{
  "id": 17471118,
  "title": "A quick tweak in YouTube Music Premium solved my daily battery drain issue",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/a-quick-tweak-in-youtube-music-premium-solved-my-daily-battery-drain",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-31T21:00:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Police",
    "slug": "android-police",
    "url": "https://www.androidpolice.com/youtube-music-premium-solved-daily-battery-drain-issue/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "YouTube Music Premium, part of the YouTube Premium subscription, is a beloved app for many users. However, it has been causing significant battery drain on Android devices. The issue was traced back to a Premium feature called Smart Downloads, which automatically downloads songs and podcasts based on user history. Despite initially being turned off, it unexpectedly reset on device transfers, leading to excessive battery usage. To resolve the issue, users can disable Smart Downloads and Recently Played Songs, which also download tracks based on recent activity. Additionally, limiting YouTube Music's background activities, such as playing videos and receiving push notifications, can further reduce battery drain. Turning off background usage in Android settings, particularly for non-priority apps, is advised. This simple fix, while not affecting the app's premium features, significantly improves battery life on Android devices.",
  "summary": "It was simpler than expected",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "TechRadar",
        "title": "YouTube Premium hits 150 million users while free tier ads concerns rise",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/youtube-premium-hits-150-million-users-while-free-tier-ads-concerns",
        "published": "2026-10-29T16:08:55.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}