Have you noticed strange debits from your account or suspect that hidden subscriptions have been issued on your Samsung Galaxy A31 hidden subscriptions? This problem is familiar to many Android users. Often payments are made automatically through Google Play, bank cards or mobile operator, and smartphone owners are not even aware of their existence. In this article we will look at all possible methods of checking subscriptions on Galaxy A31 —from standard settings to little-known operator services.

Model features Samsung Galaxy A31 (released in 2020) is that it works on the basis Android 10/11 with a proprietary shell One UI. This means that some subscriptions may be hidden not only in Google Account, but also in proprietary services Samsung, for example, Galaxy Store or Samsung Members. We will show you exactly where to look so as not to miss a single payment.

Important: some subscriptions (for example, for antivirus or cloud services) can be issued through sites of third companies, and not directly on the phone. In this case, you will have to look for them in your personal account of the bank or payment system. But let's start with the most obvious - checking through the smartphone itself.

1. Checking subscriptions through Google Play (main method)

Most paid subscriptions on Android are issued through Google Play Store. This applies to services like YouTube Premium, Google One, Spotify, as well as games and applications with monthly payment. To see the full list: Google Play Market corner.

  1. Open the application Google Play Store (colored triangle icon).

  2. Tap on profile avatar in the upper right corner.

  3. Select the item Payments and subscriptions → Subscriptions.

Here will be displayed all active and completed subscriptionslinked to your Google Account. Pay attention to the column Price —some services offer free trial periodwhich automatically goes into a paid subscription. If you see an unfamiliar service, tap on it and select Cancel subscription.

⚠️ Attention: Canceling a subscription in Google Play does not mean an immediate debiting of funds. You continue to use the service until the end of the paid period. For example, if you cancel Netflix on the 15th, access will remain until the 1st of the next month.

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

  • 🔄 Change Google Account in your phone settings (the subscription may be linked to another profile).
  • 📱 Update Google Play —an outdated version may not show current data.
  • 🌐 Check via browser: go to play.google.com/store/account/subscriptions (log in with the same account as on your phone).
📊Have you ever found unknown subscriptions on Google Play?
Yes, several times
Yes, but canceled immediately
No, never
I haven’t checked

2. Search for subscriptions in the settings of the Samsung Galaxy A31

Shell One UI on Galaxy A31 has its own tools for managing subscriptions that duplicate (or supplement) data from Google Play. To find them:

  1. Open Settings (gear on the main screen).

  2. Go to section Accounts and archiving → Account management.

  3. Choose your Google Account (or another if you use several).

  4. Tap Manage Google account → Payments and subscriptions.

Here you will see the same list as in Google Play, but with the ability to quickly go to the settings of a specific service. In addition, One UI there is a separate section for subscriptions to Samsung services:

  1. Return to Settings.

  2. Select Accounts Samsung records → Subscriptions.

This menu can display payments for:

  • 🎵 Samsung Music (if you used the trial version).
  • ☁️ Samsung Cloud (extended storage for backups).
  • 🛡️ Samsung Knox or Secure Folder (premium security features).
  • 🎮 Galaxy Store (subscriptions for games or themes).
⚠️ Attention: Some subscriptions Samsung (for example, Samsung Health Premium) can be issued through company website, and not through the phone. Check your personal account on account.samsung.com.

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3. Checking through a mobile operator (MTS, Beeline, Tele2, Megafon)

Many users Samsung Galaxy A31 face hidden subscriptions from the mobile operator. These payments are debited from the SIM card balance and are not displayed in Google Play. Most often this is:

  • 📱 Subscriptions to content (ringtones, wallpapers, games).
  • 🎵 Music services (for example, Dialers from MTS).
  • 📡 Additional Internet (auto-renewal of packages).
  • 🔒 Antiviruses or VPN (trial versions).

To check and disable such subscriptions:

Operator Verification method USSD command
MTS Personal account or application My MTS *111*0887#
Beeline Section "My Services" in the application *110*09#
Megafon Personal Account →"Services" *105*500#
Tele2 Application My Tele2 →"Services" *155*1#

If you do not remember which operator you are connected to, dial *111# - system will show the name of the company. You can also send an SMS with the text STOP to a short number (indicated in the subscription message).

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Save a screenshot of the list of operator services before disconnecting - sometimes subscriptions are renewed automatically after a few months.

4. hidden payments through banking applications

If subscriptions are made through a bank card (linked to Google Pay or Samsung Pay), they can be tracked in the transaction history On Samsung Galaxy A31 this is done like this:

  1. Open your bank's application. (for example, SberBank Online, Tinkoff, VTB Online).

  2. Go to the section History operations or Transactions.

  3. Filter payments by category: Internet services, Subscriptions, Google.

Pay attention to regular payments s the same amount (for example, 99, 199 or 299 rubles). They are often disguised as:

  • 💳 GOOGLE *SomeService - payments through Google.
  • 💳 SAMSUNG *Content - purchases in Galaxy Store.
  • 💳 PAYMENT *AppName - subscriptions in applications.
  • 💳 MOBILE *Operator —payments to the telecom operator.

If you find a suspicious transaction:

  1. Copy the name of the service (for example, GOOGLE *YouTubePrem).

  2. Paste it into the search engine - this way you will find out what kind of subscription it is.

  3. Cancel it via Google Play or the service website.

⚠️ Attention: Some banks (for example, Tinkoff) allow block autopayments directly in the mobile application. Find the "Automatic payments" or "Regular payments" section.

5. How to find subscriptions in applications (Spotify, Netflix, Tinder, etc.)

Some services (for example, Spotify, Netflix, Tinder) issue subscriptions not through Google Playdirectly through their website. This means that they will not be visible in standard settings Galaxy A31. To check:

  1. Open browser on your phone (for example, Chrome or Samsung Internet).

  2. Go to the website of the service you use use (for example, spotify.com/account).

  3. Log in and find the section Subscription, Account or Payments.

Examples popular services and where to look for subscriptions:

Important: If you used a trial version of the service (for example, YouTube Premium or Disney+), but did not cancel it on time, the subscription will automatically renew to the paid tariff. Check the email associated with your account - notifications about debits should be sent to it.

How to cancel a subscription if the service does not respond?

If the service website does not work or does not allow you to cancel your subscription, contact the bank's support. According to the law of the Russian Federation (Article 450.1 of the Civil Code), you can request blocking of a regular subscription. payment. Contacting Google Play support will also help (if the payment was made through them).

6. Additional methods: SMS, email and specialized applications

If standard methods did not help, use alternative options:

📧 Check email

Open the mailbox linked. to Google Account or Samsung Account. Enter in search:

  • subscription
  • payment
  • google play
  • samsung
  • successful payment

Usually letters come from addresses noreply@google.com or no_reply@samsung.com.

📱 Applications for searching for subscriptions

There are utilities that scan payment history and show all active subscriptions. Try: Google Play There are utilities that scan your payment history and show all active subscriptions. Try:

📄 Request a statement from the operator

If you suspect that subscriptions are charged through a mobile operator, request account details:

  • 📞 MTS: call 0890 or dial *111*9#.
  • 📞 Beeline: 0611 or *110*9#.
  • 📞 Megafon: 0500 or *105*9#.
  • 📞 Tele2: 611 or *155*1*2#.
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If you are unable to find a subscription using any of the methods, check your SMS history - sometimes payment confirmations are sent to short numbers (for example, 7777 or 900).

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about subscriptions for Samsung Galaxy A31

🔹 How to cancel a subscription if it is not on Google Play?

If the subscription is not displayed in Google Play, check:

  1. Personal account of the service (for example, Netflix or Spotify).

  2. Bank card settings (automatic payments).

  3. Mobile operator personal account.

If all else fails, contact bank support - they can block write-offs using your details.

🔹 Why do the money continue to be debited after canceling the subscription?

This happens for two reasons:

  1. You canceled the subscription after debiting —the money was debited for the current period, and you are using the service until it ends.

  2. The subscription was completed not through Google Play, but directly from the provider (for example, through the website Netflix). In this case, it must be canceled there.

Check your email - there should be a letter with an expiration date. subscriptions.

🔹 Is it possible to return money for a subscription?

Yes, if:

  • 🕒 No more than 48 hours has passed since the debit (rules Google Play).
  • 📄 The subscription was completed by mistake (for example, a child pressed a button).
  • 🔄 The service did not provide the promised services (write to support with evidence).

To request refund:

  1. Go to Google Play settings.

  2. Find payment and click Request refund.

🔹 How to prevent automatic renewal of subscriptions?

B Google Play:

  1. Open the list of subscriptions (Payments and subscriptions → Subscriptions).

  2. Tap on the desired subscription.

  3. Disable the option Automatic renewal.

B Samsung Account:

  1. Go to Settings → Samsung Accounts → Subscriptions.

  2. Select a subscription and turn off auto-renewal.

🔹 What to do if there is a virus on your phone that creates subscriptions?

Follow the instructions:

  1. Uninstall suspicious applications in Settings → Applications.

  2. Scan your phone with an antivirus (for example Dr.Web or Kaspersky).

  3. Disable installation from unknown sources (Settings → Biometrics and security → Installation of unknown applications).

  4. Reset your phone to factory settings (Settings → General management → Reset).

After a reset Do not restore data from a backup the virus may return.