To download songs on Spotify using cellular data, you need to change one default setting: Spotify is set to download over Wi‑Fi only to save your mobile data, but you can allow downloads over your cellular connection by turning on Downloads over cellular in the app settings. This single toggle is the only change required, and once enabled, you can save any playlist for offline listening wherever you have a signal.
How to enable downloads over cellular on iPhone and Android
The steps are identical on both iPhone and Android. Open the Spotify app, then tap your profile picture at the top of the screen. Tap Settings and privacy, then tap Data-saving and offline. Under the Downloads and streaming section, switch Downloads over cellular on. That is the only setting you need to change.
How to download music after changing the setting
Once the setting is on, make sure you are online, then go to the playlist you want to download. Tap the download button (the downward arrow icon) next to that playlist. Spotify will begin saving the songs to your device using your cellular data. Note that offline listening requires a Premium subscription.
What are the limits for cellular downloads?
The app downloads over Wi‑Fi by default to save mobile data, and turning on Downloads over cellular changes that behavior, but no specific cap is listed. You can limit the amount of cellular data used for downloading songs by choosing a lower quality setting for downloads in Spotify settings. The number of songs you can download is limited by the available storage space on your device. The cited help page also does not list supported device models or a minimum operating system version for this feature. If you are looking to manage your data usage while taking advantage of Spotify mobile features, the only documented control is this single toggle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Spotify let you download songs on cellular data?
Yes, if Downloads over cellular is turned on in Spotify settings, you can download songs using your mobile data connection.
What is the exact setting name?
The setting is called Downloads over cellular and is found in the app’s settings menu.
Where is it on iPhone and Android?
Tap your profile picture, then Settings and privacy, then Data-saving and offline, and finally find Downloads over cellular under Downloads and streaming.
Does Spotify say which phones are supported?
Not on the cited help page. No list of supported models or OS versions is documented for this feature.
Does Spotify document a cellular download limit?
Not on the cited help page. No download size limit is specified for cellular downloads.
