# Google is preparing to pay out a massive $135 million payout to anyone who owned an Android device at any time in the last nine years.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-04-09 · Android Police*

## Key points

- Google will pay $135 million to US Android users for unauthorized cellular data usage.
- The settlement covers anyone who used an Android device with cellular data since November 12, 2017.
- Google allegedly collected data using cellular connections even when devices were idle.
- Eligible users are automatically included unless they opt out, with no lengthy forms required.

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

[Read the full story on Android Police](https://www.androidpolice.com/make-sure-you-claim-your-share-of-135-million-from-google/)

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