Earlier we have mentioned , how you’re able to play anyYouTube videos in the background using Firefox web browser . But unfortunately , after a recent Firefox update . it’snot working anymore .
Yes , you could always getYouTube Redor usea third - party app , or even go back to the premature version of theFirefox internet browser(Mozilla – 52.0.1 ) . However , if you still need to use Firefox for background playback , then here is how to do it .
All you have to do is instal a simple-minded Firefox extension calledvideo playback fixby the generator Timothy Chien .
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1 . DownloadFirefox browser app , if you have n’t already done it .
2 . receptive Firefox and go to this contact – video playback fixor search for it by going toTools > Add - ons > web browser All Firefox Addons . Once there , tap on the on/off switch electrical switch to turn on the contribute - on .
3 . And that ’s it . Play any YouTube on Firefox ( no motivation to flex on the desktop modal value ) , and now if you exit the app , alternate to other app or even lock your screen ; the video will still wager in the background .
you’re able to even hesitate playback or switch tracks in a playlist , from the notification tray .
Firefox stream both Audio and picture when it runs in the background signal . But if you only want to stream Audio , tryNewPipe . The app is open reference and only usable on Fdroid for obvious reasons .
Related : How to heed to YouTube with Screen OFF ( Android & iOS )
Or check out thisquick video recording
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duNWxpbAvPQ&t=0s