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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 We deliberately do not publish exploits that work on currently-supported Android versions.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 15 account recovery path
- Samsung Find for secure / erase
- A-series on Android 14
Google Pixel
4 guides- Pixel 7/8/9/10 — Google account recovery
- Bootloader-unlocked Pixels
- Find Hub: locate, lock, or erase (not FRP unlock)
Xiaomi / Redmi
5 guides- HyperOS — Mi Account + Google recovery
- EU vs Global ROM differences
- Redmi Note ownership recovery steps
OnePlus / Oppo
4 guides- OxygenOS account recovery path
- ColorOS account recovery path
- OnePlus support ticket template
Motorola
3 guides- Lenovo support escalation
- IMEI for carrier disable / lost-device block
Other Android
4 guides- Realme, Tecno, Infinix, Honor
- When vendor support is limited
What works on what
Ownership recovery paths. 'Official' = Google account recovery after device protection. Factory reset and remote erase still leave FRP in place until the prior Google account signs in.
| Samsung | Pixel | Xiaomi | OnePlus | Motorola | Realme/Oppo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google account recovery | Official | Official | Official | Official | Official | Official |
| Find Hub (locate / lock / erase) | Secure/erase only | Secure/erase only | Secure/erase only | Secure/erase only | Secure/erase only | Secure/erase only |
| Factory reset alone clears FRP? | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Service-center option | Often available | Often available | Varies by region | Varies by region | Varies by region | Limited / varies |
| Typical recovery wait | Hours to days | Hours to days | Hours to days | Hours to days | Hours to days | Hours to days |
| Cost (last resort) | Varies / free official path | Varies / free official path | Varies / free official path | Varies / free official path | Varies / free official path | Varies / free official path |
Best path by situation
Pick the row that matches yours.
Forgot Google password — account is mine
account.google.com/recovery
Official ownership path on every brand. Recovery can take a few hours or a number of days depending on risk factors. 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 deceased-user request (and Inactive Account Manager if set up beforehand)
Inactive Account Manager only helps if the owner configured it in advance. Otherwise Google may provide content in limited cases after review, and never supplies passwords or login details.
Stolen device recovery (the real owner)
Local police report + IMEI
Carriers and manufacturers may help block a lost device. Policies for service-center unlock vary; bring proof of ownership and check local process.
Common error states
| Error / state | What it means | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Couldn't verify it's your account | Google account recovery is delayed based on risk factors (hours to days). There is no fixed 24-72 hour clock. | Wait, then retry from a familiar device or network when possible. Flooding attempts can make recovery harder. |
| Account action required | Account sync or security review may be incomplete. | Sign in to the account on any trusted device, finish any security prompts, then retry on the phone. |
| This device has been reset | Standard FRP prompt. | Enter the previous Google account. Use Google account recovery if the password is forgotten. |
| This device is locked by the manager | Enterprise / MDM lock — not consumer FRP. | Contact your IT department. Consumer FRP guides don't apply here. |
All FRP Bypass — brand by brand guides
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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?
Google's supported route is device and account recovery, which you can start from a browser. A factory reset does not remove device protection.
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?
Recovering a device you own is the intended use. Unlocking someone else’s device can be illegal. Check local law before you pay anyone for an unlock.
How long does Google's account-recovery delay last?
A few hours or a number of days, depending on risk factors such as 2-Step Verification and recent security changes. There is no universal 24-72 hour rule.
Will paying a 'FRP unlock service' work?
Google says it does not work with services that claim to provide account or password support. Treat paid unlock offers as high risk.
I bought a second-hand phone. What do I do?
Contact the seller. If they won't cooperate, treat it as a potential ownership dispute and use the platform's refund path.