How to Download and Move Amazon Music to SD Card - 2 Ways

"Q: How do I download and move Amazon Music to an SD card? My phone's storage is running out, and I want to store my favorite music on the SD card so I can listen offline anytime, anywhere. Does anyone know the exact steps to do this?"

Running out of storage space on your phone can be frustrating, especially when you have a vast collection of music you want to keep handy. Luckily, Amazon Music allows you to download and move your favorite tracks to an external SD card.

In this guide, we will explore 2 ways to download and move Amazon Music to an SD card on Android, PC, Mac, and more devices, enabling you to freely transfer your favorite Amazon Music to SD card and enjoy it without worrying about limited device storage.

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Part 1. How to Move Amazon Music to SD Card on Android

By default, the Amazon Music app on Android devices saves downloaded music to the following path: /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.amazon.mp3/files/Music. If you are an Amazon Prime member or subscribe to Amazon Music Unlimited, you have the capability to easily transfer your favorite Amazon Music tracks to an SD card to save valuable space on your Android device or simply to store Amazon Music on an SD card.

Here's a quick tutorial to directly download Amazon Music to your Android device's SD card, allowing you to play the songs stored on the SD card. Before proceeding, there are a few key things to check.

Prerequisites

• Ensure that there is at least 1GB of empty space on your SD card.
• Ensure your device can access and recognize your SD card as a storage option.

Change Storage Location to SD Card on Amazon Music

• Step 1. Insert the SD card into your device and ensure it's properly recognized.
• Step 2. Launch the Amazon Music app on your Android device.
• Step 3. Tap on "My Music > Settings".
• Step 4. In the Settings menu, find and select "Storage".
• Step 5. Next, select "SD card" as your preferred storage location for downloads.

Download Songs from Amazon Music to SD Card Location

Now that you've successfully set your Amazon Music storage location to the SD card, start downloading your favorite Amazon Music songs on the SD card for offline playback.

• Step 1. Find the music you want to download on Amazon Music.
• Step 2. Tap on “three dots”. Then “Download” next to the song, album, or playlist.
• Step 3. It will save directly to your SD card as per your storage settings.

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Part 2. How to Fix SD Card Not Working with Amazon Music

Using an SD card with Amazon Music can expand storage but may cause issues like the app “not recognizing the card”, “Amazon Music saying SD Card is offline” or download errors. We'll address these issues and provide solutions. In the next part, we will also discuss further troubleshooting steps to guarantee a flawless experience on Amazon Music and SD cards.

• Check SD Card Compatibility:
  Ensure your SD card is compatible with both your device and Amazon Music app.
• Reinsert the SD Card:
  Remove the SD card and then reinsert it securely into your device.
• Format the SD Card:
  Make sure to back up any important data before formatting.
  Go to the device's Settings > Storage > Find your SD card > Format.
• Check Permissions:
  Ensure that Amazon Music has the necessary permissions to access the SD card.
  Go to Settings > Apps > Amazon Music > Permissions, and enable storage access.
• Clear Amazon Music Cache:
  Go to Settings > Apps > Amazon Music > Storage > Clear Cache.
• Set SD Card as Default Storage:
  Open Amazon Music > Settings > Storage > Select SD Card.
• Restart Your Device:
  Turn off your device and then turn it back on.
• Update Amazon Music App:
  Ensure you have the latest Amazon Music app by checking for updates in the Google Play Store.
• Check SD Card for Errors:
  Insert the SD card into a computer. Right-click the drive > Properties > Tools > Check.

If these methods don’t fix the SD card issues, check Part 3 for how to download Amazon Music to an SD card on any device, offering a comprehensive approach to managing your music library.

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Part 3. How to Download & Move Amazon Music to SD Card

While Amazon offers its own music download methods, some users may prefer third-party tools to get rid of Amazon Music limitations, like AudiFab Amazon Music Converter, for greater control of downloaded songs and save them to direct SD card storage. In this section, we’ll explore how to responsibly use AudiFab to easily download and move your favorite Amazon Prime Music to an SD card.

Tool Required - AudiFab Amazon Music Downloader

To download and move Amazon Music to an SD card on any device, we recommend using the AudiFab Amazon Music Converter. This tool allows Amazon Music Unlimited and Prime Music members to download songs directly on their computers and convert them to MP3, AAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, and ALAC formats while preserving original audio quality (up to Ultra HD) and ID3 tags. After downloading Amazon Music tracks, you can transfer and play Amazon songs on any device, including SD cards, MP3 players, car stereos, Apple Watch, iPods, Android phones, and iPhones.

Best AudiFab Amazon Music Converter

• Convert Amazon Music to MP3/AAC/FLAC/WAV/AIFF/ALAC swiftly
• Download Amazon Music songs, playlists, albums, and podcasts
• Convert up to 10X faster with Ultra HD quality
• Retain ID3 tags and lyrics after conversion
• Fully compatible with the latest Amazon Music

✨ Tips: AudiFab Amazon Music Converter is completely clean and safe. Download it to your computer first, then follow these steps to save and transfer Amazon Music to your SD card.

How to Download Amazon Music with AudiFab?

STEP 1  Launch AudiFab Amazon Music to MP3 Converter

Open AudiFab Amazon Music Converter on your Windows or Mac computer, and select "Record songs from Amazon Music App". The Amazon Music app will also open.

STEP 2 Customize Output Audio Settings

Click “More Settings” to adjust the output format, bit rate, sample rate, output file name, output organized, etc. Choose MP3 or other output formats for your Amazon Music songs.

STEP 3 Add Amazon Music Playlist/Album/Artist

You can either drag and drop music songs from the Amazon Music app to AudiFab or copy and paste the music URL into the AudiFab search box for parsing. Select the songs you wish to download to your SD card and click "Add".

STEP 4 Downloading Amazon Music Songs Locally

Now, click "Convert" to begin converting Amazon Music tracks. It will take only a few seconds to succeed.

STEP 5 Find Downloaded Amazon Music Files

When the conversion is finished, select the “Converted” tab and click the “Folder” icon next to the track. Then you'll have all of your Prime Music songs stored as MP3s locally.

How to Copy Downloaded Amazon Music to SD Card?

Now that your Amazon Music songs are saved on your computer, follow these steps to move them to an SD card:

• Insert your SD card into your computer via a card reader.
• Open "This PC" and double-click the SD card drive.
• Copy the music from the converted folder to the SD card.
• Safely eject the SD card from your computer (e.g., right-click > "Eject").
• Carefully remove the SD card from the computer or card reader.
• Insert the SD card into your Android device.
• Enjoy your music offline from the SD card.

Alternatively, connect your Android device (with the SD card inserted) to your computer. Locate the SD card folder and drag and drop the offline Amazon Music tracks into it.

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Part 4. More FAQs about Amazon Music to SD Card

Q1 How to play songs saved on an SD Card on Amazon Music?

• Step 1. Access your profile > select “Settings”.
• Step 2. Go to “Music Management” > “Automatically Import Music From”.
• Step 3. Click “Select Folder” and navigate to your SD card to import music files.
• Step 4. Once imported, your downloaded songs from Amazon Music will appear in the Library and be ready for playback.

This method allows Amazon Music cache files on the SD card for offline use within the app only. These files cannot be copied to another device. For playing offline tracks on different devices or platforms, see Part 3.

Q2 Can I store Amazon Music on an SD card for offline playback?

Yes. Make sure to set the SD card as your storage location in the Amazon Music app.

Q3 How can I free up space on my SD card?

Delete unnecessary files or use file management tools to move or remove files from the SD card. Ensure you have sufficient free space for new downloads.

Q4 Is there a limit to how many songs I can store on an SD card using Amazon Music?

The limit depends on the storage capacity of your SD card and the size of the downloaded files. Ensure your SD card has enough space for your music library.

Q5 Can I still listen to Amazon Music songs on my SD card after my subscription expires?

After your subscription ends, you will lose access to Amazon Music's streaming content and offline playback features, including songs stored on your SD card. However, if you use AudiFab to download Amazon Music songs, they will remain accessible and you can listen to them indefinitely.

Q6 Are there any restrictions on the type of SD Card I can use for Amazon Music?

It is recommended to use a high-quality SD card with ample storage space and a fast read/write speed to ensure smooth playback of your Amazon Music files.

Q7 What happens if I remove the SD card with downloaded Amazon Music from my device?

Removing the SD card will make the songs inaccessible offline. Reinserting it will restore access to your music.