Deleting an app from your device does not automatically cancel your subscription. It’s important to understand that managing your subscriptions on Google Play requires a separate action. This means that even if you uninstall the app, you will still be charged for the subscription until you cancel it.
To cancel a subscription on Google Play, you need to follow a few steps. I’ll walk you through the process:
1. Open the Google Play Store app on your device. This app has a white shopping bag icon with a colorful triangle on it.
2. Tap on the menu icon, usually located in the top-left corner of the screen. It consists of three horizontal lines stacked on top of each other.
3. From the menu, select “Subscriptions”. This will take you to a list of all the subscriptions you have active on your account.
4. Find the subscription you want to cancel and tap on it. This will open the subscription details page.
5. On the subscription details page, you should see an option to cancel the subscription. Tap on it and follow any additional prompts to confirm the cancellation.
Once you have successfully canceled your subscription, you will no longer be billed for it, and you will retain access to any premium features or content until the end of the current billing period.
It’s worth noting that some apps may offer a free trial period before charging you for the subscription. If you cancel during the trial period, you will not be charged. However, if you don’t cancel before the trial ends, you will be automatically charged for the subscription.
It’s always a good idea to keep track of your subscriptions and review them periodically to ensure you are only paying for the ones you want to keep. This can help you avoid any unexpected charges and manage your finances effectively.
In my personal experience, I have encountered situations where I forgot to cancel a subscription after uninstalling an app. This resulted in continued charges until I realized and took the necessary steps to cancel the subscription through the Google Play Store. It’s essential to be proactive in managing your subscriptions to avoid any unnecessary expenses.
To summarize, deleting an app from your device will not cancel your subscription. You need to manually cancel the subscription through the Google Play Store to avoid further charges.