It happens more often than you might think: you've performed a factory reset on your Huawei or Honor smartphone, perhaps to fix a software issue or prepare it for sale, only to be greeted by a screen demanding the Google account credentials that were previously linked to the device. For many users, especially those who have purchased a second-hand phone or forgotten their login details, this can be a frustrating dead end. This security measure, known as , is designed to prevent thieves from accessing a stolen device, but it can just as easily lock out a legitimate owner.
Bypassing FRP on a device you legally own is legal in most countries under "fair use" and "right to repair" laws. However, using these tools on a device you do not own (stolen property) is a crime.
This method exploits a loophole in the system recovery settings to clear user data without triggering the Google setup screen. Turn off your Huawei or Honor phone completely.