How to Bypass Google Lock on Samsung Phone or Tablet: A Full Guide

If you've reset your Samsung Galaxy device and get Google lock during setup, you can bypass it from a few ways, including the original login credentials, Google lock bypass tool, and contact manufacturer.

Imagine this: you wanted to reset your Samsung phone to factory settings and you did it. But you could not activate your device, because it asks you for a Google lock and you could not remember the email and password.

When you perform a factory reset on Samsung device, the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) mechanism appears on your screen while setting it up. It triggers automatically and requires you to provide the correct user name and password for the Google account that's tied to this device. Without verifying your identity, any attempts to change to a new account would result in the failure.

If you've forgotten your Google account credentials, congratulations! But since you're reading this, you're probably urgently seeking a way to bypass Google lock on Samsung.

In this guide, we'll outline the methods and detailed steps to activate your Samsung phone by remove Google lock FRP for those who encounter Google "Verify your account" screen after reset. If you need a solution to get past the Google lock quickly and use your phone again, check out Higospot Android Unlocker, a reputable tool for bypassing Google FRP lock and removing different types of Android screen locks.

Understand Google lock

After resetting your Samsung Galaxy phone, Android checks for the Google account that was previously synced to the device. If the account credentials aren't provided, the device remains locked to protect the original owner. This is a security feature, not a bug.

Recover your Google account (email or password)

If the device asks for a Google account you can't sign into, you can start with Google's account recovery flow and then get past Google lock on Samsung. The more accurate information you can provide, the better your chances.

Recover a forgotten email (user name)

If you just forgot the email for Google account on your Samsung phone, follow these steps to recover it before Google lock bypass.

1. Go to the Google Account recovery page: g.co/recover and choose "Find my account."

2. Enter a recovery phone number or recovery email that you previously associated with the account. Google will use that to locate the account.

3. Follow prompts to confirm identity (codes sent to recovery contact, answering questions about account creation, or identifying frequently used devices). The process is iterative—answer as accurately as possible

To improve success, ensure that you check spam folders for recovery emails and ensure you can receive SMS on the recovery phone number.

Reset a forgotten password

1. From the Google Account sign-in page, click "Forgot password."

2. Google will ask for the last password you remember; if you don't know one, choose "Try another way."

3. Use recovery options: verification code to recovery email or phone, prompts on a previously signed-in device, or backup codes if you saved them. If you have two-step verification enabled, follow the verification method you set up (authenticator app, security key, etc.)

4. If automated methods don't work, Google's recovery form asks for details like when you created the account, frequently emailed contacts, and devices you used—these help Google verify ownership.

Note: Google's recovery can take time if identity needs manual review; patience and accurate answers increase success.

Related: How to Reset Google Pixel When Locked

How to bypass Google account lock on Samsung

After you've recovered or reset your Google email or password, you can now bypass the Google lock on your Samsung Galaxy device.

1. On Google's Verify your account screen, enter your Email or phone number.

2. Sign in with the correct password.

3. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the remaining setup options.

 

If you can't recover the Google account, use FRP bypass tool

If Google recovery fails or you cannot access recovery contacts, third-party FRP bypass tools may help legitimate owners regain access.

Our favorite is Higospot Android Unlocker. Praised for its ease of use and effectiveness, the tool offers quick solutions for users who get stuck on Google account verification, providing Samsung Google lock removal without requiring Gmail credentials. It also includes options to unlocking passwords, PINs, patterns, fingerprints, and face locks across a wide range of Android devices.

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Follow these steps to bypass Google lock for your Samsung Galaxy phone or tablet with Higospot Android Unlocker. After the process, you can take full control of your device instantly and register with a new Google account to enjoy Google services.

Step 1. Connect your Google locked Samsung phone to the computer via a USB cable, and open Android Unlocker. On the main interface, choose "Remove Google FRP Lock." The tool will detect your device automatically.

Step 2. Select manufacturer from the list. In our case, we're going to remove FRP lock Google account on Samsung mobiles, so here pick "Samsung."

Step 3. Go ahead and press "Bypass Now" button.

Carefully follow each step shown in the program's screen to boot the phone from its diagnostic menu.

When you're ready, click "Next" button to start the Google lock bypass process.

The bypass process usually takes a few minutes. Your device may restart several times during the procedure.

Step 4.Once you see the screen below, the Google lock has been removed. Disconnect it from the computer.

You can now set up your device without entering the previous Google account.

For Apple users, see How to Unlock iPhone When Forgot Passcode

If you bought the second-hand device

For those who bought the phone from the previous owner, to bypass Google lock on your Samsung Galaxy, you can try to contact the previous owner and ask she/he to remove the device from their Google account remotely (she/he can remove the device from their Google account via account settings or from Google Find Hub).

Contact Samsung Support or an authorized service center

This is your last resort. If neither Google recovery nor third-party Google lock bypass works for your Samsung, contact Samsung support and explain the situation. Be prepared to provide proof of purchase (receipt, invoice, or original box with IMEI) and government ID if requested. Samsung can verify ownership and, in authorized cases, perform an unlock or guide you to an authorized service center and let technician remove Google account lock from your Samsung phone. This is the lawful route when account recovery fails.

Conclusion

FRP is a strong anti-theft safeguard that can become a major inconvenience when account credentials are lost. Start with Google's account recovery flow—use recovery email, phone, and the account recovery form and answer questions as accurately as possible to remove Google lock on Samsung. If that doesn't work, turn to a dedicated third-party tool to get past the Google FRP lock. Your last resort is gather proof of purchase and contact Samsung or an authorized service center for an official unlock.