When creating a Google account, the most frustrating part is often phone verification. Seeing the message "This phone number has been used too many times" can be quite discouraging, right? This article shares a method that still works in 2025, helping you successfully register a Google account without needing an extra phone number.
While Google states that phone verification is for account security, it also serves as an anti-abuse mechanism. When the system detects frequent account registrations from the same IP address or device, it mandates a phone number. This usually doesn't impact regular users, but it becomes a significant hurdle for cross-border e-commerce sellers, ad campaign teams, or social media managers who need to manage multiple accounts.
What's more troublesome is Google's strict limit on how many times a phone number can be used. A single number can register a maximum of 5-6 accounts. Exceeding this limit flags the number as "overused." If you're creating accounts in bulk for business expansion, you'll quickly hit this bottleneck.
If you're involved in cross-border e-commerce and need to set up multiple shops on different platforms, work in ad campaigns and need to test the performance of various accounts, or manage multiple brand accounts as a social media operator, mastering the method to register Google accounts without phone verification can significantly boost your work efficiency.
The advantage of this method lies in its simplicity and practicality, requiring no third-party software or complex tools. The only requirement is that you have an Android device. iPhone users cannot use this trick for now, as the core of the method involves rolling back the version of Google Play Services.
This method exploits an interesting loophole: when you roll back Google Play Services to an earlier version (around 2015), the system's verification mechanisms weren't as strict as they are now. Accounts created under that version will have the phone verification step automatically skipped. After completion, you can update the service back to the latest version, and the account will remain valid.
The entire process is like taking your phone back in time a few years, registering the account, and then returning to the present. It sounds a bit mysterious, but the actual operation is very simple.
On your Android device, open any app that requires a Google account login, such as the Play Store, Gmail, or YouTube. When the login page appears, don't rush to enter information yet.
On the login page, tap the "Recent Apps" button at the bottom of your phone (usually a square icon in the bottom left corner). Long-press the icon of the Google app you just opened. The "App Info" option will pop up.
On the App Info page, perform the following actions:
These actions will not harm your phone in any way; they simply restore the Google services to their initial state temporarily.
Return to your home screen and open the Play Store or another Google app again. You'll notice that the interface looks somewhat dated – this is the effect we want. Tap "Create account," then select "For my personal use."
Follow the prompts to enter your name, date of birth, and gender, then set up your desired email address and password. Here comes the crucial moment: when you tap "Next," the phone verification step will be skipped directly, and your account registration will be successful!
After creating the account, you'll receive a notification to update Google Play Services. Tap the notification to enter the Play Store and update the service to the latest version. Once the update is complete, your phone will return to normal, and your new account will function correctly.
The Google Play Services version from 2015 was during a period of rapid development for Google's account system. The registration process at that time was relatively simpler, and phone verification was not mandatory. By rolling back to this version, we are effectively leveraging the lax verification of historical versions.
Once the account is created under the old version, even if it's later updated to the latest version, the account's registration record is already saved on Google's servers. The system will only verify the account's legitimacy and will not retrospectively check the specific registration process.
This method essentially exploits the version differences within Google services, rather than involving hacking or system intrusion. The entire process only involves normal operations of official apps, and no third-party software is installed on your phone, so there are no security risks. Uninstalling updates and clearing cache are standard Android system functions and will not damage your device.
This method itself does not violate Google's terms of service. We are merely leveraging the version differences of official apps and are not using any cracking tools or false information. However, it's important to note that when registering accounts in bulk for commercial purposes, you must comply with the usage rules of each platform to avoid being flagged for abuse.
If you're just using this method to create a few personal accounts, the risk of being banned is very low. However, for large-scale bulk registrations, it is recommended to use tools like MasLogin for account isolation. Additionally, after creating a new account, it's best to complete your profile information and use it normally for a period before engaging in commercial activities, as this significantly reduces the risk.
Some Google services (like Google Ads) may require additional phone verification during use. If this happens, you can use virtual number services to temporarily receive verification codes, or prepare some physical numbers specifically for verification. The key is to avoid binding too many accounts to one number.
If you need to create a large number of accounts, it's advisable to operate in batches, registering 3-5 per day to avoid triggering Google's anomaly detection mechanisms. Also, use different devices or proxy IPs to make the registration environment as distinct as possible for each account.
For individual users, the method introduced in this article is sufficient to overcome the phone verification issue. However, if you're a commercial user involved in cross-border e-commerce, ad campaigns, or social media management, creating accounts is just the first step.
The real challenge lies in maintaining the stable use of multiple accounts long-term without them being linked. In such cases, combining this method with MasLogin Anti-Detect Browser can build a complete solution: use the method described here to create accounts in bulk, employ MasLogin for environment isolation, and pair it with a reasonable operational strategy to build a secure and efficient multi-account management system.
Next steps: Try using the method in this article to create 1-2 test accounts first. Once you're familiar with the process, consider scaling up. If you're committed to managing multiple accounts long-term, consider trying the free version of MasLogin to experience the efficiency boost that professional tools can provide.
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