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From: "R.Wieser" <address@is.invalid>
Newsgroups: comp.mobile.android
Subject: Re: Unusable Android J5(6)
Date: Wed, 14 May 2025 08:22:34 +0200
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Anssi,

> Anyway, as far as the reset goes, a brief search shows Google's
> find my device could work but might get complicated too.

I cannot use any method which depends on the my friends knowledge.  As you 
mentioned it, its an old phone which he had gathering dust in a drawer, only 
to be remembered when I spoke of wanting to try one.

> Recovery mode seems like the more likely option since you have
> physical access.

Recovery of what please ?  And how would I do that (see the above) ?  Also, 
how would that make the phone forget my friend, accepting me as its new 
owner ?

Regards,
Rudy Wieser