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Factory Reset Protection (FRP) is a critical security feature introduced by Google on Android 5.1 Lollipop and reinforced by Samsung’s Knox security suite. On devices like the Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra , FRP is designed to do one thing: prevent thieves from using your phone after a factory reset without your Google account credentials.
However, legitimate users sometimes trigger FRP accidentally—for example, after resetting a device whose password they’ve forgotten, or buying a second-hand phone that wasn’t properly wiped. If you find yourself locked out of your own Galaxy S24, here is what you need to know. Short answer: It is extremely difficult, and the old methods no longer work.