# Google agreed to resolve a federal class action lawsuit that accused the company of using Android users’ paid cellular data.

*business · news · 2026-04-07 · Newsweek*

## Key points

- Google will pay $135 million to settle claims over undisclosed Android background data use.
- The settlement covers U.S. Android users from November 12, 2017, excluding California residents.
- Eligible users will receive payment election notices and can choose from several digital payout methods.
- Google will update Android disclosures regarding background data use and user consent as part of the settlement.

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

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