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Bypass Google Account Verification After a Factory Reset

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What is FRP?

To enhance the security of your Android phone, it’s linked to a Google account, adding an extra layer of protection if the device is lost or stolen. This security feature is called Factory Reset Protection (FRP).

FRP allows device owners to pre-protect their phones, meaning that after a reset, they must enter the credentials of the Google account linked to the device to reactivate it.

FRP Lock: Pros and Cons

The FRP lock is automatically activated after a factory reset. On one hand, it’s a valuable feature: unauthorized users cannot access the data stored on your device, leaving it essentially a "brick" without access to the Android OS and phone contents.

On the other hand, access issues can arise when you (the actual owner) try to restore your settings. What if you can’t remember your credentials, or the device doesn’t accept them?

Next, we’ll discuss how you can bypass Google account verification.

Note: Each device model (Samsung, Pixel, HTC, Lenovo, etc.) and Android version may have specific methods for bypassing FRP that differ slightly from the steps we’re about to present. However, our guide should be helpful if you follow it step-by-step.

How to Prevent FRP Issues

The FRP issue described above can be avoided by deleting your Google account before resetting your device.

This guide is especially helpful if you plan to sell your device and want to perform a factory reset to remove all traces of previous usage. The buyer will then be able to connect their own Google account when setting up the device for the first time.

Note: Disconnecting your Google account will remove access to Gmail, Google Play, Google Assistant, and other apps linked to your account on the device.

To remove your Google account from your device, follow these steps:

  1. Go to your Android Settings.
  2. Open Cloud and Accounts > Accounts.
  3. Select your Google account and choose Remove account.
  4. Tap OK to confirm. The account will be removed from the device, but it will still be available online.
  5. Enable Developer mode and select "Unlock OEM" to complete the process.

After completing these steps, you should no longer encounter Google account errors after resetting your device.

Best Ways to Bypass Google Account Verification

Method 1: Using an APK Tool

One method to bypass Google account verification is by using a utility called an APK (Android Package Kit). While installing an APK on your device may vary depending on the device model, here’s a general process:

  1. Choose a suitable APK version for your device. Options include:

  2. Download the APK onto a USB stick for easier installation.

  3. Connect the USB stick to your phone via an OTG cable (for more details, see how to connect OTG).

  4. Install the APK from the USB stick.

  5. Once installed, access Settings and disable Google account verification.

Method 2: Using a SIM Card

  1. Remove the SIM card from your phone and power it on.
  2. Dismiss the SIM card notification and choose your preferred language.
  3. In the field for entering a phone number or email, press and hold @ for a few seconds.
  4. In the menu that appears, select Android Keyboard Settings.
  5. Press Back and Home to activate Google Search (the search bar should appear on your home screen).
  6. Type Settings in the search bar and open the Settings menu.
  7. Disable Auto-restore and Backup.
  8. Perform a factory reset to complete the bypass.

Method 3: Bypassing FRP Without Internet Access

  1. Insert a SIM card into the locked phone and dial the number from another device.
  2. Answer the call and choose Add a new contact.
  3. Enter any string of numbers in the contact form.
  4. Tap Save, select Google, and create a new Google account.
  5. Restart the device, and you should be able to bypass the Google verification.

Each of these methods provides a way to bypass FRP and access your device without Google account verification.

Method 4: Using a Code to Bypass Account Verification

  1. Insert a SIM card into the locked smartphone.
  2. Dial the phone’s number from another device.
  3. Tap "+" to add a new call.
  4. Enter *#*#4636#*#* in the dialer window.
  5. If done correctly, the settings menu should open.
  6. Go to Restore and reset, then disable Data copying and Auto-recovery.
  7. Perform a factory reset and restart the phone.

Method 5: Using Email or SMS

  1. Connect your device to the Internet.
  2. Attempt to enter an email and select the option to send it via SMS.
  3. In the SMS window, send any message to 112.
  4. You’ll receive an error notification with a call button next to it.
  5. Tap the call button and enter *#*#4636#*#*.
  6. This will redirect you to the settings.
  7. Perform a hard reset to complete the bypass.

Conclusion

There are several methods for bypassing Google account verification on Android. While the process may seem lengthy, it mainly involves finding ways to access the settings menu.

If none of the methods above work, try waiting a few days and attempt the process again.

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