How to Bypass Factory Reset Protection on Nexus Devices
An Android security researcher has found a way to bypass the factory reset protection (FRP) in the latest Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow build complete with the latest May Android Security Update. Google introduced a new security measure in Android Lollipop called Factory Reset Protection (FRP). If you are already familiar with the term factory reset, you may have figured out what FRP is. Factory Reset protection keeps your data safe in case your device gets stolen. It does so by requiring authentication after a factory reset to make the device usable. The method detailed by RootJunky apparently manages to bypass the factory reset protection system on the Huawei-made Nexus 6P. The researcher has detailed the bypass, meant specifically for Nexus devices Bypass Factory Reset Protection on Nexus Devices Turn off your phone, enter into recovery menu, and factory reset your device. Now you’ll see the setup wizard. Tap on any Wi-Fi connection to get the “enter password” field. But instead of ent...