Well I unlocked my bootloader without reading more into it and I guess I lost my DRM keys. I really should have read more. I thought I knew what I was doing but I didn't. Anyways, so now I can't play my PS4 on the remote play. I also can't sign into PS4 app. I'm sure it's not working because the DRM keys are missing. Sony really has this phone locked tight. Anyways I'm sad, yeah it's my screw up but really sony? Do we need DRM keys on a phone?
Ill probably never buy another sony phone again. I really only bought this phone for remote play and now I can't use it lol. Stupid
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Well I unlocked my bootloader without reading more into it and I guess I lost my DRM keys. I really should have read more. I thought I knew what I was doing but I didn't. Anyways, so now I can't play my PS4 on the remote play. I also can't sign into PS4 app. I'm sure it's not working because the DRM keys are missing. Sony really has this phone locked tight. Anyways I'm sad, yeah it's my screw up but really sony? Do we need DRM keys on a phone?
Ill probably never buy another sony phone again. I really only bought this phone for remote play and now I can't use it lol. Stupid
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its there to stop other brands from stealing from sony, its happened plenty of times before and i think sony is overreacting :/
i do belive if you complain to them enough they will actualy do something
(well i mean enough people complaining enough)
Envious_Data said:
its there to stop other brands from stealing from sony, its happened plenty of times before and i think sony is overreacting :/
i do belive if you complain to them enough they will actualy do something
(well i mean enough people complaining enough)
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Yeah I guess they want to protect their code, patents, technology but that's ridiculous. Im stuck with a phone that I can't do anything with which I actually bought the phone for and probably can't sell it either lol. Who's going to buy a Z2 that has no DRM keys!!!
kennypow3rs said:
Yeah I guess they want to protect their code, patents, technology but that's ridiculous. Im stuck with a phone that I can't do anything with which I actually bought the phone for and probably can't sell it either lol. Who's going to buy a Z2 that has no DRM keys!!!
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Someone from not XDA perhaps
Or perhaps someone looking for a device and NOT a device w/ warrenty
Don't lose hope
I had unlocked my bootloader as well. I did it to root the device before it was discovered you could root without unlocking it.
However, I recently used FlashTools to relock the bootloader and flashed new firmware.
All the features that were locked are now back, the playstation apps work, the hi-res facebook pics and a few others are all functioning again.
So try flashtools to relock it, if that doesn't bring back the features, reflashing to stock should help.
You relocked bootloader with no TA backup and it worked?
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You relocked bootloader with no TA backup and it worked?
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Yeah it worked. I used the Flashtool and I set phone in flash mode. Hit the relock button and it worked successfully. Then I ran the Sony Pc component and flashed 4.4.4. When I was unlocked it kept failing. Why?
Maybe this is good news for you... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2930672
Drm keys. Can those be imported from another Z2?
Or are those device-imei related?
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Drm keys. Can those be imported from another Z2?
Or are those device-imei related?
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Each device has its own individual DRM keys. I doubt you could use another devices keys.
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Yeah it worked. I used the Flashtool and I set phone in flash mode. Hit the relock button and it worked successfully. Then I ran the Sony Pc component and flashed 4.4.4. When I was unlocked it kept failing. Why?
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So the remote play works now? And other stuff related to DRM keys?
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Each device has its own individual DRM keys. I doubt you could use another devices keys.
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I can't say as I have not done it. But in older non smartphone Era of sonyericsson we used use read data from other devices to revive phones.
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So the remote play works now? And other stuff related to DRM keys?
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No playstation app does NOT work. Neither does remote play. Once you unlocked the bootloader before backing up DRM keys it will probably never work unless some super dev creates some wizard hackery and it bypasses the key check idk.
sell it! if its in good condition and you sell it a bit cheaper Im sure a lot of people wont care that they cant use remote play , for instance I dont lol
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No playstation app does NOT work. Neither does remote play. Once you unlocked the bootloader before backing up DRM keys it will probably never work unless some super dev creates some wizard hackery and it bypasses the key check idk.
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So I guess Sony PC Companion was one of the things that fail... It works now but the other problems remain still. I see.
Also it's important to mention that if you have a locked bootloader with DRM keys, and the Remote Play App keeps giving a error message, it's probably because you have installed "Super SU". I uninstalled the app, and Remote Play works for now.
If you are not sure about your DRM keys, just type *#*#7378423#*#* on your phone and go to Service Test > Security, if you have [Unknown Error] instead of [Key OK] they are lost, to restore them the only way is to use Backup of your TA. If you have all [Key OK] then your phone is ok.
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No playstation app does NOT work. Neither does remote play. Once you unlocked the bootloader before backing up DRM keys it will probably never work unless some super dev creates some wizard hackery and it bypasses the key check idk.
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Try this link, brother. Let's see if it'll work.
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@kennypow3rs you relocked your BL without have a TA Backup? Or how you do it?
Duilio Patiño said:
@kennypow3rs you relocked your BL without have a TA Backup? Or how you do it?
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You can relock your bootloader without the Flashtool no TA backup needed.
Thanks, I do it but now, how I can know if I have it Locked?
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Hello!
I didin't unlock my bootloader, but before that I would like to known the what "sony functions" will be disabled ( lost because drm ).
I've got previously a z3c, and we lose the camera normal functionality. On aosp roms, the cam had a fish eye effects.
And one more thing. What about our XC's code name? Is it a "kugo"?
Yes, X Compact is kugo (the platform is Loire, which it shares with X (suzu))
Camera seems to work fine in cm-13, no noticeable distortions
I can try to post a picture later but I'm not sure if it will let me
Unlocking bootloader will lose bionz (for the camera), but I'm not sure what else (owned the device for 10 minutes before unlocking)
AndroPlus's kernel says it has a DRM patch, but I don't know if it works or what functionality it restores
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Yes, X Compact is kugo (the platform is Loire, which it shares with X (suzu))
Camera seems to work fine in cm-13, no noticeable distortions
I can try to post a picture later but I'm not sure if it will let me
Unlocking bootloader will lose bionz (for the camera), but I'm not sure what else (owned the device for 10 minutes before unlocking)
AndroPlus's kernel says it has a DRM patch, but I don't know if it works or what functionality it restores
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Hi!
Thanks for the info. On Z3c we loose playstation remote, x-reality, sound enchantments and i think phone mirror to tv... some camera algorythm what made some better pictures at night. But the worsest thing was the camera got fish eye on it. Our new cam on "kugo" got an rgb and laser sensor.. i hope they functional too. Hmmm.. on weekend, i give a try to unlock than root the phone. I don't like so many google apps on my phone, and i can't delete they until i root it.
I will made some pictures before unlocking, than after unlocked.
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Hi!
Thanks for the info. On Z3c we loose playstation remote, x-reality, sound enchantments and i think phone mirror to tv... some camera algorythm what made some better pictures at night. But the worsest thing was the camera got fish eye on it. Our new cam on "kugo" got an rgb and laser sensor.. i hope they functional too. Hmmm.. on weekend, i give a try to unlock than root the phone. I don't like so many google apps on my phone, and i can't delete they until i root it.
I will made some pictures before unlocking, than after unlocked.
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If you actually care about the lost functionality then I'd wait for someone else to confirm work arounds or to develop a TA backup method (unlikely, but still)
https://my.mixtape.moe/pcogtj.jpg
Here's a picture I took while running CM 13.
Please note that I'm not a camera guy and have no idea how to use a camera
Anything I can do with this phone? Found it in the bay last friday, it's pattern locked and doesn't seem to take phone calls or allow me to contact anyone to retrieve..
Would I be able to install a custom rom or something to actually utilize this phone, does it need to be like IOS jailbroken first also?
demalii said:
Anything I can do with this phone? Found it in the bay last friday, it's pattern locked and doesn't seem to take phone calls or allow me to contact anyone to retrieve..
Would I be able to install a custom rom or something to actually utilize this phone, does it need to be like IOS jailbroken first also?
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Needs factory reset and Samsung frp lock removed. Att and Verizon can block signal to most phones that have been reported lost - stolen .
Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk
ty, possible to use to watch movies on, if I ever get frp lock removed? I only see services that I have to pay for, I'll probably just leave it on shelf or something for now.
If you do get FRP removed, you will be able to use the phone like normal again.
If the Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile or Sprint blacklist the phone, a SIM card will never work in it again. But it will still function like normal but with no SIM in it. WiFi device only.
Thanks, after hours of searching for a solution, it would appear I can't remove FRP by any means that I've found online.. So seems I found a 700$ brick lol.
demalii said:
Thanks, after hours of searching for a solution, it would appear I can't remove FRP by any means that I've found online.. So seems I found a 700$ brick lol.
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Shoot me a pm if your interested in selling it.
Hi everyone.
I'm preparing to have my phone rooted. While the process doesn't seem intimidating (I've had an Xperia rooted some years ago), what disturbs me is a kill switch hidden by Sony software devs - MyXperia Theft Protection.
Basically, if you accidentally enable MyXperia on a device with unlocked BL, it will hard brick your device without warning. This has been stated in Sony's UBL site, and i've seen some case of devices getting bricked due to this - Mostly M4 Aqua's. So here I have 2 questions:
- Is this also a case for our device, and has there been anyone bricked/recovered from this issue?
- Is there any way to hide that option from the Settings menu? Since with that thing around it's too easy for someone with malicious intent to brick another guy's rooted phone.
I'm looking forward to your answers. Thanks for reading.
EDIT: Just found out that Sony has discontinued MyXperia and replaced it with Google's Find my Device, but they seem to forgot to remove the kill switch in their devices. Great job, Sony.
with all due respect
you research should have been more on pampering DRM KEYS rather than damage control/theft protection app (my xperia / find my device)
the Real devil in the details is saving TA.IMG. which is only possible in few lucky handsets and X is one of them!
this is what happens once you boot unlock! (drm keys lost)
https://developer.sony.com/develop/...ty/current-platform-functionality-maintained/
YasuHamed said:
with all due respect
you research should have been more on pampering DRM KEYS rather than damage control/theft protection app (my xperia / find my device)
the Real devil in the details is saving TA.IMG. which is only possible in few lucky handsets and X is one of them!
this is what happens once you boot unlock! (drm keys lost)
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I know about the DRM keys and how to back it up.
The thing that worries me though, is that after unlocking there's a "self-destruct" button in my Settings menu. I couldn't care less about security/device protection, but someone with malicious intent or a drunk me at 3am can easily destroy my phone within a few taps is a big concern.
You can also check out this post: htps://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-xz/help/sony-xperia-xz-dual-f8332-unlock-t3640302
Step 12: BE CAREFUL and, from now on, DON’T ENABLE the MyXperia. It could hard brick your phone.
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I know about the DRM keys and how to back it up.
The thing that worries me though, is that after unlocking there's a "self-destruct" button in my Settings menu. I couldn't care less about security/device protection, but someone with malicious intent or a drunk me at 3am can easily destroy my phone within a few taps is a big concern.
You can also check out this post: htps://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-xz/help/sony-xperia-xz-dual-f8332-unlock-t3640302
Step 12: BE CAREFUL and, from now on, DON’T ENABLE the MyXperia. It could hard brick your phone.
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on my z5p, i am using myxperia since ever!
may be it applies to x series
YasuHamed said:
on my z5p, i am using myxperia since ever!
may be it applies to x series
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Even on unlocked bootloader?
That is a strange thing to hear. Most of the bricked cases i've heard are from M4 Aqua's. Maybe the guy in that XZ thread was being cautious.
I just found out that freezing the MXP app using Titanium removes the option from Settings menu.
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Even on unlocked bootloader?
That is a strange thing to hear. Most of the bricked cases i've heard are from M4 Aqua's. Maybe the guy in that XZ thread was being cautious.
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and My z5p is running on 32.4.A.1.54 (nougat) and my xperia is running just fine & its rooted (so the boot is unlocked ofcourse)
I have myXperia enabled on my X. Works like a charm. Bootloader unlocked, magisk an xposed installed. 34.4.A.2.19.
Hi y'all, if anyone can give me a quick and complete guide to relock my '' xz premium'' I will give him $40 CAD. This is a Canadian promise! I can transfer money via PayPal or if you have Canadian bank account I can do it via E transfer.
Thank you guys all
Cheers!
Kianoosh49 said:
Hi y'all, if anyone can give me a quick and complete guide to relock my '' xz premium'' I will give him $40 CAD. This is a Canadian promise! I can transfer money via PayPal or if you have Canadian bank account I can do it via E transfer.
Thank you guys all
Cheers!
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Doesnt matter if you offered $4000 buddy, it cant be done.
Kianoosh49 said:
Hi y'all, if anyone can give me a quick and complete guide to relock my '' xz premium'' I will give him $40 CAD. This is a Canadian promise! I can transfer money via PayPal or if you have Canadian bank account I can do it via E transfer.
Thank you guys all
Cheers!
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It's impossible,but when I'm thinking there are doesn't any reason to relock your bootader.sony warranty support unlocked phone (at least in IR).
Kianoosh49 said:
Hi y'all, if anyone can give me a quick and complete guide to relock my '' xz premium'' I will give him $40 CAD. This is a Canadian promise! I can transfer money via PayPal or if you have Canadian bank account I can do it via E transfer.
Thank you guys all
Cheers!
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Lol. Every' how to', including the Sony website tells you this is a one way process, can't believe you ignored all those warnings.
Having said that, there's no reason why you can't 'fix' it with Xperiafix, everything will be as before you unlocked it.
actually there IS a way to relock the Bootloader.
But the problem is that once you've unlocked it without having the DRM keys saved, relocking it back without using the DRM keys leads to multiple consequences:
1. You MAY BRICK your phone irreversibly.
2. You WILL NOT be able to use the camera
3. The built-in Video/Photo Ehnancer, as well as the Sony 4K enabler MAY NOT work anymore, and you'll, most likely, result in having a 4K panel in fHD-only mode.
4. You won't be able to use your phone for the Daydream VR anymore.
And what is all this for? For being able to install the updates? Lol forget about them.
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What a load of bs, there is no method available to relock yet or it would be listed on XDA.
I presume this is still the case in regards to no method of locking the bootloader?
saved-j said:
actually there IS a way to relock the Bootloader.
But the problem is that once you've unlocked it without having the DRM keys saved, relocking it back without using the DRM keys leads to multiple consequences:
1. You MAY BRICK your phone irreversibly.
2. You WILL NOT be able to use the camera
3. The built-in Video/Photo Ehnancer, as well as the Sony 4K enabler MAY NOT work anymore, and you'll, most likely, result in having a 4K panel in fHD-only mode.
4. You won't be able to use your phone for the Daydream VR anymore.
And what is all this for? For being able to install the updates? Lol forget about them.
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Hi I have drm keys backup and want to relock the bootloader can you tell me how to do it please?
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Hi I have drm keys backup and want to relock the bootloader can you tell me how to do it please?
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U can't
Can anyone help me. I have an xperia xz premium. Before, my device, had a problem which are can't detect for wifi and mobile internet. So, since it is still under warranty, i sent it to the partner office, which is not sony related company i think. The time take to fix the problem is 2 months. For the first time after the fix, i gone to pick up, and start the phone. It says that cannot check for software corruption, need to unlock the bootlader. And About 3 days after i pick up the phone, the phone begin to be crazy, some buttons such as volume and power button also fingerprint mounted to power button has no respond. Sometimes there are respond but not for long. But before the buttons has no respond, the device fell from my hand which is 0.5 meter i think. But i think, the problem is an unlocked bootloader.
What should i do?
Looking forward.
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Can anyone help me. I have an xperia xz premium. Before, my device, had a problem which are can't detect for wifi and mobile internet. So, since it is still under warranty, i sent it to the partner office, which is not sony related company i think. The time take to fix the problem is 2 months. For the first time after the fix, i gone to pick up, and start the phone. It says that cannot check for software corruption, need to unlock the bootlader. And About 3 days after i pick up the phone, the phone begin to be crazy, some buttons such as volume and power button also fingerprint mounted to power button has no respond. Sometimes there are respond but not for long. But before the buttons has no respond, the device fell from my hand which is 0.5 meter i think. But i think, the problem is an unlocked bootloader.
What should i do?
Looking forward.
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It's your fault.
Since you've dropped your devices, it is more likely that the fall killed your device.
But that bootloader issue must be the repairman's work.
Is it still the case that you can't relock the bootloader? I need to return this phone.
xT29c said:
Is it still the case that you can't relock the bootloader? I need to return this phone.
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Yes
Beetle84 said:
Yes
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Okay. Is there anyway to hide the screen warning the user that the bootloader is unlocked?
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Okay. Is there anyway to hide the screen warning the user that the bootloader is unlocked?
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Hi,
So today I changed the pin for my mom's phone and the completely forgot it.
She has a lot of Photos on the phone that she wants to keep, but she has not turned on the backup to google photos option
Is there a way to unlock the phone or recover the photos ?
I have entered the wrong pin multiple times and I still cant see the forgot password option.
Pls help or else mom will kill me.
I hope there is no solution because it would be big security problem.
Your mother maybe using google photos cloud so dont be worry
This poses a security risk for those who lost their phones, so I hope there's no easy way around it.
RIP OP
I also hope there isn't a remedy. I don't mean to sound negative and not help but look at it from our side.
I once had a phone that needed a pin to unlock after being fully booted. Was able to go into recovery without it though.
But on 6t I think the pin encrypts the partition, so no way of bypassing it.
[irony] Maybe tell some intelligence agency that there is terrorist evidence on the phone, see if they have a "special key". [/irony]
elchmartin said:
I once had a phone that needed a pin to unlock after being fully booted. Was able to go into recovery without it though.
But on 6t I think the pin encrypts the partition, so no way of bypassing it.
[irony] Maybe tell some intelligence agency that there is terrorist evidence on the phone, see if they have a "special key". [/irony]
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I agree.
Can you not plug in your USB cable and copy the contents off the phone onto your laptop?
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Can you not plug in your USB cable and copy the contents off the phone onto your laptop?
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Not without unlocking and enabling USB transfer
Just to be sure, it is the pin for the phone and not the simcard right?
superiscch said:
Just to be sure, it is the pin for the phone and not the simcard right?
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Good point
Is it not possible to boot to recovery then factory reset it.........
xobtik said:
Hi,
So today I changed the pin for my mom's phone and the completely forgot it.
She has a lot of Photos on the phone that she wants to keep, but she has not turned on the backup to google photos option
Is there a way to unlock the phone or recover the photos ?
I have entered the wrong pin multiple times and I still cant see the forgot password option.
Pls help or else mom will kill me.
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Get your plot ready then.
You have to format data.
Hopefully you can remember the password or pin.
There is far to many security measures in place
you could by having USB debugging on don't know if it's against rules to tell you or just have them email you don't they still email the password to email reg. on phone
There is simply NO way to access the contents without the encryption key. No app from google that claims it can, not google, not even the NSA or anyone but the key holder can. Trust me, you messed up and there is no other way but to remember what it was or completedly reset the phone. After you reset you will be asked password for the account that was last used there. not worth even trying mate.
I wouldnt normally try to help in a situation regarding security but check out this link: Bypass lock screen PIN all One Plus Devices! Might help!
Good luck and let us know how it turns out :highfive:
That worked for me! Thanks so much!
Scott said:
I wouldnt normally try to help in a situation regarding security but check out this link: Bypass lock screen PIN all One Plus Devices! Might help!
Good luck and let us know how it turns out :highfive:
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+1 this worked for me too
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[irony] Maybe tell some intelligence agency that there is terrorist evidence on the phone, see if they have a "special key". [/irony]
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Not really for 6T. File Based Encryption that's used by OnePlus doesn't help here either. There may be a way for OnePlus 6 tho since it uses a different key to sign its boot image.
It may be possible to change current password by using Google Find My Device (https://www.google.com/android/find), but i haven't used it for a long time so i'm not sure at this point.