Recent JP models like RX1RM3 work with Sony-PMCA-RE Service Mode
Some people were curious if recent/current Japanese language models (mostly the Sony RX1R M3) were compatible with the Tweak Service Mode option on PMCA-RE. I just tried it and it works with no issue on the RX1R M3.
Additionally, it's completely reversible back to the Japanese region lock mode (essentially, the option just hides or unhides the local GUI option for the 35 languages altogether in the camera).
3. Put in 64GB+ USB Drive, Open Rufus Portable, Choose USB drive, Choose Linux Mint ISO, hit Start
4. After Rufus finished, reboot PC and spam whatever your boot key is (mine was F12), then boot off USB Drive
5. After Linux Mint Cinnamon Live loads, connect to your WIFI (bottom right should be icon)
6. Open Terminal (it's in the start menu thing) and run commands below line by line (sometimes it might require typing "Y" then hit enter to confirm)
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sudo su
sudo apt update
sudo apt install git
sudo apt install python3-tk
sudo apt install python3-pip
git clone https://github.com/ma1co/Sony-PMCA-RE
cd Sony-PMCA-RE
pip install -r requirements.txt --break-system-packages
./pmca-gui.py
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[Error right before launch gui command that was fixed by using KingAbe_b14's line:
pip install -r requirements.txt --break-system-packages]
7. PMCA GUI will launch, connect your camera (MSC mode), then click GET CAMERA INFO under default starting tab
8. Go to TWEAKS Tab > Start tweaking (service mode)
9. Menu will pop up. Check the languages box. Click Apply. It'll do some stuff, wait until it says Done.
10. X out of Tweaks menu, camera should get out of USB mode.
11. Eject all media if you want (bottom right icons)
12. After you turn off camera and turn back on, all languages should be enabled.
13. If you have JP model, just goto the toolbox section and it's the first option, first line. Older models should be towards back of menu as well.
**You don't even really have to read the menu when connect the camera to the computer. Just choose MSC mode when it pops up (make sure to use data compatible USB cable).
*I tested if the language option would be persistent after an Initialize Factory Reset, and it is. When the camera reboots, it'll give you the option to select any of the languages including English like a normal US model.*
Recent JP models like RX1RM3 work with Sony-PMCA-RE Service Mode
Some people were curious if recent/current Japanese language models (mostly the Sony RX1R M3) were compatible with the Tweak Service Mode option on PMCA-RE. I just tried it and it works with no issue on the RX1R M3.
Additionally, it's completely reversible back to the Japanese region lock mode (essentially, the option just hides or unhides the local GUI option for the 35 languages altogether in the camera).
3. Put in 64GB+ USB Drive (I just used 256GB I had), Open Rufus Portable, Choose USB drive, Choose Linux Mint ISO, hit Start
4. After Rufus finished, reboot PC and spam whatever your boot key is (mine was F12), then boot off USB Drive
5. After Linux Mint Cinnamon Live loads, connect to your WIFI (bottom right should be icon)
6. Open Terminal (it's in the start menu thing) and run commands below line by line (sometimes it might require typing "Y" then hit enter to confirm)
-----------ignore this line----------------
sudo su
sudo apt update
sudo apt install git
sudo apt install python3-tk
sudo apt install python3-pip
git clone https://github.com/ma1co/Sony-PMCA-RE
cd Sony-PMCA-RE
pip install -r requirements.txt --break-system-packages
./pmca-gui.py
-----------ignore this line----------------
[Error right before launch gui command that was fixed by using KingAbe_b14's line:
pip install -r requirements.txt --break-system-packages]
7. PMCA GUI will launch, connect your camera (MSC mode), then click GET CAMERA INFO under default starting tab
8. Go to TWEAKS Tab > Start tweaking (service mode)
9. Menu will pop up. Check the languages box. Click Apply. It'll do some stuff, wait until it says Done.
10. X out of Tweaks menu, camera should get out of USB mode.
11. Eject all media if you want (bottom right icons)
12. After you turn off camera and turn back on, all languages should be enabled.
13. If you have JP model, just goto the toolbox section and it's the first option, first line. Older models should be towards back of menu as well.
**You don't even really have to read the menu when connect the camera to the computer. Just choose MSC mode when it pops up (make sure to use data compatible USB cable).
*I tested if the language option would be persistent after an Initialize Factory Reset, and it is. When the camera reboots, it'll give you the option to select any of the languages including English like a normal US model.*
Recent JP models like RX1RM3 work with Sony-PMCA-RE Service Mode
Some people were curious if recent/current Japanese language models (mostly the Sony RX1R M3) were compatible with the Tweak Service Mode option on PMCA-RE. I just tried it and it works with no issue on the RX1R M3.
Additionally, it's completely reversible back to the Japanese region lock mode (essentially, the option just hides or unhides the local GUI option for the 35 languages altogether in the camera).
I ran into the same error right before launch gui command that was fixed by using KingAbe_b14's line:
pip install -r requirements.txt --break-system-packages
You don't even really have to read the menu when connect the camera to the computer. Just choose MSC mode when it pops up (make sure to use data compatible USB cable).
Once the check is enabled, just goto the TOOLBOX section and it's the very first sub section and first line in there.
Super easy. You can close the window TWEAK window after finish and it should get your camera out of USB mode.
You can finish by ejecting all camera side media if you want.
EDIT: I tested if the language option would be persistent after an Initialize Factory Reset, and it is. When the camera reboots, it'll give you the option to select any of the languages including English like a normal US model.
Recent JP models like RX1RM3 work with Sony-PMCA-RE Service Mode
Some people were curious if recent/current Japanese language models (mostly the Sony RX1R M3) were compatible with the Tweak Service Mode option on PMCA-RE. I just tried it and it works with no issue on the RX1R M3.
Additionally, it's completely reversible back to the Japanese region lock mode (essentially, the option just hides or unhides the local GUI option for the 35 languages altogether in the camera).
I ran into the same error that was fixed by using KingAbe_b14's line:
pip install -r requirements.txt --break-system-packages
After that it worked flawlessly.
You don't even really have to read the menu when connect the camera to the computer. Just choose MSC mode when it pops up.
Once the check is enabled, just goto the TOOLBOX section and it's the very first sub section and first line in there.
Super easy.
EDIT: I tested if the language option would be persistent after an Initialize Factory Reset, and it is. When the camera reboots, it'll give you the option to select any of the languages including English like a normal US model.
Recent JP models like RX1RM3 work with Sony-PMCA-RE Service Mode
Some people were curious if recent/current Japanese language models (mostly the Sony RX1R M3) were compatible with the Tweak Service Mode option on PMCA-RE. I just tried it and it works with no issue on the RX1R M3.
Additionally, it's completely reversible back to the Japanese region lock mode (essentially, the option just hides or unhides the local GUI option for the 35 languages altogether in the camera).
I ran into the same error that was fixed by using KingAbe_b14's line:
pip install -r requirements.txt --break-system-packages
After that it worked flawlessly.
You don't even really have to read the menu when connect the camera to the computer. Just choose MSC mode when it pops up.
Once the check is enabled, just goto the TOOLBOX section and it's the very first sub section and first line in there.
Super easy.
EDIT: I tested if the language option would be persistent after an Initialize Factory Reset, and it is. When the camera reboots, it'll give you the option to select any of the languages including English like a normal US model.
Recent JP models like RX1RM3 work with Sony-PMCA-RE Service Mode
Some people were curious if recent/current Japanese language models (mostly the Sony RX1R M3) were compatible with the Tweak Service Mode option on PMCA-RE. I just tried it and it works with no issue on the RX1R M3.
Additionally, it's completely reversible back to the Japanese region lock mode (essentially, the option just hides or unhides the local GUI option for the 35 languages altogether in the camera).
I ran into the same error that was fixed by using KingAbe_b14's line:
pip install -r requirements.txt --break-system-packages
After that it worked flawlessly.
You don't even really have to read the menu when connect the camera to the computer. Just choose MSC mode when it pops up.
Once the check is enabled, just goto the TOOLBOX section and it's the very first sub section and first line in there.
Super easy.
EDIT: I tested if the language option would be persistent after an Initialize Factory Reset, and it is. When the camera reboots, it'll give you the option to select any of the languages including English like a normal US model.
EDIT: Sony A9iii works too and A1ii most likely does too since CXD90057 Bionz XR architecture same
Recent JP models like RX1RM3 work with Sony-PMCA-RE Service Mode
Some people were curious if recent/current Japanese language models (mostly the Sony RX1R M3) were compatible with the Tweak Service Mode option on PMCA-RE. I just tried it and it works with no issue on the RX1R M3.
Additionally, it's completely reversible back to the Japanese region lock mode (essentially, the option just hides or unhides the local GUI option for the 35 languages altogether in the camera).
I ran into the same error that was fixed by using KingAbe_b14's line:
pip install -r requirements.txt --break-system-packages
After that it worked flawlessly.
You don't even really have to read the menu when connect the camera to the computer. Just choose MSC mode when it pops up.
Once the check is enabled, just goto the TOOLBOX section and it's the very first sub section and first line in there.
Super easy.
EDIT: I tested if the language option would be persistent after an Initialize Factory Reset, and it is. When the camera reboots, it'll give you the option to select any of the languages including English like a normal US model.
EDIT: Sony A9iii works too and A1ii most likely does too since CXD90057 Bionz XR architecture same
EDIT: Rollergold confirmed it works on A1ii (CAD model)
Recent JP models like RX1RM3 work with Sony-PMCA-RE Service Mode
Some people were curious if recent/current Japanese language models (mostly the Sony RX1R M3) were compatible with the Tweak Service Mode option on PMCA-RE. I just tried it and it works with no issue on the RX1R M3.
Additionally, it's completely reversible back to the Japanese region lock mode (essentially, the option just hides or unhides the local GUI option for the 35 languages altogether in the camera).
I ran into the same error that was fixed by using KingAbe_b14's line:
pip install -r requirements.txt --break-system-packages
After that it worked flawlessly.
You don't even really have to read the menu when connect the camera to the computer. Just choose MSC mode when it pops up.
Once the check is enabled, just goto the TOOLBOX section and it's the very first sub section and first line in there.
Super easy.
EDIT: I tested if the language option would be persistent after an Initialize Factory Reset, and it is. When the camera reboots, it'll give you the option to select any of the languages including English like a normal US model.
EDIT: Sony A9iii works too and A1ii most likely does too since CXD90057 Bionz XR architecture same, but haven't tested A1ii yet.
Recent JP models like RX1RM3 work with Sony-PMCA-RE Service Mode
Some people were curious if recent/current Japanese language models (mostly the Sony RX1R M3) were compatible with the Tweak Service Mode option on PMCA-RE. I just tried it and it works with no issue on the RX1R M3.
Additionally, it's completely reversible back to the Japanese region lock mode (essentially, the option just hides or unhides the local GUI option for the 35 languages altogether in the camera).
I ran into the same error that was fixed by using KingAbe_b14's line:
pip install -r requirements.txt --break-system-packages
After that it worked flawlessly.
You don't even really have to read the menu when connect the camera to the computer. Just choose MSC mode when it pops up.
Once the check is enabled, just goto the TOOLBOX section and it's the very first sub section and first line in there.
Super easy.
EDIT: I tested if the language option would be persistent after an Initialize Factory Reset, and it is. When the camera reboots, it'll give you the option to select any of the languages including English like a normal US model.
Recent JP models like RX1RM3 work with Sony-PMCA-RE Service Mode
Some people were curious if recent/current Japanese language models (mostly the Sony RX1R M3) were compatible with the Tweak Service Mode option on PMCA-RE. I just tried it and it works with no issue on the RX1R M3.
Additionally, it's completely reversible back to the Japanese region lock mode (essentially, the option just hides or unhides the local GUI option for the 35 languages altogether in the camera).
