The KG lock operates at a deeper level than standard Factory Reset Protection (FRP). It integrates directly with the device's Universal Flash Storage (UFS) or Embedded MultiMediaCard (eMMC) memory chip, storing its status in specific, protected device partitions. Why Standard Methods Fail
Searching for KG block... Found at 0x4E000 Backing up original KG data... Done. Patching KG state... Prenormal → Normal Writing UFS page 0x4F4C... OK Verifying write... Match. KG Lock removed successfully.
In the Easy-JTAG partition viewer, locate the persistent partition. samsung kg lock remove easy jtag exclusive
Samsung is actively fighting hardware methods. In One UI 6.1 (Android 14), they introduced – a flag stored in the e-fuse inside the CPU, not the eMMC. For these devices (e.g., S24 with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3), even JTAG cannot reset KG.
Modify the hex bytes to force the state to Completed or completely wipe out the lock variable. Save the modified file. The KG lock operates at a deeper level
First boot will take 5–7 minutes. The KG lock message will be gone. You can now set up any Google account.
Click on . If the IDs are read correctly, you’ll see: Found at 0x4E000 Backing up original KG data
Locate the and SEC_EFS partitions in the partition viewer.
If the phone hangs on the Samsung logo after flashing, boot into recovery mode and perform a cache partition clear. If it persists, restore your original partition backups and re-verify the partition modifications. Disclaimer and Ethical Considerations
Scammers prey on people with KG-locked phones (often bought cheap on eBay or AliExpress as “for parts”). They promise:
Clean the BGA pads on the chip using a soldering iron and desoldering wick.