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Binge-watching has taken over film-watching experience these days. That is the kind of experience that Netflix offers subscribers with so many series. Nigerian movies and series are open for download on Netflix but there are rules and this how to do that.

How to Download Movies on Netflix in Nigeria

Windows 10, iOS and Android users can download Nigerian movies and series on Netflix for offline purposes.

• Get the Netflix application first and sign up: It is not possible to download without first installing and signing up on the Netflix app. Search for the Netflix application on the Google play store as well as the Apple store. Then click install. Once signed up and subscription plan settled, then it is time to download.

• Choose download quality: There are two options when it comes to quality, either the standard or high. Go to the menu icon on the top, scroll to find settings. Click on video quality and both option will pop out. Select the preferred quality and go back to the dashboard.

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• Choose a film to download: It might disappoint some people to find out that not all Netflix titles are available for download. However, many are and they can be found in the “Available for Download” category. Just select the movie and there is a downward arrow which is only seen on the downloadable movies.

• Begin Download: Before hitting the arrow sign, check that there is enough space on the device. The size of the movie being downloaded is provided at the side of the movie. It is also important to think about space before choosing film quality too because high quality can use up more space. After selecting the movie or series and checking the space, hit the arrow pointing downward. These contents are accessible offline but disappear 30 days after download date. Here’s a quick video for how to download Nollywood movies on Netflix.

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• How to find and watch downloaded Nigerian movies on Netflix: Every movie downloaded stay on the downloads section of Netflix platform. Go to the menu which is on the upper-left corner to find the downloads. They can also be found by touching the downward arrow that displays right on the home screen of some devices.

• Delete when there is a need to free up space: Whether deleting everything or just one title, go to the download section. Click and hold the title to be deleted, and the option to delete pops up on the screen. Sometimes, it is possible to delete by clicking the pencil edit icon that appears n the top.

• How long do downloads last?: Downloads expire after 30 days from the download date.

• What’s on Netflix Naija?: There a few titles including ‘Fifty’ (series), ‘Castle & Castle’, ‘Crazy, Lovely, Cool’. Netflix is also making two huge Nigerian series but is yet to disclose details of the production and the names of the series.

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