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How to Cancel Your YouTube-Premium Membership!

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How to Cancel Your YouTube-Premium Membership!

The Essentials

How much does YouTube Premium cost?

The price of YouTube Premium varies depending on your location and currency. In the US, it costs $11.99 per month for an individual plan and $17.99 per month for a family plan. Read more.

What is the difference between YouTube Premium and YouTube TV?

YouTube Premium is a subscription service that offers ad-free videos. YouTube TV is a subscription service that offers live TV channels. Read more.

How can I watch YouTube videos on my TV?

There are several ways to watch YouTube videos on your TV, such as using a smart TV app, connecting your device via HDMI cable or using a streaming device like Roku or Fire TV Stick. Read more.

How to cancel YouTube-Premium? YouTube Premium is a subscription service that offers various benefits to YouTube users, such as ad-free videos, background play, offline access, and exclusive content. However, if you find that you are not using these features enough or you want to save some money, you may want to cancel your YouTube Premium subscription.

In this article, we will show you how to cancel YouTube Premium on different devices and platforms. We will also explain what happens when you cancel your subscription and how to resume it if you change your mind.

Cancel YouTube Premium on desktop

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In case you want to cancel your YouTube-Premium membership, there are some easy steps to be followed.

For those using a desktop or laptop computer, cancelling a YouTube Premium subscription couldn’t be easier. Simply follow these steps:

  • Log in to your account on the YouTube website.
  • Click on your profile picture in the top right corner.
  • Select “Paid memberships” from the dropdown menu.
  • In the “Premium” section, click “Manage membership”.
  • Click “Deactivate”.
  • Click “Continue to cancel”.
  • Select your reason for cancelling and then click “Next”.
  • Click “Yes, cancel”.

You will receive a confirmation email that your subscription has been cancelled. You can also check the status of your subscription on the Purchases and Memberships page.

Tip: If you are not sure whether YouTube Premium is worth it, you can try it for free for one month. To get a free trial, you need to have a Google account that has not used YouTube Premium or YouTube Music Premium before. You also need to have a valid payment method that can be charged after the trial ends.

Cancel YouTube Premium on mobile

On an iPhone, iPad, or Android phone, you can use the YouTube app to cancel the Premium subscription. To do so, follow these steps:

  • Launch the YouTube app on your phone.
  • Tap your profile icon in the top-right corner.
  • Tap “Purchases and Memberships”.
  • In the “Memberships” section, tap “Premium”.
  • Tap “Deactivate”.
  • Tap “Continue to cancel”.
  • Select your reason for cancelling and then tap “Next”.
  • Tap “Yes, cancel”.

Advice: If you want to share YouTube Premium with your family members, you can sign up for a YouTube Premium Family plan. This plan allows you to add up to five other family members who live in the same household as you. Each member will get their own Premium account and benefits.

Cancel YouTube Premium bought from Apple

If you joined YouTube Premium from the YouTube iOS app, you will have to cancel your subscription from your Apple account. This is because you are billed via Apple and not YouTube directly. To do so, follow these steps:

  • Go to Settings on your iPhone or iPad.
  • Tap your name at the top of the screen.
  • Tap “Subscriptions”.
  • Tap “YouTube Premium” on the list.
  • Tap “Cancel Subscription”.

Caution: Some scammers and hackers may try to trick you into giving them your personal or financial information by pretending to be YouTube or YouTube Premium. They may send you emails or messages that look like they are from YouTube, but they are actually fake. They may ask you to verify your account, update your payment details, claim a prize, or offer you a discount.

What happens when you cancel YouTube Premium?

When you cancel your Premium subscription, YouTube continues to offer you Premium benefits until the end of your billing cycle. This means that you can still enjoy ad-free videos, background play, offline access, and exclusive content until your next payment date.

After that, you will lose access to these features and revert to the standard YouTube experience. You will also lose access to any downloaded videos and YouTube Music playlists that require a Premium subscription.

However, you can still access any purchased or rented movies and shows on YouTube. You can also keep any playlists that you created or added on YouTube Music.

Additional information:

If you are looking for other ways to enjoy YouTube without ads or interruptions, you may want to consider some alternatives to YouTube Premium. Here are some of them:

  • YouTube Vanced: This is a modded version of the YouTube app that offers ad-free videos, background play, offline access, and more. However, it is not an official app and it may not work on all devices or with all updates. You can download it from YouTube Vanced.
  • AdBlock: This is a browser extension that blocks ads on various websites, including YouTube. It can help you watch videos without annoying ads or pop-ups. However, it may not block all ads or work on all browsers. You can download it from AdBlock.
  • NewPipe: This is an open-source app that allows you to watch and download YouTube videos without using the YouTube API. It offers ad-free videos, background play, offline access, and more. However, it may not support some features or functions of YouTube. You can download it from NewPipe.

How to resume YouTube Premium?

If you change your mind, just go to the YouTube Premium page and click or tap “Get YouTube Premium”. You will be asked to choose a payment method and confirm your purchase.

Streaming Service

A streaming service is a type of online service that allows users to watch or listen to various types of media content, such as videos, music, podcasts, etc., over the internet. Users do not need to download or store the content on their devices, but they need a stable internet connection and a compatible device.

Cancel YouTube Premium bought from Google Play

If you joined YouTube Premium from the YouTube Android app, you will have to cancel your subscription from your Google Play account. This is because you are billed via Google Play and not YouTube directly. To do so, follow these steps:

  • Open the Google Play Store app on your Android phone or tablet.
  • Tap the menu icon in the top-left corner.
  • Tap “Subscriptions”.
  • Tap “YouTube Premium” on the list.
  • Tap “Cancel subscription”.
  • Follow the instructions to confirm your cancellation.

How to get a refund for YouTube Premium

If you are not satisfied with YouTube Premium or you cancelled it by mistake, you may be eligible for a refund. However, the refund policy depends on how you purchased your subscription and how long ago you cancelled it.

If you purchased your subscription from YouTube directly, you can request a refund within 30 days of your payment date. To do so, follow these steps:

  • Go to the Purchases and Memberships page on YouTube.
  • Find the transaction that you want to refund and click “Request refund”.
  • Fill out the form and submit your request.

You will receive an email with the outcome of your request. If your request is approved, you will get your money back within 3-5 business days.

If you purchased your subscription from Apple or Google Play, you will have to contact them directly to request a refund. You can find their contact information and refund policies on their websites.

How to switch to YouTube Music Premium

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There are several other alternatives to YouTube-Premium.

If you are only interested in listening to music on YouTube, you may want to switch to YouTube Music Premium instead of YouTube Premium. YouTube Music Premium is a cheaper option that offers ad-free music, background play, offline access, and exclusive content on YouTube Music only. It does not include any benefits on YouTube videos or other apps.

To switch to YouTube Music Premium, you will have to cancel your YouTube Premium subscription first. Then, you can sign up for YouTube Music Premium on the YouTube Music page or in the YouTube Music app. You will be asked to choose a payment method and confirm your purchase.

You will then enjoy all the features and benefits of YouTube Music Premium. You will also be able to restore any downloaded music and playlists that require a Premium subscription.

Conclusion

YouTube Premium is a great way to enhance your YouTube experience, but it may not be for everyone. If you decide that you don’t need it anymore, you can easily cancel it on any device or platform. You can also resume it whenever you want.

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