I got received a Nexus 6 the other day and can't unlock it because it wants the last account user to sign in. But know one knows what it is. I tried to wipe data/factory reset from what motorola support said but it still brings me into the screen asking for the email address. Any way to bypass this?
Factory Reset Protection is what you're dealing with. It's virtually impossible to bypass, meaning you have to know the information for the last account used on the device. Don't ask Google for help, because they won't provide any.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Factory Reset Protection is what you're dealing with. It's virtually impossible to bypass, meaning you have to know the information for the last account used on the device. Don't ask Google for help, because they won't provide any.
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So there is absolutely nothing at all that can be done? The only thing I don't have is the account info so there must be something that can just completely wipe it of its memories.
Masonator_89 said:
So there is absolutely nothing at all that can be done?
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Correct. Unless you know the account info, you will be unable to access the device. As for completely wiping the memory, that can't be done via software otherwise FRP would have no teeth.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Correct. Unless you know the account info, you will be unable to access the device. As for completely wiping the memory, that can't be done via software otherwise FRP would have no teeth.
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Alright, thanks.
Can't he install a custom ROM then NOT flash gapps? Hoping it wouldn't come up with setup, then tick OEM unlock that way it wontask for FRP.
Twiggy000b said:
Can't he install a custom ROM then NOT flash gapps? Hoping it wouldn't come up with setup, then tick OEM unlock that way it wontask for FRP.
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His bootloader is locked, and as such he can't flash anything. If the bootloader was unlocked, FRP would have been disabled and this discussion wouldn't have taken place.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
His bootloader is locked, and as such he can't flash anything. If the bootloader was unlocked, FRP would have been disabled and this discussion wouldn't have taken place.
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Isn't the boot loader the little menu with the tons of technical data/options?
@Masonator_89: Yep.
What do you mean it is locked? Like it is operational and everything.
@Masonator_89: The bootloader being locked doesn't prevent the bootloader from functioning, but does prevent you from making changes to the device. Take a careful look in the bootloader data at the bottom of the screen. It reports its status (locked or unlocked).
To unlock the bootloader you have to boot into Android, dig into the hidden developer options menu in settings, toggle the OEM Unlocking switch, then enter the bootloader to actually unlock the bootloader. Since you are dealing with FRP, you can't get into Android to toggle OEM Unlocking so the bootloader can be unlocked.
With an unlocked bootloader FRP is disabled. Since FRP is functioning, the bootloader must be locked.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
@Masonator_89: The bootloader being locked doesn't prevent the bootloader from functioning, but does prevent you from making changes to the device. Take a careful look in the bootloader data at the bottom of the screen. It reports its status (locked or unlocked).
To unlock the bootloader you have to boot into Android, dig into the hidden developer options menu in settings, toggle the OEM Unlocking switch, then enter the bootloader to actually unlock the bootloader. Since you are dealing with FRP, you can't get into Android to toggle OEM Unlocking so the bootloader can be unlocked.
With an unlocked bootloader FRP is disabled. Since FRP is functioning, the bootloader must be locked.
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Thanks for clarifying!
Incorrect information. I unlocked my bootloader on Day 1. I have had this situation arise after a year when I did a reset and this is what I did to bypass it (may not work for everyone). Haven't tried this on Nougat but it worked previously and saved me lots of headache. I factory reset phone again and when setup came up, I tapped the 4 corners to bypass setup. Then I just added an account. Like I said, your mileage may vary. Unlocking a bootloader does not necessarily prevent this from happening. I think it's stupid af. I had to change my dang password because google told me via email that someone tried to log into my account from california or some shizzz. BAM! locked out. Hope this helps
If you do some google searching... It says a few places that OEM unlocking disables any google locking... So, just to clarify I'm pretty sure it is possible with our devices. Not so much for my mothers G4.
buschris said:
Incorrect information. I unlocked my bootloader on Day 1. I have had this situation arise after a year when I did a reset and this is what I did to bypass it (may not work for everyone). Haven't tried this on Nougat but it worked previously and saved me lots of headache. I factory reset phone again and when setup came up, I tapped the 4 corners to bypass setup. Then I just added an account. Like I said, your mileage may vary. Unlocking a bootloader does not necessarily prevent this from happening. I think it's stupid af. I had to change my dang password because google told me via email that someone tried to log into my account from california or some shizzz. BAM! locked out. Hope this helps
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I dispute your assertion that the information is incorrect, especially as other members have reported that FRP was disabled when the bootloader was unlocked.
As for the old (Android 2.x-era) trick of bypassing setup, I seriously doubt Google would have left that unpatched. If that were true then Rootjunky would have never needed to post "how-to-bypass" videos, none of which utilize that trick.
@Masonator_89
This has worked for me in the past. But i cant remember if i needed an unlocked bootloader or not.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjulfoWDnuM
older way to bypass FRP
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/guide-frp-bypass-solution-usb-otg-t3261846
SynisterWolf said:
@Masonator_89
This has worked for me in the past. But i cant remember if i needed an unlocked bootloader or not.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjulfoWDnuM
older way to bypass FRP
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/guide-frp-bypass-solution-usb-otg-t3261846
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That first video link (which showed me another more in depth video) really actually absolutely helped!!!! I'm absolutely amazed! Very much thanks to you (and everyone who said it couldn't be done)
@Masonator_89: Since there was no way to know what version of Android was on the device, I have to assume the latest version, which is pretty well nailed down. You've reminded me however not to get involved in Factory Reset Protection discussions in the future.
XDA moderators and staff don't agree with my stance on this, but bypassing FRP only encourages thieves instead of discouraging them. I do not believe discussion of how to bypass FRP should be permitted on site, as the entire intent of FRP is to prevent what you accomplished: getting into the device so it can be reset. Since it's impossible to know whether the person asking is on the up and up, I have to assume that the person asking doesn't actually own the device.
The only legitimate methods of defeating FRP are to have the seller remove the account from the device, or for the seller to provide you with the username and password used to get into the device. Providing any other method of accessing the device when FRP is in play opens up the poster to being an accessory to a potential crime.
I understand that this position will lead to a lot of "collateral damage" since perfectly honest people like you seem to be will get caught in the crossfire. I apologize for that, but it is a cost I'm willing to pay to ensure my ethics remain intact in spite of XDA's policies on the matter.
Is it possible to permently unlock OEM and Remove FRP From Note 5 .
So there wouldn't be a risk of bricking it by disable OEM Option in developer options (thus rendering the device useless).
I REALLY Think FRP (Factory Reset protection) Is so stupid.
If I wanted to Make my Device Safe I Could Easily UNROOT IT and Add Pin/Password..
At least samsung should give us a a password that we could get on SMS or at the Repair Center by verifying our phone ownership..
There wasn't so many risks with the Note 4 I used to flash hundreds of Roms without worrying about this.
i have the same problem with the stupid frp lock ive done everything dm verification failed and frp lock combo now my expensive note 5 is a paper weight
I have the Note 5 (SM-N9200) and can't get te factory bootloader unlocked to save my life and it doesn't have the OEM unlock feature and CROM Service doesn't work do anything but crash when I open it. I've been up here for like a month trying to get help on it.
Yeah I'd like to figure this out too. I managed to recover my phone after FRP triggered but I'd like to remove FRP and custom binary protection completely to disable development mode without fear of locking. Hope someone will find out how to do it. Also I'm wandering where does FRP live (bootloader, kernel?) and how does it perform custom binary check. Just curious...
Hey guys
this is my first time using MUIU
I brought a MI MAX 2 from a guy that i met during an event.
He told me that he doent remember the password and brought another phone
as i know about twrp and blabla
i brought it with a low price, but i'm able to bypass the mi account but since i get online it locks. (Now i'm thinking its stole)
i was able to go to dev options and enable OEM Unlock and USB DEBUG.
with this can i flash twrp? or something to get rid off the miui account?
The whole purpose of bootloader and the Mi Account is to keep your phone safe. So, without Mi Account, you can't unlock the bootloader and vice versa. EDIT: Also, he doesn't remember the password is completely stupid, becuase when you create a Mi account you need a mobile phone number and E-mail, so you can approve your account, and also in case of somehow magicaly loosing the password, you can recover it by using the data you provide while creating an account.
but since i have OEM UNLOCK option means that my bootloader is unlocked?
LuanTeles said:
but since i have OEM UNLOCK option means that my bootloader is unlocked?
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to be sure if the phone is unlocked, check the phone while it is rebooting. if you see the word "unlocked" at the center/bottom part of the phone, then you're in luck, but otherwise, then no go for twrp.
LuanTeles said:
but since i have OEM UNLOCK option means that my bootloader is unlocked?
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No, it doesn't. As already a member wrote to you, you would have "Unlocked" word, under the logo when you turn on your phone. IF that is a case, than your phone is unlocked already, if there is nothing, then sorry.
You can bypass account using MiracleBox, you can watch it on youtube.
If FRP got unlocked by Combination files, would it be possible to be back to lockN?
I am trying to unlock FRP, and I found tons of tutorials guiding you how to unlock/bypass FRP.....
I am wondering if it is possible to get it back to FRP lock: ON state later.
warking said:
I am trying to unlock FRP, and I found tons of tutorials guiding you how to unlock/bypass FRP.....
I am wondering if it is possible to get it back to FRP lock: ON state later.
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You can, just enter a Google account and turn on screen lock, then reset the phone without removing those two items first.
FRP lock state will be on again, that's how it gets activated to begin with.
By the way, were you able to remove FRP using combination files? I've read you can't on the new S10 series, only by some other methods.
The guide to unlocking the bootloader on the newer Samsung tablets seems to cause confunsion about what the OEM Enable switch does. First of all, the OEM switch has no direct bearing on the Bootloader lock. That switch has been around for quite a while but the Bootloader lock is a fairly new addition with a different purpose. Personally, I think OEM Enalble is mislabeled. I should read FRP Enalble. In the early days of Android, if your tablet was stolen, all the thief had to do to get around your lock screen, was to boot to recovery and perform a Factory Reset. To stop this, Google came up with the Factory Reset Prevention (FRP) lock. With that lock in place, if the tabet is Factory Reset, the thief would have to know the Google Account login and password in order to use the tablet.
The Bootloader lock serves an entirely different purpose. Google assumes that any software that they haven't vetted, poses a security risk. Not just for that tablet, but possibly others as well. (IMO, they also think it poses a risk to most users of bricking the tablet.) So they added the Bootloader lock to make installing custom ROMs more difficult. You can't use Odin to flash anything but stock ROMs so long as the bootloader is locked.
Now here is where the confusion comes in. The instruction say to enable Dev mode and OEM mode. You DO need Dev mode enabled in order to flash. But enabling OEM mode only means you don't have enter the Google info after flashing. And the instuctions say to skip adding a Google Account when you first reboot. And without a Google Account, there can be no FRP lock, so OEM Enable is now greyed out. IT ISN"T NEEDED!!!!!
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