Hello all,
Google has finally launched Youtube Premium in India for INR 129(AUD ~2.60) and Family Membership for INR 189 (AUD ~3.80).
Comes with Youtube Music, No Ads in Youtube as well as Google Play Music.
https://india.googleblog.com/2019/03/introducing-youtube-mus…
This cost cheaper that was posted earlier for using Russian subscription option posted here https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/414890
I have signed up after cancelling Russian plan with my Macquarie Debit card so no conversion charges.
Everything included in post by @Dealbot applies here too.
Youtube Premium will give you access to -
• Ad-free videos: Watch videos without interruptions
• Save offline: Save videos and songs on your mobile device to watch offline
• Background play: Keep videos or music playing when using other apps or when your screen’s off
• Audio mode: Listen to audio only on the YouTube Music app
• Google Play Music Subscription (when available in your country) is included at no additional cost
Current pricing is $14.99 per month in Australia. This workaround should work for new and existing customers.
Again, the trick to making this work is having access to a VPN service. If you're signed up to one then the rest of the process should be fairly simple.
Instructions -
1. Connect a VPN to the server India (I connected to Bangalore)
2. Click on Paid Memberships(youtube.com), then click on Learn more.
https://www.youtube.com/paid_memberships
- Enter Indian address and pay by credit card.
Termination takes place under this link(music.youtube.com)
Example of a India Address :
India
Name :
Address line : My Place
Town/City : Mumbai
Postcode : 400070
State : Maharashtra
Downloaded ExpressVPN for Android.
Only required an email address for the 30 day trial
Set location to India
Went to https://www.youtube.com/paid_memberships which re-directed me to the YouTube app
Signed up for the trial and INR 129/month afterwards
Entered Card details
Googled India hotels
Typed in "1 Janpath" and it gave me an autosuggestion and then auto-filled the details of wherever the hell it is
Submit
Done
Sweet, thanks for the VPN recommendation.
I'd enjoy the music but the quality and the app is crap!
How does that relate to the VPN recommendation or the expression of gratitude from ronnknee?
Cheers worked perfectly!
Thanks for that, was using seed4.me and the Indian server was giving me Russian prices
You’re da real MVP
Free trial seems to be unavailable to me
30 day trial suddenly equals 7 days inside the app?
I signed up through the PC on an old YouTube account and was offered a 3 month free trail for YouTube Premium before the billing at the INR rate commences.
Thanks, I should have been clearer - I was referring to the VPN trial
Q: Where's the highest population density in India?
A: "1 Janpath"
Source: OzBargain
Did you have any issues with the payment method, it kept giving me an error across multiple cards.
No just used my normal Westpac debit card.
Having same issue
I couldn't pay it as well says invalid payment method
Try a different address - I tried the first address that came under Janpath and it didn't work but the second one did. I had the same error as you across different cards until I changed the address.
Thanks! Can confirm, I had to run with New Delhi before it would work.
You can try this fake address generator.
click on the "random address" button and it worked fine.
@gummibear: Those may not be actual addresses - but that's not an issue, as YouTube autofills addresses for you, just try a different combination of numbers and click different ones til it works :)
@Zazer: Forgot to link the site I was using
https://www.fakeaddressgenerator.com/World_more/India_addres…
You can probably just type garbage for an address though.
Paid with CBA gift card MasterCard and no issues. Received 3 months trial as well. Great!
I made the payment and its taken the money but no confirmation?
Same, I can see its pending on my bank account.
I rang google and they said they are waiting for clearance from the bank before the account converts to the premium version.
Mind you this is the first time i connected my card to any google account.
anyone else had a similar situation?
excellent. got that.
just looked at this with my iPhone says can’t get premium because of my iTunes account is located in oz? any ways around this?
sell your iPhone and get an Android ;)
hahhah
Use a PC.
I experienced the same thing:( i have tried 5 times and it’s saying the same thing
Trying the same thing over and over without changing anything will more than likely garner the same result.
You could probably either create a new youtube account or look into changing the address associated with your itunes account but I am not sure what the implications would be.
@crazyperpman: Hi, Sorry I did not explain, so I have actually created a new gmail account too and it did not work. I tried to change my itunes account to India, but I'm worried that it will change my access to Australian apps
good stuff it’s working now… what I did was go to google and go to YouTube via google don’t use the app until you get the email to confirm premium services happy customer here
Payment declined help..
What kind of help did you feel payment needed?
Thanks. Done! Got the family package. Just wondering if i need to be connected to the vpn to use it on my phone?
You do not, no.
Just use as normal. Other users have reported being suggested Indian content through Google music though. I personally haven't.
Worked like a charm, thanks. Just a note that if you currently have a normal membership and you get the family plan, the remaining days in your current membership will be converted to family membership with pro rata charge.
got it, cheers
Thank you SnowDragon and Mitr, worked as a treat, the payment didn't work with 1 Janpath, but I've used The Oberoi, Mumbai Hotel, so if anyone needs an address, feel free to use my new residential address "Nariman Point, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400021, India" :)
legend thank you
Perfect! Thanks a lot, so happy to be saving almost $20/month. 😁
TunnelBear is a great, free VPN service if you only want a VPN for random signups like this. It's completely free for up to 500MB of data, no expiring trial to worry about.
I liked express because all it required was an email (legit or not) and you're in.
I prefer Windscribe, it doesn't even require an email and you're in!
@Zazer: It told me that this location wasn't free and had to pay??
@Mizzb23luvsadeal: Yes?
Thanks Linus.
I cannot see the option for the free trial, is anyone able to give me a hand with a link?
Have you used a trial in the past? I haven't so I was given one.
You're the legend mate, got mine. I can't add family member though. I created new google pay profile for them in india and tried to accept invitation but it doesnt work. Anyone know how? Thanks.
Are you sure you signed up for family plan and not individual? Individual is 129 a month, family is 189
Yes I'm sure, and I can send them invitations as well. It's just that they can't accept my invitation because 'You're in a different country from the account leader'. I created new payment profile to the same address as mine, and even used my phone VPN set to india and log in their account to accept invitation. But I still get 'You're in a different country'. Anyone know why? How did your family member accept?
@Nick K: My family members were already added on Australian account. Didn't remove them when I switched to Russia then India account, so didn't have any dramas
@zerocritical: oh I see, smart… if I try to change my address back to Australia first and add them and change back after. will I lose my youtube premium?
@Nick K: Not sure mate. I think it looks at the membership country rather than your address. But worth giving it a try.
@zerocritical: Turns out, I can just use my old AU payment profile with all members have the same AU payment profile and they can accept now. I check my youtube premium it's still showing 189 indian currency. Thanks mate.
@Nick K: That's good!!
I was able to add people to my family recently.
I even upgraded from normal to family plan without using a VPN.
Have you just signed up recently?
Yeah I just signed up. Does the bill keep charging at indian amount even though your payment profile is AU? and do they ever check you and your member locations?
@Nick K: Yeah I can see in my payments on YouTube it's 129 idr or something. Comes out of my bank as $4.70ish.
I was worried they'd check member locations so I gave my family a free month before asking for money. So problems so far. We'll see if Google cracks down soon.