# There is currently $135 million up for grabs after Google reached a settlement in January 2026.

*fintech · news · 2026-04-14 · SlashGear*

## Key points

- Google settled a class action lawsuit for $135 million over unauthorized cellular data transfers.
- Google must now update Google Play's terms to disclose background data transfers explicitly to users.
- Affected U.S. users are those who used Android devices with cellular plans since November 12th, 2017.
- Google will stop collecting cellular data when 'allow background data usage' is toggled off by users.
- Only 7.5% of devices run Android 16, leaving billions without support and vulnerable to malware.

**Companies:** Google
**Countries:** United States

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