There have been many cases where TikTok influencers found themselves in self-created scenarios/illusions or stardom and succumbed to it and took the extreme step. It’s not the reality this platform infamously provides, it offers users to stand tall on Sea sand, a single blow, all will be washed. Have you also thought about something like this and are now planning to cancel your TikTok subscription? You must if you are concerned about your mental health, which is mainly responsible for whatever we do and become in our lives.
TikTok is a widely known and popular social media platform that enables users to create, share, and discover short-form videos, which range from 15 to 60 seconds. It became largely known for its highly engaging and easily shareable content which covers a variety of topics like music, comedy, dance, beauty, cooking, and everyday life. But all this is waste and people who call them influencers from such platforms are themselves hypnotized by hypothetical scenarios.
This guide contains simple methods to say goodbye to another name of toxicity, TikTok. Many countries including India have banned this, and many like the U.S. are planning and there must have been some reason for that. I have below-mentioned simple methods to cancel your TikTok subscription. There are a few terms and policies I have mentioned below from TikTok which you must know while you cancel. I have also listed some of the alternatives to TikTok if you have decided to be influenced and influenced.
Can I Cancel my TikTok Subscription Anytime?
Yes, you can, but below are some important factors for you to consider;
- After you have canceled, you will continue to have access to the Premium Services until the end of the current subscription period and will be charged the full subscription fee for that particular subscription period.
- After you reach the end of the running paid period, the cancellation will take effect on the last day of the running/current subscription period and then your account will be downgraded to free services.
- If you have subscribed to the premium services (with or without a Trial), you may, with or without any particular reason, cancel your subscription for the premium services with a full refund (i) within the period of the Trial if you sign up for a Trial or (ii) within 14 calendar days after the start of your subscription for the premium services without a trial. But make sure that you don’t have used any of the premium services of any type since you have subscribed to the Premium Services.
- If you as per the agreement or due to wrong billing believe that you are entitled to receive a refund, you must contact the TikTok customer service team. For that make sure that all your account and billing information is up to date in order for TikTok to refund you.
- Any refund for the subscription fees will be paid in the original payment method which you have used for the payment of the subscription fees and to which you agreed to comply. For any changes and modifications in this procedure, you can contact the TikTok customer service team for further communication with them if there is any.
- In case you have subscribed to the premium services via a third party, you will then have to contact the third party to request and receive a refund, if any, under their policies.
- In particular, if you have subscribed to premium services through Apple Pay, then remember that your cancellation and refund are subject to the terms and conditions of Apple’s App Store terms of service. You can continue to access the premium services until your subscription payment remaining portion is refunded by Apple.
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How To Cancel TikTok Subscription?
To cancel a TikTok subscription, whether it’s for TikTok coins, TikTok Pro, or any other in-app purchases, is simple and easy but involves different steps and it mainly depends on whether you’re using an iPhone (iOS) or an Android device. Below I have detailed the simple steps for each platform one by one, ensuring that your subscription is accurately canceled.
How To Cancel TikTok Subscription On Apple Store?
If you’re using an iPhone, your TikTok subscription will be then managed through Apple’s App Store. Follow the below simple steps to cancel the TikTok subscription;
- Open the Settings App
- Tap the Settings icon on your home screen. The settings app is where you can manage all the system-wide settings which also include subscriptions.
- Tap on Your Apple ID Profile
- At the top of the Settings menu, your name and Apple ID profile picture will appear. Tap on this section and access your Apple account details.
- In case you are not logged into your Apple ID, you’ll be first prompted to log in with your Apple ID email and password.
- Select ‘Subscriptions’
- Once inside your Apple ID general account page, scroll down a bit and select the ‘Subscriptions’ options. A menu will appear, showing you a list of all of your active subscriptions related to your Apple account which includes those purchased through the App Store.
- Find Your TikTok Subscription
- Search through the list of subscriptions and find your TikTok subscription. If you have subscribed to multiple services, it might take a moment to find the one you’re looking for.
- Tap on the TikTok subscription (for TikTok Pro, TikTok Live Gifts, or other in-app purchases) to see more details.
- Cancel the Subscription
- After you have selected your TikTok subscription, you will see an option to ‘Cancel Subscription’.
- Tap on this button to start the cancellation process. A prompt will then appear asking you to confirm the cancellation tap ‘Confirm’ to proceed.
- The subscription will continue to remain active until the end of your current billing period and you will not be charged again after this subscription period ends.
- Verify the Cancellation
- After you have completed the cancellation, return to the subscriptions list to ensure that the TikTok subscription displays an expiration date instead of a renewal date which implies that TikTok your cancellation was successful.
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How To Cancel TikTok Subscription TikTok Subscription on Google Play?
On the Android devices, TikTok subscriptions are managed via the Google Play Store. To cancel your TikTok subscription, follow the below-explained steps;
- Open the Google Play Store App
- Open the Google Play Store app on your device, in this only all your app-related purchases and subscriptions are handled.
- Access Your Google Account Profile
- In the top-right corner of the Play Store, tap on your profile icon (this is your Google account picture or the initials of your name).
- A menu will appear with various account-related options.
- Select ‘Payments & Subscriptions’
- From the drop-down menu, tap and select ‘Payments & Subscriptions’. You will be taken to a page where you can manage all your payment methods, view your purchase history, and most importantly, manage your subscriptions.
- Go to ‘Subscriptions’
- On the Payments & Subscriptions page, tap select ‘Subscriptions’. Then a complete list of all your subscriptions related to your Google account will appear.
- Find Your TikTok Subscription
- Scroll down through the list to locate your TikTok subscription and tap on it to access detailed subscription information which includes payment history, renewal dates, and options for making changes and modifying or canceling the subscription.
- Cancel the Subscription
- After you have selected the TikTok subscription, tap on the ‘Cancel Subscription’ button, and then a message on the screen will appear asking for confirmation.
- You will also be asked to provide a reason for canceling the subscription, Select the most suitable reason and proceed by tapping ‘Confirm’ to finalize the cancellation.
- Verify the Cancellation
- Once you have confirmed the cancellation, you’ll see a confirmation screen saying that your subscription will end at the end of the current billing cycle.
- To make sure that the cancellation was successful, return to the subscriptions page in the Play Store and verify that the TikTok subscription now is showing an expiration date instead of an upcoming renewal date.
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How To Cancel Tik Tok Subscription From App?
The TikTok app itself also offers a straightforward method to manage and cancel subscriptions. This method is convenient, and enables you to handle everything directly;
On iOS Devices
- Open the TikTok App
- Launch the TikTok app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Go to Your Profile
- After the app has opened, go to your profile by tapping the profile icon which is located at the bottom right corner of the screen. This will take you to your personal profile page, where you can view your videos and all your account settings.
- Access Settings
- In your profile view, tap on the three dots (or three horizontal lines) in the upper right corner of the screen to enter the settings and privacy menu. This section will allow you to modify and adjust several settings related to your account.
- Select ‘Manage Account’
- Scroll down through the settings menu and find the option labeled ‘Manage Account’. Tap on this to access settings that are specifically related to your account management.
- Tap on ‘Subscriptions’
- Within the Manage Account section, you will see an option for ‘Subscriptions’. This feature allows you to see and manage any of the subscriptions you have linked with your TikTok account.
- Cancel Your Subscription
- Search for the TikTok subscription you wish to cancel, and tap on it to view more details. Follow the simple on-screen prompts and proceed with the cancellation.
On Android Devices
- Open the TikTok App
- Tap open the TikTok app on your Android device.
- Go to Your Profile
- Once you are in the app, go to your profile by tapping on the profile icon located at the bottom right of the screen and then you will be taken to your TikTok profile page.
- Access Settings
- In your profile view, search for the three dots in the upper right corner and tap on these dots for accessing the settings and privacy menu.
- Select ‘Manage Account’
- Scroll through the options in the settings menu and tap on ‘Manage Account’ to view the options to manage various aspects of your account.
- Find ‘Subscriptions’
- In the Manage Account section, look for the option titled as ‘Subscriptions’. This section shows all the subscriptions associated with your TikTok account.
- Cancel Your Subscription
- Locate the TikTok subscription you want to cancel and tap on it. Follow the simple on-screen prompts provided on-screen to complete the cancellation process and then confirm your decision.
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Alternatives To TikTok Subscription
There are various other popular alternatives to TikTok that provide similar features for creating, sharing, and discovering short-form videos. Below are some of the top options I have listed for you;
Instagram Reels
- Overview: A feature within the popular Instagram that enables users for creating and share short videos with music, effects, and various creative tools.
- Key Features: Seamless integration with Instagram’s extensive social network, a vast variety and range of editing tools, which allows users to discover content through the Explore page.
YouTube Shorts
- Overview: A new feature on YouTube that helps users to create and easily upload short videos (up to 60 seconds) using a variety of tools.
- Key Features: Access to YouTube’s massive audience seamlessly, monetization options, and the capability to use existing music from the YouTube library.
Snapchat
- Overview: Popular for its disappearing messages and Stories, Snapchat also provides Snap Ads and short video features that enable users to express themselves creatively.
- Key Features: Fun filters, augmented reality (AR) lenses, along with a strong focus on ephemeral content.
Dubsmash
- Overview: Another popular video-sharing app that enables users to lip-sync to famous songs, quotes, and sounds.
- Key Features: A vast library of sounds and music clips, user-friendly editing tools, along with a strong community aspect.
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Conclusion
To stay connected, to be known, to influence, and to reach to the masses seamlessly is what the current generation of youngsters specifically teenagers is anticipating. Many of the platforms have rolled out learning courses on this and the interested ones who don’t even know to eat rightly are diverting from conventional study tracks to learn the tricks to be temporarily famous, and the irony is, this all offers them money, because the platforms are earning enormously from all these who call themselves as content creators. Hope this guide has helped you to kick off TikTok from your phone.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Cancel My TikTok Purchase?
If you want to cancel, you need to contact the seller. If the order is already in transit, you can’t cancel. If the order is ready for pick up or drop off, you can cancel. If the order is already canceled, you can’t cancel again.
Why Can’t I Remove TikTok?
TikTok needs deletion requests to include the contact information connected to the account. If this has not been included or is incorrect you won’t be able to delete your account. Sometimes, errors in the app can prevent some features from working.
How Do I Stop TikTok Purchases?
Select settings, go to settings page, a tap on authentication. Next is tap on Require Authentication for purchases. Under require Authentication for purchases, select for all purchases from Google Play.
Rajat is a seasoned writer and tech enthusiast with a passion for simplifying technology and empowering readers with practical solutions. With a focus on tech reviews, how-to guides for canceling subscriptions, and troubleshooting error fixes, Rajat brings a wealth of expertise to the digital landscape.