Xiaomi Phones Lose YouTube Background Audio to Meet Compliance Rules
• Xiaomi removed the feature that allowed playing YouTube audio with the screen off to meet compliance requirements.
• This likely happened because Google wanted to protect its paid YouTube Premium service which offers background audio.
• Affected devices include popular Xiaomi phones like the Mi 14, 13, 13 Pro, and 12T series.
• The change impacts MIUI system versions, device models, and security versions listed in Xiaomi's Telegram announcement.
• It's interesting Xiaomi is only now removing this feature despite YouTube Premium existing for years.