The latest Sony cameras include an Android subsystem which allows to install apps from the proprietary Sony PlayMemories Camera appstore (PMCA). This application replicates the functionality of the Sony store and allows you to install custom Android apps on your camera

https://sony-pmca.appspot.com/

https://github.com/ma1co/Sony-PMCA-RE

Hi - does anybody have access to Sony Action Cam Remote (RM-LVR1) Service Manual Level 2 and 3?

@jagnje

Look two posts above yours.

There is a TOSHIBA TMP19A44 on NEX5N main board , does anybody known which one file decrypted from Update_firmware package is for TMP19A44 ?

is anybody interested in resversing E-mount

Adapter makers already did it, plus you can request documentation if you do something real, I think.

Sony E-mount specification doesn't open for person .

And why person need protocol?

Hacker's curiosity . EDIT : Vitaliy_Kiselev , i can not find "quote" for replying your post .

@ma1co

Can you add changes to http://www.personal-view.com/faqs/sony-hack/beginners-place (to make standalone versions not requiring python) ?

As I did not have time recently to add this 3rd generation compatibility.

I have an A77 (first gen, not 77 II) en route to me, ex Japan...

Silly me saw the "Japanese Language" mentioned in the ebay advert and thought "no probs, I can flick through the menu to English in settings somewhere"... A bit more digging today after buying it yesterday however brought up the J1 Japan model language being solely japanese, no menus of other languages to choose from.

Google brought up the Nex-Hacks site. Which shuffled me off over here.

I note Nonor in Nex-Hacks managed to run a firmware hack for his A77. Can anyone send me a firmware hack and walkthrough?

I am tech savvy enough to use your typical windows GUI flash program, but I am not risking my camera bricking itself because I transposed the wrong digits in the wrong area of a file trying to hack it myself following this: http://www.personal-view.com/faqs/sony-hack/languages.

I'm a reasonably tech aware normal guy, not a Hacker, and a Hacker is what is needed here.

Cheers Rhys from NZ.

but I am not risking my camera bricking itself because I transposed the wrong digits in the wrong area

It is not made for people who can not do some more advanced stuff for now, sorry.

Kiwi303 , у меня есть то что тебе нужно. Мне удалось сделать в прошлом году из японской камеры русскую. Думаю и английскую получится.

@Mannokia @Kiwi303

Use English, please.

Thanks ma1co. I was able to decompile both A7 and A7II firmware. I wanna try yo put av-cam.bin from A7II to A7 firmware to have access to XAVC-S codec on my A7 - maybe even get a look at A7SII av-cam.bin for 4k recording !

Before investigating further - I wanna know if/how I can compile back to firmware. I saw old version of fwtool there was the -c tag, but it's seems it's not part of your python script.

• I wanna try yo put av-cam.bin from A7II to A7 firmware to have access to XAVC-S codec on my A7 - maybe even get a look at A7SII av-cam.bin for 4k recording

Is it possible to port PDAF via 3rd adapter from A7II to A7 firmware ?

Sony a7II firmware update FW 2.0 adds Uncompressed Raw and Phase Detection AF for third-party lenses with Smart adapters, We know A7 and A7II cmos are same, so can we add this feature to A7 ?

Can anyone merge the diff and compile into an executable, please. It's been months.

If I could, I would. But programming isn't for me. And for those I know that does program, the repo is on a very different platform from what they use.

Just a thought.

But how do I pull from the repo?

That's the biggest question.

That didn't provide me with a lot of answers, but nevermind, I was able to pull everything down.

Thanks anyway.

Whew.

Since pulling all the source codes, I've encountered a number of problems

1: unable to patch on Windows (well, my fault for insisting that patching should be done on Windows; learned my lesson and instead using Kali Linux) 2: unable to build, citing obj\Debug\src\fwtool.o||In function main':| E:\FWTOOL Linux\fwtool\src\fwtool.c|179|undefined reference toux_read_file'| ||=== Build finished: 1 errors, 0 warnings (0 minutes, 1 seconds) ===|

3: unable to patch on Linux, citing fdat_crypt.c already patched

What have I done wrong here?

Just found Toshiba TMP19A44 on A55 camera main board , according to A55 level3 repair manual , TMP19A44 is responsibile for E mount communication with lens , did you guys get bin file (firmware) for this TMP19A44 ?

@Vitaliy_Kiselev , I agreed with you , there should be one file for TMP19A44 firmware ,
i disassembly several files in 0800_appli directory , none of them seems to match with TMP19 binary code , maybe it is compressed or encrypted or ... so i just wonder , anybody gets bin file (firmware) for this TMP19A44 ?

To apply the patch, use "patch -p1 -i patchfile.diff". On windows, you can download the patch binary here: http://gnuwin32.sourceforge.net/packages/patch.htm (make sure the diff file has windows style line endings)

The build is already broken in version control, just add the fwt_uxbrowse files to your project.

Repacking should also work for gen3 firmware. Make sure you not only rename FDAT_fw.tar to FDAT_fw.mod.tar, but also FDAT_fs00.fsimg to FDAT_fs00.mod.fsimg.

As always, be careful. It is too damn easy to brick your camera this way.

Sry, I can't really help you, it works fine for me (at least until the version check, I didn't actually flash the firmware).

I don't really think that the actual firmware image is the issue, it's rather your USB connection. If the .dat container was corrupted, another error would be shown in the beginning. If the actual encrypted fdat image was corrupted, this would only be detected during the version check one step later.

Maybe make sure that FirmwareData_Original.dat.save and FirmwareData_NexHack.dat have exactly the same size and almost the same content (just some bytes near the beginning (the version) and some bytes in the end (the checksum) should be different).

Maybe try flipping the 2 files. Theoretically you should have the same problem with the original image.

You definitely messed up with the code. The first ~512 bytes of your file are encrypted with the wrong key. Lines 0xf0 to 0x280 should be the same in both files (each line is an encrypted block of 16 bytes set to zero, so it should yield the same result every time). So check that you've applied the patch correctly!

As I said in my previous post, for the patch command to work on windows, you have to replace all line endings (\n) with \r\n in the diff file. I guess that's why it crashes.

After soft bricking twice and flashing 5 different mods successfully, I wasn't able to get any other language. I've tried:

• swapping _UC2.bin with _J1.bin
• swapping ALLLANG.bin, twice
• replacing every bin with the ALLLANG.bin (no boot)
• editing the files, swapping their names there too, as the header contains it (see attachment).

Of course I made a factory reset after every update.

I've got no other idea, I just assume they noticed and essentially eliminated this easy way of modifying the japanese unit's language in ILCE-6000. Or maybe I'm just missing something here.

@malco You are quite correct , Thanks so much . I just disassembly CA_2_0.APP in folder 0630_ca , then got tons of TMP19A44 instructions , i'm sooooo familiar with them ! Thanks again .

BTW , anybody is willing to analyze TMP19A44 firmware ? i'll be very glad to work with him/her .

@ma1co

Very good work.

Wow, this is big big news! Great for people who might be importing Sony cameras from Japan.

Nice work! Also handy for imported US models and set local language

Which aps-c model would you pick that doesn't overheat though?

Samsung :-) NX500 records 160Mbit HEVC videos.

Yeah A7 series can handle heat much better than APS-C model it seems, the A6300/A6000/A5100/A5000 all overheat..

Happy overheating

Ma1co I just wanted to say that many people would be willing to donate if you can keep working on this and give us more features

@Italianshox @piotremanuel

Good thing to understand that work is based on code and stuff made by many people for quite a time (last few years).

Nice work, this will be useful. Thanks :D

Great work! Is it possible to hack the usb charging when shooting, like the a7sii?

Nice job ! I just wandered if it would be possible to fix the recurent problem on the A7 that initilize some settings when you change the battery. For me, it turn on the "AF with shutter" / "AF w/ shutter" setting. And it's rellay annoying !

this app work with A6300 ? tx

@ma1co Thanks for your great work.

When changing the setting from PAL to NTSC (on PAL devices) and visa versa on NTSC devices, the Sony digicams come up with the nasty message 'Running on NTSC' which needs to be confirmed before the camera can be used. Do you thing you can change this to suppress this absolutely unneeded message?

I got the tool, set the USB to MTP mode, downloaded the plugin, was able to run the tool but got the network error. Then I looked in the list of supported cameras and found out it's compatible up to NEX6 cameras. Any news on whether this tool will work on NEX7 cameras?

The site https://sony-pmca.appspot.com/apps seems to be down - is this temporary or permanent?

Heh. Good luck with that Sony. Looks like they're shit scared of someone unlocking the raw video capabilities they're deliberately holding back to maximise their profits. To hell with that.

@ma1co What's going on? Did they shut you down?

Next can be github, they are famous for instant bans.

Works like a charm with my A7S. Thank you very much!

@mattryandp Are you using the usb cable that came with the camera? Don't know if it will help, but firmware update fails when using standard usb cables.

Someone over at DVinfo managed his RX100 mk4 to record 79 minutes without any overheating :-) http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/sony-alpha-mirrorless-dslr/531701-sony-30min-recording-restriction-hacked.html

Apparently others on OSX 10.11 (El Capitan) are having issues. So it might be the os version issues.

Uncompressed RAW stills... not video. The new models have Uncompressed RAW for stills as an option.

Yes, camera was and is set to MTP mode.

It was on Yosemite and I tried the demo first. Maybe that helps?

Is there a relatively simple way to get telnet or adb running on a Sony camera? Also, is there a way to enable WiFi and keep it enabled without an app open?

I suppose I could try to write an app that includes a Java telnetd implementation, but I'd rather not learn to write Android apps just to get telnet running. I will try if I have to, but I thought I'd ask and see if there's an easier way.

@ma1co Yes! Thank you! That's really helpful for trying to learn how this stuff works.

Getting rid of that NTSC/PAL warning is awesome. You are a hero to many people That hesitation every single time I turn on the camera is gone!

Look at ## Updater Mode There is some interesting "MODE_SERVICE=2"... Maybe it can be useful to enable it? Mode check is in this file.

@Vitaliy During these days, do you prefer to hack the Lumix, NEX, or NX line-up? I am curious. I start to think that it is better to buy NEX line-up because now, the NEX seems to get more support from the firmware hackers community.

@ma1co @Vitaliy_Kiselev You think is possible to activate a mode/record/output in DCI 4K resolution (4096x2160)?

Is it possible to uninstall the hack? I want to install it on a 'work' camera but might need to remove it in the future. Thanks for your great work, much appreciated.

Anyone know whether the language hack is still applied after doing a factory reset? And does it work on a RX100 IV?

Hello guys,

I try out the local method with my MBP on El Capitan, the traditional web app don't work for me, but i need more info how to use that. I download the 2 files pmca-v0.4-osx and 08.apk, but i can't run pmca under terminal. Can someone help with clear step? Thx in advance.

As well as I know it works with all current firmwares.

Hi guys. This is great news. I live in Japan and am planning on buying an A7II. It's much cheaper to buy the Japanese version rather than the international one. So, it'd be great to use this hack.

While I am studying Japanese, it would be great to have the option to use English.

Has this been proven to work on the A7II?

Hi, I bought a japanese A7II last year, japanese only menu. Is it possibile to have a tutorial or a fw hack with english language? Thank you for your help!

Sony Japan has issued a brief statement ( http://www.sony.jp/support/cyber-shot/information/info/sinfo20160617.html )about the use of third-party apps, advising camera owners that it cannot guarantee non-authorized software will work as advertised. The statement also seems to suggest that using them will void a camera's warranty.

I always loved camera companies management.

@Angry_C: As far as I know, nobody has ever tried that. I think you should be able to install the app with the command line tool, but you probably won't be able to open it. Try to run pmca install and let us know what you get! (Refer this issue as well).

@ma1co:

The problems is, I have no Sony AX53 but I would like to buy one if I can install the pal/ntsc selector. 4K 25p is not smooth, 30p is at least ok.

Has anyone else experience with openmemories and a sony camcorder?

@malco:

Now I have a AX53 Camcorder and would like to try it. I use the Internet Explorer and I get a: Error: Network connection. So I will try the stand alone command line tool. Can you give me a syntax for this? Is it pmca-v0.4-win.exe *.apk ?

I tried the command line tool and I got this error:

Querying MTP device Sony Corporation FDR-AX53 is a camera in MTP mode Switching to app install mode. Please run this command again when the camera has switched modes. Traceback (most recent call last): File "", line 172, in File "", line 166, in main File "", line 102, in installCommand File "", line 28, in switchToAppInstaller File "pmca\usb\sony.py", line 153, in switchToAppInstaller File "pmca\usb\sony.py", line 122, in _sendCommand File "pmca\usb\sony.py", line 75, in sendSonyExtCommand File "pmca\usb__init__.py", line 58, in _checkResponse Exception: Response code not OK: 0x2006 pmca returned -1

Heh, that is a pity as having PAL/NTSC with the Sony AX100 would've been nice. Otherwise you need to spend more for the X70 to get a world cam.

@Vitaliy

Maybe, but there´s no application menu point in the camcorder like in the photocameras.

Has anyone had any luck with the Sony AS200V? I am using it for HAB flights, and would dearly love to be able to get the camera to record the altitude, instead of just latitude and longitude.

It all depends if some people will help.

Actually ma1co can help concentrating on standard way to put all internal firmware volumes into SD card via app or other way. So later it can be explored and support for specific cam added to main application.

if anyone could tweak the a7ii to always fire AF assist light when in "Auto" setting (and for any lens, not just FE) that would be life saver...

This is a request for ma1co and any other other developer. I noticed that there is a "PC Remote" option on the USB connection menu on the a7 series and a6000/6300 cameras (maybe others) I own an nex-6, and it does not have that option. can anyone please make a hack so i can use the micro usb port to release the shutter of the nex-6?

I just installed the hack on my A7rII, but it seems the video limit is removed for 1080p recording, but not for 4K?

i tried to check on the box to remove limit for 4k recording in Application Tweaks app, but it's disabled for some reason?

Still hoping for a NEX-7 language fix at least.

Thanks a lot for this awesome hack. Especially killing the NTSC popup message. Well done!

I'd like to suggest an app to clone settings from one camera to another. Maybe dump them to the SD or phone and upload to the other one. I really love my two a6300 but getting all settings exactly the same is difficult with this swimming pool of settings.

I just installed Open Memories on my A7s2 successfully, but I am having some trouble with the recording limit tweak. I can disable the standard video recording time limit, but under Disable 4K Video Recording Limit, the checkbox is greyed out and it says (not available). I'm using tweak version 0.9, and camera firmware version 2.1.

I'm wondering if this hack work with the latest firmware 3.10 for Sony A7RII ?

Will be interesting if OpenMemories still works on the rumoured upcoming menu firmware change.

Hi, I can not install neither the tweak nor activates the "camera info" with my a7m2 with new firmware 3.20. It happens to you? The tweak is compatible with only 3.10?

thank you Sangye and yiannis_zach ! I willl test on my A7sII and report asap!

@colsub, yes you can

@nomad , thanks for the info

any idea if the temperature limit can be controlled via tweak? It seems the forced pixel reset does something that influences the runtime before overheating, so maybe that can be triggered in a more direct way?

Here are disassembles of libInfraWebApi.so from a6300 and a6000 is it possible to replace this libs on running camera? Maybe we will get a6300 api features in playmemories mobile app, such as Contents Playback for example? And maybe replacing some of libs can help with enabling PDAF on LA-EA1 adaptor?

Hi, here

you can see my problem:"Exception: Timeout" :( The 0.8 version GUI recognizes my camera Sony A7m2, then I load OpenMemories-Tweak.apk, the program reboot camera...but while the camera will restart the program gives me this error: "Exception: Timeout". Can someone help me ? Thanks :)

@mobimore

Cameras are based on different LSI, so huge numbers of things you never know are different.

Until you somehow have few millions under your pillow and big wish to spend them pointlessly I suggest to just get camera you need instead.

Hello,

Thank you very much for the app development. Unlimited recording is quite useful.

One question, in my testing, I noticed that my RX100 IV and RX10 II can record unlimited with a battery in place, but if I use a dummy battery or USB power the cameras revert back to 30 min.

Is there a way to enable unlimited recording time while using external power?

Thanks!

@colsub it seems that the GUI you are using has some issues, try installing the tweak using safari (mac)/internet explorer (windows).

I have a live shoot coming up next week. I see one person confirmed it working on the a6500 and another who did not. Can anyone else confirm this working on the a6500? I haven't bought one yet but I will buy the a6300 and shoot in 1080 if I have to. I would prefer to shoot 75 minutes in 4K with the a6500. Thanks.

Hey !! I recently bought Sony a6300 in Japan .and I can't change language ofcourse so I tired the hacking tricks that u have given. I did everything needs to be done but when I click on install and afterwards it says device error: SSL What does that means?? Can u explain what went wrong??i really need it.

star trails and double exposure apk-s, maybe somebody want`s them http://www.filedropper.com/startrail131 http://www.filedropper.com/doubleexposure120

I have just these two, maybe someone else had others :)

I thought I'd try an experiment... Hooking up a 22" touchscreen to the a6500.

The touchscreen, unfortunately, did not work. However, it does work with no problem on an android tablet I have, with HDMI out. I assume that there is a driver or two missing in the a6500 that would allow this. Would it be possible to add those OTG/HID drivers to allow mouse/keyboard/touchscreen support?

With touchscreen support, you could have an off-camera large screen touch-to-focus system on the a6500.

Just a thought.

Hi, i've same question with @jaygar. Will it work on a6000 FW 3.20? Thanks!

@pynk6 , sorry for asking, how do I manually install the apps ?

@jaygar, thanks!

Is there a way to change this body to NTSC?

@BangkokPhoto there is no way, unfortunately. Either convert it into 24p in the PP, or get rid of the PAL Nex-7, like I got rid of mine.

Well, it turned out modified tar file flashed without any problems. But, unfortunately, as already mentioned here, file swapping method does not work on Gen3 cameras any more. There are menu files in /nflasha15/share/app (like string_english and string_english_guide.uxc).

This raises some more questions - will simple swap of string_japanese with string_english do the trick or menu files do not work this way? And, main problem now - was there any development on lzpt compression since last release or it was abandoned in decompress-only mode? :S

Just find lots of debug calls in NEX5N_v0102_av-cam !

Hello all,

Since we know that disabling "long exposure noise reduction" is possible with the openmemories framework (BetterManual does it), and that the A6000 even has a menu setting to disable it, would it be in any way possible to disable the setting globally also in A5100, which has hidden the option from the menu in order to purposefully gimp it down to "more user friendly"?

This is mostly bugging me with the Timelapse app. It is basically useless on A5100 and they didn't tell it to me before purchase. It was a waste of money. If there was apk available for this, would it be possible to modify to have this setting forced on, if not possible to set globally with openmemories-tweak or similar?

All ideas and theories are welcome!

Hi Guys, I was wondering if the Sony RX100m2 is supported to disable the NTSC Running screen? My camera is running 1.10 FW. When I try to use openmemories tweak, I get this:

Starting task

Got task key

Cancelling plugin

Plugin cancelled

Starting download to camera

Error: Network connection

Granted, I did not see this camera in the supported list:

https://github.com/ma1co/OpenMemories-Framework/blob/master/docs/Cameras.md

Is there something unique to the RX100m2 compared to M3 onwards that prevents this to work?

Thank you for any help!

Hi, I am trying to get a Sony RX100 M3 to function in a time-lapse mode where it will take a picture every 30 seconds. I am able to do this with the Sony PlayMemories App Time-Lapse, but the problem is, that for whatever reason, Sony chose to disable flash usage while using the app. Typically, for time lapse this is just fine, but we're trying to use the RX100m3 on an underwater ROV to survey the ocean floor at 400 feet, so in that kind of darkness, the only way to get a usable image (at low ISO) is to use a strobe (which is fired via the on-camera flash an a fiber optic cable).

After investing thousands in this hardware set up, we were a little dismayed to find Sony had crippled the app in this way... so, I've been researching possible work arounds for this and that led me to ma1co's work and the OpenApp Store.

I am wondering, if using any of these reverse-engineered modifications I might be able to achieve something similar? Either intervalometer functionality or, if I could possibly get access to the Time-Lapse app and use a hex-editor to perhaps change the flash function from off to on? I know enough to get myself in trouble, but if there is a possibility of making it work I'm willing to try. I just thought I might ask you all first and see if y'all had any recommendations or maybe something I'm not thinking about. Thanks for any help.

It would be great if anyone could upload Sony's apks. I don't have access to these apps in my country.

kameraguy, try using the local installer instead of the browser plugin: https://github.com/ma1co/Sony-PMCA-RE/releases/tag/v0.12

Does anyone think Sony's "star eater" bug/algorithm could be fixed with a hack? From what I've read their latest A7sii and A7Rii firmware updates haven't fixed the issue.

Sony alpha cameras always take images in aspect ratio 3:2 but you can choose a 16:9 overlay if you prefer to take images in 16:9. As the camera always saves the images in 3:2 you need to crop the images later in photoshop to 16:9. Unfortunately 16:9 is the only alternativ format you can choose and I would love the possibility to see black overlays in any aspect ratio i want.

For canon cameras there is a reverse engineered software called „Magic Lantern“. One option within this software is the possibility to create your own cropmarks / overlays. You just create a photoshop file with two layers. A white background layer and a second layer with whatever shape you want. When you copy this photoshop file on the SD Card of your camera you can load it onto your camera. The second layer with your shape will then bye shown as an overlay. It´s meant to use it for different aspect ratios but you can also draw a flower and let it appear on your camera liveview.

Here is a link to that software: http://magiclantern.wikia.com/wiki/Cropmarks

For Arri cameras you habe the following option to create costum Framelines:

http://www.arri.com/de/camera/alexa/tools/arri_frameline_composer/

For Sony cameras there isn´t such thing but there seems to be a way to build android apps and install them on the camera to create new functions. My question is:

Is it possible to built an app for sony cameras that lets you create costum overlays that show in camera live view?

Best, David

Thank you. I already posted my question there but unfortunatly never got an answer...

@jeffcostello If you're not up building an app using the PlayMemories hack, you could just go with a low-tech solution and tape a small piece of acrylic to your camera's screen with the cropmarks drawn in. If you want it to be semi-permanent, you could just draw them on a screen protector after sticking it to the screen.

I am looking on some info on how to reconfigure an a7s after i changed the image sensor (imager unit section) and main board (SY1039 - the backup battery BT0601 was replaced too) - seems the board needs to be calibrated and there is some reference in the service manual of an 'adjust sw'. As is, all works (all menus and buttons), but the sensor image is very dim - I have to have the ISO at max to get the some image out of it. Any of you has done this before or can point me to the right post (if exists)?

has anyone else run into a 2GB file size limit on .mp4 video recording? I want to be able to record footage at conferences, and right now I can't get past this issue. AVCHD works, but the file sizes are too much for my current setup. (128GBs are okay, but 256GB's are too damned high!) I have an a5000 and a6000.

But i dont know i wrong what a step make me fail to repack this Fw!

Who has successfully this created PLZ HELP ME :(((! IM NOOB.

@doremon2010

Please stop posting many messages.

Can we work on an app for video based A7 cameras.

Some really useful features would be: The ability to auto pull focus from a "C" button. Saving focus points and then recalling them. Setting the focus duration from point A to B.

Similar "macros" for automated aperture control and optical zoom on lenses that support it would also be cool.

I'd love to know if this is possible. Thanks

Hello. I just got an a7ii and feel out of tune after getting to know that there is no 4k. I've heard that it is possible to remove 30 minutes limit, but how about 4k, is that a chance to switch it on? or there is hardware/firmware limitations? Thank you.

Do you have the Japanese language firmware of SONY A7RM3 and A7M3 modified? If so, please send it to my email, ok? E-mail: 572017317 @qq.com

@sonyknipser

For now no one is doing it.

Hello guys. I just recently bought an A7RII. What existing hacks I can install to get the full power of this machine?. I already installed: https://github.com/ma1co/Sony-PMCA-RE and some hacks from: https://sony-pmca.appspot.com/ But is it anything else that can improve my camera or unlock some features?. Thank you!

Bonjour y a t'il un développement pour supprimé le star eater des sony pas mal d’astrophotographe seraient prêt a payer un petit plugin

Hello is there a development for deleted the star eater of the sony quite a lot of astrophotographer would be willing to pay a small plugin

Thank you

Good year 2019

Hello guys. New here and looking to unlock the languages on a Japanese Sony A7ii. Would anybody have the time (and patience) to possibly walk me through it please? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Hello

Why everything in sony hacks is stopped?

People is ready to donate for apps development on previous cameras but lazy developers don't want do anything. (

And no full Wiki to show how to make such apps for beginners.

@pasha4ur I used it in August. All was good back then.

I have a Sony Alpha A7RII. My gimbal connected to the camera by PC Remote Connection. The gimbal support taking pictures and video recording from the gimbal panel and app. I car record video but I can not take pictures, the gimbal support service told me that there is a limitation from the PC Remote protocol of the Sony camera that this model can not save pictures on the camera memory card on PC. Then I start Sony Remote application and looks like it is true I didn't find any options to make a copy on the memory card. Is that a chance to remove this limitation and make camera to save pictures to the SD Card?.. Looks like since A7III came to the market they have added an option to the menu system which is called PC Remote Settings -> PC + Camera. Maybe there is a chance to the firmware hack just to change default behaviour from saving to PC to saving to SD Card...

@PontusEk

It is clearly possible, but may require lot of work. I think Android file changes have zero effect on actual bitrate.

So I don't have a lot of money, but a friend his handed down his Sony Nex-7 camera to me and I'd like to remove the 30 minute recording limit. I only just became aware of the possibility of hacked firmware allowing this, but I've never done anything like this before and I'm afraid of bricking the camera. This is the nicest camera I've ever owned, possibly even the nicest camera I will ever own. Does any one have any info or tips on how to make this happen? Is there a pre-made file I can just download and throw on the camera? I'd rather not mess with a hex editor, I've had bad experiences with them in the past.

Similarly, any tips on making sure the camera doesn't overheat? I've heard buying an official Sony memory card will do it, but I'm skeptical, because when I've shot test videos, when the camera overheats the whole body starts to get warm. I bought the fastest 256gb Sandisk card I could get, but maybe it requires a higher electrical output that causes the overheating? I think the official Sony cards only go up to 16gb. Any advice about that would be great, too.

I have strange problem with my a7 mkI, camera seems to be hacked, or maybe it's just some soft flow? Sometimes camera exposing strangely, with high black point and very small dynamic range, seems to be hacked from outside by radio such as wifi...

@malco Just find tons of Info of Sony sensor AdjustCommand in adjstctl.elf of 7M3 firmware v4.00, for example: struc_SonySenserCmd < 0x603, 1, "READ", 0x3E0166> struc_SonySenserCmd < 0x603, 2, "WRITE", 0x3E0166> struc_SonySenserCmd < 0x603, 3, "SAVE", 0x3E0166> struc_SonySenserCmd < 0x603, 4, "PDT_WRITE", 0x3E0166> struc_SonySenserCmd < 0x603, 5, "PDT_READ", 0x3E0166> struc_SonySenserCmd < 0x603, 6, "GET_PDT_STAT", 0x3E0166> struc_SonySenserCmd < 0x603, 8, "RESET", 0x3E0166> struc_SonySenserCmd < 0x603, 0x400F, "ID1", 0x3E0166> struc_SonySenserCmd < 0x603, 0x10, "VERSION", 0x3E0166> struc_SonySenserCmd < 0x603, 0x11, "DATA_CMP", 0x3E0166> struc_SonySenserCmd < 0x603, 0x12, "DATA_CHECK", 0x3E0166> struc_SonySenserCmd < 0x603, 0x4020, "FACTORY", 0x3E0166> struc_SonySenserCmd < 0x603, 0x21, "SERVICE", 0x3E0166> struc_SonySenserCmd < 0x603, 0x4022, "FACTORY_256", 0x3E0166> struc_SonySenserCmd < 0x603, 0x30, "OFFSET_ACCESS", 0x3E0166>

Good evening everyone, my name is Francesco :-) I'm desperately looking for someone owning a Sony A7RII camera with never upgraded firmware version 1.00 to help me dump and share this only version unaffected by "star-eater" algorithm with the community! Any help or even contact of someone owning such a device would be really appreciated ;-) Francesco

I am probably late to the party, but i am interested in hacking Sony firmware, the only problem i have is how not to brick the camera in the process of updating if i make mistake in the hack and can i flash old firmware to the chip in a hardware way?

@AndroidCamraHacker

Life happened. As such things have no future (as new camera will make most things obsolete) and require huge amount of unpaid time.

Modifications are no longer possible with current Sony cameras. Sony now uses encryption and signing of files. The operating system used has also changed a lot since then. All in all, we can look forward to what was/is possible with the old cameras. If the Sony A1 has a fault and you still have a warranty, then it is best to complain about the camera and ask for the fault to be rectified.

I was wondering is it possible some how to be reset or hard reset i know is have internal battery which store settings and date's and clock maybe store bug aswell