Modern smartphones, such as Xiaomi Redmioffer users a huge range of digital services, from cloud storage to streaming platforms. However, it often happens that after the trial period, money begins to be quietly debited from the card for services that you have already forgotten about. The ability to quickly find active automatic renewals is a basic digital hygiene skill that will help you save your budget.
Owners of devices based on Android are faced with the fact that subscriptions can be issued through different channels: the official application store, telecom operators or directly on service websites. In the ecosystem MIUI and new HyperOS managing these parameters has its own characteristics, which we will examine in detail in this article.
Below are detailed instructions that will allow you to identify all the active financial obligations of your gadget. We will consider both standard methods of verification through a Google account, as well as specific Xiaomi methods for controlling payments.
Checking active subscriptions through Google Play
The main distribution channel for applications and content on smartphones Xiaomi Redmi is the store Google Play. This is where subscriptions to music services, video platforms and cloud drives are most often issued. To get the full list, you must log in to the account that was used when purchasing.
Open the application Play Market on your device and tap the profile icon in the upper right corner of the screen. In the menu that opens, select Payments and subscriptions, and then go to the Subscriptionssection. Here you will see a list of all services that are automatically renewed.
If the list is empty, this means that no regular payments have been made through this Google account at the moment. However, this does not guarantee the absence of other charges, since they could be issued through the web interface or third-party payment systems.
- 📱 Open the Google Play application on your Redmi.
- 👤 Click on the profile avatar in the corner of the screen.
- 💳 Select the "Payments and subscriptions" section in menu.
- 📋 Check the "Subscriptions" tab for active services.
⚠️ Attention: If you deleted the service application, the subscription will not be canceled automatically. The debiting of funds will continue until you manually cancel in your account settings.
Managing subscriptions in the smartphone settings
The operating system Androidinstalled on Xiaomi Redmiallows you to manage financial links directly through system settings, bypassing the launch of the application store. This method is especially convenient if the Play Store application does not work correctly or requires updating.
Go to the menu Settings of your smartphone and find the section Google. Inside this section, select the tab Google Services or immediately go to item Google Account Management. Next you need to select a tab Payments and subscriptions, where the full transaction history will be available.
In this section you will see not only current active subscriptions, but also the history of completed or canceled payments. This is a useful feature for auditing expenses over recent months. The system allows you to sort them by date or cost.
Why may a subscription not be displayed in the phone settings?
A subscription may not be displayed if it was purchased through a web browser on a computer using another Google account or through the App Store application on iOS devices if family sharing was used.
It is important to understand the difference between deleting the app and canceling your subscription. When you remove a shortcut from your desktop Xiaomi, you only free up memory space. Financial obligations to the developer remain in force.
Checking Mi Pay and Mi Cloud subscriptions
Device owners Xiaomi also use the company's proprietary services, such as Mi Cloud for storing backups and Mi Pay for contactless payment. These services have their own subscription cycles, which are not always displayed in the general Google list.
To check the status Mi Cloud open the application Security or go to Settings → Mi Account. In the cloud management section, the current tariff plan, the amount of occupied space and the date of the next charge-off will be indicated if the subscription is active.
Service Mi Pay is often used as a payment tool, but loyalty or transport cards can be linked through it cards with auto-replenishment. You can check linked cards in the application Mi Credit Cards or through the NFC settings.
| Service | Where to check | Payment frequency | Disconnection method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mi Cloud | Settings → Mi account | Monthly/Yearly | Change tariff to free |
| Google One | Play Market → Subscriptions | Monthly | Cancel subscription |
| YouTube Premium | YouTube application | Monthly | Cancel in account settings |
| Operator (SMS) | Operator personal account | Daily/Monthly | USSD command or call |
⚠️ Attention: The shell interface MIUI or HyperOS may differ depending on the firmware version and region. If you do not find these items, use the settings search by entering the word "Subscription".
Hidden subscriptions through a telecom operator
A special category consists of subscriptions that are issued through a mobile operator. Often, users accidentally activate them by responding to SMS or clicking on advertising links in a mobile browser. Such payments are debited directly from the balance of the phone or linked card.
To check the active services on the number attached to your Xiaomi Redmi, use special USSD commands or the operator’s mobile application. For most Russian operators, there are universal commands for disabling all paid subscriptions.
For example, for MTS this is the command *152*2#, for Beeline — *110*46#, and for MegaFon — *155*00#. After entering the request, a list of active services with the ability to disable them will appear on the screen.
- 📞 Dial your operator's USSD code to check services.
- 📲 Use the operator's official application for detailed information analysis.
- 🚫 Send an SMS with a cancellation code if the service is imposed.
- 💳 Check your bank card statement for unknown charges.
Often, scammers use schemes to issue subscriptions through debiting from a phone account. Be careful when entering a phone number on dubious sites.
Analysis of bank statements to search for write-offs
The most reliable way to detect forgotten payments is a detailed analysis of the history of transactions on a bank card linked to a smartphone Xiaomi. Many services use soft debits or trial periods that are easy to miss.
Go to your bank's mobile app and open your transaction history. Look for recurring payments with the same amounts or service names that you don't recognize. Often the transaction description indicates the name of the payment aggregator, and not the service itself.
If you detect a suspicious charge, immediately block the card and contact bank support for a refund and reissue of the card. It is also recommended to check whether the card number is saved in personal accounts of popular services.
Use the Cashback function or spending categories in the banking application to automatically track spending on subscriptions and entertainment. This will help to quickly identify anomalies.
How to properly cancel a Redmi subscription
The cancellation process may differ depending on where exactly the service was purchased. For Google Play subscriptions, just click the button Cancel subscription in the corresponding section of the store. Confirm the action, and access will remain until the end of the paid period.
If the subscription was made through the service website (for example, Netflix or Spotify), you need to cancel it in your personal account on the website, and not in the application on your phone. Otherwise, the system may not find an active contract.
After cancellation, be sure to check whether you received a confirmation email. Save the screenshot or letter of cancellation in case the money is debited after a month.
☑️ Checklist before deleting the application
⚠️ Attention: Removing an application from the desktop Xiaomi is not a way to cancel a subscription. You must explicitly click the cancel button in your account settings or on the service website.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Where does the money go if I delete the application before the end of the subscription?
The money will continue written off, since the contract is valid until the end of the paid period. Deleting the application does not break the financial connection with the service. You need to manually cancel your subscription in the Google Play settings or on the service website.
Can I get a refund for a subscription issued by mistake?
You can get a refund if no more than 48 hours have passed since the debit. To do this, you need to go to the subscription page on Google Play, select “Report a problem” and indicate the reason for the return. The decision is made by Google support.
Why is there still access to the service after canceling the subscription?
This is normal system behavior. After canceling auto-renewal, you retain access to paid content until the end of the already paid period. Only after the date of the next payment, access will be limited.
How to find subscriptions if I changed the region in Google Play?
Subscriptions are linked to the account, but may not be available in the new region. To manage them, you need to temporarily return to the old region in your profile settings or use the web version of Google Play indicating the old region.
Regularly checking the "Subscriptions" section in Google Play once a month is the best protection against unexpected charges from your card.