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I spent hours trying every “2025” tutorial online and none of them worked on my BlackBerry running stock Android 5.1.1 Lollipop. So I came up with my own method that actually works. Here it is, step-by-step:
Working Method (Tested on BlackBerry Android 5.1.1)
- On the initial Google Account Verification screen, tap the Emergency Call button.
- Dial a local emergency number that will fail to connect(this is important).
- as a example UK → 112
- As soon as the call starts trying to connect (you’ll see the call screen for a split second), immediately dial this code on the dial pad: *#*#4636#*#*
- The phone will open the Testing menu (also called “Phone info” / “Testing mode”). If the emergency call hasn’t already hung up by itself, hang it up now.
- Tap Usage statistics (first or second option).
- At the very top of the screen you will see a ← back arrow. Tap it.
- You will now be inside the normal Settings menu.
- Go to: Security → Security Wipe (or “Factory Data Reset” / “Reset” depending on exact wording)
- Confirm the wipe. The phone will completely reset and reboot.
- When it boots back up, you will be in the fresh Setup Wizard. You can now sign in with your own Google account with no lock.
Important Disclaimer: This guide is intended only for legitimate use on devices you own and are restoring, such as old phones headed for e-waste or being reset for reuse. I do notsupport or condone any malicious or illegal use of this method. Always use it responsibly.
If the emergency call actually connects, immediately apologise and hang up — do not waste emergency services’ time. In my case (UK, dialling 112), it failed to connect every time, which gave me the brief window I needed.
this was done and tested on a PRIV i got from ewaste,