-related topics, including industry trends, analysis, and recommendations.
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