[Solved] How to Bypass Google Account Verification (FRP) on Huawei Honor 8, 8C or 8X [forgetten Password Unlock]

A few years ago, before the launch of Huawei Honor 8, 8C or 8X and other Android smartphones, we were all talking about how BlackBerry and iPhone devices are so secured to a point that their real owners can track who is using them when stolen or lost. In some cases, the phone might just be unusable to whoever found it until the rightful owner unlocks the device which most times have to do with him/her signing into the earlier setup (email and or password) account of that device.

Android – the leading choice of most smartphones operating system out there has finally joined the league to make users device (like Huawei Honor 8, 8C or 8X) super secured from theft or just unusable when it gets lost. But the truth is most times lost or stolen isn’t the case. Rather, it is passed on to a friend, family or sold out as fairly used without the initial user unlocking and removing their setup Google Account (even after a factory or hard reset).

I will show you a few steps to follow on how to bypass Google Account (FRP) on your Huawei Honor 8, 8C or 8X but first, let me explain what FRP means and how it works.

What is FRP on Huawei Honor 8, 8C or 8X Android OS device?

FRP simply means factory reset protection also known as data protection of your Huawei Honor 8, 8C or 8X or any other Android device. It is set up with your sign-in Google Account.

How do I set up FRP Lock?

Step 1:           The user should slide down or locate and press the settings on the icon on their Huawei Honor 8, 8C or 8X home screen.

Step 2:           Next, scroll down and or swipe right (or left)

Step 3:           Enter – press Accounts

Step 4:            Now, add a Google – Gmail account.

Step 5:            Go back to Settings >> Security

Step 6:            Setup your preferred lock method.

Step 7:            Check lock on start-up.

How to remove or bypass Google Account FRP on Huawei Honor 8, 8C or 8X?

There are basically two methods to bypass a Google Factory Reset Protection (FRP) on Huawei Honor 8, 8C or 8X. Like I mentioned earlier: most times Android phones like Huawei Honor 8, 8C or 8X are passed on to a friend or family which means if you tell them about method one (1) you won’t have to apply the final option – method two (2) that bypasses FRP lock.

Method #1 – How to Bypass or Skip Google Account FRP Lock on your Huawei Honor 8, 8C or 8X:

Step 1:           The user should slide down or locate and press the settings on the icon on their Huawei Honor 8, 8C or 8X home screen.

Step 2:           Next, scroll down and or swipe right (or left)

Step 3:           Enter – press Accounts

Step 4:           Now, Remove the primary or all Google accounts – Gmail you find there.

Step 5:           Go back to Settings >> Security

Step 6:           Remove your preferred lock method.

Step 7:           Uncheck lock on start-up.

See Method #2 – FRP Bypass on the next page below.