Google has agreed to pay $135 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging that the company's Android operating system transferred cellular data in the background without users' knowledge or consent.

The settlement addresses claims that Android devices automatically transmitted data over cellular networks even when users believed they were only connected to Wi-Fi networks. Users who owned affected Android devices during the specified time period may be eligible for compensation from the settlement fund.

The lawsuit centered on allegations that Google failed to adequately inform users about background data transfers that could result in additional charges from cellular carriers. Plaintiffs argued that these transfers occurred without proper disclosure or user consent, potentially leading to unexpected overage fees for customers with limited data plans.

Google has not admitted wrongdoing as part of the settlement agreement. The company maintains that its data practices were appropriate and that users were adequately informed about how their devices operated.

Eligible users can submit claims for compensation through the settlement process. The amount individual users may receive will depend on factors including the number of valid claims submitted and the extent of any documented damages related to unexpected data usage charges.