FRP was introduced by Google in 2015 as part of the Android 5.1 (Lollipop) update. It is designed to prevent unauthorized users from resetting a device to its factory settings without the owner's permission. When a device is reset, FRP kicks in, requiring the user to enter their Google account credentials to verify ownership. While FRP provides an additional layer of security, it can also create problems for legitimate users who forget their credentials or purchase devices with existing FRP locks.