Google Owes Android Users $135M. Do This to Get Your Cut of the Settlement
Google settled a case over the Android OS draining cellular data on Android devices, which could put up to $100 in your pocket. But you should do this one thing to make sure you get paid.
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In 2020, a group of consumers sued Google over the Android OS draining cellular data, and the search giant finally reached a $135 million class-action settlement this year. If you used an Android phone connected to a cellular carrier anytime since November 2017, you could be due for a payout. Here's what you need to know.How to Get PaidAs outlined on the settlement site, federalcellularclassaction.com, those who do nothing will still be eligible for a payment. However, "if you do not select a payment method, you may not receive it," it notes. On the site, click "Select a Payment Method." You will then be asked to provide a notice ID and confirmation code, which can only be obtained from an official settlement email or snail mail notice.
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