Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphone owners often face the need to manage active services, especially when it comes to multimedia content. YouTube offers a wide range of features through YouTube Premium, which includes no ads, background playback and access to original content. However, not all users require constant access to these features, and the question arises about how to properly terminate the service.
Unsubscription on devices with a MIUI shell or a new HyperOS has its own nuances associated with the deep integration of Google services into the Android system. Incorrect removal of the application or data cleaning will not lead to the desired result, since financial binding is carried out through a Google Play account. In this article, we will discuss in detail all possible ways to disable automatic renewal and tariff management.
It is important to understand that the menu interface may vary slightly depending on the operating system version and regional settings of your Xiaomi smartphone.We will look at both standard methods through the phone settings, and alternative options through the web interface, which can be useful in the event of technical failures of the application.
Checking the status of active subscription in the annex
Before embarking on radical action to remove or cancel, you need to make sure that the subscription is really active and tied to your current account. Often users forget about trial periods that automatically go into paid fare. To begin, open the YouTube app on your Xiaomi device and go to profile by clicking on the avatar in the upper right corner.
In the menu that opens, select Paid Subscriptions or Purchases and memberships if the interface is in English. This is where you can see all the information about current active services, trial dates and next payment costs. If you see YouTube Premium active status, then the cancellation process is necessary to stop the debits.
⚠️ Note: If you use a family subscription, canceling access for a specific user may require action from the group organizer, not the owner of the Xiaomi device.
In some cases, the interface may not display subscription information immediately because of data caching. Try updating the page by pulling the screen down, or completely close the application through the MIUI Task Manager and reopen it, which will force the data from Google servers to be updated.
Unsubscribe from Google Play Market
The most reliable and formal way to manage financial liabilities is to use the built-in Google Play app store. Since payment is most often tied to Google's payment profile, this is where the center for managing all transactions is located.
Click on the profile icon in the top right corner of the screen to open the account settings menu. Select the Payments and Subscriptions section, then go to the Subscription subsection. Here's a complete list of all the services you pay for, including YouTube Premium, Google One, and third-party apps.
Find the right line with the YouTube logo on the list and click on it. You will see detailed tariff information. To terminate the service, click Cancel Subscription. The system can offer you alternatives, such as suspending the service for a month or switching to a cheaper rate. Ignore these offers if your goal is to completely abandon the service.
☑️ Checklist before cancelling subscription
Once you confirm the cancellation, you will receive an email notification associated with your Google account, save this email as proof of termination of obligations, and the status in the app will change to "Available to...", which will indicate the date until which you can still use the premium features.
Managing subscriptions through Xiaomi smartphone settings
The MIUI and HyperOS shells installed on Xiaomi smartphones have their own subscription management centers that sync with Google Play. This allows you to manage services without having to go to the app store. Go to your device's main Settings.
In the settings menu, look for Services and Subscriptions or Subscriptions, a slightly different path: sometimes this item is hidden inside Accounts and Sync or Google, and the list that opens will show all active services linked to the main Google account on that phone.
Select YouTube Premium from the list, and you'll see a control button that allows you to change your plan or completely disable auto-renewal, and the advantage of this method is that it works even if the YouTube app is temporarily not running due to system errors.
| Defeat method | Availability | Reaction rate | Reliability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Through the YouTube app | Tall. | Instant. | Medium |
| Google Play Store | Always. | Instant. | Tall. |
| MIUI/HyperOS settings | Depends on the version. | Delay up to 1 hour | Tall. |
| Google Web Version | Always. | Instant. | Maximum |
Xiaomi system settings are especially handy if you want to see the impact of unsubscribing to the device’s general list of services right away. However, if you don’t find this item on the menu, don’t panic — that doesn’t mean that the subscription isn’t active. Just use an alternative way through Google Play.
Disabling autopayment through a web browser
If the mobile app isn’t working properly or you can’t find the right settings on your Xiaomi phone, the most versatile solution is to use a web browser, which is independent of the version of the Android operating system or the availability of security updates installed.
Open any browser (such as Chrome or the built-in Mi Browser) and go to pay.google.com. Log in to the same Google account that your smartphone uses to access YouTube. From the menu on the left, select the Subscription section.
Search YouTube Premium and click Manage. Next, select Unsubscribe. The web interface often provides more details about payment history and exact write-off dates than the mobile app.
⚠️ Note: When canceling via browser, make sure you log out of all other Google accounts so you don’t accidentally disable the service on the wrong profile.
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This is also convenient because it allows you to manage subscriptions made through third-party sites, if they are linked to your Google account. Once you perform the actions on the site, the changes will apply to all devices, including your Xiaomi phone, within minutes.
Solving problems with deleting subscriptions
Sometimes users are faced with a situation where the cancellation button is inactive, disappears or gives an error when trying to delete a YouTube subscription.This can be caused by technical failures in the operation of Google services or features of tariff activation. First of all, check the Internet connection and try to switch from Wi-Fi to the mobile network.
If the problem persists, it is possible that the subscription was not directly through Google, but through a third-party carrier or partner (for example, Yandex Plus or mobile carrier rates), in which case the cancellation through Google Play will not work.
Another common reason is that there is an outstanding transaction or payment method debt. If the card has not been debited from the previous period, Google may block the ability to change the subscription settings before the debt is paid off. Check the status of the payment profile in the Settings section → Payments.
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If the “Cancel Subscription” button doesn’t work, try clearing the cache of the Google Play Store app through Settings → Apps → All Apps → Play Store → Memory → Clear the cache.
In rare cases, reinstalling Google Play updates helps. Go to Settings → Apps → All Apps → Google Play Services, click three dots in the corner and select Remove Updates. After that, restart your Xiaomi phone and try to go back to subscription management.