There are no other options. This is even more stupid than the phone number verification thing. Attemping to logging to Google Play Store on that wiped device (which previously was logged in to the account) doesn’t work either.
Luckily, this is a throwaway account, not much data of value was lost. FRP on the wiped device was also off.
But like, what is the point of this. Suppose, my phone got stolen. How am I supposed to log in to Google to initiate a remote wipe, if it ask for a verification code which is on the phone that the thief has?
Zero logic at all. 🤦♂️
Edit: And MFA was never enabled. Just to clarify.
That’s why they ask you to back up the recovery codes. Learn how to use your devices
This thread is full of insane people with insane workarounds to an issue they are alerted upon when activating 2FA.
Keep the recovery codes in a safe place - not on the same device.
It’s well known that Google does not tell you that it’s forcefully adding second factor to your account if you log into that account on an Android/iOS device/app.