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Google Android $135M Settlement: Final Approval Update
By the Class Action Buddy Editorial Team · Last reviewed September 17, 2026
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Who Was Eligible?
Who the settlement covered:
- Android device owners who were affected by unauthorized or excessive cellular data usage attributed to Google services
- U.S. residents who owned or used an Android smartphone or tablet during the relevant settlement period (exact dates pending court order)
- Individuals who may have incurred cellular data charges as a result of Google's background data activity on Android devices
- Specific eligibility criteria, including date ranges and device requirements, will be confirmed once the court issues its final approval order
How Much Did It Pay?
The total settlement fund is $135 million. Individual payout amounts have not yet been confirmed — they will depend on the number of valid claims filed and the specific tier or class a claimant falls into. Settlements of this size have paid out anywhere from a few dollars to tens of dollars per person in similar cases, but the exact amount per claimant is details pending final court approval. Once the court issues its final order and the claims process opens, more specific payout information will be available. Check back here or use Class Action Buddy to get notified automatically.How this claim was filed
This settlement is closed, so the steps below are kept for reference only — they no longer lead anywhere you can file.
- The claim filing process has not yet officially opened — the settlement is awaiting the court's final approval order following the June 23, 2026 hearing
- Once the court approves the settlement, a claim form will be made available through the official settlement administrator's website
- Watch for a class notice in your email or mail, which will include your unique claim ID and instructions for filing
- When the claim form is live, visit the official settlement website listed in your class notice and complete the form before the stated deadline
- Submit any required documentation as directed by the settlement administrator at that time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the deadline to file a claim for the Google Android $135M Settlement: Final Approval 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 Google Android $135M Settlement: Final Approval 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.
Did I need proof of purchase for the Google Android $135M Settlement: Final Approval Update?
No proof of purchase was required — claims could be made on a sworn statement, without receipts, photos, or product packaging.
What is the Google Android $135 million settlement about?
This class action settlement involves allegations that Google improperly used or collected cellular data on Android devices without users' full consent, potentially costing them money through unauthorized data usage. Google agreed to a $135 million settlement to resolve these claims.
Has the Google Android settlement been approved yet?
The final approval hearing was held on June 23, 2026. As of now, the settlement is awaiting the court's final approval order. Once approved, the claims process will officially open.
How much will I get from the Google Android settlement?
Individual payout amounts have not been confirmed yet. The total fund is $135 million, and how much each person receives will depend on the number of claims filed and the settlement's payout structure, which will be detailed after final court approval.
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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