Xiaomi is removing a feature that allowed users to play YouTube videos without a Premium subscription.
One of the biggest advantages of YouTube Premium is the ability to play videos with the screen off. The app doesn't allow this feature without a subscription.
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As spotted by Android Authority, Xiaomi announced last week that a feature simply titled “Play video audio with screen off” is being removed from all devices and all software versions. All devices running HyperOS, MIUI 14, MIUI 13, and MIUI 12 will have the feature removed in updates rolling out now.
Xiaomi said the change was due to “compliance requirements,” meaning that Google (and likely other content distributors) pressured Xiaomi to remove the feature. Xiaomi explains:
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Due to compliance requirements, we regret to inform you that we have removed the “Play video audio with screen off” feature in Video Toolbox mode and the “Turn off screen” feature in Game Toolbox mode via Over-The-Air (OTA) updates .
Information source: 9to5google.com
