This article will show you how to view downloaded, synced, or recorded video on iPhone.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: How to view downloaded or synced videos
Step 1. Launch the TV app
Click on the black TV icon.
Step 2. Click Library
It's in the lower-left corner of the screen.
Step 3. Select the type of video
Videos are sorted by type:
- tap Show to watch TV shows you have purchased;
- click on "Movies" to view the movies you have purchased;
- Click Videos to view videos, including movies or TV shows, that you yourself added to iTunes rather than purchased from the iTunes Store.
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Tap Downloaded to view videos stored in iPhone's internal storage.
You can stream videos you've purchased from iTunes, but this requires a wireless connection. If you do not want or do not have the ability to use a wireless connection (for example, on an airplane), download videos to your iPhone
Step 4. Click on the video
After selecting the type of video, tap it.
TV shows can include multiple episodes or episodes, so tap the show name and then tap the episode (or episode) you want
Step 5. Press ▶ ️
This icon appears in the center of the screen. The video starts playing.
Tap the screen during playback to reveal the controls - the pause button, rewind button, and fast forward button
Method 2 of 2: How to View Recorded Videos
Step 1. Launch the Photos app
Click on the white icon with a multicolored chamomile.
Step 2. Click Albums
It's in the lower-right corner of your screen.
Step 3. Scroll down and tap Video
This album contains clips recorded with the iPhone camera.
Step 4. Click on the video
The movie window will open.
Step 5. Tap ▶ ️
This icon appears in the center of the screen. The clip will start playing.
Advice
- Videos can be downloaded from iTunes using the iTunes application.
- Videos can be synced to iTunes via USB cable or wireless.
Warnings
- Videos take up a lot of iPhone storage space. If space is tight, delete some movies or TV shows to free up space.
- Watching a video will drain your battery quickly.