What is FRP? Factory Reset Protection (FRP) is a security feature introduced by Google on Android devices running version 5.1 (Lollipop) and higher. Its purpose is simple but critical: to prevent a thief from wiping and selling a stolen phone. After a factory reset performed outside of the device’s settings menu (e.g., from recovery mode), FRP locks the phone and requires the previous owner’s Google account credentials (email and password) to regain access.

Always remember: FRP is your friend. It protects your data. Only bypass it on devices you have legally obtained and own.