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The stock YouTube app (here on 2.1-eclair, but applies to all android versions) stops playing when I minimised, switched to another application or even when I lock the phone. And when I resume it restart downloading the clip from the beginning. Is there any way that I can play YouTube clips in the background? Note, I only the audio to continue playing.

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When you say "2.1" are you referring to the youtube app version or your Android version? I thought youtube was only at 2.0.26. – Matt Nov 23 '10 at 17:42
I mean the android version. sorry. how to check the youtube app version? – Louis Rhys Nov 23 '10 at 23:12
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Settings > Application Manager > Applications > YouTube It will show you your current version. On the moto droid the most recent YouTube app allows playback with the screen off now but it still stops when you navigate to another app. – Matt Nov 23 '10 at 23:17
it says version 1520 – Louis Rhys Nov 24 '10 at 2:07
I don't think you can get the latest update without froyo. – Matt Nov 26 '10 at 9:38
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Download queuetube you can search, play songs in the background and make a playlist, and you have only sound with no videos.

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There is also a new app to play YouTube in the background. It allows you to create your own playlist name or import existing youtube playlists. App streams only audio so it saves your data transfer. It is called Harex - youtube in background. Just find it in Google Play & enjoy.

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TubeMate YouTube Downloader is a great app that will let you download either the audio or the video from a YouTube file and save it to your device. When it is on your device, you are then able to use a media player (such as DoubleTwist) to play either in the background. But as for straight background music from YouTube, that's a no-go :/

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This new app PVStar+ (Pro Version) is amazing. It allows you to play videos in the background (even if your device screen is off). Another feature which i love is video cache. Saves data when you have to play some clips again and again.

You can read more about it here: http://www.wowtechy.com/playlists-continuous-repeat-background-cache-youtube-playback-android/

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I had the same problem with Sony Ericsson Xperia neo v when I downloaded update for YT. Then I deleted the update (Google Play>installed apps>YouTube>uninstall) and previous version got back. Now I'm able to turn off screen while playing vids without annoying pausing as it was before. I think it's the easiest and fastest way to solve the problem.

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Yours was a different problem than his. – Richard Borcsik Jul 27 '12 at 11:42
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If you just want the audio from a YouTube video, your best option would be to rip the audio from YouTube using Zamzar or buying/downloading the songs/audio you want to listen to and using a music player.

The primary purpose of YouTube is consumption of video, I imagine the application designers are coding for the majority of people who want to WATCH a video while they are playing the video. I understand your need, I don't always want to watch talking heads/demos but would like to listen to what they say, I do this often with multiple tabs on my desktop browser while working.

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