How to Enable and Disable Google Device Protection on Samsung Galaxy Smartphones

Google Device Protection
When you sign in to a Google Account on your device and set a Lock screen, Google
Device Protection is enabled. This service protects your device from unauthorized
factory data resets by requiring your Google account information to verify your
identity. Learn more: samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00083965
Enable Google Device Protection
Adding a Google Account to your device and setting a Lock screen automatically
activates Google Device Protection.
Disable Google Device Protection
To disable Google Device Protection, you can either remove all Google Accounts from
the device or remove the Lock screen.

To remove Google accounts:

1. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Manage accounts > [Google
   Account].
2. Tap Remove account.
   To remove a secure Lock screen:
3. From Settings, tap Lock screen and AOD > Screen lock and biometrics.
4. Tap either Swipe or None.