Let’s bypass the Google Account Verification on LG K40 LM-X420 using the latest and easiest method. With this method, we can bypass FRP on K40 without using an app or computer.
This tutorial would work for all the K40 variants including K40 MetroPCS lmx420mm, K40 T-Mobile lmx420tm, K40 AT&T lmx420as, Factory Unlocked K40 lmx420qn, K40 US Cellular lmx420qm, & K40 Spectrum Mobile with model number lmx420qm6.
On doing a hard reset via Hard Keys, i.e. Volume Down & Power Button on LG K40, we need to go through the Google verification screen to complete the factory reset process.
This is Google’s Factory Reset Protection also known as FRP.
To get past this screen we either need to enter the Screen Lock PIN, Pattern or password (In case the phone had a Screen Lock), or sign in with the last synced Google account on this particular device.
The good news is that it’s quite easy to bypass this verification screen on K40 using this latest hack.
Follow the below screenshots to bypass the Google Lock on LG K40 –
Let’s divide the whole process into 4 steps –
How to Bypass Google Verification on LG K40 LM-X420 2019-2020
As a first step, go back from the Google Verification screen to the first screen of the setup wizard.
STEP 1: Gettings Access to the Youtube app via the Accessibility Settings
We are back from the Google Sign-in page to the “Welcome” screen as shown above.
On the “Welcome page” look for “Accessibility” and open it.
A pop-up appears asking for confirmation. Tap “SETTINGS” to get access to Accessibility.
We are now on the “Accessibility” Page. We’ve to select the last option, “Switch Access” on this page.
To open “Switch Access Settings” tap “SETTINGS” located at the bottom-right corner.
On the “Switch Access Settings” page the first option is “Help & feedback”. Select this option to move ahead.
Again select the first option on the Help Page i.e. “About Switch Access for Android”.
The next page has a Youtube video on “How Switch Access Works”.
Tap on the video. A “3 dots” menu icon would appear. Select this icon.
This gives us 2 more options on the screen, Watch Later & Share. Select “Share” to proceed further.
We are using this share option to launch the Youtube app.
Now tap on the “Youtube video URL” or “3 dots” to gain access to the Youtube app.
On the youtube page, below the video, you’ll find the “Share” icon. Tap on it.
STEP 2: Adding a Secure Screen Lock using the Email app
We are given various options to share the video. Among the listed options, choose “Email”
Give the email app the necessary access by hitting “ALLOW”.
Once again we’ve to click “Share” and then “Email” as done before.
When you’ll choose “Email” for the 2nd time, it’ll ask you to select the email provider.
Among the listed email providers select the 3rd one i.e. “Other”
There are 2 options on the next page, Email Address & Password.
Just type any email id to highlight the “MANUAL SETUP” option.
Now “MANUAL SETUP” is enabled. Select this option.
Select the account type as “Microsoft Exchange” and tap “NEXT”.
We are now on the “Server Settings” page.
The last option on this page is “Client Certificate”.
Tap “ADD” to add a certificate.
An “Attention” pop-up appears on the screen. It says we’ve to change the Screen lock to a secure one. Tap “CHANGE” to accept the request.
The next page is the “Select Screen Lock” page.
There are 3 screen lock options which are Pattern, PIN, and Password.
Set either of them. Choose an easy to remember screen lock PIN, Pattern or Password and note it down.
I’m setting up a Screen PIN on my K40.
STEP 3: Rebooting phone and finishing the setup wizard
Move on to Next Page (Page 2)
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Thank you thank you so much i took my phone in to get it unlocked and they wanted to charge me 200$ to unlock it when i only paid 50$ for the phone.
This bypass will not work for phones that won’t allow you to add accounts. No one has produced a fix around that sticky situation which I find myself in.
Try this updated method. No need to add an account anymore. We can skip Google Sign-in altogether.
Thank you it really works waaaaal am very happy
It still asking me for the email the phone was synced with
Thank you so much… your steps are easy to understand and I got through them with ease. Probably the easiest ive actually ever had experienced..
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Lg k20 i can even see the accessibility option at all. Its not there
If you mean K20, then head over to this Tutorial –
https://lgk20.com/lg-k20-plus-lgmp260-frp-bypass-google-account-bypass-2017-2018/
It won’t let me get to the switch thing on my lg k40
Sir, you really saved the day, I bought this off FB marketplace and it didn;t seem to hard reset until I turned it off, then it acted like it HAD just been reset. Thanks for the simplest, easiest,and actually successfully working instruction one could ask for, and it worked perfect. I now have my phone in working condition and humbly salute you, your family, City, State, and highly reccomend you alol for a much deserved raise, promotion, with immediate PAID 2 week vacation on the bosses dime! Thank you very much, tell me where to send some money, and I gladly will, as you saved me another $100 (what I paid) to go get another usable phone!
I have a k4o and I’m not given the switch access option…
Follow this updated LG K40 FRP Bypass tutorial if Switch Access is missing –
https://lgk20.com/bypass-google-account-verification-lg-k40-lmx420-2020/
I have a spectrum k40 frp and my screen does not show an option for switch access
Follow this updated LG K40 FRP Bypass tutorial if Switch Access is missing –
https://lgk20.com/bypass-google-account-verification-lg-k40-lmx420-2020/
Only have type an general no services when i click accesibility lgl322dl
Try this latest FRP Bypass method if you don’t get a switch access option in Accessibility Settings –
https://lgk20.com/bypass-google-verification-lg-k30-2020-lm-x410fg/