Factory Reset protection is the new security that google added to
android lollipop (5.0 +). When you reset the device from recovery menu,
FRP switch is tripped which will ask the user to "input the Google
account that was previously used on the device". Even though this was
made for security reasons, we sometimes forget the account details that
was on the device before reset so stuck on input Google account details.
The following method I'm sharing now will walk you through on how to bypass frp on devices with 2016 security patch.
The following method I'm sharing now will walk you through on how to bypass frp on devices with 2016 security patch.
- First Download Quick Shortcut Maker HERE
- Insert SIM card into phone and boot it up
- Call the number inside the phone
- Answer the call by swiping up to message icon
- Select Write your own message from the pop up
- It will now take you to messaging interface
- Now tap the Call icon found near the number you used in calling
- It will take you to dialer interface
- Click on contacts icon (head near call button)
- Now select any contact
- Click on the menu icon ...(3 dots) at the top right and select Share
- Select Xender from the list of apps that popup
- Connect device to PC and transfer Quick Shortcut Maker app to phone (you can also send it using Xender)
- Under Xender, swipe to files tab, then navigate, locate an install Quick Shortcut Maker app
- Launch it after installation is complete.
- After launching Quick Shortcut, you will see a bunch of settings
- Type in Google Account in the Search Bar Select Google Account Manager from the list Under Google Account Manger, scroll down and select the option with Type Email and Password Now Tap Type to launch it
- You will now see Re-type password page
- Tap the 3 dots at top right and select Browser Sign-in
- Tap OK and sign in your Account (Connect device to a WiFi network)
- After a successful Sign-in, you will be faced with Quick Shortcut app interface
- Reboot the phone and set it up normally.
