If you want to download YouTube videos directly to your phone's internal storage—rather than just saving them inside the YouTube app—then follow the simple steps in this tutorial. It’s a quick and easy process, so let’s dive right in.
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Step 1 – Open YouTube
Almost every Android phone comes with YouTube pre-installed. However, if it's not already on your device, you can easily download it from the Google Play Store by searching for YouTube.
Step 2 – Copy Video Link
Once you've found the video you'd like to download, tap on the three vertical dots located below the video.
Select Share,
Step 3 – Open Vidmate
To download Vidmate, click here.
You can also find a modded version of the app to avoid pop-up ads.
Note: For legal reasons, I can’t provide a direct link to the modded version, but a quick Google search should point you in the right direction. {alertInfo}
Step 4 – Paste Video Link
Vidmate typically recognizes when you’ve copied a video link. When you open the app, a pop-up will appear asking if you want to download the video—something like this:
Step 5 – Select Resolution
Choose the resolution you want the video to be downloaded in—higher resolutions offer better quality but take up more storage space.
Step 6 – Download
After selecting your preferred resolution, tap the Download button, and the video will be saved directly to your phone's storage.
DOWNLOAD LINKS
Vidmate
CONCLUSION
Vidmate isn’t limited to just YouTube videos—it can also be used to download videos from Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and several other platforms. This makes it a versatile tool for saving online content for offline viewing, whether for entertainment, study, or creative projects. Just remember to use it responsibly.
EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE DISCLAIMER
This tutorial is intended strictly for educational purposes. Downloading content from YouTube or other platforms may violate their terms of service or copyright policies, especially when the content is copyrighted or monetized. Always respect the rights of content creators. Use this method only for downloading videos you have permission to save or for content that is in the public domain.