Channel 4

Channel 4 is made for viewers who want one place to catch up on British TV, selected US series, films, documentaries, comedy, drama, and live broadcasts on an Android phone or tablet. It was formerly known as All 4, so users may still recognise that name when looking for the service. For anyone planning to download Channel 4, the app provides mobile access to Channel 4 content in a format suited to watching at home or while travelling.

What You Can Watch

TV, films, and live channels

Channel 4 brings together a wide mix of programmes from its streaming library and live channel lineup. You can watch British shows, US dramas, comedy, reality TV, documentaries, true crime, live sport, films, and world drama. This gives the Channel 4 app a broad focus, so it suits both quick catch up viewing and longer sessions.

Popular shows and familiar collections

Channel 4 includes well known titles such as Gogglebox, The Inbetweeners, The Great British Bake Off, Taskmaster, Hollyoaks, Rick and Morty, Suits, and The West Wing. In addition, Walter Presents offers international drama for users who want stories from outside the UK and US. These collections help users choose by programme type rather than searching one title at a time.

Personalised viewing suggestions

Channel 4 uses your viewing activity to suggest programmes that may fit your habits. As you watch more, recommendations can become more relevant to the types of shows you choose. This is useful when you want something new but do not have a specific title in mind.

My List and continue watching

You can save programmes to My List when you want to return to them later. Channel 4 also keeps viewing history, so it is easier to continue from where you stopped on supported devices. This helps if you switch between a phone, tablet, or bigger screen during the week.

Offline episodes and live TV tools

Channel 4 lets you download episodes to a mobile or tablet for offline viewing, which is useful during travel or when mobile data is limited. For live viewing, Live TV Restart helps you go back to the start of a programme when supported. The live player also supports channel surfing, so you can move between available live channels without leaving the player.

Channel 4 and All 4

Channel 4 was formerly called All 4, and this matters because some users still search for the older name. The current Channel 4 name refers to the same streaming service direction, with access to Channel 4 programmes, Film4 related content, E4 shows, live channels, and selected collections. If you see All 4 mentioned in older guides or searches, it generally points to the service now presented as Channel 4.

Channel 4 Cost and Optional Upgrade

You do not have to pay to download the Channel 4 app or create an account for standard access. Some viewing may include adverts, especially around free streaming and live TV. Channel 4+ is an optional paid upgrade that offers fewer ads and early access to selected shows, although some programmes and live TV may still include ads.

How to Use Channel 4 on Android

After installing the Channel 4 APK, you can set up the app and start watching through a simple sign in flow. The process is built around choosing a programme, starting playback, and saving shows you may want to watch later.

1. Open Channel 4 on your Android phone or tablet, then sign in or create an account if the app asks for one.
2. Browse the home screen, search for a title, or open a collection such as comedy, drama, documentaries, live sport, or Walter Presents.
3. Select a programme page, check the available episodes, then tap the episode or live channel you want to watch.
4. Use My List when you find a show for later, so it is easier to return without searching again.
5. If offline viewing is available for the episode, download it before travelling, then open it from the app when you want to watch without streaming.

Start Watching with Channel 4

Channel 4 gives Android users access to British TV, selected US series, films, live channels, sport, true crime, comedy, drama, and documentaries in one streaming app. Get the Channel 4 latest version to use current app features such as My List, continue watching, offline episodes, and supported live TV tools.