: Users identify the device's Security Patch Level and Chipset (e.g., Exynos, MTK, Snapdragon).

Factory Reset Protection was introduced by Google to deter smartphone theft; by requiring the original Google account credentials after a factory reset, the device remains useless to unauthorized users. However, this security measure frequently locks out legitimate owners—such as those who forget their passwords or purchase second-hand devices where the previous owner failed to log out.

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