What are your thoughts. Is it necessary to download music to your phone if you have an unlimited data plan and can stream it whenever and wherever or, is it best to download if you have sufficient memory capacity?
Is it necessary to download music if you can stream with an unlimited data plan?
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Re: To download or not to download...
Being that we now having a slew of streaming music services Music, Spotify, Slacker, etcetera, I don't think it is necessary to download music to your phone anymore. Of course, if you do not subscribe to the aforementioned music streaming services or don't have music stored in the cloud somewhere then yes, it would be necessary to download music onto your phone if you want to listen to music aside from a vehicle or other external source.
Being that we now having a slew of streaming music services Music, Spotify, Slacker, etcetera, I don't think it is necessary to download music to your phone anymore. Of course, if you do not subscribe to the aforementioned music streaming services or don't have music stored in the cloud somewhere then yes, it would be necessary to download music onto your phone if you want to listen to music aside from a vehicle or other external source.
Ledsteplin
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I used to download all my music. But with recent unlimited data, I've reversed that. I do keep a few songs downloaded, as I use them in some apps that require that.
I used to download all my music. But with recent unlimited data, I've reversed that. I do keep a few songs downloaded, as I use them in some apps that require that.
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I still download music.
First, I want to listen to what I want to listen to.
Second, if I am someplace without a signal (rare, but it could happen) I can still listen to music.
I do think streaming services are the future but hope buying and downloading continues for those of us that like to.
I still download music.
First, I want to listen to what I want to listen to.
Second, if I am someplace without a signal (rare, but it could happen) I can still listen to music.
I do think streaming services are the future but hope buying and downloading continues for those of us that like to.
fyrfyter
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Ditto. I can’t justify a streaming plan cost, for the 1 or 2 new songs/month I want.
I’d still rather own it and sync it. There are plenty of mountainous regions in the Eastern half of the US where there isn’t cellular signal along major interstates.
Ditto. I can’t justify a streaming plan cost, for the 1 or 2 new songs/month I want.
I’d still rather own it and sync it. There are plenty of mountainous regions in the Eastern half of the US where there isn’t cellular signal along major interstates.
TripleOne
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Sherry_B
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I install my music to my phone via iTunes. A data or WiFi connection is not always guaranteed, especially if you travel a lot like we do. I do pay for Spotify, and we also pay for SiriusXM for our car. I think we also have hotspot service in the car too.
I install my music to my phone via iTunes. A data or WiFi connection is not always guaranteed, especially if you travel a lot like we do. I do pay for Spotify, and we also pay for SiriusXM for our car. I think we also have hotspot service in the car too.
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Like you, I have a hotspot feature in my car with unlimited data and therefore, I haven’t renewed my SiriusXM subscription in quite some time. It’s easier for me to stream one or more of my playlists during long trips. Know what I mean?
Like you, I have a hotspot feature in my car with unlimited data and therefore, I haven’t renewed my SiriusXM subscription in quite some time. It’s easier for me to stream one or more of my playlists during long trips. Know what I mean?
Sherry_B
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Oh absolutely. My husband likes to pay for things sometimes more than a year in advance, plus the several months free that we just got with our brand new car. I have more SiriusXM than I know what to do with lol. Not only am I enjoying the new car, but also Carplay for the first time (other than in previous rentals on vacation)!
Oh absolutely. My husband likes to pay for things sometimes more than a year in advance, plus the several months free that we just got with our brand new car. I have more SiriusXM than I know what to do with lol. Not only am I enjoying the new car, but also Carplay for the first time (other than in previous rentals on vacation)!
libra89
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I agree with you on that point about the data connection. Every now and then, I drive through weak zones so downloading doesn't really hurt.
I agree with you on that point about the data connection. Every now and then, I drive through weak zones so downloading doesn't really hurt.
I agree with the majority on this subject and still download music. Services and WiFi isn't always guaranteed but the music on my devices are. Plus there a lot of times my Playlist are more interesting than what streaming music can provide.
Ledsteplin
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I can listen to the songs I've purchased as I please, whether downloaded or not. It's done the same. My playlists are the same. I don't think the OP was referring to a streaming service.
I can listen to the songs I've purchased as I please, whether downloaded or not. It's done the same. My playlists are the same. I don't think the OP was referring to a streaming service.
Ledsteplin
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But if you had unlimited data, would you still keep them downloaded if storage space was an issue?
I have unlimited data and yes I would. Space wouldn't be an issue because I believe in "Its better to have and not need, than to need and not have".
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The OP said "if you can stream it whenever and wherever". It sure seems like he's referring to a streaming service. What else would that refer to?
The OP said "if you can stream it whenever and wherever". It sure seems like he's referring to a streaming service. What else would that refer to?
It depends on how picky you are with audio quality too. Many streaming services use a higher compression rate when streaming (to save bandwidth and minimize unnecessary buffering) versus downloading the music over WiFi and playing from there.
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See, that shows how much I know about it.
I still prefer to purchase my music and have it on my device. Call me old fashioned.
See, that shows how much I know about it.
I still prefer to purchase my music and have it on my device. Call me old fashioned.
Tartarus
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I’ve deleted all offline music since going Unlimited Data a year and a half ago.
Only when I’m going outside of the EU I save a few playlists for offline listening. Apart from that, I stream everything.
I have yet to be somewhere with bad reception and not being able to listen to my music.
Only when I’m going outside of the EU I save a few playlists for offline listening. Apart from that, I stream everything.
I have yet to be somewhere with bad reception and not being able to listen to my music.
This goes to show you how everyone is different and also uses their devices differently.
The first place that comes to mind for me where I cannot use services or wifi is the VA Hospital and hospitals in general have terrible wifi. The second is my elderly family members homes that don't have wifi and live in a poor connection area. Those are just two examples. There's nothing worse than jamming to music only to be interrupted by the annoying circle (LOL
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Annie_M
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Because I don’t have unlimited data, I download my music! If I did have unlimited data, I might forego that process! 
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