How to Transfer Downloaded Movies from Disney Hotstar to an SD Card

Transferring a downloaded movie from Disney Hotstar (formerly known as Hotstar) to an SD card is a common request, especially for users looking to optimize their device storage. Unfortunately, due to Digital Rights Management (DRM) restrictions, direct transfer to an SD card is not currently supported. However, there are some workarounds and best practices you can follow to manage and locate your downloaded content more efficiently.

Understanding the Restrictions

The inability to directly transfer downloaded content to an SD card is due to DRM, which ensures that the content can only be accessed through the official Disney Hotstar app. While this can be frustrating, it's a necessary measure to protect the rights of creators and content providers.

Managing Storage with Disney Hotstar

Check Storage Settings
- Open the Disney Hotstar app.
- Go to your profile and check the settings for downloaded content.
- Ensure that the app is set to download content to the SD card if your device supports it.

Move Downloads
- If the app allows, you may find an option to manage downloads and move them to the SD card directly within the app settings.

Uninstall and Reinstall
- If you didn’t initially download the content to your SD card, you can uninstall the app and reinstall it, choosing the SD card as the default storage location during setup if prompted.

Clear Space
- Consider deleting older downloads from the app that you no longer wish to keep to free up space.

Remember, the ability to move downloaded content might vary based on your device and the app's capabilities. Always refer to the latest app guidelines or help sections for the most accurate information.

Conclusion

While direct transfer to an SD card is not currently possible, you can manage your downloaded content effectively within the Disney Hotstar app. If you are looking to find a workaround or are keen on supporting content creators, stay tuned for updates from Disney Hotstar, as direct SD card support may become available in the future.

References:

Sabya Majumdar, 2023. Content you downloaded through Hotstar is just for offline viewing. It can't be copied or transferred to another device. Ashwin Kumar, 2023. It's not possible my friend!!! The movie you download will be stored inside the servers of Hotstar which can be viewed only when you go inside the Hotstar app. Bhupinder, 2023. All app-based content are stored within the app which does not allow you to copy any downloaded content. What you can try is go to the installation path of the app/downloaded content and copy from there. But I am not sure even if you copy you can play it.

Tags:

Disney Hotstar SD Card DRM