Xiaomi Removes Free Background YouTube Playback, Requires Premium
• Xiaomi is removing a feature that allowed playing YouTube videos in the background without a premium subscription
• The decision affects devices running HyperOS, MIUI 14, MIUI 13, and MIUI 12, including Xiaomi 14, 13, 13 Pro, and 12T models
• Xiaomi cites "compliance requirements" as the reason, potentially implying involvement by Google in requesting the removal
• The feature let Xiaomi devices play YouTube audio with the screen off without paying for YouTube Premium
• With the feature now removed, users who want background YouTube playback will need to pay for YouTube Premium