By Steve Levine
Published: March 25, 2026 | Updated: June 29, 2026
Latest Update: June 29, 2026
The Final Approval Hearing for the Google Android cellular data settlement was held on June 23, 2026. As of this update, the court has not yet entered a final approval order, so the settlement is awaiting the court's ruling.
Payments have not been sent and cannot go out until the court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved. Eligible Android users who did not exclude themselves may receive a payment after that process is complete.
Class members do not need to file a traditional claim form, but they should use the official Payment Election Form to choose their preferred payment method and watch the official settlement website for the court's decision and payment timing.
What Is the Google Android Settlement About?
This settlement resolves a federal class action called Taylor v. Google LLC. The lawsuit claims that Android devices transferred data to Google over cellular networks without users' permission, and that this background activity used up mobile data that people were paying for.In plain terms, the case is about whether Android phones quietly sent and received information with Google's servers using cellular data, even when people were not actively using their phones. The plaintiffs say this consumed mobile data without clear consent.
Google denies any wrongdoing and does not admit that it did anything wrong. To resolve the case and avoid the cost and uncertainty of continued litigation, Google agreed to settle for $135 million. The court has not ruled that Google broke any law.
What Happens Next?
The Final Approval Hearing was held on June 23, 2026. As of June 29, 2026, the court has not yet issued a final approval order, so the settlement is awaiting the court's ruling. If the settlement is approved, payments will not be immediate.The administrator must finish processing payment information, and payments can be delayed if appeals are filed. Consumers should check the official settlement website for payment timing updates.
Who Qualifies for the Google Android Settlement?
You may qualify if you are an eligible United States Android user who used an Android device to access the internet through a cellular data network during the class period.In everyday terms, if you used an Android phone with a cellular data plan in the United States during the covered time, you are likely part of this class.
One important exception applies. California users covered by the separate Csupo v. Google LLC case are excluded from this federal settlement. More on that in the Who Is Excluded section below.
Do I Need to File a Claim?
No traditional claim form is required for this settlement.However, eligible class members should complete the Payment Election Form on the official settlement website to select how they want to be paid. This is different from a normal claim form. It does not ask you to prove a loss. It simply lets you pick your payment method.
Completing the Payment Election Form is the safest way to help make sure your payment reaches you. You can find it on the official settlement website.
How Payment Election Works
On the official settlement website, eligible users can complete the Payment Election Form to choose how they want to receive their payment. Payment methods may include Zelle, PayPal, Venmo, ACH, Virtual Mastercard, or other available options listed on the official site.If you do not choose a payment method, the administrator may attempt to pay you automatically. That said, choosing a payment method yourself is the safest way to help ensure your payment is delivered, because it gives the administrator clear and current information for reaching you.
The settlement administrator handling these payments is Angeion Group.
How Much Will Android Users Get?
The final amount is not confirmed. Based on current reporting, estimated payouts are small, roughly around $1 to $1.50 per person.The exact figure depends on how many people end up participating, so it can move up or down. Payments are capped at $100 per person. The cap is a maximum, not a promise. Most people should expect a small payment rather than the cap amount.
Payment Timing: When Will Payments Be Sent?
Payments have not been sent yet, and they should not be described as on their way at this point.Payments will only be distributed after the court grants final approval and after any appeals are resolved. If the court grants final approval following the June 23, 2026 hearing and no appeals are filed, payments could follow in the months afterward.
Because the timeline can shift, the best move is to check the official settlement website for the latest payment timing updates.
Who Is Excluded?
California users covered by the separate Csupo v. Google LLC settlement are excluded from this federal settlement.It is important not to mix this settlement with the separate California Google Android settlement. They are two different cases with different deadlines and different websites. If you are a California resident, you can read about the parallel California matter in our coverage of the Csupo v. Google California settlement.
Only use the official settlement website before entering personal information. Be careful with social media links, unofficial claim pages, or websites asking for unnecessary personal data.
Google Android Settlement Timeline
Here is a simple view of where the case stands and what comes next.Taylor v. Google LLC Timeline
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March 5, 2026Preliminary approval grantedCourt allowed notice to go out and set the settlement schedule
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May 29, 2026Opt-out and objection deadline (passed)Last day to exclude yourself from or object to the settlement
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June 23, 2026 at 10:00 AMFinal Approval Hearing heldCourt heard the request for final approval; a written ruling has not yet been entered
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As of June 29, 2026Awaiting the court's final approval ruling CurrentNo final approval order has been entered yet; payments cannot be sent until it is
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After final approval and any appealsPayments distributedPayments are sent only once approval is final and appeals are resolved
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Google Android settlement claim deadline over?
There is no traditional claim form deadline, but the opt-out and objection deadline was May 29, 2026, and it has passed. Eligible users should still check the official site for payment election details.
Has the Google Android settlement received final approval?
The Final Approval Hearing was held on June 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM. As of June 29, 2026, the court has not yet entered a final approval order, so the settlement is awaiting the court's ruling. Payments cannot be sent until final approval is granted and any appeals are resolved.
When will Google Android settlement payments be sent?
Payments are not expected until after the court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved. They have not been sent yet.
How much will Android users get?
The final amount is not confirmed. Current estimates suggest a small payment, roughly around $1 to $1.50, with a maximum cap of $100 per person.
Do I need to submit a claim form?
No traditional claim form is required, but eligible users should complete the Payment Election Form on the official settlement site to choose their preferred payment method.
Are California Android users included?
California users covered by the separate Csupo v. Google LLC case are excluded from this federal settlement.
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Sources
• Official Settlement Website: Federal Cellular Class Action• Official Court Order Granting Preliminary Approval: Google Android Settlement Notice (PDF)
• United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Taylor v. Google LLC, Case No. 20-cv-07956-VKD
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Submit Claim| Class Action Summary | |
| Settlement Amount | $135 million |
|---|---|
| Case Name | Taylor v. Google LLC |
| Defendant | Google LLC |
| Administrator | Angeion Group |
| Official Website | Federal Cellular Class Action |
| Claim Form | No traditional claim form required |
| Payment Election Form | Available on official site |
| Opt-Out Deadline | May 29, 2026 (passed) |
| Objection Deadline | May 29, 2026 (passed) |
| Final Approval Hearing | Held June 23, 2026 (ruling pending) |
| Estimated Payment | About $1 to $1.50, capped at $100 |
| Payment Status | Not paid yet |
| Who Qualifies | Eligible U.S. Android users who used Android devices to access the internet through cellular data networks during the class period, excluding California users covered by Csupo v. Google LLC |