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Google account verification, also known as Factory Reset Protection, is an integrated security feature on Android devices running version 5.1 and higher. It guards against unauthorized users wiping ...

Maybe you want to factory reset your Android device to sell or gift it to a friend, but you’ve forgotten your Google account password. The panic sets in as you realize your once-reliable Android phone ...