Google’s $135 Million Android Settlement: Steps to Obtain Your Compensation

Have you used an Android phone in the past nine years? If so, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that Google could provide you with up to $100 later this year. The company has reached a preliminary settlement of $135 million in a class-action lawsuit called Taylor v. Google LLC, according to CNET. This suit claimed that Google used Android users’ paid cellular data to transfer information without their consent. Now, individuals who believe their data may have been misused can look for details on how to receive payments.

This settlement may include up to 100 million Android mobile users across the United States. If you suspect you qualify, take a moment to check your email associated with your Android mobile account for a settlement notice.

Not certain about your eligibility? Here are the criteria:

• You must be a genuine resident of the United States.
• You need to have used an Android phone with cellular data at any time from November 12, 2017, to the present.
• You should not be a member of Csupo v. Google LLC, a similar class-action lawsuit specifically for residents of California.

If you meet these requirements (and many people likely do), you can provide your payment information on the settlement platform. A final hearing will take place on June 23 to determine whether the payments will be distributed, so you’ll know by then if you might receive any funds. While the exact amount each affected user will receive isn’t confirmed, payments will be capped at $100. However, actual amounts may vary.

Although Google has not admitted any wrongdoing, it has agreed to this settlement and will update its Google Play terms of service regarding passive data transfers made using cellular data. Ultimately, this situation may bring you a little unexpected financial relief for something you may not have even realized was happening years ago.