Sometimes the SOV33 is stubborn. If the lock remains after flashing, try these "better" advanced steps.
: Power off your SOV33. Hold the Volume Down button and connect the USB cable to the PC. The LED should turn green, indicating Flashmode . sony sov33 lock remove ftf better
While Sony’s official is user-friendly, the FTF method offers specific advantages for the SOV33 (the Japanese AU variant): Sometimes the SOV33 is stubborn