Problem:
You are provisioning a device with a QR code and you see the following error: |
“Oops! This device is locked by factory reset protection. Contact your IT department” |
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Reason:
Device protection is automatically enabled on devices when you add a Google account.
Solution:
Removing your Google account will disable Device Protection.
To remove a Google account when a device is factory reset:
- Follow the steps from the initial screen to setup the device (Do not provision it with QR code)
- When you are at the Android home screen go to Settings
- Go to Accounts
- Remove the google accounts present on the device
- You can now factory reset the device and continue with QR code enrollment
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