Google Settles $135M Android Privacy Class Action: Claim Your Share Now
Google agreed to a $135 million settlement resolving claims about Android device data transfers. The proposed deal addresses allegations that Android phones sent information over cellular networks without user consent.
Who may qualify
U.S. residents who used a mobile device running Android may be eligible. The use must have involved internet access over a cellular data network from Nov. 12, 2017, to the settlement’s final approval date.
Settlement administrators estimate the class could include about 100,000,000 people. Members of a related California class action, Csupo v. Google, are excluded.
Exclusions and related cases
Anyone participating in Csupo v. Google LLC, Santa Clara County Superior Court, No. 19CV352557, cannot join this class. That separate settlement covers some California residents.
Payment details and fund allocation
The total settlement fund equals $135,000,000. Eligible class members will share the remaining net fund on a pro rata basis.
- Individual payments capped at $100 per person.
- No claim form is required to receive payment.
- Payments are electronic, such as Zelle, PayPal, Venmo, ACH, or virtual Mastercard.
How the fund is distributed
- Settlement administration costs: up to $1,500,000.
- Attorneys’ fees: up to $39,825,000.
- Attorneys’ expenses: up to $750,000.
- Service awards to class representatives: up to $25,000 each, $75,000 total.
- Payments to eligible class members: the remainder of the fund.
How to receive a payment
Eligible individuals do not need to file a claim form. They can submit a payment election online instead.
The online election requires the notice ID and confirmation code found in each settlement notice. Follow the settlement website instructions to claim your share.
Key deadlines and timeline
The deadline to opt out is May 29, 2026. The court will hold a final approval hearing on June 23, 2026.
Payments will be issued after the court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved. Exact distribution dates depend on those outcomes.
Background of the dispute
Plaintiffs alleged Android devices transmitted various data to Google without permission. They said some transfers occurred in the background while devices were idle.
The complaint asserted Google could have limited some transfers to Wi-Fi but did not. Google denied wrongdoing but agreed to resolve the litigation.
The settlement also requires updates to Android disclosures and settings related to data transfers.
Where to find more information
Filmogaz.com reviewed the settlement notice, agreement, and official settlement website for these details. Visit the settlement website for official documents and instructions.
