Closed to new claimsPrivacyGoogle $135 Million Android Data Privacy Settlement: Payout Status
Last updated: July 12, 2026
Google, the maker of the Android operating system, agreed to pay $135 million to settle a class action claiming Android phones sent data to Google over cellular networks without users' permission, using up mobile data people paid for. Payments are automatic and capped at $100 per person — no claim form is required — but no money has gone out yet. The court held its final approval hearing on June 23, 2026, and payments can only be distributed after final approval is granted and any appeals are resolved.
The settlement, Taylor v. Google LLC (Case No. 5:20-cv-07956-VKD, N.D. Cal.), covers an estimated 100 million U.S. residents who used an Android device with a cellular data plan to access the internet since November 12, 2017. Because roughly 100 million people share the $135 million fund, individual payments are expected to be small — a few dollars for most, up to the $100 cap. People already compensated in Google's earlier $350 million settlement, which covered only California residents (Csupo v. Google), are excluded.
Key facts
- Settlement fund
- $135,000,000
- Maximum payout
- Up to $100 per class member (pro-rated)
- Estimated class size
- About 100 million people
- Claim required?
- No — payments are automatic
- Class period
- Android + cellular data since Nov. 12, 2017
- Final approval hearing
- June 23, 2026
- Payout status
- Awaiting final approval / appeals (2026)
- Case
- Taylor v. Google LLC (N.D. Cal., No. 5:20-cv-07956-VKD)
Official settlement administrator: federalcellularclassaction.com
Who qualifies
- You are a U.S. resident who used a mobile device running the Android operating system with a cellular data plan to access the internet at any time since November 12, 2017.
- You did not already receive a payment from Google's earlier $350 million settlement, which covered only California residents (Csupo v. Google).
- No claim form is required — the settlement administrator identifies class members automatically. If you received a personalized notice, you can use its Notice ID and confirmation code to select how you want to be paid.
Google Android settlement payout status — what happens now
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No claim form was required
This settlement is automatic — there was no claim form to file. The administrator identifies eligible Android users from records, so you did not need to submit a claim to be included in the class.
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Payments await final court approval
The court held its final approval hearing on June 23, 2026. Until the judge issues a final approval order and any appeals are resolved, no payments can be sent — so there is no confirmed payout date yet as of mid-2026.
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How to check your status or select payment
If you received a personalized notice by mail or email, it includes a Notice ID and confirmation code. Use them at the official site, federalcellularclassaction.com, to choose a payment method — the administrator recommends doing this so you don't miss a payment.
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Frequently asked questions
When will I get my Google Android settlement payment?
No payout date is confirmed yet. The $135 million Google Android settlement had its final approval hearing on June 23, 2026, and payments can only go out after the court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved. Eligible users are paid automatically, so there is nothing to file.
How much is the Google Android settlement payout?
Payments are capped at $100 per person and pro-rated. Because an estimated 100 million people share the $135 million fund, most class members are expected to receive only a few dollars.
Do I have to file a claim for the Google Android settlement?
No. Payments are automatic — the settlement administrator identifies eligible Android users. If you received a personalized notice with a Notice ID, you can use it at federalcellularclassaction.com to choose how you're paid, which the administrator recommends.
Am I eligible for the Google $135 million settlement?
You may be eligible if you are a U.S. resident who used an Android device with a cellular data plan to access the internet at any time since November 12, 2017. People already paid under Google's earlier $350 million California-only settlement are excluded.
What was the Google Android settlement about?
The lawsuit, Taylor v. Google LLC, alleged that Android phones transferred information to Google over cellular networks in the background without users' permission, consuming mobile data that people were paying for. Google denies wrongdoing but agreed to a $135 million settlement.
Is the Google Android settlement a scam?
The settlement is real. The only official site is federalcellularclassaction.com. Google will never ask you to pay a fee or share your bank login to receive a settlement payment — treat any such request as a scam.
How do I check my Google Android settlement status?
Use the Notice ID and confirmation code from your personalized notice at the official administrator site, federalcellularclassaction.com. That is where you confirm eligibility and select your payment method.
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