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Used fake gmail account to setup, now cannot renew after reset
- Thread starter pepe123
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Unfortunately the only thing you can do is to do a factory reset....... sorry but that's the only way, if you have forgotten your unlock pin or pattern.
I did factory reset. The issue is I cannot continue due to supposed syncing of device: This device was reset. To continue, sign in with a Google Account that was previously synced on this device.
I remember what I download through Google Play and almost when. I also have proof of purchase (recipe). How to contact them? Or other way without Google involvement?
I remember what I download through Google Play and almost when. I also have proof of purchase (recipe). How to contact them? Or other way without Google involvement?
So you don't remember the Google acct info you initially sign the phone in?
Hmmmmm let me think.
Hmmmmm let me think.
Well the only thing I found was some videos on how to bypass Google's frp
I'm sure you tried the forgert password and such..... right?
Contact Caterpillar and see if they can help
There's nothing to repair as nothing is broken.
You can't bypass the Gmail account without those credentials, it's put in place for security reasons.
You just may have a expensive paperweight on your hands.
You can't bypass the Gmail account without those credentials, it's put in place for security reasons.
You just may have a expensive paperweight on your hands.
As you've said, there are tools on the internet. But as you've also said, you don't know whether they'll work. It really depends on whether your phone has those vulnerabilities and whether they've been patched yet (the internet is also a great store of obsolete information). The whole point of FRP is to deter theft, which doesn't work if it's easily bypassed, so they do patch these things as they are discovered. All I can do is wish you luck.
Some stores can reset it, if they have the right tools and authorisations. Whether your local repair shop can is another matter, though if they are honest they'll be able to tell you straight away.
FRP has been on all new phones for about 5 years now. The solution is to remove the account from your phone before resetting it (or remember the login details). I do wish that they'd spell this out more visibly and unmissably, because there are still a lot of people who don't know about it, so problems like this are quite common.
Some stores can reset it, if they have the right tools and authorisations. Whether your local repair shop can is another matter, though if they are honest they'll be able to tell you straight away.
FRP has been on all new phones for about 5 years now. The solution is to remove the account from your phone before resetting it (or remember the login details). I do wish that they'd spell this out more visibly and unmissably, because there are still a lot of people who don't know about it, so problems like this are quite common.
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Nobody's using scare tactics. Just stating facts. FRP is an anti-theft measure. I'm sure you understand that if it could be easily bypassed, then it would be pointless.
The only way you personally can get your phone working again is to know the details of the Google account used to set it up.
If the 'unconventional means' do not involve anything illegal, or that breaks the rules here-- Edit: Never mind! 
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No please don't post details of how to do a FRP bypass.
Thanks. I said not to if it breaks AF's rules--and now we know it does!