Where to watch subscriptions on Xiaomi smartphone: the full guide 2026

Xiaomi smartphones based on MIUI And Android automatically renews a lot of subscriptions, from music services to cloud storage, and the problem is that these payments are often written off invisibly, and notifications are lost among hundreds of others. According to Sensor Tower, 38% of Android users don’t remember what services they’ve subscribed to until they see a debit.

If you notice unexpected spending or just want to check active subscriptions, this article will help. We will break down all the official and hidden ways to view subscriptions on Xiaomi, including: MIUI 14/15, Google Play, banking apps, and even alternative methods for older models, with a particular focus on hidden subscriptions that don’t appear in the standard menus.

Importantly, some subscriptions (such as through Huawei AppGallery or third-party stores) may not appear on Google Play.

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1. Verification of subscriptions through MIUI (formal)

The most direct way is to use built-in tools. MIUI. Manufacturer added a separate menu for managing subscriptions starting with the version MIUI 12, But it's been positioned differently depending on the updates. 13/14, Redmi Note 12, POCO F5) It looks like a path:

Open the Settings. → Accounts and synchronization → Accounts: Choose Google (if you subscribe through it) or Mi Account (for Xiaomi services) and then tap on Subscription Management, and the system will show all active payments associated with the account.

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On the old versions. MIUI (before MIUI 11) this section may not be available, in which case try the alternative path: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Subscription tab. If there's no tab here, move on to the next method.

⚠️ Note: Subscriptions made through Mi Pay (e.g. Xiaomi Cloud or Mi Video) VIP), They may not be displayed on Google Play. You should search them through Google Play. MIUI.

In some regions (such as India or China), Xiaomi integrates its own payment systems. If you bought a smartphone abroad, check the Settings section. → Additionally. → Local Services – There may be hidden non-obvious subscriptions.

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2. How to find subscriptions in Google Play (universal method)

The Google Play Store stores information about all subscriptions made through it - even if you have long since deleted the application. This is the most reliable way for most users, POCO X5 Mi 11.

Open the Google Play Store, tap the profile avatar in the top right corner, and select Payments and Subscriptions. Then go to the Subscriptions tab.

• 📅 Active subscriptions (with next write-off date)
• ⏳ Suspended (if you have temporarily cancelled payment)
• 🗑️ Completed (expired or cancelled)

If the list is empty but you are sure of subscriptions, check:

1. Is the correct Google account linked to the device (sometimes users confuse accounts).
2. Are payments hidden under a family group (if you use Google Family Link)?
3. Is there any subscription through APK-File (outside of Google Play).

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Important: Some apps (like Tinder or Badoo) can renew your subscription even after you delete your account.

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3.Search for hidden subscriptions through banking apps

If the subscription is not displayed in MIUI, It's not on Google Play, but it's written off -- check your bank history. It works for all types of payments, including:

• 💳 Subscriptions via Mi Pay or Xiaomi Finance
• 🌍 Services linked to foreign cards (e.g. Netflix via PayPal)
• 📱 Payments through the operator (if the subscription is debited from the balance of the phone)

Open your bank’s application (e.g. SberBank Online, Tinkoff, VTB) and look for the “Transaction History” or “Regular Payments” section.

• 🔍 Name of recipient: often contains words GOOGLE, MIPAY, XIAOMI The name of the service (Spotify, YouTube Premium).
• 💰 The amount of write-off: compare with the tariffs of popular services (for example, Apple Music costs 169-299). ₽/moss).
• 📅 Frequency: Monthly write-offs on the same date are a sure sign of subscription.

If you find a suspicious charge in your bank history but can't identify a service, google the recipient's name for a payment that's tagged. G.PAY *SomeService is almost certainly linked to Google Play.

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Keep a screenshot of your payment history for the past 3 months – this will help you to challenge unauthorized bank write-offs if necessary.

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4. Verification of subscriptions through the telecom operator (MTS, Beeline, MegaFon, Tele2)

Some subscriptions (especially content such as music, movies, games) are not debited from a bank card, but from the phone balance, which is true for Xiaomi users who connected services through:

• 🎵 Music services (for example, MTS Music or Beeline Music)
• 🎮 Subscriptions (e.g. PlayStation Plus via operator)
• 📺 TV and cinema (for example, MegaFon TV or Tele2 TV)

To check these subscriptions:

1. Send. USSD-request: MTS: *111*0887# (to check all services Beeline: *110*09# MegaFon: *105*500# Television2: *155*1#

"My services."

"Subscriptions."

Operators often connect paid services by default (for example, when a new service is activated). SIM-If you find an unfamiliar subscription, disable it immediately, as some services have a hidden renewal period (for example, MegaFon TV is renewed automatically if you do not turn it off 3 days before the end of the term).

⚠️ Attention: Operator subscriptions can charge money even at zero balance, turning the account into a negative!

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5. How to find subscriptions in apps (hidden payments)

Some apps (especially social media and dating services) hide subscription information within their settings, such as:

• 💬 Telegram Premium – Checked in Settings → Premium-status
• 🎶 Spotify - in the Account → Subscription (only in the web version)
• 📷 Tinder Gold/Plus — profile → Account management

To avoid missing out on such subscriptions:

1. Open the Settings. → Annexes → Managing applications on your Xiaomi.
2. Sort the list by size or installation date – often subscriptions are hidden in underutilized apps.
3. Run each suspicious app and check the Account or Payments section.

Pay particular attention to:

• 🎮 Games (e.g. Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail) have monthly passes"
• 📺 Streaming services (Twitch Turbo, VK Music)
• 📱 Cloud storage (Mi Cloud, Google One)

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6. Alternative methods: email, SMS and specialized services

If none of the above methods worked, try:

• 📧 Post: Find a letter in the mailbox from Noreply@google.com, no-reply@mi.com or support@.Use search by "subscription", "renewal", "payment".
• 📱 SMS: Check the Spam folder in your messages – sometimes operators or services send notifications there.
• 🔍 Specialized services: SubscribeBetter – subscription aggregator (requires mail connection) Truebill – looking for recurrent payments on bank statement

For users of Xiaomi root-access there is another way: check through the ADB. Connect your smartphone to your PC and execute the command:

adb shell dumpsys activity activities | grep "subscription"

This method will show all active subscription-related services, but requires technical skills.

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If you have found a subscription, but can not cancel it - contact the support of the service. According to the law of the Russian Federation (Article 45 of the Federal Law "On Protection of Consumer Rights"), you can demand a refund for the unused period.

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7.How to cancel unnecessary Xiaomi subscriptions

The cancellation process depends on where the subscription was issued:

Important nuances:

• ⏳ After cancellation, some services (such as Netflix or YouTube Premium) remain active until the end of the paid period.
• 🔄 Some subscriptions (like Apple Music via Android) will automatically renew if you install the app again.
• 📄 Save the cancellation confirmation (screenshot or email) – this will come in handy for challenging write-offs.

If the cancellation does not work (for example, the button is inactive), try:

1. Remove and reinstall the application.
2. Clear the cache of Google Play Services (Settings) → Annexes → Google Play Services → Warehouse → Clear the cache).
3. Contact the service support through the official website.

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FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi subscriptions