Google agrees to pay $135 million in settlement, up to 100 million U.S. Android users eligible to claim compensation
Technology media outlet NeoWin published a blog post yesterday (May 13), reporting that Google has agreed to pay $135 million in settlement fees, and eligible Android users in the United States can apply to receive compensation.
This class action lawsuit dates back to 2020, with plaintiffs claiming that the Android system transmitted information to Google via cellular data connections without user authorization. The lawsuit also alleges that even when the device is idle, Google continues to collect data from Android users.
According to previous coverage by IT Home, Google reached a settlement in January 2026, agreeing to pay $135 million. The United States District Court for the Northern District of California approved and announced the commencement of the settlement payment process this month.
According to the official notice, individuals eligible for compensation must meet the following criteria:
Natural persons residing in the United States
Have used a mobile device running the Android operating system and activated a mobile data plan
The period of use starts from November 12, 2017, and covers any time up to the date of final approval of this settlement agreement
Not a class member of the Csupo v. Google LLC case (Superior Court of Santa Clara County, Case No. 19CV352557), which is a similar lawsuit involving California residents.
Regarding the process, the final approval hearing is scheduled for June 23, 2026. Settlement administrators will send a Notice ID and Confirmation Code to eligible users.
After receiving these, users need to visit the settlement website and click “Payment Election” to choose their payment method. This step will directly affect subsequent payment arrangements, so the official recommendation is to complete the selection as soon as possible after receiving the notification.
In terms of amount, $135 million is the total settlement sum and is not all distributed directly to users. After taxes and other related expenses are deducted, the remaining portion will be allocated among up to 100 million Android users.
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