Looking to Sell. Do I Need to Secure or Erase?

[rsimandl]

Just got the "wrong pin" bug on my Pixel C. So I'm just gonna get rid of it.

I know I need to do a factory reset, but do I also need to do the "secure" or "erase" functions from Android Device Manager (https://www.google.com/android/find?u=0)? Or will just the factory reset be enough?

Thanks!

 

[swebb]

Factory reset is sufficient.

I had the pin bug but didn't know that it was a known issue. A factory reset from recovery fixed it for me.

 

[rsimandl]

Nope, found out the hard way, factory reset is NOT sufficient.

Buyer got hit with "factory reset protection," which I did not know was a thing, and returned it to me. I had to refund and am now out shipping both ways.

So, I guess I need to know is there a way to reset my Pixel C and sell it so the buyer can activate it without FRP kicking in?

Please note I'm NOT asking how to bypass FRP on a tablet that has been reset. I'm asking how to reset MY OWN TABLET so whoever buys it from me won't get hit with FRP in the first place.

Thanks.

 

[rsimandl]

Solution found, right here on Android Central:

https://www.androidcentral.com/how-sell-your-android-device

 

[B. Diddy]

Yep, always have to remember to remove your Google account before doing the factory reset. Otherwise, you'll have an irate buyer!