How to Cancel Sling: Live TV + Freestream and Get a Refund
Sling: Live TV + Freestream subscriptions are billed through Apple or Google, not inside the app, so you cancel them in your store settings. Below are the steps for both iPhone and Android, how to request a refund, and what users report about Sling: Live TV + Freestream billing.
Cancel Sling: Live TV + Freestream on iPhone (iOS)
- 1Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
- 2Tap your name at the top of the screen to open your Apple ID.
- 3Tap Subscriptions to see every app that bills you through Apple.
- 4Find Sling: Live TV + Freestream in the list and tap it. If it is not there, you may have subscribed through the app itself or a different Apple ID.
- 5Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm. You keep access to Sling: Live TV + Freestream until the current billing period ends, then it will not renew.
Cancel Sling: Live TV + Freestream on Android
- 1Open the Google Play Store app on your Android device.
- 2Tap your profile icon, then Payments & subscriptions, then Subscriptions.
- 3Select Sling: Live TV + Freestream from your list of subscriptions.
- 4Tap Cancel subscription and choose a reason when prompted.
- 5Confirm the cancellation. Uninstalling Sling: Live TV + Freestream on its own does not stop billing, you must cancel the subscription here.
How to get a refund for Sling: Live TV + Freestream
Canceling stops future renewals but does not refund a charge you already paid. Request the refund from the store separately.
Go to reportaproblem.apple.com, sign in with your Apple ID, find the Sling: Live TV + Freestream charge, choose Request a refund, pick a reason and submit.
Open the Play Store, go to your order history, select the Sling: Live TV + Freestream purchase, tap Report a problem and request a refund. Requests within 48 hours are often auto-approved.
What Sling: Live TV + Freestream users report about billing
Users frequently report technical issues like app lag, freezing, and crashes, particularly on smart TVs. Many complain about poor customer service, including difficulties canceling subscriptions and obtaining refunds. Other common grievances include misleading advertising, unwanted app changes, and additional hidden fees for content.
Summarized from 236 recent 1-3 star reviews. Read them before you renew.
Sling: Live TV + Freestream cancellation: frequently asked questions
Does canceling Sling: Live TV + Freestream stop the charges immediately?
No. Canceling stops future renewals but you keep access until the end of the billing period you already paid for. After that date Sling: Live TV + Freestream will not charge you again. If you were charged unexpectedly, request a refund separately.
Can I get a refund from Sling: Live TV + Freestream?
Refunds are handled by Apple or Google, not by Sling: Live TV + Freestream directly. On iPhone, go to reportaproblem.apple.com, sign in, find the Sling: Live TV + Freestream charge and choose Request a refund. On Android, open the Play Store order history, select the purchase and tap Report a problem. Requests made within 48 hours are often approved automatically.
Why is Sling: Live TV + Freestream still charging me after I canceled?
The most common causes: the cancellation did not finish (check that Subscriptions shows Sling: Live TV + Freestream as Expired), you have a second subscription under a different Apple ID or Google account, or you canceled inside the app but not in the store where billing actually lives. Cancel it in the Google Play subscription settings to be sure.
How do I delete my Sling: Live TV + Freestream account?
Deleting your account is separate from canceling the subscription. To remove your data, delete the account inside the Sling: Live TV + Freestream app settings first, then cancel the subscription in the Google Play and uninstall the app. Canceling alone does not erase your account.
Will I lose access to Sling: Live TV + Freestream right after I cancel?
No. You keep full access to Sling: Live TV + Freestream until the paid period ends, so there is no benefit to waiting. Cancel as soon as you decide, and enjoy the remaining days you already paid for.