It looks like you are using the Alcatel A3 XL as your daily driver and now finds some issues regarding Google Account Lock. Alcatel A3 XL is the latest device running Android 7.0 Nougat and powered by MediaTek chipsets. As we all know that MediaTek processors are known for its great performance in a budget price tag. Well if you have performed factory data reset on your Alcatel A3 XL and if you forgot the previously signed Google account, then don’t worry. Here we will guide on how to remove Google account or bypass FRP lock on Alcatel A3 XL handset easily.
Talking about the specifications, Alcatel A3 XL features a 6-inch IPS display with a screen resolution of 1280 x 720 Pixels. It is powered by MediaTek MT8735B Processor coupled with 1GB of RAM. The phone packs 8GB internal memory with expandable storage support of 32GB via microSD card. The camera on the Alcatel A3 XL comes with 8MP rear camera with dual-LED dual-tone flash and 5MP front camera for selfies. It is backed by a Removable 3,000 mAh Lithium-Ion Battery. Alcatel A3 XL also has a fingerprint sensor on the back.
If you bought a second-hand device and you want to create a new account, you may reset the device. Mostly the previous user may not have deleted their Google account, in that case, you will get the following message “This device was reset, to continue to sign in with a google account that was previously synced on this device”. If you don’t have the old Google Account Credentials and want to bypass the FRP Lock on your Alcatel A3 XL, this is the guide where you can rely on.
Before going to the flashing steps and requirements, let’s have a look at the FRP Lock details.
What is FRP Lock?
‘FRP’ known for the term “Factory Reset Protection”. It’s a security measure taken by Google for Android platform and devices running on the Android 5.1 Lollipop or above version. This functionality gets activated once you sign in to a Google Account on your Android device. And once it is activated, it will prevent you from using the phone until you enter the previous Google Account Credentials. It will remain the same as well even after doing the factory data reset. So, if you have the previous account details then you’re good to go. Otherwise, you have to bypass the FRP lock via SP Flash Tool by tweaking some internal files.
Now, let us take a look at the prerequisites to remove Google account or bypass FRP lock on Alcatel A3 XL. Should we?
Pre-Requirements:
- A Windows or Mac PC/Laptop and a USB Cable will require.
- The following file will only work on the Alcatel A3 XL. Don’t try it on other devices.
- SP Flash Tool – Download and install on your PC.
- Scatter File: Download Stock Firmware of Alcatel A3 XL.
- Download MTK VCOM Drivers and install it on your computer.
- Download and install the Alcatel USB Drivers on your PC.
- Charge phone battery up to 60% at least for a smoother process.
- Take a full backup of your device internal data before going to the next step.
After following all the pre-requirements mentioned above, now you can follow the flashing steps carefully:
Steps to ByPass FRP lock on Alcatel A3 XL
Follow these instructions carefully to remove FRP lock on Alcatel A3 XL MediaTek-powered device via SP Flash tool:
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You can also take a look at our video guide to remove FRP lock on Alcatel A3 XL.
We hope that you’ve successfully bypassed the FRP Lock on your Alcatel A3 XL MediaTek running device. If you’ve any issues or queries regarding this, feel free to write down in the comments below.