Google play music — four months free

civitano

Year end deal, try unlimited Google play music for for months. 9.99 per month after that.

Can be redeemed inside the Google play app or Google play music app

_Kaiser_

Apologies if this is a stupid question as I've never actually used these streaming services (I'm more "old school" with actual MP3 files on a device) but can you download and keep music for free with this trial, or just stream things?

djan

With the paid subscription, you can download the music files to the phone and listen to without an internet connection.

As long as you stay subscribed you can keep as many tracks downloaded offline and once you cancel subscription they will stay available offline until the next month.

The ability to play music offline is very handy for commutes with low signal or flights. It's probably the biggest reason for going premium. That and the higher quality of the files.

Macy0161

Signed up earlier in the week for a 3 month free trial. Haven't used streaming services before (I think this proves I'm officially old!), but impressed so far. If I could get an answer on how a family sub works with android restricted profiles, I'd probably be pulling the trigger on that upgrade too!

GBX

Excellent .. my deezer free is just finished. Will try this. Thanks op

podge018

whereabouts within in the app is this option?

grimm2005

Was planning to switch back to Google Music in the new year when my free Deezer sub ends. When I went into the app I didn't get the offer as I'm not a new customer but when I said switch account and used my other google account it gave me the offer so might as well use it on that account for 4 months!

Yamanoto

If you click into the app menu & then click 'shop' down the bottom, the offer was there for me. I'm not a new customer & had only previously availed of another free offer.

grimm2005

Yamanoto wrote: »

If you click into the app menu & then click 'shop' down the bottom, the offer was there for me. I'm not a new customer & had only previously availed of another free offer.

When I click into shop it takes me into the Google Play app and just lists music I can buy with no mention of a free trial. Clicking subscribe, it comes up with a price per month and says "Only one free trial per customer. You have already used a free trial"

_Kaiser_

djan wrote: »

With the paid subscription, you can download the music files to the phone and listen to without an internet connection.

As long as you stay subscribed you can keep as many tracks downloaded offline and once you cancel subscription they will stay available offline until the next month.

The ability to play music offline is very handy for commutes with low signal or flights. It's probably the biggest reason for going premium. That and the higher quality of the files.

Ah ok.. so it's only of any real use if you're prepared to keep paying for it. I'll stick to what I have so All these "small" monthly subs are starting to add up!

Cheers

A Law

I've previously availed of 3 months free. In the app list under settings there is an option for free google play for me for 4 months.

thekerrycyclist

Cheers OP!

jeffk

Got it
Then cancelled straight away
Working grand

No messing having to remember to cancel in four months

pa990

Brilliant find op.

pa990

jeffk wrote: »

Got it
Then cancelled straight away
Working grand

No messing having to remember to cancel in four months

Will it still work for 4 months, if I cancel straight away ?

Just signed up, don't want to cancel, in case I loose it.

Soarer

Sorry for my ignorance, but would this have ready made play lists?

Like easy listening, party, etc.

jeffk

pa990 wrote: »

Will it still work for 4 months, if I cancel straight away ?

Just signed up, don't want to cancel, in case I loose it.

When you cancel your subscription
You can keep using your subscription until the end of the billing period during which you cancel.
When the end of the billing period is over and your subscription is canceled, you won't be able to access music you downloaded to your device, or playlists you created.
If you subscribe again, you'll get access to your radio stations and also the playlists and music you uploaded.
If you subscription is cancelled due to payment decline, your access to subscription content will end immediately.

Keith186

Soarer wrote: »

Sorry for my ignorance, but would this have ready made play lists?

Like easy listening, party, etc.

Yes, can choose based on mood or activity like studying or working out etc.

Another bonus of this subscription is that it gets rid of ads on YouTube (need to be using same account for both though).

Ludo

Keith186 wrote: »

Yes, can choose based on mood or activity like studying or working out etc.

Another bonus of this subscription is that it gets rid of ads on YouTube (need to be using same account for both though).

No it doesn't. I have been paying for google music for ages now as I find it great but still get ads on youtube. They went away for a while but came back when youtube red (or whatever it is called) was introduced in the USA.

EagererBeaver

Does this still let you continue to play YouTube audio with the screen turned off like it used to?

GBX

EagererBeaver wrote: »

Does this still let you continue to play YouTube audio with the screen turned off like it used to?

Didn't know that was possible. Hopefully !

ED E

EagererBeaver wrote: »

Does this still let you continue to play YouTube audio with the screen turned off like it used to?

I thought that feature got killed off ages back?

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Thanks:)

Akrasia

joefuss1986 wrote: »

I've previously availed of 3 months free. In the app list under settings there is an option for free google play for me for 4 months.

Me too. Thanks op

EagererBeaver

ED E wrote: »

I thought that feature got killed off ages back?

I don't know, that's why I asked the question...I haven't had a subscription for a few years.

yannakis

EagererBeaver wrote: »

EagererBeaver wrote: »

Does this still let you continue to play YouTube audio with the screen turned off like it used to?

I don't know, that's why I asked the question...I haven't had a subscription for a few years.

I think background YouTube videos are only possible with YouTube Red which is not available here yet.

There are some options out there - I think Firefox does it on Android. I am using FlyTube from XDA which more foreground than background really (it floats the video), but lets you do your shtuff

deadanonymau5

jeffk wrote: »

Got it
Then cancelled straight away
Working grand

No messing having to remember to cancel in four months

pa990 wrote: »

Will it still work for 4 months, if I cancel straight away ?

Just signed up, don't want to cancel, in case I loose it.

palmface.jpg...thats what he just said :rolleyes:

You wont "loose" it...

Keith186

Ludo wrote: »

No it doesn't. I have been paying for google music for ages now as I find it great but still get ads on youtube. They went away for a while but came back when youtube red (or whatever it is called) was introduced in the USA.

Sorry, didn't know that. I signed up to US version before it came out here and had no YT ads for years. They cancelled it on me recently though.

Coolaboy

Hi folks. I signed up for the free trial. Great find. Can I play and download any of the albums now even the new ones for free?

charlie_says

Anyone know how you can transfer Deezer playlists to Google Play Music. Can't find a way.

Annoying.

Shazamm

Got it yesterday cheers.
Great library on it. Find it a fair bit buggy and slow to load/change song.