[2020 Update] Google FRP Lock & FRP Reset You Should Not Miss

You may need to reset Factory Reset Protection or FRP lock in case you don’t have Google account credentials and you cannot recover them. Although resetting FRP lock is not an easy task, it is possible if you use the right tool and follow the step by step procedure.

You may got questions like ‘what is FRP lock?’, ‘how do I turn off FRP lock?’ and some other confusions. Don’t worry, you will get all the answers in this post. Keep reading to find out.

Part 1: What is Factory Reset Protection?

Factory Reset Protection is a security measure developed by Google to protect your Android device in case it is wiped and factory reset by some unauthorized person. This usually occurs when the device is lost/stolen. Only the device owner can unlock/reset FRP lock because it requires the correct Google account credentials so this security feature protects your valuable data from unauthorized access even if your device is lost or stolen. FRP was introduced in Android Lollipop and now most companies that manufacture Android devices implement this in their own methods. This is a good security feature and every Android user should take advantage of it.

Part 2: What if You Forget Google Account Password?

Or what if you don’t have the Google account credentials? Forgetting Google Account password can be a hassle because if you don’t have the right Google account credentials, you won’t be able to reset FRP lock which will prevent you from gaining access to the device’s contents. This could become a problem if you give away, trade, or sell your phone without factory resetting it as the new owner won’t be able to unlock the FRP lock.

If the device is in your hands and you know your Google account username but cannot remember the password, then you can easily reset the password. It may take about 24 hours for a new password to sync with all the registered devices.

Part 3: Solution to Perform FRP Reset & Remove FRP Lock

Resetting FRP lock is quite easy if you know the right tool for the job. A professional FRP bypass tool will allow you to reset FRP lock within just a few minutes. When it comes to such tools, iMyFone LockWiper (Android) is a recommended choice. This is because LockWiper (Android) has a very high FRP bypass success rate and it is easy to use.

Steps to Reset FRP Lock via LockWiper (Android):

Step 1: Launch LockWiper (Android) and click on Remove Google Lock (FRP) mode.

Step 2: Next, click on the Start button to continue. Connect your Android device to your PC via compatible USB cable. 

Step 3: Now input the required information regarding your device on the next screen and click on the Next button.

Step 4: Put your device into recovery mode to get your PDA. Do the same on this step as well and then click on the Download button.

Step 5: It will start downloading the data package and extract it when it finished.

Step 6: Once the required files are downloaded, follow the on-screen instructions to start the installation process.

Step 7: Then enable the USB debugging and OEM unlock to continue.

Step 8: Follow the guide to continue and to download the firmware package.

Step 9: When it completed, click Start to Extract then it will start the unlocking process.

Step 10: FRP lock will be reset successfully after this step.

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Part 4: How Do I Turn off FRP Lock?

You might want to remove Factory Reset Protection lock from your device if you are about to sell or donate it. Removing FRP lock is a straightforward process as long as you know your Google account credentials.Or if you don’t want to be locked by the FRP lock, you could uninstall FRP before factory reset.

Follow these steps Steps to Turn off FRP Lock:

Step 1: Launch Settings app on your device.

Step 2: Navigate to Accounts > Google and then tap on your Google account ID.

Step 3: Next, tap on the Remove Account option from the menu. Confirm your action by selecting the Remove Account option shown on the pop-up dialogue. After this step, Factory Reset Protection will be removed from your device.

Bonus: Do We Need FRP Lock on Android device?

After resetting the FRP lock, you may wondering that do we need the FRP lock on device? The answer is a YES. It is a great security solution to protect your device. This is used to lock a user oft of your device if he or she does an unauthorized factory reset on the device. So no one can use your device after a factory reset.

Follow these steps to enable FRP lock on your device:

Step 1: Navigate to Settings app on your device.

Step 2: Tap on Add an account and hit “Google” first. Then input the username and password of your account to add the account.

Step 3: Once you add an account, the FRP lock will be enabled automatically.

Factory Reset Protection is a great security measure that protects your data in case your device is lost/stolen. However, you may need to reset FRP lock before selling or donating it. Resetting FRP lock is quite easy if you know your Google account credentials. However, if you don’t have them, then you will need to use a professional FRP bypass tool for this purpose. iMyFone LockWiper (Android) is a recommended tool in this regard.

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