Spotify offers a generous free trial of its Premium service, allowing users to explore its ad-free listening, offline downloads, and other premium features. However, if you're no longer interested in continuing with Spotify Premium after the trial, it's crucial to cancel before the trial ends to avoid automatic charges. This guide provides a step-by-step process on how to cancel your Spotify Premium free trial on your Android device.
Understanding Spotify's Free Trial Cancellation
It's important to understand that simply deleting the Spotify app from your Android device does not cancel your subscription. You must actively cancel the subscription through the Spotify app or the Google Play Store. Failing to do so will result in your credit card being charged for the full Spotify Premium subscription fee once the trial period ends.
Canceling Your Spotify Premium Free Trial on Android: Step-by-Step Guide
Here's how to cancel your Spotify Premium free trial on your Android phone or tablet:
Method 1: Cancelling Through the Spotify App
This is generally the easiest and most reliable method.
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Open the Spotify app: Launch the Spotify application on your Android device.
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Access your account settings: Tap on your profile icon (usually located in the top right corner).
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Navigate to "Manage Subscription": Scroll down and find the "Manage" section. You should see an option to "Manage your subscription." Tap this. This might also appear as "Manage Premium" or something similar.
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Cancel your subscription: Within the subscription management page, you'll find a button to "Cancel Subscription" or similar wording. Tap on this.
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Confirm cancellation: Spotify will usually ask for confirmation before canceling your subscription. Review the details and confirm your decision to cancel.
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Verification: After confirming, you might receive a notification confirming the cancellation. Keep a copy of this confirmation for your records.
Method 2: Cancelling Through the Google Play Store
This method works if you subscribed to Spotify Premium through the Google Play Store.
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Open the Google Play Store app: Launch the Google Play Store application on your Android device.
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Access your subscriptions: Tap on your profile icon (usually located in the top right corner). Then, navigate to "Payments & subscriptions" and select "Subscriptions."
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Find your Spotify Premium subscription: Locate your Spotify Premium subscription in the list.
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Cancel your subscription: Tap on "Spotify Premium" and then tap "Cancel subscription."
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Confirm cancellation: Google Play will prompt you to confirm your cancellation. Read carefully and confirm to finalize the process.
What Happens After Cancellation?
After you successfully cancel your Spotify Premium free trial, you'll revert back to the free version of Spotify. This means you'll have access to limited features such as ads and restricted offline playback. You can still listen to music, but with the limitations of the free plan. Your access to Premium features will cease at the end of your trial period.
Troubleshooting Tips
- Can't find the cancellation option? Ensure you're logged into the correct Spotify account. If you're still having trouble, contact Spotify's customer support for assistance.
- Subscription not listed? Double-check that you subscribed to Spotify Premium through the Google Play Store or the Spotify app, as the cancellation methods differ depending on your subscription method.
By following these steps, you can successfully cancel your Spotify Premium free trial on your Android device and avoid any unexpected charges. Remember to cancel before the trial ends to prevent unwanted automatic billing.
