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FRP bypass
Factory Reset Protection — what works on which brand, brand-by-brand, with the official paths first.
A complete, brand-by-brand guide to recovering access to your own Android device after a factory reset locks you out with Google Factory Reset Protection.
A note on ownership.
This guide is intended for the rightful owner of a device recovering access after a forgotten Google password, a botched factory reset, or a second-hand purchase from a verified seller. We deliberately do not publish exploits that work on currently-supported Android versions.
Read our full ownership policy →Brand-specific guides
Once you've tried account recovery, these are the device-specific procedures we've verified.
Samsung Galaxy
6 guides- One UI 7 — Android 16 official process
- Samsung Find account-recovery
- A-series on Android 14
Google Pixel
4 guides- Pixel 7/8/9/10 — built-in recovery
- Bootloader-unlocked Pixels
- Find My Device remote unlock
Xiaomi / Redmi
5 guides- HyperOS 2 — Mi Account recovery
- EU vs Global ROM differences
- Redmi Note FRP escalation
OnePlus / Oppo
4 guides- OxygenOS 16 official path
- ColorOS 15 official path
- OnePlus support ticket template
Motorola
3 guides- Lenovo support escalation
- IMEI-based unlock request
Other Android
4 guides- Realme, Tecno, Infinix, Honor
- When the brand has no FRP process
What works on what
Methods tested in our lab. 'Official' = Google's own recovery flow. 'Vendor' = uses a manufacturer support process.
| Samsung | Pixel | Xiaomi | OnePlus | Motorola | Realme/Oppo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Account recovery | Official | Official | Official | Official | Official | Official |
| Find My Device unlock | Vendor | Official | Vendor | Vendor | Vendor | Vendor |
| Hard reset combo | Vendor | Vendor | Vendor | Vendor | Vendor | Vendor |
| Service-center option | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Limited |
| Avg recovery time | 24h | 1h | 48h | 24h | 72h | 72h |
| Cost (last resort) | $20-50 | $20-50 | $30-60 | $30-50 | $40-70 | $40-80 |
Best path by situation
Pick the row that matches yours.
Forgot Google password — account is mine
account.google.com/recovery
Works on every brand. 24-72h delay. Free.
Second-hand purchase, account left on
Contact the seller
If they can't help, your platform refund policy is the next step.
Inherited from family member who passed
Google Inactive Account Manager
Submit a death certificate. Google reviews and grants access.
Stolen device recovery (the real owner)
Local police report + IMEI
Service centers will not help without one. Manufacturers usually will.
Common error states
| Error / state | What it means | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Couldn't verify it's your account | Google's 24-72h security delay is active. | Wait, retry. Don't spam attempts — that extends the delay. |
| Account action required | Account sync is mid-handoff. | Sign in to the account on any device, then retry on the phone. |
| This device has been reset | Standard FRP prompt. | Enter the previous Google account. Use recovery flow if forgotten. |
| This device is locked by the manager | Enterprise / MDM lock — not consumer FRP. | Contact your IT department. We can't help with this one. |
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Quick answers
The questions about FRP Bypass — brand by brand we get asked most.
Can I bypass FRP without a computer?
Sometimes, on older Androids. Account recovery is the first thing to try and it needs no computer.
Read the full answer →Does factory reset remove FRP?
No — that's the entire point of FRP. A second factory reset will not help.
Is FRP bypass legal?
On YOUR device: yes everywhere. On someone else's device: no, in every jurisdiction we checked.
How long does Google's account-recovery delay last?
Usually 24-72 hours. Sometimes shorter, rarely longer.
Will paying a 'FRP unlock service' work?
Sometimes — but most are scams. If your IMEI is on a stolen list they cannot legitimately help.
I bought a second-hand phone. What do I do?
Contact the seller. If they won't cooperate, you have a stolen-phone-shaped problem.