How do I download music I bought on Amazon?

Amazon offers an extensive selection of music available for purchase and download through its Amazon Music store. Users can buy individual songs or full albums in digital format, and then download the songs to computers and mobile devices for offline listening.

There are a few different ways to download music purchased on Amazon. You can use a web browser to download files directly to a computer. There is also the Amazon Music app for iOS and Android which allows you to download songs to your phone or tablet. Purchased music can be downloaded multiple times, so you can access your music library across various devices.

Register for an Amazon Account

In order to purchase and download music from Amazon Music, you’ll need an Amazon account. An Amazon account allows you to shop across Amazon’s platforms, manage your orders, and access purchased digital content.

To register for a free Amazon account:

1. Go to Amazon.com and click “Create your Amazon account” under New to Amazon?
2. Enter your name, email address, password and click “Create your Amazon account”.
3. Amazon will send a verification code to your email. Enter the code and click “Verify email”.
4. Enter your phone number and click “Call me now” for Amazon to call you with a verification code.
5. Enter the verification code and your account setup is complete.

Once you have an Amazon account, you can purchase music and other content from Amazon’s stores and access it anytime from your account dashboard.

Purchase Music from the Amazon Music Store

To purchase music from Amazon’s digital music store, first browse to the Amazon Music Store. Here you can browse music by genre, top charts, new releases, promotions, and more.

To purchase a song or album, simply click on it to go to the product page. On the product page you can preview audio samples, view the tracklist, read reviews, and select your purchase options.

Once you’ve found the music you want to buy, click the “Buy” or “Purchase” button. You will need to login to your Amazon account if you haven’t already. Follow the prompts to complete your transaction using your preferred payment method associated with your Amazon account.

After completing your purchase, the music is available to download through the Amazon Music application or by using a web browser, as covered in the next sections.

Download Purchased Music to a Computer

To download music you’ve purchased on Amazon to your computer, you’ll need to use either the Amazon Music app for PC or Mac or a web browser.

Using the Amazon Music app allows you to download your purchased music directly on your computer. To do this:

1. Open the Amazon Music app on your computer and select “Library” at the top
2. Find the music you want to download and click the “download” icon next to each song or album
3. The downloads will begin automatically and you can then access the music offline through the app

You can also use a web browser to download purchased music from Amazon. To do this:

1. Go to the Amazon Music library page in your browser and log into your account
2. Find the albums or songs you want to download and click “Download”
3. Choose “No thanks, just start my download” on the next page
4. The downloads will begin and the files will be saved to your computer

Once the downloads are complete, you’ll be able to access the music files directly on your computer without an internet connection. The songs will be saved as MP3 files that can be played in your media player of choice.

Transfer Downloaded Music to Mobile Devices

Once you have downloaded your Amazon Music purchases to your computer, you can transfer the music files to mobile devices like smartphones and tablets to listen on the go. Here are some ways to transfer the music:

Connect your phone or tablet to your computer with a USB cable. Open the file explorer on your computer and locate the Amazon Music folder where your purchased songs are saved. Drag and drop the song files you want to transfer into your device’s music folder. The music will now be available in your phone or tablet’s music library.[1]

Use a file transfer app like Shareit to wirelessly send downloaded Amazon Music from your computer to your phone or tablet. Make sure both devices have Shareit installed, then use the send/receive options to transfer the music files.[2]

Upload the downloaded music files from your computer to a cloud storage service like Google Drive or Dropbox. Install the cloud service app on your mobile device, login, and download the files to access your music anywhere.

With these options, you can seamlessly transfer purchased Amazon Music to mobile devices for listening offline whenever you want.

Download Amazon Music with the Mobile App

Amazon offers a free mobile app for iOS and Android that allows you to download music purchased on Amazon directly to your smartphone or tablet for offline listening. This enables you to listen to your music on-the-go without an internet connection.

To get started, download the Amazon Music app from the Google Play or App Store. Open the app and log in using your Amazon account credentials. The app will sync your Amazon Music library, including any AutoRip MP3s purchased on Amazon.

To download music for offline listening, find the song, album, or playlist you want and tap the download icon next to it. Downloads will appear under the “On Device” tab. You can also select “Download” on radio stations, playlists or albums to save them for offline playback. The app allows you to manage your storage by deleting downloads when you need more space.

With the Amazon Music app, your entire music library is now accessible even without an internet connection. Listen seamlessly as you commute, travel, or are in any area with limited connectivity.

Listen to Purchased Music Offline

One of the key benefits of Amazon Music is the ability to listen to your purchased music offline, without an internet connection. This is perfect for situations when you don’t have WiFi or cellular data access, like when traveling on a plane or commuting underground.

To enable offline listening on Amazon Music, simply find the song, album, or playlist you want to download and tap the “Download” button next to it. This will save it to your device so you can access it anytime without internet. Downloaded items will have a download icon next to them in your library.

On iOS devices like iPhones, you can enable offline listening in the Amazon Music app by going to Settings > Download over Wi-Fi and toggling it on. This will allow the app to automatically download any purchased music when connected to WiFi so it’s available offline. Refer to Amazon’s guide for more details on downloading Amazon Music playlists for offline playback.

For Android devices, open the Amazon Music app, tap on a song, album or playlist and select “Make Available Offline” to download it. Refer to this guide on listening to Amazon Music offline for step-by-step instructions.

Downloaded music will remain on your device unless you manually delete it. This allows you to continue listening offline as much as you want without having to re-download each time.

Re-download Purchased Music

If you ever need to re-download music you’ve previously purchased from Amazon Music, there are a couple ways to do so:

On a desktop computer, go to Amazon Music at www.amazon.com/musiclibrary. Navigate to the Purchased section to view all your music purchases. Find the album or song you want to re-download, select it, and click the Download button.

In the Amazon Music app on your mobile device, tap on the Library tab, then tap on Songs or Albums. Go to the Purchased section to see your full purchase history. Tap the download icon next to any album or song to re-download it to your device.

If you are having trouble finding a purchased album or song to re-download, you can visit Your Orders on Amazon and view your full order history. From there, locate the music purchase and use the steps above to re-download.

With Amazon Music purchases, you can re-download your music an unlimited number of times. So don’t worry about losing access – your purchase history makes it easy to retrieve any previously downloaded music.

Troubleshooting Tips

If you are having issues downloading your purchased music from Amazon, here are some tips for troubleshooting common problems:

– Check that you have enough storage space on your device. Downloads can fail if you don’t have enough room for the music files. Try deleting unused apps, photos, or files to free up space.

– Make sure you have a stable internet connection. Downloading music requires a strong Wi-Fi or cellular data connection. Move closer to your router or switch networks if the download is failing repeatedly.

– Try restarting your device and launching the Amazon Music app again. This can clear out any temporary bugs that are preventing downloads.

– Update the Amazon Music app and your device software. Older versions can sometimes have compatibility issues. Keeping your apps and OS up to date fixes many problems.

– Delete the download queue and try adding the songs again. Corrupted files in the queue can stop the download process. Wiping the queue gives it a fresh start.

– Contact Amazon Customer Service for help troubleshooting download issues. They can walk you through solutions or reset your Amazon Music account if needed.

With some dedicated troubleshooting, you should be able to get your purchased music downloading correctly. Don’t hesitate to reach out to Amazon for personalized support if you still can’t get it working.

Conclusion

In summary, there are a few different ways to download and listen to music purchased on Amazon.

First, you’ll need to create an Amazon account and purchase music through the Amazon Music store. Once purchased, you can download the music files to your computer by finding your music library under “Your Music” in the Amazon Music app or website.

To get your downloaded music onto mobile devices, you can transfer the files directly via USB or use the Amazon Music app. The app lets you download songs, albums, or playlists for offline listening anytime, anywhere. Just tap the “Download” button next to music in your library.

Downloaded Amazon music can also be re-downloaded again later if needed. So don’t worry about losing access to your purchased music library.

Following these steps makes it quick and easy to buy music on Amazon and listen to it on all your devices, online or offline. Download Amazon Music to enjoy your purchased music library wherever you go.