Factory Reset without access to original account

I was given an old Samsung Galaxy A12. I did a factory reset on the phone but it's still associated with the original owner - it's asking for their original code pattern rather than taking me to setup a new account as if it were a new phone.

I'm not familiar with this security feature. Presumably it's a theft deterrent but is there any way around it? I want a full factory reset without having to bug the original owner for his password.

Thanks

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crwdns2931729:0crwdne2931729:0: Mha 27, 2024

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@chrisgrass yes, great security options for lost/stolen etc. cellphones. It would be a nice gesture to go ahead and bug the previous owner for the password. Tehn you could propely remove the prior credentials Anyhow, check Youtube for a Samsung Galaxy A12 FRP bypass. Plenty of information about that out there.

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Thank you! FRP is the term I was missing

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Samsung Galaxy A12

Factory Reset without access to original account

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