If you’re wondering how to unsubscribe from an iPhone, particularly from a paid service, you’re not alone. Unwanted subscriptions can clutter your device and eat up storage space. Today, we’ll explain how to easily cancel a subscription in the App Store. Plus, we’ll share a bonus tip on getting a refund for an accidental App Store purchase.
Disabling Subscriptions through iPhone’s “Settings”
- Open the “Settings” app.
- Tap your Apple ID.
- Go to “Subscriptions.”
- Select the subscription to cancel.
- Hit “Cancel Subscription.” Done!
Canceling Subscriptions in the App Store
- Launch the App Store app.
- Click your profile icon in the upper right corner.
- Choose “Subscriptions” to see active and expired subscriptions.
- Select the service to cancel.
- Click “Cancel Subscription” at the bottom.
Requesting an iPhone Subscription Refund
It’s easy to make impulsive purchases in the App Store, and realizing your mistake comes later. Apple allows refunds for App Store subscriptions if you subscribed by accident or are unsatisfied with the content. Follow these steps:
- Visit reportaproblem.apple.com via your device’s browser.
- Log in with your Apple ID.
- Under “How can we assist you?” choose “Request a refund.”
- State your reason for the refund.
- Select the service to cancel and click “Submit for review.”
Ensure the payment has been processed to request a refund. If the payment is pending, the refund option won’t be available, but you can resubmit later.
A word of advice: honesty goes a long way. Infrequent refund requests improve your chances. However, making up stories might hinder future assistance.
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