If you’ve been rocking an Android phone since late 2017, you might be sitting on some unclaimed cash. Google just settled a major lawsuit for $135 million, and there’s a solid chance you’re eligible to get a piece of it. The catch? You need to know whether you actually qualify and how to claim your share before the deadline passes.

So what’s this all about? The lawsuit, called Taylor v. Google LLC, alleged that Google’s Android operating system was transferring all kinds of user data to Google without permission. We’re talking about information being sent in the background, even when your phone was just sitting there doing absolutely nothing. And here’s the annoying part: these transfers were eating up your cellular data without any heads-up from your device. It’s basically the digital equivalent of someone using your car to run errands while you’re asleep.

Google says they didn’t do anything wrong and denies all the claims, but they agreed to settle anyway. The settlement still needs final approval from the court in a hearing scheduled for June 23, 2026, but things are looking pretty likely to move forward.

Now for the real question: are you eligible? The settlement covers anyone in the U.S. who owned an Android device since November 12, 2017. That’s a pretty wide net, we’re talking roughly 100 million people. However, if you’re already part of another similar lawsuit called Csupo v. Google LLC (which only covered California residents), you’re out of luck for this one.

If you think you might qualify, check your mail or email for a notice ID and confirmation code from the settlement administrator. If you’re unsure whether you’re included, you can always call the settlement administrator at 1-844-655-4255 to get the answer.

Here’s where it gets interesting: the $135 million fund will be divided among all eligible class members, minus attorney fees, court costs, and administration expenses. Court documents suggest individual payouts won’t exceed $100, but honestly, the exact amount per person won’t be clear until the settlement is finalized and they see how many people actually claim their share.

One more thing, Google will also have to update their Help Center website and certain setup screens to give Android users better information going forward. So at least there’s a silver lining beyond just the money.

If the June 23 hearing gives the green light, payments will be made electronically directly to eligible class members. It might not be life-changing money, but it’s definitely worth claiming what’s yours, especially since it’s basically compensation for Google using your data and your phone’s data plan without permission.