Factory Reset Protection (FRP), a protection measure that’s supposed to prevent thieves from using stolen Android devices, is easy to bypass on some Nexus devices running on unpatched versions of ...

Google account verification, also known as Factory Reset Protection, is an integrated security feature on Android devices running version 5.1 and higher. It guards against unauthorized users wiping ...

In addition to Private Space, Android at I/O 2024 is really working to boost the mobile operating system’s theft, security, and privacy protections. Android’s new protections are split into three ...

What just happened? Modern Android phones already include theft-protection features that lock devices and prevent unauthorized factory resets, making it harder for thieves to resell stolen phones.

Google’s FRP is great, but it can bring issues once you reset your Android smartphone. If you’ve added any account just to configure the phone and forget credentials and password, you’re in trouble.