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  • Angry_CAngry_C

    It seems, that an app-install on a sony camcorder is not possible.

  • Angry_CAngry_C

    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

  • Angry_CAngry_C

    The camera is connected via MTP.

  • Angry_CAngry_C

    @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 ?

  • Vitaliy_KiselevVitaliy_Kiselev

    @Angry_C

    If base OS and structure is same, sony apps are supported, it can be possible to adapt the app.

    but remember that camcorders are always produced in much smaller quantity, hence almost none of hacks.

  • Angry_CAngry_C

    @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?

  • TscheckoffTscheckoff

    @all: Just as an info for RX10 II users:
    The time limit removal also works fine with the brand new 1.3 firmware!

  • ma1coma1co

    @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).

  • Angry_CAngry_C

    Can I install this app in a AX53 camcorder, so I have a pal ntsc selector?

  • Vitaliy_KiselevVitaliy_Kiselev

    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.

  • RocketsRockets

    Hi, I have been looking for a hack also for the Sony SLT range to change from Japanese to English, I have the SLT A65V, purchased in Japan no English option, I understand if you have play memories or able to install apps to the camera this has been done as above posts however for the Sony cameras that don't have this ability for this app on the camera it will need a direct hack into the firmware upgrade file. any help on this will be great..

  • MrbennaMrbenna

    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!

  • MikeLinnMikeLinn

  • griffo569griffo569

    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?

  • dialdial

    I believe it removes the app and possibility some changes but the app can easily be reloaded and applied again.

    This might not be the case with future firmware updates.

  • Vitaliy_KiselevVitaliy_Kiselev

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

  • phatcornsphatcorns

    Hey guys! Thanks for the great hack first of all.

    I'm wondering has anyone tried updating their A7s ii to the 2.1 firmware and does this remove the hack?

  • UlisseUlisse

    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.

  • alamizsnaalamizsna

    @infinite

    The language hack is still applied after a factory reset. Of course the language resets to the default, japanese in my case, but the language menu doesn't disappear.

    Interestingly it even stays applied after a firmware update (on my A6000). I sure haven't expected that.

    Right now it seems like a permanent mod, unless sony discovers this (and they will) and decides to fix it in a future update.

  • infiniteinfinite

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

  • Vitaliy_KiselevVitaliy_Kiselev

    @StephVajda

    Read camera manual, by idea it is same as uninstalling Sony apps.

  • StephVajdaStephVajda

    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.

  • finnschifinnschi

    Wow, thank you so much for those 2 AWESOME Hacks!

    I Don´t really know what to say PAL/NTSC selector is a GODSEND, it makes my life so much better, thank you!!

    I bought a US model but live in a PAL country, works perfectly on my A7s!!

    I really wonder what could be next, enabling Uncompressed RAW for Stills like the A7R2 has would be awesome. Also enabling higher bitrate video recording would be nice, I wonder if you can make that 100mbit Codec happening!

    Great work, keep it up!

  • heradicattorheradicattor

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

  • andywendyandywendy

    @ma1co @Vitaliy_Kiselev Thank you very much! I use your Hack successfully on 2 A6000 and a A7S, it's a great relieve for shooting Interviews with 4 Cams, but on my A7R unfortunately it doesn't work. Still 29:50 min. Any Idea? Protection on/off doesn't help.

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