The deal could cover about 100 million US Android users outside California, with a final approval hearing set for 23 June and objections due by 29 May.
Google would update Google Play terms to disclose passive data transfers and seek consent during device setup, while stopping collection when background data usage is switched off.
The lawsuit alleged Android devices sent information to Google without permission, using cellular data; individual payouts are capped at $100, after costs and any appeals.
This lawsuit targets Google, but how many other apps on your phone are quietly using your data in the same way?
With 100 million claimants, will the Google settlement payout be closer to one dollar than the advertised $100 cap?
Will Google's new privacy settings truly stop unwanted data collection, or are they just a new set of digital loopholes?