$135M Google Settlement Resolves Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Android Data Collection [UPDATE]

$135M Google Settlement Resolves Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Android Data Collection [UPDATE]

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By the Class Action Buddy Editorial Team · Last reviewed May 12, 2026

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Google has agreed to pay $135 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging the company improperly collected and tracked Android users' cellular data for targeted advertising purposes. The settlement could benefit over 100 million Android device users who paid for cellular data that may have been collected without proper consent. If you used an Android device and paid for cellular data, you may be entitled to compensation from this significant settlement. The lawsuit claimed that Google tracked users' data usage and location information to create targeted advertising profiles, potentially violating privacy rights and costing users money on their cellular data plans.
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Who Was Eligible?

Who the settlement covered:

  • You owned or used an Android device during the relevant time period
  • You paid for cellular data service while using your Android device
  • Your cellular data may have been tracked or collected by Google for advertising purposes
  • You are a resident of the United States

How Much Did It Pay?

While the total settlement amount is $135 million, the exact payout per individual has not yet been determined. The final amount each person receives will depend on several factors, including the total number of valid claims filed and the extent of data collection that affected each user. Details about individual payout amounts are still pending as the settlement process moves forward.

How this claim was filed

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  • Determine if you qualify by checking if you used an Android device and paid for cellular data
  • Gather any documentation of your Android device usage and cellular data payments if available
  • Wait for the official claim form to become available (details pending)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the deadline to file a claim for the $135M Google Settlement Resolves Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Android Data Collection [UPDATE]?

The deadline to file a claim was May 29, 2026, and it has passed. Claims are no longer accepted for this settlement.

How much can I receive from the $135M Google Settlement Resolves Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Android Data Collection [UPDATE]?

The maximum payout per eligible claimant is up to $100. Actual payments may be lower depending on the total number of valid claims filed and the available settlement fund.

How much money can I get from the Google Android data settlement?

The individual payout amounts have not been determined yet. The $135 million will be divided among eligible claimants, with the final amount depending on how many valid claims are filed.

What Android devices are covered by the Google data settlement?

Details about specific Android device models and time periods covered are still pending. Generally, if you used an Android device and paid for cellular data, you may qualify.

When is the deadline to file a claim for the Google Android settlement?

The filing deadline has not been announced yet. The settlement is still in early stages, and claim forms are not yet available. Download Class Action Buddy to get notified when more details become available.

Primary source: the official settlement administrator’s website named in the court-approved class notice. We track this settlement from public settlement-notice sources; a single official administrator claim URL was not on file, so confirm the details on the official settlement website before you file.

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