Do you want to download torrent files faster on your Android device? Now it is possible. Let’s see the process to download torrents faster on Android.
Our mobiles are increasingly capable of more things. With them, we can do almost everything, including consuming content in a resolution that we dreamed of years ago. Playing a 4K movie on our smartphone is no longer crazy, but is it possible to download it? The answer is yes. Although we may be used to doing it on the computer, on Android mobile devices we can also download torrents. And it is an interesting possibility, because P2P networks have millions of files of all kinds that we can enjoy on our smartphones or tablet. Today we teach you how to download Torrent files on Android, something that is not difficult at all.
Downloading torrent files is not illegal
While it is true that downloading copyrighted content without paying is illegal, it is not if you do it from another open-source file. Actually, what Torrent does is make it easier for us to download and exchange data. It is a P2P (peer-to-peer) network system that allows those who have previously downloaded the file to share it. So downloading torrent files is not illegal.
Having clarified this point, we will explain how to achieve it without unnecessary complications. For this, we will use third-party applications. You will see that it is really easy.
Downloading Torrents on Android is as simple as going to Google Play
The Android operating system is really very open and allows us to use many applications. There are many free torrent applications for Android that we can get on Google Play. However, in this tutorial, we are going to use uTorrent.
The most popular service for everyone is uTorrent. This client has been on the desktop for many years and although you may not know it, many are on Android. Just by downloading it, we can have all the advantages of Torrent on our Android mobile, although with certain limitations. You cannot expect your mobile to handle a download in the same way as a computer, because although it can be very fast, it will generally take longer than a fairly powerful desktop PC. What does the uTorrent Torrent downloader offer us?
Among its characteristics to be mentioned or highlighted, the following options or functionalities should be highlighted:
- Wi-fi only mode to save on mobile data management.
- Option to limit the torrent download speed.
- Option to limit the torrent upload speed.
- Auto-shutdown at the end of the download or ongoing downloads. (PRO version)
- Quick access to the media libraries of our Android. Music and video.
- Automatic start of the application.
- Battery saving mode. (PRO version).
Once you have an Android torrent download app installed on your mobile, the next thing you will need is to know the torrent websites. It is in them where you will find two possibilities: magnet links or .torrent files, which serve both exactly the same but behave differently. A magnet link directly activates the download in uTorrent (and the others), while the .torrent file is an executable that adds the corresponding content to the uTorrent download queue.
Step by step: how to download torrent files on Android
The first step is to click on a magnet link or open a .torrent file that we have downloaded to the memory of our smartphone or tablet. Doing so will add the torrent to uTorrent and start searching for ‘connections’. This is how P2P networks work; the file is added and uTorrent searches for other users who have parts of the file to download. From there, it automatically connects with them and that is when the download begins.
During the download, we can click on the file, within the uTorrent queue, and we can see the Files and Details options. In the first one, all the files in download appear, corresponding to a torrent, and in the second one, we can see the time it takes to download, the upload and download speed, the date it was added and other information of interest.
Also, while the download is taking place, we have the option to play the file in streaming. Obviously, only from the parts that are already available and as a preview. And as long as it is a multimedia file such as music and movies, among others. Once the download process is complete, we will already have the file available to open it with compatible apps, and if we do not close uTorrent, our device will serve to share the file in question with other users.
Does your Android device have enough space?
Before downloading any data to an Android phone or tablet, you must make sure you have enough storage space. If it’s only a few songs, no problem. But if you are downloading desktop applications, games, videos or operating systems, sooner or later you will run out of space.
Therefore, it is important to check the storage of your device. If you don’t have a phone with a lot of storage space, it’s wise to add more storage space via a microSD card.
In summary, don’t download until you are sure that your device has enough space. It is also important to make sure that the battery is not low.
3 essential Android tools when downloading Torrents
In addition to space, your Android device also needs an antivirus, a Wi-Fi connection, and a VPN to function optimally.
1. Antivirus
Even when downloading data from a trusted source, it is a good idea to have antivirus software on your phone or tablet. Wait until the file has been downloaded before scanning. If you detect any problems, delete the download immediately. It just isn’t worth letting malware infect your phone.
2. Wi-Fi
Today, mobile data plans are no longer as generous as before. Therefore, if you are torrenting very large files, it is a good idea to do it over Wi-Fi with unlimited internet service. After all, you don’t want your mobile phone plan data running out. Please switch to Wi-Fi before downloading the data.
3. VPN
Similarly, it is a good idea to use a VPN to download torrent files. Many VPNs support this functionality, and it is a useful option that can help prevent privacy problems.
Final verdict
To end the article, I advise you to pay attention to the comments that users place on each torrent file. For example, if you are looking for a movie in The Pirate Bay you will see that if you are a user you will be able to write your personal opinion about the file either for its quality, speed or (most importantly) that it is false or contains an unwanted file.
There are many torrents that contain viruses and Trojans. That is why reading the comments will help you a lot since if the torrent content is false or contains a virus that could harm your Android Smartphone, users will let you know and you could avoid a big problem.