Update (not upgrade) Android before flashing Sailfish X, or not?

Unfortunately the answer is not always straightforward. Referring to Xperia 10III Jolla are now happy for you to use either Android 11 or 12: https://jolla.com/how-to-install-sailfish-x-on-xperia-10-iii-on-windows/
However with regards to Android 11 there was a version to avoid as here: https://forum.sailfishos.org/t/sony-xperia-iii-android-12/11029/6?u=aspergerguy