Summary
- The picture-in-picture (PIP) mode on YouTube usually requires a premium membership, but there is a way to bypass this restriction.
- This can be done on any Android phone using the Samsung Internet browser, which is freely available on the Play Store.
- Certain content is still restricted on PIP mode if you are outside of the US.
- PIP access is great, but there are other reasons to subscribe to YouTube Premium.
- Open Samsung Internet and head to Settings.
- Enable the Video assistant option in Useful features.
- Play a YouTube video and tap the floating button to go full screen.
- Go to your home screen to force the browser to open the video in a pop-up player.
- This method should work for any Android phone, but alternative browsers may offer similar functionality.
By Ayush Jalan
Original Article