Tired of Ads? Here's How to Upgrade to YouTube Premium with Google Play Balance, You Glorious Budget Baller!
Ah, YouTube ads. Those delightful interruptions reminding you that chemotherapy can be sponsored, or that your dishwasher needs an opera singer to extol its virtues (seriously, who decided on that?). Fear not, weary traveler of the free internet, for there is a way to banish these disruptions to the shadow realm: YouTube Premium.
But here's the thing, YouTube Premium requires a payment method, and who wants to whip out their credit card for yet another subscription? Enter your trusty Google Play Balance, that digital piggy bank overflowing with forgotten survey rewards and the occasional birthday gift card. Yes, you can use it to snag YouTube Premium and finally achieve commercial-induced zen.
Step 1: Unearthing Your Google Play Treasure
First things first, you need to locate this mythical Google Play Balance. It lurks within the Google Play Store app, just waiting to be unleashed. Here's how to find it:
- Open the Google Play Store app. No need to dust off your fedora and bullwhip for this adventure, just a tap on your phone will do.
- Tap on your profile picture in the top right corner. Think of it as your digital treasure map leading to a trove of virtual gold (or, well, enough credit for ad-free YouTube).
- Behold! Your Google Play Balance awaits. Hopefully, it's enough to cover that YouTube Premium subscription. If not, maybe it's time to revisit those online surveys... just sayin'.
Pro Tip: If you can't find the Google Play Store app, don't panic. You can also check your Google Play Balance on your desktop by heading to [payments.google.com].
Step 2: Subscribing to YouTube Premium Like a Boss (with Google Play Balance)
Now that you've unearthed your digital fortune, it's time to snag YouTube Premium. Here's the exciting part:
- Head over to the YouTube app or the YouTube website. This is where the magic happens.
- Tap or click on your profile picture. We're becoming quite familiar with this friend by now.
- Navigate to "Paid memberships" or "Premium memberships." This might require some light menu spelunking, but you'll find it.
- Choose your YouTube Premium flavor. Individual or family plan? The choice is yours, grasshopper.
- Here comes the money shot! During checkout, look for the glorious payment method options. Select "Google Play Balance" and bask in the warm glow of your financial savvy.
Bold and Beautiful: Make sure you have enough Google Play Balance to cover the subscription fee. Nobody likes a party crasher, especially when it's a declined payment.
Step 3: Congratulations! You've Conquered Those Pesky Ads!
That's it! You've successfully subscribed to YouTube Premium using your Google Play Balance. Now, prepare to experience YouTube like never before:
- Ad-free bliss: Say goodbye to those pesky interruptions and hello to uninterrupted viewing.
- Background play: Listen to your favorite tunes or watch educational (ahem...) videos with the screen off.
- Downloads galore: Take your shows and videos on the go, even when that pesky internet connection decides to take a vacation.
Now go forth and enjoy your commercial-free YouTube experience, you magnificent budget warrior! And remember, if anyone asks how you did it, just wink and say, "Google Play Balance, my friend. Google Play Balance."