Yes, because wiping userdata removes the cached Google account credentials. After flashing, the phone will treat itself as a fresh device, bypassing the previous owner’s Google lock. However, if the phone was reset via recovery without flashing, FRP remains – but FTF flashing resets that.
| Item | Details | |------|---------| | (7/8/10/11) | Flashtool does not run natively on macOS/Linux without workarounds. | | USB Cable | Must be data-capable (not a charge-only cable). Original Sony cable preferred. | | Flashtool | Version 0.9.33.0 or later. Download from official sources (androxyde.github.io). | | Sony G3212 FTF | Stock firmware for your region/carrier. Search for “G3212_Customized_XXX_*.ftf”. | | Flashtool Drivers | Includes Flashmode and Fastboot drivers for Sony. | | Battery | Phone should be at least 70% charged. | sony g3212 lock remove ftf
The phone will boot, but you may lose LTE bands or get different bloatware. It won’t re-lock the device, but for daily use, download the firmware matching your original region (e.g., Customized UK, Customized LATAM, etc.). Yes, because wiping userdata removes the cached Google
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