ChatGPT isn't just for homework or cooking recipes. One user used it to bypass the protections on an Android tablet.
Artificial intelligence is increasingly used in the field of computer security. Studies have shown that hackers are already using it to bypass protections and access sensitive data in record time. But aside from malicious uses, some are also using it to solve real-life problems. This is the case of an internet user who used ChatGPT to restore life to a tablet that couldn't be reset.
The model in question is a Panasonic ToughPad FZ-A2 tablet, sold with a security system called FRP. This lock blocks the device if you don't have the original owner's credentials. A real headache for those who get a used device, which is often unusable as is. The user, a member of the XDA forum, therefore asked ChatGPT for help. By combining the AI's instructions with a small accessory sold online, he managed to disable the protection and completely unlock the tablet. He was then able to install a Windows 10 system, then Linux Mint.
He bypasses the locks of an Android tablet with the help of ChatGPT
The manipulation relied on a specific technical step: extracting the file that controls the tablet's startup system. The user submitted it to ChatGPT with a clear request: remove the security features. The AI analyzed the file and then suggested a modified version to reinject into the device. In just a few steps, the FRP lock and Secure Boot security were disabled. This allowed a new operating system to be installed, just like on a regular computer. This method, he said, had never been documented before. Many second-hand computers and tablets remain unusable because of this type of protection, which is often forgotten by the previous owner. This user's approach shows that these devices are not always good for throwing away. With a little equipment, patience, and the help of an AI like ChatGPT, it becomes possible to recycle them and give them a new function. Even if this method remains reserved for users who are somewhat comfortable with computers, it opens the door to a second life for devices that have been stuck for years.
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