Below is a for using FTF to wipe/reset a locked Sony G8341.
: Download and install the Sony Flashtool . sony g8341 lock remove ftf
: Download and install the Sony Flash Tool (Flashtool) on your PC, along with the necessary Sony drivers. Below is a for using FTF to wipe/reset a locked Sony G8341
FTF removes the lock only by wiping user data . No "lock remove FTF" exists that keeps your files. FTF removes the lock only by wiping user data
If you cannot use a PC, you can perform a using the hardware buttons, though this may trigger Google FRP (Factory Reset Protection) lock if an account was previously signed in. Power off the device.
| Lock type | Can FTF remove it? | |-----------|--------------------| | PIN / Pattern / Password | ✅ Yes (by wiping userdata) | | Google FRP lock | ❌ No (FRP lives in persistent partition) | | SIM / Network carrier lock | ❌ No (hardware-based) |
Follow the prompts to "repair" the phone, which flashes the latest official firmware and wipes the lock screen.