How to Cancel YouTube Premium on Any Device (And What Happens Next)
Struggling to find the 'Cancel' button for YouTube Premium, especially if you're on an iPhone? You're not alone. The cancellation process is a maze of different billing platforms. This is the definitive 2026 guide to canceling correctly and understanding what happens to your music and downloads.
The Golden Rule: Find Your Biller First
CRITICAL: The #1 reason users fail to cancel YouTube Premium is platform confusion. If you subscribed on an iPhone, you are likely billed by Apple and MUST cancel in your iPhone Settings. If you subscribed on the web or an Android device, you are billed by Google and must cancel on the YouTube website.
How to Cancel YouTube Premium
Billed by Google (Website/Android)
- 1. Go to youtube.com/paid_memberships.
- 2. Find your Premium membership and click Manage membership.
- 3. Click Deactivate and then Continue to cancel.
- 4. Select your reason and confirm by clicking Yes, cancel.
Billed by Apple (iPhone/iPad)
- 1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- 2. Tap your Name / Apple ID at the top.
- 3. Tap Subscriptions.
- 4. Find and tap YouTube Premium, then tap Cancel Subscription.
Billed by Mobile Provider
- 1. You must log in to your provider's website (e.g., Verizon, AT&T).
- 2. Navigate to their section for managing account add-ons.
- 3. Find the YouTube Premium add-on and remove it.
Smart Strategies to Save Money
The #1 Hack: Pause, Don't Cancel
If you just need a break, YouTube's Pause feature is your best friend. You can suspend your membership for up to 6 months. This saves you money without losing your watch history or playlists. Find this option on the Manage membership page.
The Family Plan "Value Audit"
If you're on the expensive Family Plan, do a quick audit. If you're the only active user, switching to the Individual plan can save you a significant amount per year without losing any of your personal benefits.
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Why can't I find the cancel option in the YouTube app on my iPhone?
This is the most common problem. It's because you are billed through Apple. You cannot cancel inside the YouTube app. You MUST go to your iPhone's Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions and cancel it there.
Can I pause my YouTube Premium membership instead of canceling?
Yes. YouTube offers a unique 'Pause' feature that lets you suspend your membership for one to six months. This is a great way to save money if you're just taking a temporary break. You can do this from the 'Manage membership' page.
What happens to my downloaded videos and music after I cancel?
All of your offline downloads will become inaccessible and will be deleted once your subscription period officially ends. Your playlists will remain, but you will only be able to listen to them with ads in the free version of YouTube Music.
Will I get a refund if I cancel YouTube Premium?
No. YouTube does not offer partial or pro-rated refunds. When you cancel, you are only stopping future payments. Your premium benefits will continue until the end of the billing cycle you've already paid for.
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