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    How to play YouTube videos on background?

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    • leocg
      leocg Moderator Volunteer @Alvs last edited by

      @alvs In Android settings. Go to Apps, tap on Opera and go to permissions.

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      • Alvs
        Alvs @leocg last edited by

        @leocg I did but it didn't work. I hope that in the future developers will put this function of playing even in the background or on a locked screen

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        • leocg
          leocg Moderator Volunteer @Alvs last edited by

          @alvs I've read that Google has a limitation on this, so maybe Opera is just following it.

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          • Alvs
            Alvs @leocg last edited by

            @leocg I understand, but the question is why other browsers have this option and do not operate?? thanks anyway

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            • okurutjona
              okurutjona @Alvs last edited by

              @alvs right click on the video for first time,then right click again ,yo will see picture yo picture mode,then select it,it works well☺🤗

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              • leocg
                leocg Moderator Volunteer @okurutjona last edited by

                @okurutjona How to right click on Android?

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                • Alvs
                  Alvs @okurutjona last edited by

                  @okurutjona but Is it work in background?? And i am not at computer, I am using an smartphone

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                  • Alvs
                    Alvs @leocg last edited by

                    @leocg i want to know, is there anyway??

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                    • nellaiseemai
                      nellaiseemai @Alvs last edited by

                      @alvs unfortunately you can't do it on Opera. Brave has this function built in somehow, firefox does this through addon. Earlier we can do this through a flag in chromium based browsers. Now google removed the flag. I like Opera much and use it daily except YouTube.

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                      • A Former User
                        A Former User @Alvs last edited by

                        @alvs I was hoping to maintain Youtube playing the music when we switish to a different tab in Opera. Currently Youtube stops the player automatickly, Brave Browser managed to keep youtube playing in background browser. You can read more about it here https://www.technobezz.com/how-to-play-youtube-videos-in-the-background/

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                        • apathy
                          apathy last edited by

                          I use YouTube Vanced or NewPipe instead of browser for YouTube background playback. Way much better.

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                          • omi-kun
                            omi-kun @Alvs last edited by

                            @alvs bro use ymuic . or newpipe app its evne more good than youtube native app

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                            • arpy2w
                              arpy2w last edited by

                              I managed to do it by clicking on the YouTube site setting and opening it as desktop site!

                              It can run at the background now and I can open other apps!

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                              • lukeharrison1122
                                lukeharrison1122 @nellaiseemai last edited by

                                @nellaiseemai same here I prefer to use opera on my samsung A51 but can't use YouTube because of same issue. I hope there is some solution.

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                                • lukeharrison1122
                                  lukeharrison1122 @arpy2w last edited by

                                  @arpy2w Thanks for sharing the solution

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                                  • ervinj
                                    ervinj last edited by

                                    Since in brave browser I can listen to videos from YouTube even on locked screen, I'd like to have the same in opera, is there anyway to do that??

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                                    • lukeharrison1122
                                      lukeharrison1122 @lukeharrison1122 last edited by

                                      I have tried the solution that you've provided, and everything is working fine. Thank you!!

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                                      • pikonomov
                                        pikonomov last edited by

                                        This would be a really useful feature indeed. Somebody has submitted a feature request already, hopefully it is implemented soon:
                                        https://forums.opera.com/topic/55857/add-video-playing-in-the-background-in-opera-android-opera-mini

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                                        • TechnoArchAngel
                                          TechnoArchAngel last edited by

                                          Apologies for commenting on a post in 2021 but somenot all screen locks will offer you an Media Control option. I am working on a solution myself and the closest is to install VLC Player and use their widget for Media Controls by placing it on your Home Screen. Be very careful for some reason VLC Player likes to buffer as if it's being throttled by a lot just go to YouTube and check the share button as VLC Player and you should be able to play music in the background even when your Smartphone falls asleep. I haven't so far found any other solution besides change your theme on your phone to one that offers media controls on your device. If I some how get VLC Player to stop buffering it's so far the best alternative instead of having to pay for YouTube scam services.

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                                          • donnieconnell
                                            donnieconnell last edited by

                                            To play YouTube videos in the background on Opera, you can use a simple workaround since YouTube's native background playback feature is limited to premium subscribers on mobile devices only. Here's how you can achieve it:

                                            Install the Opera Extension: Go to the Opera Add-ons website (addons.opera.com) and search for an extension called "Enhancer for YouTube" or "Magic Actions for YouTube." These extensions offer various features, including background playback.

                                            • Install the Extension: Once you find the desired extension, click on the "Add to Opera" or "Install" button to add it to your browser.

                                            • Activate Background Playback: After installation, open a new tab, and navigate to YouTube (youtube.com). You should now see additional options or icons related to the extension near the YouTube video player.

                                            • Enable Background Playback: Look for an icon or setting that allows you to enable background playback. This feature will let the video continue playing even if you switch to another tab or minimize the browser window.

                                            • Start Playing a Video: Play any YouTube video of your choice. When you minimize the Opera window or switch to another tab, the video should keep playing in the background.

                                            Please note that browser extensions can occasionally undergo changes or updates, so the names or functionalities might vary slightly at the time of your search. However, the general process remains similar for most YouTube-related extensions in Opera. Enjoy listening to your favorite YouTube content in the background while using other applications or browsing the web!

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