The music service subscription of [[k0]] as spotify premium offers unlimited access to millions of songs, podcasts and advanced features, such as offline listening and lack of advertising. however, it may happen to realize that you do not fully exploit the benefits of the subscription, perhaps for lack of time or for the passage to other services. if you are in this situation and want to cancel spotify premium automatic renewal, you are in the right place. this detailed guide will accompany you step by step through the whole process, whether you use a smartphone, tablet or computer.
Disable the subscription is a relatively simple operation, but the procedures may vary slightly depending on the device you are using and, above all, of the payment method chosen at the time of activation. don’t worry: we will explore all the cases to ensure you find the solution suitable for your needs.
Preliminary information on deactivation #
Before immersing ourselves in specific procedures for each device, it is important to clarify some fundamental aspects regarding the cancellation of spotify premium. these details will help you to better understand what to expect after deactivating your subscription.
Spotify premium free and paid subscription: no difference in procedure #
Often you ask if there is a different procedure to disable a spotify premium subscription activated by free trial compared to a paid one. the answer is no: the indications given in this guide are valid in both cases. no matter if you have used a free trial period or if you are already paying a monthly subscription; the steps to cancel automatic renewal remain substantially the same.
However, there is a fundamental difference to consider in relation to access to premium benefits after deactivation. if you have an active paid subscription, you will usually continue to enjoy all the benefits of spotify premium until the end of the billing period already paid. for example, if you paid for a month and cancel half, the premium service will remain active until the end of that month. however, in the event of a free trial, the cancellation of automatic renewal may result in the immediate interruption of the premium benefits, preventing you from taking advantage of the service until the expiry date originally scheduled for testing.
The importance of the payment method and the device #
As mentioned, the only variables that could affect the deactivation procedure concern the device you are using and, crucially, the payment method associated with your subscription. for example, if you have enabled spotify premium on an android smartphone by choosing to pay via your google play account, the deactivation will not happen directly from the spotify app, but through the google play store settings. the same principle applies if you subscribed through the app store of [[k0]]. understanding this distinction is the first step to proceed smoothly.
How to turn off premium spotify from android #
The procedure to disable spotify premium on an android device depends on the payment method used for subscription. this is how to proceed in the two main scenarios.
Deactivation via spotify app (direct payment: card/paypal) #
If you have activated your premium subscription using a credit/debit card or paypal directly via spotify, even if the activation took place on another device, you can manage the deactivation directly from the spotify app on your android smartphone or tablet. follow these steps:
- *start the spotify app: look for the spotify icon (the green circle with three black waves) on your home screen or app drawer and open it.
- ** login to your account**: if you haven’t already, log in by entering your credentials.
- accept settings: tap your photo profile (or the initial letter of your name) in the upper left corner of the main screen.
- select ‘settings and privacy’: from the menu that appears, choose this option.
- see account: on the settings screen, scroll until you find and tap the ** account**.
- manage your plan: locate the ‘your plan’ section and tap the option that describes your current subscription (e.g. ‘premium individual’).
- return: now, tap the ‘gest’ button. you will be redirected to a web page within the app or in the default browser.
- annex**: find and select the *‘cancellation’ option.
- confirm your intention: tap ‘continue to cancel’* and then confirm your decision by selecting ‘yes, cancel’.
- feedback (optional): spotify may ask you to indicate the reason for deactivation (e.g. “i don’t use my spotify subscription enough”). you can select an option or ignore this step.
A confirmation message, like “you canceled your subscription”, will inform you that automatic renewal has been successfully disabled.
Deactivate via google play store (payment with google play account) #
If, at the time of activation, you chose to pay the spotify subscription through your google play account, the deactivation will have to take place directly from the google play store. here’s how to do this:
- open the google play store: find and tap the play store icon (the colored ▶. symbol) on your device.
- accept your profile: tap your photo profile* in the top right corner of the screen.
- go to subscriptions: from the menu that opens, select the item ** ‘payments and subscriptions’*** and then *********.
- trova spotify*: in the ‘active’ section, it identifies and taps the spotify subscription.
- please cancel your subscription: tap the *‘cancellation’ button.
- please indicate the reason and confirm*: you will be asked to specify a reason for the cancellation. choose an option and then select ‘continue* and finally ‘cancel subscription’ to complete the operation.
Even in this case, if the subscription was paid, the benefits of spotify premium will remain active until the end of the current billing period. remember that this rule may not apply to free trials, which may terminate immediately.
How to disable premium spotify from iphone or ipad #
Iphone and ipad users need to know that, due to [[k0]] policies, it is neither possible to activate or disable a spotify premium subscription directly from the spotify app for ios/ipados, unless the subscription has been managed through the app store of [[k1]]. if your subscription has been activated by credit/debit card or paypal, the only way to disable is to proceed through the web browser (such as safari or chrome) on your device.
Disabling via web browser (for direct payments) #
Follow these steps to cancel your premium subscription from iphone or ipad:
- open your browser: launch the web browser you prefer (e.g. safari, chrome) on your iphone or ipad.
- visit the spotify website: connect to the spotify official page (open.spotify.com).
- ** login to your account**:
Tap the ****** button (the three horizontal lines) in the upper right corner.
Select the ‘accept option.
Enter your ** email address or username*** and password in the dedicated fields and tap ********.
If you registered with facebook, google or [[k0]], choose the relevant access option (e.g. ‘continue with facebook’).
accept account settings: after logging in, tap the icon of the wheel in the upper right corner.
see account: from the menu, select **‘see account’*.
** manage your subscription**: on the new page, scroll to the section *****. here you can choose to tap the ******************** and select **************.
confirm deactivation: tap the ‘continue to cancel’** and, on the next screen (e.g. ‘annullare premium individual?’), confirm your intention by selecting ‘yes, cancel’.
Once you complete these steps, the automatic renewal of your spotify premium subscription will be disabled.
Deactivation via app store (if paid with id [[k0]]) #
If your subscription to spotify premium is managed directly through your id [[k0]] (i.e., you signed it through the app store), the deactivation procedure is slightly different and takes place through the settings of your iphone or ipad:
- open settings: tap the gear icon on your home screen.
- accept id settings [[k0]]: tap your name* at the top of the settings screen.
- go to the subscriptions*: select ********. it may be required to authenticate you with face id, touch id or password of your id [[k0]].
- trova spotify*: on the list of active subscriptions, it identifies and taps ‘spotify’.
- please cancel your subscription: tap ‘any subscription’* and then confirm your choice when required.
As with other methods, premium benefits will continue until the expiry of the current billing period, unless it is a free trial with different conditions.
How to disable premium spotify from computer #
Although spotify offers a desktop application for windows pc and macos, you cannot manage the termination of your premium subscription directly from it. the procedure requires access to the web version of the service via a browser. here’s how to do this:
- open your web browser: launch your favorite browser (e.g. chrome, firefox, edge, safari) on your computer.
- visit the spotify website: connect to the spotify main page (open.spotify.com).
- ** login to your account**: click on the ****** button, usually placed in the upper right corner of the page, and enter your credentials. if you used facebook, google or [[k0]] to register, use the corresponding access option.
- accept account settings: after you log in, click on your photo profile* (or the initial letter of your name) in the upper right corner.
- select ‘account’: from the drop-down menu, choose the ** account* option.
- ** manage your subscription**: you will be redirected to your account settings page. here you can:
- Click on the box titled ‘my plan’ and then select the ‘annulla subscription’ option.
- Or, directly locate the ***** subscription*** section and click on the *********** entry that appears within it.
- confirm deactivation: click on the ‘continue to cancel’* button and then confirm your intention by selecting the ‘yes, cancel’.
- feedback (optional): also from computer, you may have the possibility to indicate the reason for cancellation. if you wish, select one of the available options and click ‘send. alternatively, you can skip this step by clicking on ‘high’.
After completing these steps, your spotify premium subscription will be disabled and will no longer be renewed automatically. you will receive a confirmation of the cancellation.
Conclusion #
Disable spotify premium automatic renewal is an intuitive process, provided you know the correct steps for your specific scenario. whether you have used an android device, an iphone, an ipad or a computer, the directions provided in this guide will surely help you achieve your goal.
Always remember to check the status of your subscription once you have completed the procedure, accessing the ‘account’ or ‘registers’ section of the service or platform you used for deactivation. in this way, you can be sure that automatic renewal has actually been cancelled and there will be no future charges. now you can enjoy music in free mode or explore other options of [[k0]], knowing you have kept control over your digital subscriptions.