Stop Paying for YouTube Premium! This App Changes Everything

I’ve always enjoyed watching YouTube videos while doing other things on my phone, like chatting or browsing the web. The picture-in-picture (PiP) mode makes this super convenient but I was disappointed to find out that YouTube locks this feature behind a premium membership. I didn’t want to start paying for YouTube Premium just for this, so I started looking for a workaround. With this simple trick, I found a way to stop paying for YouTube Premium while still enjoying PiP mode on my Android phone.

After trying different methods, I finally found a simple trick that works on any Android phone. It lets me use YouTube’s PiP mode without needing a subscription, and I’ve been using it for a long time now. This method has saved me money, and I no longer feel the need to pay for YouTube Premium just to access this one feature.

How to Watch YouTube in Picture-in-Picture Mode Without Paying for YouTube Premium

I’ve always wanted to use YouTube’s picture-in-picture (PiP) mode without paying for YouTube Premium. If you’re in the United States, Google allows PiP mode for free, but with some restrictions—music videos, for example, still require a premium subscription. If you’re outside the US, YouTube locks all PiP functionality behind a paywall, meaning you must subscribe to YouTube Premium to access it.

While YouTube Premium does have its benefits, paying for it just to unlock PiP mode doesn’t seem worth it. Fortunately, I found a simple trick that lets you use PiP mode on YouTube, no matter where you are or which Android phone you use. The best part? You don’t need to install any third-party apps—just the Samsung Internet browser, which you can easily download from the Play Store.

Unfortunately, this method won’t work for iPhone users, as Samsung Internet isn’t available on the Apple App Store. But if you’re using an Android device, follow these steps:

How to Enable YouTube PiP Mode Using Samsung Internet

1. Download and install Samsung Internet from the Play Store.
2. Open the app and tap the hamburger menu (three horizontal lines) on the toolbar.
3. From the list of options, go to Settings > Useful features > Video assistant and enable the toggle.
4. Go back to the browser and open YouTube.
5. Play any video you want to watch.
6. A floating Video Assistant button will appear—tap it to switch to Samsung’s built-in video player and go full screen.
7. Now, exit to the home screen by tapping the Home button or swiping up (if you use gesture navigation).
8. The video will now appear in a pop-up player, even though YouTube doesn’t officially support PiP mode without a subscription.

This floating video player lets you play, pause, skip forward or backward, and resize the window (on some Android models, like Samsung Galaxy devices).

Other mobile browsers may offer similar functionality, but in my experience, Samsung Internet is the most reliable and easiest to use for this trick. If you’re outside the US and don’t want to pay for YouTube Premium just for PiP mode, this is a simple and effective way to get around the restriction.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Stop Paying for YouTube Premium

1. Does this method work on all Android phones?

Yes, this method works on any Android phone that supports the Samsung Internet browser. While some phone models may have slight variations in how the pop-up player behaves, most users should be able to use PiP mode without any issues.

2. Can I use this trick to watch YouTube music videos in PiP mode?

No, even in the United States, YouTube restricts music videos from using PiP mode without a Premium subscription. This trick works for most YouTube content, but music videos may still require a subscription.

3. Is Samsung Internet safe to use?

Yes, Samsung Internet is a trusted and widely used browser developed by Samsung. It is available on the Google Play Store and does not require any third-party installations, making it a secure option for enabling PiP mode.

4. Does this trick work on iPhones?

Unfortunately, no. Samsung Internet is not available on the Apple App Store, so iPhone users cannot use this method. If you’re using an iPhone, the only way to access PiP mode is through a YouTube Premium subscription.

5. Will YouTube block this trick in the future?

It’s possible. YouTube frequently updates its app and policies, which could prevent this workaround from functioning in the future. However, as of now, this method continues to work reliably. If YouTube makes changes, other browsers or new tricks may emerge as alternatives.