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 - 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
Some reports say payouts could be up to $100, depending on the number of valid claims, court-approved fees, and final settlement approval. Exact payout 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.
To find the notice, search your email:
"Class Action Notice of Settlement"
"Settlement"
Also, check your spam/Junk folder, promotions tab on Gmail, and old email accounts connected to your Android device. Once you find the email with Notice ID and Confirmation Code - follow the direct claim filing link.
Fill-out forms with your name, address, email, notice ID, and confirmation code. Next, select your payment method: Venmo, Zelle, Direct Deposit, PayPal and some other option once the settlement is finalized.
The entire process takes less than 10 minutes.
No Email Received - Here's What You Can Do...
#1 - If you did not receive an email, you still may be eligible. Call the settlement administrator to confirm. "This settlement has a known closed class list."
What you may not realize is your android device's Web & App Activity (WAA) setting may be turned "ON" allowing Google permission to track your activity. Class members argue their settings were turned "OFF" and Google continued to track them - eating up their data. As a result, this settlement is a form of repayment.
#2 - Check your Google account setting. Go to: myaccount.google.com > Data & Privacy > Web & App Activity. Check your current setting. Is it "ON" or "OFF?" If it is ON, this may be the reason you did not receive an email notice. Again, call the settlement administrator to confirm.
Important Date - Final Approval Hearing: June 23, 2026.
Payments are usually issued weeks/months after final approval.
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