What just happened? Modern Android phones already include theft-protection features that lock devices and prevent unauthorized factory resets, making it harder for thieves to resell stolen phones.

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[devicemodder] wrote in to let us know they managed to install Linux Mint on their FRP-locked Panasonic Toughpad FZ-A2. Android devices such as the FZ-A2 can be locked with Factory Reset Protection ...

If you’re planning to trade, sell, or return your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, you’ll want to factory reset it. These days, thanks to things like reset protection, it’s not quite as easy as simply factory ...