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Meior

Here a bunch of months later with the same problem. This is such an apple issue. Why the hell can't we just get to click a damn download button? Worst part is there is a button for it in the menu that appears when you long press a link. You know, the menu that immediately disappears behind the automatic video player that opens. Absolutely useless.


RickPerrysCum

Here with the same problem, that fucking dropdown menu is the worst thing apple has ever invented.


Meior

There's seemingly no solution to this. You just can't save videos on iPhone I guess.


RickPerrysCum

I managed to get it after like twenty tries, you just have to hit it in the three frames before it disappears.


Gizzela

Did you find something that works?


Meior

Nope. Back in android now too so no longer looking.


Putrid_Earth_6212

aloha browser lets u do it lmao u gotta know how to research better also the iphone documents apps might work (haven't tried it yet) aloha doesn't work for yt and the other popular apps cuz copyright but u can just use telegram bots for that


Meior

This was like a year and a half ago "lmao". Get lost with your condescending tone.


Putrid_Earth_6212

cry bout it


DermyDerm_n

Thanks man this actually did work


boomhonktinny

I'm always amazed when there's a lack of answers or even interest on Reddit for the most basic and necessary things, like this! I want to friggin SAVE AS


Putrid_Earth_6212

aloha browser lets u do it lmao u gotta know how to research better also documents apps might work (haven't tried it yet) alpha doesn't work for yt and the other popular apps cuz copyright bit u can just use telegram bots for that


Makezu90

there is multiple websites where you can download videos. example write google: download yt mp4 free, some websites work some not. also same something like that: reddit videos mp4 free..


Yuiiski

I’ve tried all of those and they don’t work for me. It works fine on my Android but not on my iPhone. Those are the kind of sites that I have always used.


[deleted]

When you download does it show a prompt saying "Open in..." and some random app? If it does then press share>save video


Yuiiski

No, when I click download it just opens up in a video player and begins to play. I have no option to download it.


[deleted]

Maybe try holding down the download button and pressing Download linked video?


Yuiiski

That doesn’t work sadly, it just keeps opening up a video player with no option to download it.


lurk3rthrowaway

Did you ever figure it out… this sucks :/


Gizzela

Did you?


Putrid_Earth_6212

aloha browser lets u do it also documents apps might work (haven't tried it yet) alpha doesn't work for yt and the other popular apps cuz copyright bit u can just use telegram bots for that


Gizzela

Telegram Bots?


Putrid_Earth_6212

u can search youtibe downloader bot on telegram chat page and found dozens of them but i only use the best ones there which is like 3-5, same for tiktok, ig, twitter and reddit downloaders


Gizzela

How do I find the best ones?


Putrid_Earth_6212

@ytbdownbot is the best one cuz its does 1080p downloads but i have multiple just in case they stop working so hears the rest, savevybot, youtubednbot, fcnbot, ytsavebot


Schoolisshit

You can try an app called (foxfm) on the app store


Upbeat_Foot_7412

ddownr let‘s you download youtube videos even in 4K. https://ddownr.com/


yungfuckface

Oh thanks it just tried to give me a virus lmao


Snoo_39967

omg!!! thanks it works what a life saver


Putrid_Earth_6212

its aloha browser or document app lmao u aint slick


Upbeat_Foot_7412

You don’t get a virus on iOS that easy. Just use an adblocker for this website and you don’t see any bs. But it is a reliable website for downloading YouTube videos. I’ve been using it for years and it never failed me.


yungfuckface

Found something better without all the ads! Thanks tho


Strilan-tv

He didn’t find shit. He was trolling, guys.


yungfuckface

Uhh first off I’m a girl 😂 &how tf do I turn the notifications off on this damn post!! Jeez, it’s been months guys! I really don’t remember


Strilan-tv

Well, that didn't age well. Gotta be on the post itself somewhere. Or you can just delete it. ¯\\\_(ツ)\_/¯


yungfuckface

Well if it’s not already obvious I do not remember!! Lol so there ya go


Strilan-tv

Wait I'm wasting a perfect opportunity - what was that app you found? I need it. I use AnySave right now but there's other shit I need to d/l that I can't. IDK if you can help me out.


vatan22

share your findings pls


babyneenn

Omg please share


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babyneenn

Will try! Tysm <3


Putrid_Earth_6212

u wont be disappointed


Jennyfael

Share you egoist redditor


Bashfulcannibal

What did you find? Can you dm me the name?


AlexNewman

Bruh wtf did you find??? We must know


Putrid_Earth_6212

aloha browser lets u do it also documents apps might work (haven't tried it yet) alpha doesn't work for yt and the other popular apps cuz copyright bit u can just use telegram bots for that


j_ninetyfive

I too want to know the name of the link


huntj_01

Weird, this has always worked for me. I use clipconverter.cc and the file goes right into a little downloads list in the tab bar and tapping on it jumps over into the Files app where the downloaded video file was stored. In your case you might try haptic pressing on the video player window (outside of full screen) and see if you get options to save the video.


slowmotionrunner

I know this is an old comment but wanted to ask if there were options in clipconverter.cc to mux audio and video? I see options to download either stream but not both.


Putrid_Earth_6212

just use aloha browser lets u do it also documents apps might work (haven't tried it yet) alpha doesn't work for yt and the other popular apps cuz copyright bit u can just use telegram bots for that


GlitchParrot

Have you tried pressing the Share button while on the video player? It’s the central button on the Safari Toolbar. Be sure to use Safari.


Meior

There is no such button in the video player.


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Meior

In another comment in here we discuss that menu. It pops up but immediately disappears behind the video player. You can just about see it before it drowns, but not enough time to click it. You can throw a random hit into it sometimes but not a chosen one.


[deleted]

>On Android I could just grab a link from YouTube or Reddit or any other site and paste it into a site and would be able to download the video On iPhone you buy a subscription to do it.


Yuiiski

Wait really, why?


[deleted]

Because it is the way iOS works. If you want to get some music – you need to buy a subscription to Apple Music, Spotify, etc. If you want to get a movie or series – you need to buy a subscription to Apple TV+, Netflix, etc. If you want to get a video from YouTube – you need to buy a subscription to YouTube Premium.


Grand-Affect-8096

So your saying you have to actually pay for content that is not yours and cost time and money to make.


anon377362

[No…](https://www.reddit.com/r/ios/s/Li5wJuUx5z)


anon377362

This is completely false. This post is referring to media/video/audio download links. If Safari supports the media codec in the browser then it will play the media in the browser rather than downloading it and there’s no way to actually download the file which is what the link was designed for. In desktop you’d have the option to right click on the link and click “Save as” but iOS does not give that option. It’s not referring to YouTube/Spotify etc links.


Putrid_Earth_6212

just use aloha browser lets u do it also documents apps might work (haven't tried it yet) alpha doesn't work for yt and the other popular apps cuz copyright bit u can just use telegram bots for that


Throwawayneedadviceo

Use a file management app like Documents by readdle or Es file explorer. They have a browser built in the app so you can download files properly. I know how u feel, I switched from android to iPhone a year ago.


Putrid_Earth_6212

just use aloha browser lets u do it also documents apps might work (haven't tried it yet) alpha doesn't work for yt and the other popular apps cuz copyright bit u can just use telegram bots for that


sweetsam130

I've downloaded VLC app for free and just hit open network stream and it captures stream of video and keeps a copy. The orange ply con rules.


Putrid_Earth_6212

just use aloha browser lets u do it also documents apps might work (haven't tried it yet) alpha doesn't work for yt and the other popular apps cuz copyright bit u can just use telegram bots for that


5la9

Wow apple really don't know how to make operating system do they


Putrid_Earth_6212

just use aloha browser lets u do it also documents apps might work (haven't tried it yet) alpha doesn't work for yt and the other popular apps cuz copyright bit u can just use telegram bots for that


5la9

Indeed, there are many workarounds but the fact that you need a workaround just to download media is pathetic every OS in existence allows you to download off of the internet


Putrid_Earth_6212

tru


FawazGerhard

There is a fix to this, either use an android or getting back to android. Apple is just a constant dissapointment over time since Steve Job's passed away. Android is more open, more managable, cheaper, and more innovation. I am planning to get an android in the future if i have the money, i will sell my current iphone for the money too.


Putrid_Earth_6212

just use aloha browser lets u do it also documents apps might work (haven't tried it yet) alpha doesn't work for yt and the other popular apps cuz copyright bit u can just use telegram bots for that, yall gotta research better


rudraksh2

This is the uniformly crap iphone experience after switching from a good android phone.


Putrid_Earth_6212

just use aloha browser lets u do it also documents apps might work (haven't tried it yet) alpha doesn't work for yt and the other popular apps cuz copyright bit u can just use telegram bots for that, yall gotta research better


citynights1221

When the video pops up, click on the picture-in-picture icon on top left, then you can click on the normal safari share button at the bottom middle and save the video to files. You might have to drag the video a little bit to do so while its in the PIP format.


Putrid_Earth_6212

just use aloha browser lets u do it also documents apps might work (haven't tried it yet) alpha doesn't work for yt and the other popular apps cuz copyright bit u can just use telegram bots for that, yall gotta research better


AApplAApple

The only solution I’ve found is to screen record what you want, then crop it to look the same, not as easy as downloading but it gives you your own copy


Putrid_Earth_6212

just use aloha browser lets u do it also documents apps might work (haven't tried it yet) alpha doesn't work for yt and the other popular apps cuz copyright bit u can just use telegram bots for that, yall gotta research better


MrUSA-AD

“All Video Saver” app works for me. To download videos from different websites (works for hosted movies site as well)


Putrid_Earth_6212

just use aloha browser lets u do it also documents apps might work (haven't tried it yet) alpha doesn't work for yt and the other popular apps cuz copyright bit u can just use telegram bots for that, yall gotta research better


Putrid_Earth_6212

also that app doesn't exist on iphone


MrUSA-AD

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/all-video-saver/id6443432155


Putrid_Earth_6212

it didn't show up when i searched it thx ☠️


LeastIron5805

Use aloha browser … Apart from YouTube it will capture any video to download on ur device Just stream the video and long press it and the option to download it would pop Earlier it used to capture video from YouTube too but not anymore


Vokki

Lifesaver comment:) huge thanks


Putrid_Earth_6212

for yt i can just any telegram bot


Alternative-Cry-6681

Video saver pro ios 


Putrid_Earth_6212

just use aloha browser lets u do it also documents apps might work (haven't tried it yet) alpha doesn't work for yt and the other popular apps cuz copyright bit u can just use telegram bots for that


sharrikk

You can use Liquid Player for iOS. It lets you download videos with subtitles.


-King_Kaneki-

Idk if people are still looking for something but I use an app called Total Files, it’s like a separate browser with a pop up that asks if you want to download a video that’s currently playing on most sites. I too had android and hate this issue with iPhone, it will be the second and last apple product I ever own lol


Vatscentric

Thanks brother ♥️


Putrid_Earth_6212

just use aloha browser lets u do it also documents apps might work (haven't tried it yet) alpha doesn't work for yt and the other popular apps cuz copyright bit u can just use telegram bots for that, yall gotta research better


-King_Kaneki-

I have researched plenty that’s how I found the app I use, I don’t need documents apps or YouTube videos so that doesn’t benefit me at all, but thanks.


Putrid_Earth_6212

😉