You reset your app or account settings expecting everything — including billing — to stay off. Later, you notice a subscription charge.
This usually happens because a settings reset restores default billing permissions. Subscription auto-renewal can silently reactivate during this process.
A system reset does not always preserve your previous cancellation or billing preferences.
Why Auto-Renewal Turns Back On After a Reset
- Account settings revert to default billing permissions
- Subscription flags resync from the platform server
- Device reset triggers account re-authorization
- Billing agreements remain active despite local changes
How to Confirm If Billing Was Reactivated
- Check subscription status in account billing settings
- Review renewal dates after the reset
- Verify auto-renewal status via web dashboard
- Look for confirmation emails about subscription changes
How to Stop Charges After a Settings Reset
- Manually disable auto-renewal again
- Cancel active subscriptions immediately
- Confirm cancellation via billing confirmation email
- Monitor payment methods for pending charges
Auto-renewal returning after a reset is typically caused by restored default billing permissions — not a system billing error.