To remove the screen lock (Pattern, PIN, or Password) from a Sony Xperia L1 (G3312) Go to product viewer dialog for this item. flash the official stock firmware (FTF file) using Sony Flashtool

• Flash an empty or wiped userdata partition.
• Flash a script that deletes locksettings.db, gatekeeper.password.key, and gatekeeper.pattern.key.
• Reset FRP by clearing the FRP partition.

While holding the button, connect the phone to your PC via a USB-C cable.

Step 3: Flash the FTF to Remove the Lock

1. Launch FlashTool.
2. Click the Lightning Bolt icon (Flash Device).
3. Select "Flashmode" (not Fastboot).
4. On the left, select your G3312 FTF file. On the right, check:

   This post explains the reality of the situation, why FTF won’t work, and provides the actual working solutions.

   If you cannot bypass FRP, search for "Sony G3312 FRP bypass 2024" – but note that methods become outdated quickly.

   Note: For FRP removal on Android 8+ (G3312 stock is Android 8.0), Google has hardened FRP. A full userdata wipe is the only reliable method via FTF.

   Initialize Flashtool: Open Flashtool and click the Lightning icon, then select Flash Mode. Configure Flash : Select the downloaded