Where to see paid subscriptions on Xiaomi: all ways to check and cancel

Have you ever experienced a situation where money is charged for unknown services? On Xiaomi smartphones (including Redmi, POCO and Black Shark models), paid subscriptions can be issued automatically through Mi Account, Google Play or third-party services. Often users do not even suspect that they have signed up for monthly payments for cloud storage, premium versions of applications or game bonuses.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can check active subscriptions on Xiaomi devices, from standard settings to hidden menus and bank statements, how to cancel unnecessary payments, recover money for erroneous write-offs, and protect yourself from fraud, and we’ll also answer the questions that Xiaomi smartphone owners often ask about subscriptions.

Importantly, some subscriptions may not be linked to the phone itself, but to a Google or Mi Account, which means that even after the phone is reset to factory settings, payments will continue to be debited, so you need to check all possible sources.

1. Verification of subscriptions through Mi Account (official method)

The most reliable way to find all subscriptions through the Xiaomi ecosystem is to go to the Mi Account account, which works for services like Mi Cloud, Mi Video VIP, Xiaomi Game Center and other official applications of the brand.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Settings app on your phone.
• 👤 Go to the Mi Account section (at the top of the screen).
• 💳 Tap on the profile icon → Account management → Paid services.
• 🔍 This will show all active subscriptions linked to your Mi Account.

If there are unnecessary services on the list, click on them and select Unsubscribe. Please note: some subscriptions (such as Mi Cloud+) may have a trial period that automatically becomes a paid rate. Once you cancel, the subscription will remain active until the end of the paid period - no money will be refunded for that month.

2. How to find subscriptions in Google Play (for Android applications)

Most paid subscriptions to Xiaomi are made through Google Play — this applies to applications like YouTube Premium, Spotify, Tinder Gold and others.

Method 1: Through the telephone

1. Open the Google Play Store.
2. Slip on the profile avatar in the upper right corner.
3. Select Payments and Subscriptions → Subscriptions.
4. Check out the list of active and expired subscriptions.

Method 2: Through the browser

• 🌐 Go to the Google Play Subscriptions website.
• 🔑 Sign in with the same account as on your phone.
• 📋 All subscriptions will be available, including those on other devices.

⚠️ Note: If you see a subscription to an unknown app (e.g., Super Cleaner Pro) or "VIP Wallpapers, it could be a fraudulent service, cancel it immediately and check your bank's payment history.

3. Hidden subscriptions: where else can be written off

Not all subscriptions are displayed on Mi Account or Google Play, and here's where to look:

🔍 Tip: If you can’t find a subscription in any of the listed places, check out SMS-Bank messages from the last 3 months, often with the name of the service that wrote the money off.

4.How to cancel your subscription and get your money back

If you find an unnecessary subscription, you can cancel it, depending on which service it is signed up for:

• 📱 Mi Account: Go to Settings → Mi Account. → Paid services, select subscription and click Cancel. Confirmation will be sent to the mail.
• 🤖 Google Play: In the list of subscriptions click on the unnecessary → Cancel subscription. The system will offer to take a short survey.
• 🏦 Bank: In the mobile application, find the Autopayments or Regular Payments section, select the service and disable it.

To get back the money for an incorrect subscription:

1. Take screenshots of the payment confirmation (from the bank or SMS).
2. Write in support of the service (for example, in Google Play this can be done through the feedback form).

⚠️ Note: Some services (such as Mi Cloud) reduce the amount of available storage to a free rate after cancelling a subscription.

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If you often make trial subscriptions, create a separate virtual card in a mobile bank with a limit of 1 ruble, so fraudsters will not be able to write off a large amount.

5. How to Protect Yourself from Unsolicited Subscriptions

To avoid automatic debits in the future, follow these rules:

• 🔒 Set up two-factor authentication for Mi Account and Google Account.

It is also useful to include notifications about charges in a mobile bank, for example, in Sberbank Online it is done as follows:

1. Open the bank app.
2. Go to Profile → Settings → Notifications.
3. Enable the card debit option.

If you give your phone to your children or family, limit the ability to install apps and purchases, and Google Play has Parental Controls (settings → family settings).

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Even if you didn’t sign up knowingly, it could have been after installing “free” apps from third-party sources. Always download software only from official stores (Google Play, Mi App Store).

Frequent problems and their solutions

Sometimes users have difficulty trying to cancel their subscriptions.

Problem 1: There is no Paid Services section in Mi Account.

Solution: Update the Settings app via Google Play or clear its cache (Settings → Apps → All Apps → Settings → Storage → Clear Cache). If the section never appears, check your subscriptions through the web version of Mi Account.

Problem 2: Subscription is cancelled, but the money is still being written off.

Solution: This can happen if you subscribed through another service (e.g. a bank or operator). Check all possible sources of charges. If the problem persists, contact Xiaomi with a check for payment.

Problem 3: I can’t log in to Mi Account, I forgot my password.

Solution: Restore access via a linked email or phone number. If that doesn't work, contact customer support. Don't use third-party services to restore your account, which can lead to your account being stolen.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions