Using torrent files is one of the most popular ways to share files on the internet. With the right apps, you can use torrent files on your Android device as easily as you can on your computer. You may have to install another application to open downloaded files using torrents. If you want to download torrents using an Android device, it is recommended that you download them via a Wi-Fi network so as not to consume internet quota and credit.
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Method 1 of 2: Downloading Torrents
Step 1. Understand what files you can download
Torrents allow you to download any type of file on your Android device, but not all downloaded files can be used on your device. For example, If you download an “EXE” file, you cannot use it on your device, because it can only be used on Windows operating systems. However, you can send files to your computer if you want to use them.
- You can play almost any media file if you install a media player like VLC.
- APK files can be installed on Android devices as applications.
- Compressed files (compressed files or files that are reduced in size using software such as WinRAR or 7-Zip) require a special application to extract the files that are inside.
- You can download any file, even files that normally don't work on Android devices. You can send the file to your computer to use it.
Step 2. Connect the device with a Wi-Fi network
Torrents can consume a lot of data, so it is highly recommended that you connect your Android device to a wireless network before downloading torrents. This step can help you to ensure that the torrent you download will not consume your internet quota and credit. In addition, you can download torrents faster when connected to a Wi-Fi network.
Step 3. Download and install the torrent app which comes from the Google Play Store
In order to download torrents on your Android device, you must install a client that can process torrent files and can connect your device with other users. Here are some popular free torrent apps:
- Flud
- uTorrent
- BitTorrent
- tTorrent
Step 4. Open the torrent app before downloading the torrent
You might want to check some settings before downloading the torrent file.
Step 5. Open the Settings menu
Each application has its own way of opening the Settings menu. In general, you can open the menu by touching the or button and then select Settings.
Step 6. Find the “Bandwith” section
You can limit upload and download speed in this section. This is very useful because you can download torrents while using a 4G network. When downloading torrents over a Wi-Fi network, you don't have to limit the speed.
In uTorrent, you can set the device to only download torrents when connected to a Wi-Fi network in the Bandwidth section. On Flud, you can find Wi-Fi settings in the “Power management” menu
Step 7. Set the place where the file will be stored
On the “Storage” menu, you can specify which directory (folder) will be used as a place to store downloaded torrent files. Almost anyone can use the default settings of the application.
Step 8. Find the torrent file you want to download
After setting up the torrent application, you can download the torrent file. Torrents can consume internet quota and credit quickly, so you should download torrents when your device is connected to a Wi-Fi network.
There are many different websites, and they often change their names, due to their unclear legal status. We recommend that you type the word torrent in the Google search field
Step 9. Select the torrent you want to download
Select a torrent application from the list of applications that appears.
- When choosing a torrent, make sure that you have read the comments of the users to make sure the torrent file does not contain viruses.
- Try to download a torrent that has a lot of seeders. This is to ensure that you have a good internet connection and that you can download files quickly.
- If the torrent file has been downloaded and it doesn't tell you to open the file using a torrent application, you will have to open it manually. Open the App Drawer and select “Downloads” or open a file manager app and go to the Downloads directory. Open the torrent file and then select the torrent application in the list of applications that appears.
Step 10. Confirm that you want to start downloading
Before downloading, you have the opportunity to rewrite the file name or choose where you want to save the downloaded file. Click the “+” button to add the file to the download list.
Step 11. Wait for the file to finish downloading
Download speed depends on network connection speed and other network environmental factors. The file size affects the time it takes to download the. You can monitor download progress on the torrent application screen.
Method 2 of 2: Opening a Downloaded File
Step 1. Understand how torrents send files
Torrents are tools that send files of any type so you can't use the downloaded file if you don't have the right application. For example, the RAR format is found in many torrent files, but Android devices don't come with an application that can open RAR files. Luckily, there are apps that can open any type of file.
Step 2. Download a file manager app
Once you've started downloading torrents, you may find yourself moving files a lot. It's a good idea to install a file manager app if you don't have one so you can find and organize your downloaded files quickly. Here are some popular file manager applications:
- ES File Explorer
- Root Explorer
- Cabinet
Step 3. Download a file explorer app or archiver app to open the RAR file
You will need a special application to open compressed RAR files. There are several popular archiver and file explorer apps that can open the file
Step 4. Download a media player to open media files like MKV
Many video files that have been downloaded from torrents are in the MKV format. The device's built-in video player will not normally be able to play this file. Here are some popular free media player apps:
- VLC for Android
- MX Player
Step 5. Change the device security settings to be able to install the APK file
If you download Android apps via torrent files, you can install them by setting your device's security settings to allow you to install apps from other sources. Make sure you trust any downloaded apps, as apps that contain malware can easily infect your device.
- Open the Settings app and select Security.
- Put a cross in the “Unknown sources” box and confirm that you want to enable it.
- Go to the Downloads directory and open the APK file. Follow the request to install the application.
Warning
- Downloading files that don't belong to you is illegal in most areas.
- Some mobile operators limit the rate of transfer of “torrent” data or prohibit its use. Try to download ''torrent'' when connected to a Wi-Fi network.
