Core Points - Google has agreed to pay $135 million to settle a class-action lawsuit where users accused the company of illegally collecting mobile data from Android devices without consent for personalized advertising [1][4] - The lawsuit claims that Google's actions constitute "illegal conversion of property," which is a significant legal distinction compared to typical privacy infringement cases [4] - If the settlement is approved, it could become the highest settlement amount in a "conversion of property" case in history [4] Summary by Sections Settlement Details - The settlement amount is $135 million (approximately 940 million RMB) [4] - Compensation will be provided to all users of Android devices from November 12, 2017, with a maximum payout of $100 per member [4] - An estimated 40% of the mobile market in the U.S. consists of Android users [4] Legal and Compliance Measures - The settlement includes a series of corrective measures for Google, such as stopping the alleged illegal data collection and transmission practices [4] - Google will modify its app store terms to disclose data collection practices and provide a "one-click off" button for data transmission [4] - Users must give explicit consent for changes to the initial settings of Android devices [4] Additional Context - The settlement has been submitted to the U.S. District Court in San Jose, California, with a hearing scheduled for August [5] - Google has recently been involved in multiple lawsuits, agreeing to pay significant settlements to resolve various legal issues [5]