How to Bypass Google Lock on Android (Samsung, Motorola and More): 3 Tested Methods

September 04, 2026Iris Walker

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Google Lock asks you to sign in with the Google account that was previously used on the device after a factory reset. To bypass Google Lock, you can:

1. Recover the Google account officially.

2. If the phone is still online and signed in, erase it remotely from Google.

3. Use a desktop tool Aiseesoft Anock Android Unlocker to remove FRP with clicks.

“How to bypass Google Lock?” Sure, Google FRP lock is helpful to secure all stored data on your Google account. But when you experience an unfortunate event of not remembering the password, it can be frustrating. Some users cannot get the verification code sent to their phone numbers or email accounts. And if this is also your situation, here are the possible solutions to help you solve the lock problem from your Google account.

Bypass Google Lock

Part 1. What is Google Lock

Google Lock (Factory Reset Protection), is a protection feature working with Android 5.1 and later. When a factory reset is performed on a phone that was signed in to a Google account, you are required to sign in with the old Google account to finish the setup.

Part 2. How to Bypass Google Lock on an Android Phone

Now, Most Android phones like Google and Samsung have repaired all the old FRP bypassing methods applying some loophole. But don’t worry, there are still some working methods you can try.

Method 1. Recover Your Google Account

Best For: anyone who still has access to the account's recovery options.

If you still use the Google account that was on the phone, but forgot the password, the fastest bypass is to recover access and reset the password. This is working on almost every Android brand: Motorola, Samsung, LG, OPPO, Vivo, Xiaomi, Pixel and more.

Step 1.
Go to Google Recovery page on computer or phone. Enter your email account.
Google Recovery
Step 2.
Click Try another way in password enter page.
Sign in another way
Step 3.
Choose Sign in with your phone number or recovery email.
Step 4.
On the locked phone, enter the recovered google account and password and finish the setup. And you can use your phone now.

Method 2. Erase the Phone with Google Find My Device

Best For: the phone is online, you can still sign in to the Google account, and you have already backed up your data.

If you cannot recover the account but the phone is still listed on your Google account, use Find My Device to erase it remotely to bypass Google FRP. This method works on most phone with Android 5.1 and later.

Step 1.
On another device where your google account is automatically logged in, open the Find My Device.
Step 2.
Select the locked phone from the device list and click Sign Out.
Remove Device
Step 3.
Confirm the erase. Wait for the phone to wipe and reboot - then complete setup with your own account.

Method 3. Aiseesoft Android Unlocker

Best For: you have a Windows/Mac computer and the official routes above all failed.

If the account is unreachable, the phone is not listed in Find My Device, a dedicated FRP removal tool is the most reliable remaining option. Aiseesoft Android Unlocker removes the Google account lock (FRP) on Motorola, Samsung, LG, OPPO, Vivo, Xiaomi, Huawei and other mainstream brands - including recent Android versions that have patched all manual loopholes.

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Step 1.
Launch Aiseesoft Android Unlocker on your computer and choose the Bypass Google FRP Lock section. Now, connect the phone to the computer using a USB cable.
Aiseesoft Android Unlocker Start Page
Step 2.
Follow the on-screen prompts to authorize the Android Unlocker to have access to your USB debugging capability.
Step 3.
Click Bypass Now. The process usually finishes in 3-5 minutes, and you can set it up with your own Google account.
All Models Bypass FRP

Methods at a Glance

Method Official? Needs PC? Difficulty Cost Risk Best for
Google account recovery Yes No Easy Free None You still control the account with recovery phone or email;
Find My Device erase Yes No Easy Free Data wiped account accessible with another device
Aiseesoft Android Unlocker Third-party Yes Moderate Free Trial Low; data wiped Official routes failed, PC available

Part 3. FAQs about Bypassing Google Lock

Does factory reset remove Google lock?

No, it cannot remove the Google Lock from your device. Even with a hard reset, which involves erasing all data, it will still ask for the credentials to activate the smart lock.

Can I bypass the Android lock screen using an emergency call?

If you have an Android 5.0, you can use emergency calls to bypass Google Lock. Tap the Emergency Call button from your lock screen and enter the asterisks sign ten times. Repeatedly copy-paste until there’s no more room. Go back to the lock screen and open the camera. Access the notification panel and open the settings. When asked for the password, paste the characters until there is no more room. When it crashes, it unlocks the device.

How do I unlock a Google Pixel-locked phone?

There are two options to unlock a Pixel device. First, you can erase the phone from another device using the Find My Device function. The second option is to reset your phone by pushing the Power and Volume buttons.

Conclusion

Being locked out of your own Android phone is frustrating, but you can bypass Google lock easily with 3 working ways. Start with the free official routes: recover your Google account, erase the phone with Find My Device. If all of those fail, turn to a desktop tool like Aiseesoft Android Unlocker.

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