This wikiHow teaches you how to save Periscope videos to your Android using a free app called Scopedown.

Steps

  1. 1
  2. 2
    Open Periscope. It's the blue icon with a white and red pushpin inside. You'll usually find it on the home screen or in the app drawer.
  3. 3
    Tap the video you want to download. You can only download videos that have already been recorded, so don't select one that's tagged “Live.”
  4. 4
    Tap . It's at the bottom of the video.
  5. 5
    Tap Share Broadcast. It's the third option in the menu.
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    Tap Copy URL. The URL to the video is now saved to your Android's clipboard.
  7. 7
    Open the Scopedown app on your Android. It's the black icon with a black and white pushpin inside. You'll find it on the home screen or in the app drawer.
  8. 8
    Paste the URL into the box. To do this, tap and hold the typing area and tap PASTE. Two additional options will appear beneath the URL.
  9. 9
    Tap DOWNLOAD VIDEO. The video you selected will now download to your Android phone or tablet.

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Article SummaryX

1. Install Scopedown.
2. Open Periscope.
3. Tap a video.
4. Tap
5. Tap Share Broadcast.
6. Tap Copy URL.
7. Open Scopedown.
8. Paste the URL.
9. Tap DOWNLOAD VIDEO.

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