Payout
Updates as of Sept. 9, 2026
Google
$135 Million Android Settlement – According to Docket 397 Taylor et al v.
Google LLC Filing 397...
Judge
Virginia K. DeMarchi granted final
approval of the $135 million settlement on August 21, 2026. The court authorized the money to be distributed and moved from the approval phase into the distribution /
administration phase.
The
attorneys requested $39,825,000, but
the judge awarded $28,567,515.70
or 21% of the $135 million settlement fund. The judge also
awarded $698,533.60
in court costs and expenses plus $5,000
each to the three named plaintiffs.
Comments:
$135,000,000 ÷ 129,000,000+ people is only about $1.04 per person. With
substantial expenses and attorney fees, it is estimated by many settlement
commentators that payouts will range from $0.64 - $1.04
The
court approved September 8, 2026
as the deadline for remaining proof-of-membership and payment-method
submissions, after which the settlement administrator, Angeion Group, has 10 days to complete its review. The
court ordered the parties to file a post-distribution
accounting by November 20, 2026, within 21 days after the
review.
https://docs.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/california/candce/5%3A2020cv07956/368692/397
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Millions of Android users may qualify for part of a $135 million Google settlement over claims that Android devices sent background data to Google without user permission, even when phones were idle or on cellular data. Google denies wrongdoing.
Who Is Eligible
If you are a U.S. resident and used an Android device with cellular data anytime on or after November 12, 2017 up until the Final Approval Hearing on June 23, 2026 (later granted on August 21, 2026) - and you were NOT part of the California-only $350M settlement, then you may be an eligible (approx. 100 million) user of this settlement.
How Much You May Receive
Payouts amounts depend on the number of valid claims, court-approved fees, and final settlement approval. Exact amounts are unknown.
Settlement Website
The official settlement website is: https://www.federalcellularclassaction.com/
How to Check If You’re Included
The administrator sent notices by email and mail. Some users reported on Reddit that notices were sent around April 6-13, 2026. Others say that notices are still being sent. Contact the Settlement Administrator at 1-844-655-4255 or email info@federalcellularclassaction.com if you have questions.
Payments are usually issued weeks/months after final approval.
