Where to see Xiaomi subscriptions: Hidden paid services and how to cancel them

Have you noticed strange account write-offs or suspicious renewal notices? On Xiaomi smartphones (including Redmi, POCO and Black Shark), subscriptions can be made not only through Google Play, but also through the company’s branded services — Mi Account, GetApps or even the carrier — the problem is that many of them are automatically renewed, and it is easy to miss notifications about write-offs in the stream of other messages.

In this article, we’ll look at all possible subscription sources on Xiaomi phones, from standard ways through Google Settings to hidden menus on the MIUI brand shell. You’ll learn how to find active subscriptions, check payment history and disable unnecessary services to avoid unexpected expenses.

1. Subscriptions via Google Play: The Standard Way

Most paid services (Netflix, YouTube Premium, Spotify, etc.) are made through Google Play.

1. Open the Google Play Store app.
2. Slip on the profile avatar in the upper right corner.
3. Select Payments and Subscriptions → Subscriptions.

This will show all active and completed subscriptions associated with your Google account. Notice the Next Payment column, which shows the date of the next debit. To cancel a subscription, click on it and select Undo.

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If you don’t see the Subscriptions section on Google Play, upgrade to the latest version or check that you’re signed in to the correct Google account (there may be more than one phone).

⚠️ Note: some apps (such as Tinder or Bumble) may offer subscriptions both through Google Play and directly through their site.In this case, canceling in one place does not guarantee termination of write-offs - check both sources.

2 Hidden subscriptions via Mi Account: why they are hard to find

Xiaomi’s ecosystem includes its own app store GetApps and Mi Account, which also allows you to sign up for subscriptions, which are not displayed on Google Play, so many users pay for unnecessary services for years without knowing it.

To check your subscriptions through your Mi Account:

1. Open Settings → Xiaomi account.
2. Go to Mi Account → Payments and Subscriptions.
3. In the Active Subscriptions section, you will see all services paid for through Xiaomi.

These may include:

• 🎵 Mi Music VIP — Premium access to music in the brand player.
• ☁️ Mi Cloud+ — Extended cloud storage (50 GB, 200 GB).
• 🎮 Game Turbo Pro – Additional features for gamers.
• 📺 Mi TV VIP — Access to premium content on Xiaomi TVs (if the phone is linked to one account).

⚠️ Note: Mi Account subscriptions can even charge you a linked credit card if you have ever entered your credit card details for purchases on GetApps. Turn off autopayments in Payment Methods of the same menu.

3. Subscriptions through the operator: how to check SMS-service

Many users are faced with hidden subscriptions issued through SMS or USSD-These services (hot news, weather forecast, access to content) are often activated by accident, such as when you click on an ad in a browser or messenger, and are difficult to track because the write-offs go directly through the mobile operator's account.

To find and disable such subscriptions:

If you don’t remember which team you sent, check the history. SMS For messages from short numbers (e.g. 1234, 7777). SMS It's a sign-off.

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⚠️ Warning: some fraudulent services are disguised as legitimate operator subscriptions, if you see a charge for services that have not been activated (e.g., "Weather Subscription for the Service") 99₽/day"), immediately contact the operator and block the possibility of connecting paid services through the USSD (*111*10# for MTS similar commands from other operators).

4. Checking bank statements: how to find "invisible" write-offs

Even if you disable all found subscriptions, some services may continue to charge money via a linked card or e-wallets (Qiwi, YuMoney, PayPal) to detect such payments:

1. Open your bank’s mobile application.
2. Go to the Operation History or Statement section.
3. Filter payments by category: Internet services, Entertainment, Other.
4. Pay attention to the regular write-offs of small amounts (50-300).₽) — Ethical Signs of Hidden Subscriptions.

Typical "masks" for such payments in the statement:

• 💳 GOOGLE *SomeApp – Subscriptions via Google Play.
• 💳 MI PAYMENT or XIAOMI *GetApps – Payments through Mi Account.
• 💳 MOBILE CONTENT or PREMIUM SMS — serviceman.
• 💳 APPLE.COM/BILL — If you’ve ever signed in to iCloud on Xiaomi (yes, it happens!).

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⚠️ Note: If you see a charge-off marked “Subscription Renewal” but can’t find it in your phone settings, check it out:

• Apps you haven’t used in a long time (they may have updated the terms and included paid access).
• Services to which you have linked your phone number (e.g. Tinkoff Magazine, Yandex Plus).
• In-game purchases (e.g. Genshin Impact or Honkai: Star Rail can charge you for bonus packages).

5. How to disable auto-update subscriptions in MIUI

The MIUI shell has a peculiarity: some system applications (such as Mi Video or Mi Browser) can automatically renew premium access if you ever paid for it.

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find an app suspected of writing off (such as Mi Music) and tap it.
3. Select Rights → Payments and disable the payment permission.
4. Return to the main settings of the application and click Disable Auto Update (if the option is available).

For complete certainty also:

• 🔒 Ban background activity for suspicious apps (this will prevent them from sending renewal requests).
• 📱 Delete the cache and application data in the same menu (Storage) → Clear the data).
• 🛡️ Turn off automatic payment in your Mi Account → Methods of payment.

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Even after you disable your subscription, some services can charge you for the current billing period, always check the next payment date and cancel in advance (1-2 days).

6.How to avoid accidental subscriptions in the future

To avoid any more unexpected charges:

1. Set up two-factor authentication for Mi Account and Google – this will make it harder for scammers to access your payments.
2. Turn off saving payment data in Google Play and GetApps:

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Check regularly

• 📱 Subscriptions to Google Play (once a month).
• 💳 Card statement for small write-offs.
• 📶 USSD-Operator team (once 3 months).

⚠️ Note: If you give a phone to children or elderly relatives, turn on parental control in Settings → Special facilities → Parental controls, which will block the ability to purchase without a password.

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In MIUI 14 and later, we have the Fraud Protection feature (Settings → Memory and Applications → Fraud Protection) and enable it to alert you of suspicious payment requests.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi subscriptions

Bank card:

• Block the card through the bank’s mobile application.
• Order a new card with a different number.

⚠️ If your phone is stolen, change your passwords from Google, Mi Account and banking services immediately!