How to Listen to SoundCloud Offline and Fix Common Issues

Part 1. Can You Listen to SoundCloud Offline?

Yes, you can listen to SoundCloud offline in the mobile app, but only if you subscribe to SoundCloud Go or Go+. SoundCloud offline mode is not available to free users, but we've provided a workaround in Part 4 that you'll be eager to try! While SoundCloud members can unlock offline mode, there are some differences between the Go and Go+ plans. Go+ users have full catalog access for offline listening, while Go users don't have full access to all tracks.

What Music Can You Listen to Offline?

SoundCloud offline feature lets you download your like lists, curated playlists, and your entire library. As for individual tracks, there is no direct download button (unless the artist has enabled a free open download button for everyone). Instead, you'll need to add tracks to a playlist or your Likes, and then download the playlist or Likes for offline playback.

On top of that, there are songs that no one can play offline, which are set by the artists themselves.

Part 2. How to Save Music on SoundCloud Offline with a Subscription

Now, you may be asking, "How do I listen to SoundCloud offline?" This part will show you step-by-step how to use SoundCloud offline feature to download your playlists (the ones you create or like), your Likes, and your music library.

2.1 Download a Playlist for Offline Use

1. Open the SoundCloud app on your Android or iOS device.
2. Navigate to the playlist you want to download.
3. Tap the download button (a downward arrow) next to the Like button.
4. SoundCloud will start to download the included tracks in the playlist.
5. You can view the progress of the download via the orange progress bar (iOS) or the drop-down menu (Android).

2.2 Save Your Likes for Offline Play

1. Open the SoundCloud mobile app on your device.
2. Go to your Library.
3. Find and tap on Your Likes.
4. Tap the download button next to the shuffle button.
5. Refresh the Likes page to make sure the new Likes have been saved offline.
6. Once the download is complete, you will be able to play all your favorite tracks without any internet connection.

Read More :  How to Download SoundCloud Entire Like List on PC & Mobile

2.3 Download Your Entire Music Library

If you have too many playlists and want to download your liked tracks all at once, it's best to let SoundCloud download your library directly. Here's how to do it:

1. Open the SoundCloud app on your mobile device.
2. Go to the Offline Listening settings in the SoundCloud app.
3. Turn on Save automatically.
4. This will allow SoundCloud to download all the Likes and playlists in your library.

Pro Tips for SoundCloud Offline Mode

Part 3. How to Fix SoundCloud Offline Listening Not Working

SoundCloud's offline feature is just a tap away, but sometimes you may not be able to easily download tracks and playlists. You may encounter some problems, but it's okay. You can try using the following solutions to deal with them one by one.

Issue 1: Offline Content Disappeared

All offline content disappears after you reinstall the SoundCloud app or logging out. This is because the downloads are technically in-app cached files and they are tied to your app session. If you delete the SoundCloud app, all the downloaded tracks and playlists will be removed.

Solutions:

• Re-save your content after signing back in or reinstalling the app.
• Try downloading the music from SoundCloud to MP3. This ensures you get the actual audio files that store locally on your device.

Issue 2: Recently Added Tracks Not Saving Offline

It is necessary to refresh your library, likes, playlists before you download. If you still can't download recently added tracks after refreshing, it may be because you have limited the download to Wi-Fi and you are using mobile data.

Solutions:

• Check your Offline Listening settings and disable Only save via Wi-Fi if you are now using mobile data.
• Check track availability. Not all tracks can be downloaded for offline playback, even if you have a subscription. Some artists disable offline listening for listeners.

Issue 3: Offline Tracks Won't Play

If you have successfully downloaded the desired songs and are ready to listen to them offline, but the songs won't play or the app won't load the offline content.

Solutions:

• Check your subscription. Once your SoundCloud subscription expires, the download will automatically disappear.
• Open the SoundCloud app when you have a signal. It's possible that SoundCloud may need to check your account and membership status so the app can load the downloads.
• Clear cache. It's also possible that the app's cache is causing file corruption or storage issues. Therefore, go to SoundCloud's Settings and navigate to Storage where you can clear the cache.
• Enable background app activity on your phone. If a downloaded song stops playing when you lock your phone's screen, you'll need to make some setups on your mobile device. Check out the detailed step-by-step tutorial in the guide.

Read More :  How to Keep SoundCloud Playing After Turning Off Your Phone

Part 4. How to Use SoundCloud Offline without a Subscription

Can you listen to SoundCloud offline without paying a subscription? Sure. ViWizard SoundCloud Music Converter for SoundCloud helps you download tracks, playlists, albums, and podcasts from SoundCloud, even with a free account. Better than SoundCloud's offline mode, ViWizard gives you SoundCloud music in MP3, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, M4A, and M4B formats, so you can play your music on any of your favorite devices and keep it forever.

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• Download songs, playlists, albums, remixes, podcasts, and more from SoundCloud
• Export SoundCloud music to MP3, M4A, M4B, WAV, FLAC, and AIFF formats
• Convert SoundCloud tracks in bulk at up to 65× faster speed
• Preserve original SoundCloud audio quality, up to 320 kbps MP3

Step 1Set Your Download Format and Quality

Open ViWizard Streaming Audio Recorder on your computer. Click the menu icon and choose Preferences. In the pop-up window, navigate to the Conversion tab. Here, select your desired output format and adjust the audio quality. Click OK to save your settings.

Step 2Open the Built-in SoundCloud Player

From the ViWizard main interface, you will see 9 music streaming icons. Click the SoundCloud icon and ViWizard will automatically open the built-in SoundCloud web player.

Step 3Add Tracks, Playlists, Albums, Podcasts to Download

Use the search bar to find tracks, playlists, albums, or your favorite collection in the built-in player. Click the "+" button to make ViWizard scan all available tracks on the current page. Add or remove songs you don't need and then click Add to List.

Step 4Download SoundCloud Music for Unlimited Offline Access

Hit the Convert button to start the download process. For Free SoundCloud users, ViWizard batch downloads at speeds up to 15 times faster. Once done, click the History tab, play the downloads directly in ViWizard's software, or click the folder icon to open the file location. You will see that your SoundCloud offline music is now saved in an open-file format, ready to play on any device at any time.

Conclusion

Does SoundCloud work offline? Yes, for SoundCloud Go and Go+users, they can save playlists, likes, and entire library for offline playback. For free users, tools such as ViWizard Streaming Audio Recorder provide a solution for enjoying offline music on SoundCloud. With our troubleshooting and professional tips for SoundCloud downloads, your offline listening experience will be as seamless and smooth as online listening. Let's unlock SoundCloud offline mode today!