Can you install Samsung Music on Android?

What is Samsung Music?

Samsung Music is the default music player app that comes pre-installed on Samsung Galaxy devices. It allows users to play and manage music files stored locally on their device or SD card. Samsung Music supports common audio formats like MP3, WMA, AAC, and FLAC.

As a proprietary Samsung app, Samsung Music is optimized to provide the best music playback experience on Galaxy devices. It has a polished user interface tailored for Samsung’s One UI design language. The app also integrates with certain Samsung-specific features like Bixby voice commands.

Overall, Samsung Music aims to provide Galaxy device owners with a seamless music listening experience out of the box, without needing to download a third-party app. It handles the basics like playlists, equalizer, and music file management. While not as fully-featured as some third-party music players, Samsung Music offers a streamlined interface and optimization for Samsung hardware.

Is Samsung Music exclusive to Samsung devices?

Originally, Samsung Music was only available pre-installed on Samsung’s Galaxy devices. The app was exclusive to Samsung as a way to provide a tailored music experience for their Android devices.

According to the app listing on the Google Play Store, “Samsung Music is optimized for Samsung android device and provides a powerful music play functionality and the best user interface.”

So when it was first launched, the only way to get Samsung Music was to own a compatible Samsung Galaxy smartphone or tablet. It was not available for download on non-Samsung devices.

Can you get Samsung Music on non-Samsung Android devices?

Previously, Samsung Music was exclusive to Samsung Galaxy devices. The app came pre-installed on Samsung phones and was not available for download on non-Samsung Android devices.

However, Samsung has recently made Samsung Music available for download outside of its own ecosystem. While it used to only be on the Galaxy Store which is exclusive to Samsung devices, Samsung Music can now be downloaded as an APK file and installed on any Android device, including non-Samsung phones.

So in summary – yes, you can now install Samsung Music on non-Samsung Android devices! This opens up Samsung’s music app to a wider audience beyond just Samsung phone owners.[1]

How to download and install Samsung Music APK

To get Samsung Music on a non-Samsung Android device, you’ll need to download the APK file and sideload it. Here are the steps:

1. Enable installation from unknown sources on your Android device. Go to Settings > Security and enable the “Unknown Sources” option. This allows installation of apps outside of the Google Play Store.

2. Download the latest version of the Samsung Music APK from a reputable site like Uptodown or APKMirror.

3. Once downloaded, open the APK file on your device to trigger the installation process. You may need to grant permission to install unknown apps.

4. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation. The app will now be available in your app drawer.

5. On first launch, you’ll need to sign in with your Samsung account credentials. This unlocks additional features not available to non-Samsung users.

And that’s it! Samsung Music is now ready to use on your non-Samsung Android device. You can start loading music files and playlists to the app.

Enable app install from unknown sources

To install apps from outside the Google Play Store, you need to enable a setting called “Install unknown apps” on your Android device. This allows your phone to install APK files downloaded from the internet or other sources.

Here are the steps to enable this setting:

Open your Android device’s Settings app.
Navigate to Security or Apps settings (location varies by device).
Look for an option labeled “Install unknown apps,” “Allow installation of apps from unknown sources” or something similar.

Enable this setting. You may get a warning prompt about potential risks – tap OK to continue.

According to Android Hacks, this gives your device permission to install apps outside of Google Play.

Once enabled, you can install APK files by tapping on them after downloading. Be cautious when enabling this setting, as it does lower some security barriers.

Install the Samsung Music APK

To install the Samsung Music APK on your non-Samsung Android device, you first need to download the APK file. The latest version can be found on sites like APKMirror.

Once downloaded, open your device’s file manager app and navigate to the downloads folder. Locate the Samsung Music APK file and tap on it to begin the installation process. You may see a warning that the file can’t be installed for security reasons.

To get around this, you need to enable installation of apps from unknown sources. Go to your device settings and search for “install unknown apps.” Enable this option for your file manager app ¹. Now go back and try installing the APK again.

Follow the on-screen prompts, accepting any requested permissions. After a few moments, the Samsung Music app will be installed on your Android device, ready to be launched.

Log in with Samsung account

Once you have Samsung Music installed, you may need to log in with your Samsung account to access all of the app’s features. This is because some capabilities like syncing playlists across devices require you to have a Samsung account.

To log in on the Android version of Samsung Music:

Open the Samsung Music app.
Tap on the “Settings” icon in the top right corner.
Tap on “Samsung account.”

Enter your Samsung account email and password and tap “Sign in.”

If you don’t already have a Samsung account, you can create one for free directly within the app. Having an account allows you to do things like:

Sync playlists, favorites, and play history across multiple devices.

Get recommendations based on your listening preferences.
Store your music in the cloud so you can stream anywhere.

Logging in is not required to use the basic features of the app. However, to unlock the full experience, signing in with your Samsung account is recommended.

If you have issues logging in, check out this helpful guide: Samsung Music Login Issues

Transfer music files to device

To listen to your music library in Samsung Music, you first need to transfer the audio files from your computer or old device to your Samsung Android phone. There are a few different ways to transfer music files:

Using a USB cable – Connect your Android phone to your computer or old device using a USB cable. You can then copy and paste or drag and drop audio files directly to your device storage or SD card. This is the most straightforward method to transfer large music libraries.

Via cloud storage – Upload your music files to a cloud storage service like Google Drive or Dropbox. You can then download the files to your Samsung device. This allows you to transfer files wirelessly over the internet.

With file sharing apps – Use apps like SHAREit to transfer music files directly between Android devices using wifi hotspot or Bluetooth. This is handy for sharing playlists with friends.

Through music streaming apps – If you have your music uploaded to a streaming service like Spotify, you can download playlists for offline listening on your Samsung device. Just make sure to have the app installed.

By organizing your music files before transferring, you can ensure Samsung Music correctly categorizes artists, albums and genres. Transferring the files directly into the Music folder on your device storage optimizes it for the app. Refer to the Samsung Music support page for more tips on transferring your music library: https://www.safewiper.com/blog/how-to-transfer-music-files-to-android-phone.html

Import playlists from other services

One of the handy features of Samsung Music is the ability to import your playlists from other popular music apps and services. This makes it easy to transfer your curated song collections from platforms like Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music, and more. Here is how to import playlists into Samsung Music:

YouTube

To import your YouTube playlists and liked videos:

Open the YouTube app and go to your library.
Tap on the playlist or liked videos you want to import.
Hit the 3 dot menu button and choose Share.

Select Samsung Music.
Your playlist will now be imported into Samsung Music.

Spotify

Importing playlists from Spotify requires connecting your Spotify account:

In Samsung Music, go to Settings > Audio source and enable Spotify.
Log in to your Spotify account.
Go to the Playlists section in Samsung Music.

Your Spotify playlists will be synced and available here.

Apple Music

To import Apple Music playlists:

Export the playlist as an .m3u file from the Apple Music app.

Connect your device to a computer and locate the .m3u file.
Copy the playlist file over to your device storage.
In Samsung Music, go to Playlists > Import Playlist and select the .m3u file.

That’s it! Importing playlists from your other favorite apps helps make the switch to Samsung Music seamless.

Customize and use Samsung Music

Samsung Music provides a variety of ways for users to customize and enhance their listening experience. Once the app is downloaded and signed in, users can access settings to tweak the layout, sound quality, and other options.

In the settings menu, Samsung Music allows changing the theme to light or dark mode. Users can also choose between different layouts like list view or grid view for their library. The app has built-in equalizer presets to optimize sound quality for different genres. An additional sound effect called Tube Amp Pro simulates the acoustic experience of listening to music through a vintage tube amplifier.

Other key customization features include the ability to edit metadata like song info, album covers, and artist images. There are options for managing playlists and organizing music into folders. Samsung Music also makes it easy to delete multiple songs at once. For audiophiles, the app supports hi-res playback up to 32-bit/384kHz resolution on supported devices like the Galaxy S21 series.

Sources: https://www.samsung.com/uk/support/mobile-devices/samsung-music-app/, https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.android.app.music&hl=en_US&gl=US