How to Install YMusic APK on Android — Step-by-Step Guide (All Devices)

This guide covers YMusic APK installation from the point you have the file on your phone. Download the APK from ymusic apk download first, then follow the steps for your Android version and device brand below.

  • YMusic APK downloaded to your phone
  • Android 5.0 or above
  • At least 50 MB free internal storage

How to Install YMusic on Android 8.0 and Above (Standard Path)

  • Open Settings on your Android phone
  • Tap Apps (labeled “Application Manager” on some Samsung devices)
  • Tap Special App Access → Install Unknown Apps
  • Select your file manager — Files by Google, Xiaomi File Manager, Samsung My Files, or the browser you used to download
  • Toggle “Allow from this source” to ON
  • Open your file manager → Downloads → tap the YMusic APK file
  • Tap Install when the Android installer prompt appears

Play Protect warning: Google’s Play Protect shows a warning for every APK installed outside the Play Store. This is automatic and not specific to YMusic. Tap “Install Anyway” — the VirusTotal scan result on the download page is the actual safety check.

First launch: Grant Storage permission. On Android 13 and 14, also grant Notification permission for lock screen controls.

How to Install YMusic on Android 7.0 and Below (Older Devices)

On Android 7.0 and below, go to Settings → Security → Unknown Sources → toggle ON. This is a global toggle — different from the per-app permission on Android 8+.

  • Open Settings on your Android phone
  • Tap Security (sometimes under “Privacy” on Android 6)
  • Find “Unknown Sources” — toggle it to ON
  • Tap OK on the warning dialog
  • Open Downloads folder → tap the YMusic APK → Install

After install, re-disable Unknown Sources (recommended): Settings → Security → Unknown Sources → toggle OFF. On Android 7, this global toggle applies to all apps.

How to Install YMusic on Xiaomi (MIUI / HyperOS) — Different Path

On Xiaomi MIUI and HyperOS, Install Unknown Apps is at Settings → Privacy → Special App Access — not Settings → Security. This single menu difference causes most failed Xiaomi installs.

  • Open Settings → Tap Privacy — not Security
  • Tap Special App Access → Install Unknown Apps
  • Select your file manager (Xiaomi’s “Files” app or Mi File Manager)
  • Toggle “Allow from this source” to ON
  • Open Files → Internal Storage → Downloads → tap the YMusic APK → Install

Auto-start (required): Settings → Apps → Manage Apps → YMusic → Autostart → Enable. Without auto-start, MIUI kills YMusic’s process when you lock the screen.

Battery optimization (required): Settings → Battery → App Battery Saver → YMusic → No Restriction. Both settings are required — enabling only one is not enough on Redmi Note and POCO series.

Background play still stopping after both settings? See ymusic not working.

What Do I Do If YMusic Won’t Install?

Error Message

Fix

“App not installed” — Corrupted APK

Delete file, re-download — 2 min

“Parse error” — Incomplete download

Delete file, re-download — never try twice with a parse-error file

“Install blocked” — Unknown Sources not enabled

Follow steps for your Android version above — 1 min

“Installation failed” — Insufficient storage

Free 50 MB+ internal storage, retry — 5 min

“App not installed” with existing version — package conflict

Uninstall existing YMusic first → install new APK — 3 min

Parse error always means the downloaded file is corrupted — never a device incompatibility. Delete the APK, download fresh, and the error resolves.

After Installing YMusic — First Launch Setup

Permission

Required For

Storage (read/write)

Offline download saving — files save to /Music/YMusic/

Notification

Lock screen + notification shade controls

Android 13+ notification permission: If you tapped “Don’t Allow” at first launch, fix via: Settings → Apps → YMusic → Notifications → All YMusic Notifications → Allow.

Data saver: If using Android’s Data Saver mode, whitelist YMusic: Settings → Network → Data Saver → Unrestricted Apps → YMusic. Without this, YMusic cannot stream on mobile data.

For background play details: play youtube in background.