Locked out after resetting your Samsung or Xiaomi phone? Learn how to bypass FRP step by step – and discover how to prevent FRP lock before your next factory reset.
A factory reset erases the user data stored on an Android device, but it does not necessarily remove Factory Reset Protection (FRP). This is intentional: FRP is a security feature designed to prevent an unauthorized person from using a device after it has been reset without the previous owner's permission.
When a Google account has been added to a supported Android device and a screen lock is configured, the device may activate FRP. If someone performs a factory reset through Recovery Mode or another unauthorized method, the reset clears personal data but the FRP status remains associated with the device.
After the reset, the phone may display a verification screen asking for the Google account credentials previously associated with the device. This allows Google to distinguish between a legitimate owner resetting the phone and someone attempting to reuse a lost or stolen device.
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In this part, you’ll learn how to bypass Google account verification after reset on both Samsung and Xiaomi devices. Check the detailed steps below.
If your Samsung phone or tablet is stuck on the Google account verification screen after a factory reset, FoneTool Unlocker provides a PC-based solution for removing FRP on supported Samsung devices.
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Then follow the steps below to bypass Google account after factory reset:
Step 1. Connect the FRP-locked Samsung phone to the computer with a USB cable. Launch FoneTool Unlocker, find Unlock Samsung Devices, and click Start to enter the Samsung device unlocking workflow.
Step 2. The program provides available unlocking methods according to the Samsung device's Android version and chipset. Select the appropriate method and click Remove Now.
Step 3. You may be asked to perform an action on the Samsung device. Follow the on-screen instructions to tap Emergency Call and enter a specified code, such as *#0*#, to access the device's test mode. Then click Next in FoneTool Unlocker.
Step 4. The FRP removal process begins after the required device authorization steps are completed. Keep the Samsung phone connected to the PC and avoid interrupting the USB connection while the process is running.
Step 5. When the removal is complete, check the Samsung phone. Click Home Screen or Setup Screen depending on the device's current state.
Step 6. Follow the on-screen setup instructions. Once the device is ready for setup, you can sign in with your own Google account and configure your preferred settings.
For Xiaomi, Redmi, and some POCO devices, SamFW Tool is another PC-based option that can provide FRP-related functions on supported models.
Follow the steps below to unlock FRP on your Xiaomi phone with SamFW Tool:
Step 1. Power off your Xiaomi device completely. Press and hold the Volume Up + Power buttons until the Mi/Xiaomi logo appears, then release the Power button but keep holding Volume Up until the Main Menu recovery screen loads.
Step 2. Use the Volume keys to navigate down to Connect with MIAssistant and press the Power button to confirm. Plug your phone into the computer using your USB cable when the screen shows so.
Step 3. Download SamFw Tool from its official website, install and launch it. Navigate to the Xiaomi tab and select the Sideload sub-tab.
Step 4. Click on the Remove FRP option. The tool will identify the device connection, push the bypass commands through the sideload protocol, and completely wipe the Google account architecture.
Step 5. Your phone will automatically reboot after the removal process finishes. You can then go through the initial setup wizard without being asked for the previous Google account credentials.
The easiest way to avoid an FRP verification problem is to prepare the phone before performing a factory reset. In particular, if you are selling, giving away, or trading in your device, remove the Google account associated with the phone first and perform the reset through the phone's Settings menu when possible. Learn how to remove Google account on Samsung and Xiaomi devices below.
👉 Remove Google account on Samsung phone
Step 1. From Settings, swipe to and tap Accounts and backup.
Step 2. Tap Manage accounts, and then select your Google account.
Step 3. Tap Remove account, and then tap Remove account again to confirm.
Step 4. If you have Google device protection features enabled, you may be asked to verify your identity before you can fully log out of your account.
👉 Remove Google account on Xiaomi phone
Step 1. Open Settings on your phone. Then tap Accounts & sync > Google.
Step 2. (Optional) If you have several Google accounts on your Xiaomi phone, tap on the account you want to delete to display the associated Google information.
Step 3. Tap on the More button that appears at the bottom of the screen.
Step 4. Tap Remove account, and then tap Remove account again to confirm.
In this guide, we explained why a factory reset does not remove FRP and introduced different ways to handle FRP bypass after factory reset. For Samsung phones, FoneTool Unlocker provides a PC-based FRP removal solution with guided steps for supported models and Android versions. For Xiaomi devices, SamFW Tool offers several FRP-related functions depending on the device model and available connection mode.
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