Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphones often face intrusive cloud storage overflow notifications.The Google One system by default offers just 15GB of free space, which quickly runs out due to synchronization of photos and backups.When the limit is exhausted, the device begins to constantly demand payment for an extended tariff, which annoys many users.
However, simply uninstalling the app is not enough, as the service is deeply integrated into the Android operating system.To completely stop debiting and intrusive reminders, you need to perform a series of actions to unsubscribe and clean up data. In this article, we will discuss in detail how to disable Google One on Xiaomi without losing important files.
The deactivation process requires care, as the settings interface may vary depending on the version of the MIUI shell or HyperOS. We will look at all the current methods, from standard unsubscription through settings to complete deletion of the account, which will help you regain control of your device and avoid unexpected expenses.
Analysis of the current subscription and tariff plan
Before you start taking drastic measures, you need to determine the status of your account. Often users forget about the trial period, which automatically goes into a paid subscription, checking the current status will allow you to know whether the service is active right now or has already expired.
For accurate information, go to Google Play and go to profile, which shows all active transactions, pay attention to the date of the next payment and the amount of space occupied, and if you see the words "Subscription is active", then the disabling process is mandatory to stop the debits.
- 📱 Open the Google Play app on your Xiaomi.
- 👤 Click on the profile avatar in the upper right corner of the screen.
- 💳 Select Payments and Subscriptions, then Subscriptions.
- 📉 Find the Google One list and check the status.
⚠️ Note: If there is no Google One in the subscription list but notifications are coming, it is possible that the payment is linked to another Google account or is made through a carrier.
It is important to distinguish between free storage and paid subscriptions. The basic 15 GB is free to all users and cannot be abandoned without deleting your account completely, and the cancellation applies specifically to paid volume extensions (100 GB, 200 GB, 2 TB), which require regular payment.
Unsubscribe via Google Play Settings
The most reliable and formal way to end financial obligations to a corporation is to use a built-in subscription manager, which ensures that automatic renewal is stopped and money is no longer charged to the linked card or phone balance.
The cancellation procedure on Xiaomi devices is standard throughout the Android ecosystem, but it is important to follow all the steps to the end, as the system may offer to save a subscription at a discount several times or to cancel it instead of a complete cancellation.
Follow the instructions below to complete the process correctly:
☑️ Checklist for cancellation of subscription
- Launch the Google Play app and log in under the correct acca--WIDGET:checklist:Unsubscribe checklist: Find the subscription section in the Play Market|Select Google One|Click Cancel Subscription|Selecting the reason for refusal|Confirm the action--> Launch the Google Play app and log in to your account. Tap the profile icon and select the Payments and Subscriptions menu. Go to Subscriptions and find Google One. Click Unsubscribe (may be in the three-dot menu). The system will offer multiple screens with persuasions to stay — sequentially choose Continue cancellation. Specify the reason for the refusal (any choice) and confirm the action. Once the successful cancellation, you will receive an email notification. Access to the expanded storage will remain until the end of the paid period, after which the volume will return to standard. 15 GB. If files take up more space, synchronization will stop.Management through the Google One application An alternative way of controlling is directly through the interface of the service itself. On Xiaomi smartphones, the Google One app is often pre-installed and has deep backup rights, so you can not only cancel your subscription, but also customize in detail what is stored in the cloud. Inside the app, you have the Storage section, which visualizes the space you're occupied, and it's a useful tool for analysis, and you can see what's eating up gigabytes -- most likely the original photos on Google Photos or WhatsApp backups. Managing this data is critical before you shut down the service: 📲 Open the Google One app on your desktop. ⚙️ Go to the Warehouse tab or click on the avatar. 🛑 Select Subscription Management or Change Plan. 📉 Click Unsubscribe and follow the system's prompts. What happens to files after cancellation?After the subscription expires and returns to the free rate (15 GB), if your data takes up more space, you will not be able to upload new photos or make backups. Existing files are not deleted instantly, but Google can begin cleaning after 2 years of inactivity or overflow, so it is important to back up your PC or external drive in advance. Before disabling paid options, you should free up space by removing blurred photos, large videos or screenshots. This will avoid problems with the smartphone when the limit of 15 GB is exhausted. If your goal is to completely dispose of Google services on Xiaomi smartphone, you can delete your account from the system.This action will break the connection between the phone and the cloud, stopping any sync and notifications from Google One. However, this is a radical step that has consequences: Deleting your account does not mean completely eliminating it; your Google profile, email and cloud data will be saved, but will no longer be displayed on that particular device. You can enter your username and password again at any time to restore access. MIUI/HyperOS: Open your smartphone settings. Find Accounts and Sync (or just Accounts). Select Google from the list. Click on the email address you want. Tap Delete Account at the bottom of the screen. Confirm action by entering your password or pattern lock. Action Result of Subscription Risks Cancel Subscription Termination, Access until the end of the period No Deletion of the Application Disappearance of the icon, the service works in the background Minimum Deletion of the account Complete disconnection of contact with the cloud Loss of contacts, calendar, synchronization Resets Return to the factory settings Total data loss without backup ⚠️ Note: Before deleting your account, make sure you remember your password and export your contacts and important data as they will disappear from your phone’s memory. After unsubscribing and deleting your account (if necessary), it is recommended to clean up the residual files.The Google One app can continue to take up space in memory and cache data even if it is not actively used. On Xiaomi devices, system applications are often protected from being completely removed without root rights. However, they can be "freezed" or removed by returning to the factory version. This effectively frees up space and removes unnecessary processes. → Annexes → All apps. Search for Google One. There are two important options available to you: Clear data and Remove updates. One will erase cache and temporary files, the other will return the application to its original state, often making it invisible to the user. 💡If the Remove button is inactive, use the Disable button, which will hide the app from the menu and stop it from working, which is equivalent to deleting it for the average user, and it is also worth checking the app's permissions. Even if you don’t use the service, it may have rights to access files and media. Disabling these permissions from the App Permissions menu will add an extra layer of privacy and security to your system. Alternatives and data porting to Xiaomi By ditching the paid Google One, many Xiaomi users are wondering: where to store photos and files? The Chinese manufacturer’s ecosystem offers its own powerful tools, which are often ignored in favor of Western counterparts. It is deeply integrated into the system, allowing you to synchronize contacts, messages, notes and gallery.For Xiaomi users, it is often a faster and more optimized option, without requiring additional software: 📸 Yandex.Disk is a popular solution in the CIS with unlimited storage for photos (under certain tariff conditions). 💾 Physical memory – using microSD cards (if there is a slot) or USB-flash drive through the Type-C adapter. 💻 Local backup – Regular copying of data to a computer through USB-cable. ☁️ Other clouds – Dropbox, OneDrive, pCloud (offer different free fare terms). 💡The optimal strategy for the owner of Xiaomi is combined storage: system data and contacts in the Mi Cloud, and heavy media files (video, RAW-You can transfer data from Google Photos via Google Takeout, but it is easier to do this gradually: copying new photos to your computer and removing them from the Google cloud to make space. This will allow you to smoothly transition to a new storage scheme without stress and loss of information? Technically, you can remove Google system components (GMS), but it requires unlocking the bootloader, obtaining root rights and installing custom software builds. For the average user, this is dangerous: banking applications, navigators and many games can stop working. It is recommended to simply turn off unnecessary services through settings. What happens if the Google space ends after you cancel your subscription? You will not be able to upload new photos to Google Photos, receive emails to Gmail (in some cases) and make backups of WhatsApp. Existing files will be saved, but synchronization will stop until the time of vacating or buying a subscription. Cancellation only prevents automatic renewal for the next month. How to disable autopayment if the card is already tied? Unsubscribe from Google Play automatically stops future payments. Additionally, you can delete the card from your Google Pay profile along the Payments and Subscriptions path → Payment Methods by selecting the desired method and clicking Delete.