Legend!!! This worked for my A7C. Also important to note to remove the libusb drivers if you want the proper drivers again. For anyone looking for instruction: On the first attempt at service tweak this will give you an error. Don't worry, keep camera connected. Run Zadig again, this time select Sony USB, and resinstall libusb-win32. Unplug and plug the camera back in. Run the PMCA GUI again, detect, and service tweak, it should work this time. Unplug camera once tweaks are done. To get the correct drivers again (camera needs to be unplugged) Open device manager Go to View and check show hidden devices Expand Libusb-win32 and uninstall the camera (and Sony USB for A7C) Next time you plug your camera it should auto install correct drivers.
!!! PLEASE HELP !!! When I run the Zadig, and select my camera (ILME-FX 30), it doesn't show "libusb-win32" in the list of drivers. It only shows "WinUSB" (v6.1.7600.16385) and USB Serial (CDC). What am I missing?
THANK YOU!!! It worked on my Sony A73!! These Instructions worked for me: "Alternatively, try these steps: -Update drivers with zadig libusb-32 -Open pcma and select tweaking in service mode -Go back to zadig device may be called Sony USB device now, update that to libusb-32 driver again -Go back to pcma and start tweaking, and it should work." THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
Guys I just bought a Sony Cybershot DSC RX100 and it worked. Just make sure to follow every step in this video exactly as he shows. It took a couple tries for me but after about three tries in a 3 day span, it worked perfectly.
hi I'm glad it worked for you! I wanted to ask if you need to update the firmware for this ? Which version did you have when you unlocked the languages?
After battling these instructions for several hours I finally tried the alternative procedures and that worked for me! You can find the alternative procedures listed in the comment section above. If you are having trouble running the gui try the alternate procedures. It worked like a charm for me. 👍
!!! PLEASE HELP !!! I'm using virtual windows using Parallels App, on my MacBook Pro M1 Pro. When I run the Zadig, and select my camera (ILME-FX 30), it doesn't show "libusb-win32" in the list of drivers. It only shows "WinUSB" (v6.1.7600.16385) and USB Serial (CDC). What am I missing?
You are my hero. A7iii went perfect! Just a heads up for others facing problems with A7iii, read the log in PMCA and keep zadig always open during the process and you will be gooood! A rescued man from Brazil!
STILL NOT WORKING? I manage after hours of trail and error to get this to work on my Sony A7III. The key issue for me was the kind of PCMA-GUI I was using. In the video you are supposed to use an older PMCA but sometimes it just doest work for whatever reason. My Issue: I was able to tweak in service mode but it refused to let me selected any of the options. it would automatically uncheck. So I went online and found V0.18-18 worked for sonyA7III's but the actual file was impossible to find... so I took a last effort try and used another random version I found " v0.18-22 " and when through the steps (the alternative method in his description) and it worked!!! Huge thank you Mr.Anything! I bought a camera off of eBay and didn't know Japanese Sony's were region locked, this saved me time and money. Huge thanks!
This is awesome man. I’m so glad that the video could help. There has been so many updates and different versions of the software I just can’t keep up with assisting people at this point. Everybody seems to have a different issue. Thank you for using your brain and common knowledge to use this video as a guide to find a solution. I really appreciate you taking your time to go through a similar struggle as myself and read through countless forms with multiple google searches. I’m glad you were finally able to figure it out man. Happy shooting and enjoy the money saved on your JDM camera. Happy shooting dude!🙏
Thanks mate. That’s exactly what I was looking for. Did something similar with my A6300 a couple of years ago but now I bought myself an A7 iii and wanted to do the same exact thing. Your instructions are really nice and precise. Most important is the pmca-gui you shared because the one you can download from the official site does not offer the service mode for whatever reason. For me it worked perfectly, thanks a lot. Forgot to mention, I had to use the USB-C port to make it work.
@ this workaround is for cameras which provide only a Japanese menu. These cameras do not offer the option to switch to any other language. I assume, it does not matter in which country the camera has been produced, it’s all about the menu language - unlocking all available languages for cameras with Japanese language only. Hope, that’s what you were asking for.
@@Abbasalsaedi-r5u use USB-C and get the files mentioned below the video, they are most important. Then go to the website he mentioned and read the thread of that girl. That’s all I can say because I didn’t got the error message you are talking about. Good luck, bro.
Omggg you really save my life🎉 Also,many comments My case : Sony a7iii bought in Japan PMCE GUI: v0.18.22 Also, I have to install the Sony USB to libusb-32 as well. Little take time but I got it.Thank you
For Mac Users, the MacOS version of the GUI file doesn’t work. The previous version of it does work but it doesn’t have the second tab in the “tweaks” section so it’s no good. What I had to do was find a windows computer and it worked perfectly there just like in this video. Kinda sucks that it doesn’t work on Mac. Hope this helps.
you saved my life. I had to buy the zve10 motherboard and the languages were blocked. I got it through your tutorial and the links provided. Thank you very much friend
this link saved me about error www-bswaterb-cn.translate.goog/2022/07/14/索尼a7m3-r3-m4-r4等机型解锁多语言菜单-攻略/?_x_tr_sl=en&_x_tr_tl=pt&_x_tr_hl=pt-PT&_x_tr_pto=wapp
Dude I reside in Japan and I’ve been wanting to get my Sony a7IV here but I stopped myself because of the language barrier. Cameras cost so much more when trying to ship them from the states sooo THANK YOU SO SO MUCH. Now I can go get my new camera and do this 😭💕💕
Thank you so much! I want to get a gift for my dad, who used to do amateur photography. I couldn't swing the cost of the nice cameras. However, with this and the price difference between the Japanese and international models I'll be able to get him something much nicer.
Hi. I tried your recipe to unlock language for A7C2. However, I cannot get the service mode of pmca-gui using v0.18-win.exe file. Can you give any advice for me?
I downloaded the PCMA but the Service Mode button is not showing up, there is only one GUI version to download, is there any another source to download it?
A7IV here, getting error when clicked start tweaking service mode, but check this -Open pcma and select tweaking in service mode -Go back to zadig device may be called Sony USB device now, update that to libusb-32 driver again this saved me
I did everything like you but "Error: Only libusb drivers are supported for service mode". The pop up window for selecting the tweaks does not appear. It is now on libusb-win32 (v1.4.0.0). Tried again, now I can only re-install but nothing changes. Is there a different libusb-win32 (v1.4.0.0) but for win64?
Sony A7 III lingua cinese - Dopo aver provato di tutto, alla fine ha funzionato la seguente combinazione: cavo USB C originale Sony, Zadig 2.8 (la versione 2.9 mi proponeva drivers che a quanto pare, non andavano bene per la mia camera) e infine, "pmca-console.and.gui-v0.18-14-gd7267ea-win", avevo provato inizialmente la versione 0.18-22 ma non andava bene. Consiglio aggiornare il firmware all'ultima versione e fare un ripristino di fabrica prima di procedere.
would this work for a5000? Update 3/16/24: I can now record up to 13hrs and i switched it to english with 75 languages for a Japanese language only camera.
Hi i have sony a6400 and a7iii in japanese did with yours link below all ok but when i go to language click but cannot click there having error error is this exception" senser adjust control error 129 i cant understand what i do ? please for this thats will be great for me.....
How about updating the camera?! Won't there be any issues, if I would update the camera to a newer firmware??? Also what't going to happen, if I would have a warranty issue?
I have a Sony ILCE-7RM3. I can update the driver but when I press “start tweaking” it’s said no tweaks available does anyone know what I’m doing wrong?
Hello, I followed your steps on my a6400 and successfully completed the process. However, when I try to scroll down to the bottom in the language menu, the camera displays the language selection screen, preventing me from choosing the desired language. Simply switching to English is not an issue, but I would like to find the option for Chinese. The language menu pops up before I can reach the end of the menu.
I followed your instructions, but when it comes to the Tweaks step, there is no second status line like in the video, so I can't do the remaining steps. What should I do next??
Hi, what version of pmca are you using? I'm using version 0.18-18 but it always shows "senser adjust control error 129". If i using the latest version, there is no (service mode), please help! Sony a7c
Hey thanks Mr. Anything, just unlocked my Sony Camera. I only had problems on the part where you need to install the driver 2 times in Zadig before opening in PMCA. Thanks a lottttt!
@@frankyvee1 i have the 0,18,22 version..but i testet it with the 0,18,14, NOT WORKING... Maybe i have the driver for the cam 4.01 (the last) for that is the twak not Working..!
!!! PLEASE HELP !!! I'm trying this on my MacBook Pro M1 Pro and using vm windows. When I run the Zadig, and select my camera (ILME-FX 30), it doesn't show "libusb-win32" in the list of drivers. It only shows "WinUSB" (v6.1.7600.16385) and USB Serial (CDC). So I can't install the drivers. What am I missing?
okay mine works on the FX30 with bootcamp on my macbook intel! if yours is missing libusb-win32, you can install it by typing “sudo port install libusb-win32” is somewhere around that line! hope it helps!
Did you make it work? What method did you use? I have an FX30 and I'm trying to do it on my MacBook Pro M1 Pro using Parallels App but it didn't work. Now I'm trying the Mac version of this method from GitHub.
The menu you showed was in Chinese. Are you sure that nothing else in camera functions gets changed or messed up after this unlocking software update? Thanks.
@@Dave-ht7dx I’m 100% nothing else changed. It just lets you change the language to English. I’m still using this camera everyday 2 times per day, photo and video. Nothing else will be affected. It’s allowing Japan model Sonys (English and other languages locked/off limits)to unlock into English language. 👍
Works perfect on NEX-5R but service mode not appear so just select first opcion (updater mode) and go to your camera a select ok, just wait few second and swicht off and back swicht on and the icon appear on your PC , make sure click on to disable lenguajes and follow the steps of this video.
Hello! Thanks for this precious video After tweaking the firmware are you still able to update the firmware? Will it keep the language change? Or should I update it before?
HI! I'm in Seoul, South Korea and just got my A6700 yesterday and was very disappointed to find out there is no English language on the setting menu. Does this work with A6700? Thank you!
Hi Seoul. I don’t see your camera on the list of supported devices… but I think it’s because your camera is still very new. It should work, follow the steps in my video. If you have any errors let me know what it says. Alternatively, try these steps: Update drivers with zadig libusb-32 > Open pcma and select tweaking in service mode> Go back to zadig device may be called Sony USB device now, update that to libusb-32 driver again> Go back to pcma and start tweaking, and it should work. Hope everything works out! Cheers
I'm trying this with the a7iii too, but after replacing the driver to libusb and pressing Start tweaking (service mode) in the gui program, I don't have any window popping up and gui tells me "Only libusb drivers are supported for service mode" so I tried the solution of the pinned comment. But it didn't let me click on Unlock the protected parameters and Unlock the languages :/ any solution?
Hi dude! Thank you for this tutorial! I struggle to find the pmca console you using: PMCA-gui-v.18-14-gd7267ea. Can you add the file back to drive or link it again please?! Thank you 🙏
After installing the driver the camera told to reset so i reset it but after that...the computer cannot read the usb using mass storage,,,but in the other mode besides mass storage the computer can read it..can anyone help me to this?
help. i got something like this. Waiting for camera to switch... Found a camera in service mode Error: Only libusb drivers are supported for service mode
Hi there! I tried this on my Sony Nex 5! Everything went smoothly until I got to the tweaking itself, it said "no tweaks available" and just ended there. What can I do to fix that?
Hello, you can try this again, the new updated PCMA program has been updated to the same links. Just solved this issue today with an update. When you put your camera into service mode it should be good. If it still doesn't work put camera into service mode > update the driver with zaddig a second time (the device may be called "sony USB device" in zaddig) > update sony usb device to libusb-win32 driver > start tweaking in service mode!
Hello, you can try this again, the new updated PCMA program has been updated to the same links. Just solved this issue today with an update. When you put your camera into service mode it should be good. If it still doesn't work put camera into service mode > update the driver with zaddig a second time (the device may be called "sony USB device" in zaddig) > update sony usb device to libusb-win32 driver > start tweaking in service mode!
Hey man i followed all the steps but stuck at tweak. When i tweak it on service mode. I get an error : Only libusb drivers are supported for service mode. Help me how do I go to next step?
i followed all the steps provided but when i start tweaking in service mode my camera got disconnected, i can't seem to get work on it. any help? my unit is a7iii firmware 3.10
@@markdagang5778 most likely the camera has no disconnected and is actually in service mode. Do the driver switch a second time just like before but now your camera should be called “Sony usb device” or something like that. Then it should work
yes, one way or another it will work. might take some trial and error but you should be good. lots of forms to read if there are any problems 👍 If you have any issues i can and will try my best to help you
@@simply_soothing Good day, ive literally done the same as in the inst vid..ive downloaded the app zadig, and the pmca gui. Follow whats in video. Only be careful on the list of devices when changing the driver on zadig app..since mine i accidentally replaced driver of my fingerprint scanner..hehe..but now its ok..both my laptop and camera works fine.
i want to download the tool that sakima gave it to you but when i open it there’s nothing i can download it says “artifacts older than 1 month are automatically deleted” do you have any solution of this issue?
@@MrAnythingGuyso i’ve downloaded the tool that sakima gave, but i have another issue, when the zadig step done, i started tweaking but it says “Error : only libusb drivers are supported for service mode” i already followed the steps correctly
@@narendibrahim try this: When you get the prompt for the error. Try replacing the driver through zadig a second time. Replace the driver every time you get the error
@@MrAnythingGuy I got stuck on the same step, however replacing the driver again doesn't help. Tried it at least 10 times. Every time I click on "Start tweaking (service mode)" the camera screen starts to show gallery preview and it seems like the USB disconnects because the Zadig doesn't show the camera in the list anymore and "Get camera info" also stops working, until I reconnect the camera (usually bu turning it off and on). I peapeted this cycle many times without any success. At some point I got a different error, some sort of "exception". Ideas?
So eventually I managed to make it work. Turns out, the camera doesn't disappear from the Zadig devices list but rather changes it's name to "Sony USB device" (or something like this) - then replacing the driver to this device worked as expected. Thank you for for making this tutorial, it helped me a lot :)
didn't work on my camera. it says "Only libusb drivers are supported for service mode". while i already installed the driver you mentioned on the video.
try and do the driver step 2 times. That's what I read in one of the forms. Checkout the link "form that saved me" in the description and give it a read through @Oran_h looks like he was able to do this but used a newer version of the GUI program. Hope you can get it to work
@FREEDOM2604 once you click tweak in service mode, it seems like usb gets disconnected. but donot disconnect usb, you have to go to zadig again. Repeat same process but this time in place of your camera model, it will show up as sony usb and complete the same installation process. And go back to tweak in service mode. You will have options to unlock all language.
Legend!!! This worked for my A7C. Also important to note to remove the libusb drivers if you want the proper drivers again. For anyone looking for instruction:
On the first attempt at service tweak this will give you an error. Don't worry, keep camera connected.
Run Zadig again, this time select Sony USB, and resinstall libusb-win32.
Unplug and plug the camera back in.
Run the PMCA GUI again, detect, and service tweak, it should work this time.
Unplug camera once tweaks are done.
To get the correct drivers again (camera needs to be unplugged)
Open device manager
Go to View and check show hidden devices
Expand Libusb-win32 and uninstall the camera (and Sony USB for A7C)
Next time you plug your camera it should auto install correct drivers.
!!! PLEASE HELP !!!
When I run the Zadig, and select my camera (ILME-FX 30), it doesn't show "libusb-win32" in the list of drivers.
It only shows "WinUSB" (v6.1.7600.16385) and USB Serial (CDC).
What am I missing?
This instruction is exactly what i need to remove the "running on NTSC" prompt on my sony ZV-1, thanks mate!
hi what error was given during the gui process??? i press service tweak for my fx30 but it didnt change anything
For who use A9, this one is work!! Thank you verymuch
@@Brazefuzedid you figure it out ?
THANK YOU!!! It worked on my Sony A73!!
These Instructions worked for me:
"Alternatively, try these steps:
-Update drivers with zadig libusb-32
-Open pcma and select tweaking in service mode
-Go back to zadig device may be called Sony USB device now, update that to libusb-32 driver again
-Go back to pcma and start tweaking, and it should work."
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
hello, how to update driver with zadig lilusb-32
Guys I just bought a Sony Cybershot DSC RX100 and it worked.
Just make sure to follow every step in this video exactly as he shows.
It took a couple tries for me but after about three tries in a 3 day span, it worked perfectly.
thanks!! this worked for my a74, if you guys keep getting error message for libusb read the description thoroughly. good luck
hi I'm glad it worked for you! I wanted to ask if you need to update the firmware for this ? Which version did you have when you unlocked the languages?
ITS not working on my a7m4 its failing to instal the firt driver
After battling these instructions for several hours I finally tried the alternative procedures and that worked for me! You can find the alternative procedures listed in the comment section above. If you are having trouble running the gui try the alternate procedures. It worked like a charm for me. 👍
!!! PLEASE HELP !!!
I'm using virtual windows using Parallels App, on my MacBook Pro M1 Pro.
When I run the Zadig, and select my camera (ILME-FX 30), it doesn't show "libusb-win32" in the list of drivers.
It only shows "WinUSB" (v6.1.7600.16385) and USB Serial (CDC).
What am I missing?
@@Giga_Chad_87it won’t work in parallels you need a real PC
You are my hero. A7iii went perfect! Just a heads up for others facing problems with A7iii, read the log in PMCA and keep zadig always open during the process and you will be gooood!
A rescued man from Brazil!
Hello, is there any issue after unlock all language ?
STILL NOT WORKING? I manage after hours of trail and error to get this to work on my Sony A7III. The key issue for me was the kind of PCMA-GUI I was using. In the video you are supposed to use an older PMCA but sometimes it just doest work for whatever reason.
My Issue: I was able to tweak in service mode but it refused to let me selected any of the options. it would automatically uncheck. So I went online and found V0.18-18 worked for sonyA7III's but the actual file was impossible to find... so I took a last effort try and used another random version I found " v0.18-22 " and when through the steps (the alternative method in his description) and it worked!!!
Huge thank you Mr.Anything! I bought a camera off of eBay and didn't know Japanese Sony's were region locked, this saved me time and money. Huge thanks!
This is awesome man. I’m so glad that the video could help. There has been so many updates and different versions of the software I just can’t keep up with assisting people at this point. Everybody seems to have a different issue.
Thank you for using your brain and common knowledge to use this video as a guide to find a solution. I really appreciate you taking your time to go through a similar struggle as myself and read through countless forms with multiple google searches.
I’m glad you were finally able to figure it out man. Happy shooting and enjoy the money saved on your JDM camera. Happy shooting dude!🙏
can you share where you found the v0.18-22 ? thanks
PLEASE UPLOAD TO GOOGLE DRIVE the pmca v0.18-22, pleaseeee!!!
Can you list where I can get this and the steps that you went through?
Thanks mate. That’s exactly what I was looking for.
Did something similar with my A6300 a couple of years ago but now I bought myself an A7 iii and wanted to do the same exact thing.
Your instructions are really nice and precise. Most important is the pmca-gui you shared because the one you can download from the official site does not offer the service mode for whatever reason.
For me it worked perfectly, thanks a lot.
Forgot to mention, I had to use the USB-C port to make it work.
@ this workaround is for cameras which provide only a Japanese menu. These cameras do not offer the option to switch to any other language.
I assume, it does not matter in which country the camera has been produced, it’s all about the menu language - unlocking all available languages for cameras with Japanese language only.
Hope, that’s what you were asking for.
@@Abbasalsaedi-r5u UA-cam has deleted my comments, nice.
@@Abbasalsaedi-r5u use USB-C and get the files mentioned below the video, they are most important. Then go to the website he mentioned and read the thread of that girl.
That’s all I can say because I didn’t got the error message you are talking about.
Good luck, bro.
Omggg you really save my life🎉
Also,many comments
My case : Sony a7iii bought in Japan
PMCE GUI: v0.18.22
Also, I have to install the Sony USB to libusb-32 as well.
Little take time but I got it.Thank you
Can you share to me v0.18-22 please 🙏🙏
For Mac Users, the MacOS version of the GUI file doesn’t work. The previous version of it does work but it doesn’t have the second tab in the “tweaks” section so it’s no good.
What I had to do was find a windows computer and it worked perfectly there just like in this video.
Kinda sucks that it doesn’t work on Mac.
Hope this helps.
Bro you’re a legend!!! Thank you SO MUCH for this tutorial
BIG SHOUTOUT TO THIS MAN!
I been waiting for this video for 5years now, THANK YOU!!!! 🙏🏾🤩
you saved my life. I had to buy the zve10 motherboard and the languages were blocked. I got it through your tutorial and the links provided. Thank you very much friend
this link saved me about error www-bswaterb-cn.translate.goog/2022/07/14/索尼a7m3-r3-m4-r4等机型解锁多语言菜单-攻略/?_x_tr_sl=en&_x_tr_tl=pt&_x_tr_hl=pt-PT&_x_tr_pto=wapp
thank you very much, everything worked on the sony a7iii. This is the only video on UA-cam that helped me
Dude I reside in Japan and I’ve been wanting to get my Sony a7IV here but I stopped myself because of the language barrier. Cameras cost so much more when trying to ship them from the states sooo THANK YOU SO SO MUCH. Now I can go get my new camera and do this 😭💕💕
Any idea if this works on A7 R III please?
This still works on my Sony WX350!! Thanks bro, you're the man!!
Thank you so much! I want to get a gift for my dad, who used to do amateur photography. I couldn't swing the cost of the nice cameras. However, with this and the price difference between the Japanese and international models I'll be able to get him something much nicer.
Can't Thank you enough, you have been a saviour! Worked on my RX100-M6
Thank You So Much - Works Perfectly!
It helped for my Sony a7iii. Thanks a lot
Tried this. But on the gui it says no tweaks available, Done. And the camera disconnects automatically. What could this be about?
Hi. I tried your recipe to unlock language for A7C2. However, I cannot get the service mode of pmca-gui using v0.18-win.exe file. Can you give any advice for me?
I am facing the same issue. I got new a7c2, i also have a7iv for over a year, i did it in a7iv but unable to do in a7c2.
I downloaded the PCMA but the Service Mode button is not showing up, there is only one GUI version to download, is there any another source to download it?
Has anyone know if there is any forum talking about how to do the same thing for a Sony FX30?
A7IV here, getting error when clicked start tweaking service mode, but check this
-Open pcma and select tweaking in service mode
-Go back to zadig device may be called Sony USB device now, update that to libusb-32 driver again
this saved me
Legend!! workd for my Alpha 9
THANK YOU!!!! 🙏🏾🤩 works on Sony a7R III
I did everything like you but "Error: Only libusb drivers are supported for service mode". The pop up window for selecting the tweaks does not appear. It is now on libusb-win32 (v1.4.0.0). Tried again, now I can only re-install but nothing changes. Is there a different libusb-win32 (v1.4.0.0) but for win64?
same problem here
Problem solved: I sold it an got the FX3 🎉
Anyone solved this problem ?? Same problem
Sony A7 III lingua cinese - Dopo aver provato di tutto, alla fine ha funzionato la seguente combinazione: cavo USB C originale Sony, Zadig 2.8 (la versione 2.9 mi proponeva drivers che a quanto pare, non andavano bene per la mia camera) e infine, "pmca-console.and.gui-v0.18-14-gd7267ea-win", avevo provato inizialmente la versione 0.18-22 ma non andava bene. Consiglio aggiornare il firmware all'ultima versione e fare un ripristino di fabrica prima di procedere.
please s0meone help me how can I install PCMA-GUI I can't download PCMA-GUI
Thank You So Much Buddy , I Tried And It Worked Flawlessly With My Sony HDR 680 Handycamera.
would this work for a5000?
Update 3/16/24: I can now record up to 13hrs and i switched it to english with 75 languages for a Japanese language only camera.
Hey man! I ran it like you said but the GUI says "No device found" any advice?
Hi i have sony a6400 and a7iii in japanese did with yours link below all ok
but when i go to language click but cannot click there
having error
error is this exception" senser adjust control error 129
i cant understand what i do ?
please for this thats will be great for me.....
any positives ? i also have japanese A7III ?
Same here. Any update on how to fix this? Please let me know
i got same msg on a7 iv ... do u find fix for it ?
How about updating the camera?! Won't there be any issues, if I would update the camera to a newer firmware??? Also what't going to happen, if I would have a warranty issue?
i'm thinking about grabbing an A7III from marketplace for super cheap, but your menu looks different than the one i'm looking to buy. thoughts?
After unlocking, does future firmware updates work 'the regular way'?
👍👍👍, works on A9, thanks for your grate video.
I have a Sony ILCE-7RM3. I can update the driver but when I press “start tweaking” it’s said no tweaks available does anyone know what I’m doing wrong?
just not sure which cameras this works on will it work on the sony a7 III ?
Hello, I followed your steps on my a6400 and successfully completed the process. However, when I try to scroll down to the bottom in the language menu, the camera displays the language selection screen, preventing me from choosing the desired language. Simply switching to English is not an issue, but I would like to find the option for Chinese. The language menu pops up before I can reach the end of the menu.
I followed your instructions, but when it comes to the Tweaks step, there is no second status line like in the video, so I can't do the remaining steps. What should I do next??
Will this also work for an Sony 7CR?
start tweaking is already pop up. but it when i click it theres nothing happens theres alot of numbers going on😢😢
I am wondering if this will work to unlock PAL on my Hong Kong Sony A6700 ?
that was really helpful finally i unlocked language of my a7c😀
Bro i have a7c but i can't change language. I followedabove all steps. can you help me
Hi, what version of pmca are you using? I'm using version 0.18-18 but it always shows "senser adjust control error 129". If i using the latest version, there is no (service mode), please help! Sony a7c
Man, you're a life saver!!! Thank you for making this video. Would it work on FX30 using a Macbook Pro (M1 Pro)?
did it work bro
Hey thanks Mr. Anything, just unlocked my Sony Camera. I only had problems on the part where you need to install the driver 2 times in Zadig before opening in PMCA. Thanks a lottttt!
Hi is this update supporting turkish ? Can you check if you done ? My camera’s model is a73
Pcma gui link not available??
Hello, will it work for sony a6100 japan domestic version?
On the PMC Gui ..i have only the Option for Start twaking (update mode) ..Why ?????
You need gui version 0.18-14.....
@@frankyvee1 i have the 0,18,22 version..but i testet it with the 0,18,14, NOT WORKING... Maybe i have the driver for the cam 4.01 (the last) for that is the twak not Working..!
!!! PLEASE HELP !!!
I'm trying this on my MacBook Pro M1 Pro and using vm windows.
When I run the Zadig, and select my camera (ILME-FX 30), it doesn't show "libusb-win32" in the list of drivers.
It only shows "WinUSB" (v6.1.7600.16385) and USB Serial (CDC). So I can't install the drivers.
What am I missing?
how is it? are you able to solve the issue???
No, but now I'm trying to do it on my MacBook Pro M1 Pro @@Brazefuze
okay mine works on the FX30 with bootcamp on my macbook intel! if yours is missing libusb-win32, you can install it by typing “sudo port install libusb-win32”
is somewhere around that line! hope it helps!
Hi does this work for FX30, did anyone tried and got it worked? Please let me know as i am stuck here thank you
Did you make it work? What method did you use?
I have an FX30 and I'm trying to do it on my MacBook Pro M1 Pro using Parallels App but it didn't work.
Now I'm trying the Mac version of this method from GitHub.
How can I do for a alpha 7 II? 😢
Muito Obrigado, estava desesperado para trocar a linguagem e o teu video salvou-me a vida!!!! Many Thanks
Hey mr. Anything is this update supporting turkish ? I will try accordingly. İts so emergency if you answer fast will be great for me.
what to do if you dont have unlock protected settings button show?
The menu you showed was in Chinese.
Are you sure that nothing else in camera functions gets changed or messed up after this unlocking software update? Thanks.
@@Dave-ht7dx I’m 100% nothing else changed. It just lets you change the language to English. I’m still using this camera everyday 2 times per day, photo and video. Nothing else will be affected. It’s allowing Japan model Sonys (English and other languages locked/off limits)to unlock into English language. 👍
Hello, thank you so much! Will it work with an a7iv, I dindnt find the model on the link
Will this work sonf Sony FX30?
Works perfect on NEX-5R but service mode not appear so just select first opcion (updater mode) and go to your camera a select ok, just wait few second and swicht off and back swicht on and the icon appear on your PC , make sure click on to disable lenguajes and follow the steps of this video.
Hello! Thanks for this precious video
After tweaking the firmware are you still able to update the firmware? Will it keep the language change? Or should I update it before?
it will be dangerous to update firmware after it. You can get a brick
Thanks for helpful!!! Cheer
would this work on the sony fx30?
Can you unlock the 30 min rec limitation on the A7III with this?
Yes you can 👍👍
Is there a link for windows?
Anyone else with a ZV-E10 encountering the same problem where the 'Unlock protected settings' checkbox just isn't there at all?
worked for my sony a7rii thanks alot
Can these instructions be used for an RX1000 M6?
Did it work?
your A LIFE SAVER
HI! I'm in Seoul, South Korea and just got my A6700 yesterday and was very disappointed to find out there is no English language on the setting menu. Does this work with A6700? Thank you!
Hi Seoul. I don’t see your camera on the list of supported devices… but I think it’s because your camera is still very new. It should work, follow the steps in my video.
If you have any errors let me know what it says.
Alternatively, try these steps:
Update drivers with zadig libusb-32 >
Open pcma and select tweaking in service mode>
Go back to zadig device may be called Sony USB device now, update that to libusb-32 driver again>
Go back to pcma and start tweaking, and it should work.
Hope everything works out! Cheers
Did you try it? Did it work?
I'm trying this with the a7iii too, but after replacing the driver to libusb and pressing Start tweaking (service mode) in the gui program, I don't have any window popping up and gui tells me "Only libusb drivers are supported for service mode" so I tried the solution of the pinned comment. But it didn't let me click on Unlock the protected parameters and Unlock the languages :/ any solution?
same here
I tried it Zadig is working but I didn't find the other file
Hi dude! Thank you for this tutorial! I struggle to find the pmca console you using: PMCA-gui-v.18-14-gd7267ea. Can you add the file back to drive or link it again please?! Thank you 🙏
does it work on the FX3 and FX30?
After installing the driver the camera told to reset so i reset it but after that...the computer cannot read the usb using mass storage,,,but in the other mode besides mass storage the computer can read it..can anyone help me to this?
Thank You SO MUCH! it works :)
Please help! How to do this in Mac ?
hi im just wanna asking before i do this. does this can be done on sony wx350?
help. i got something like this.
Waiting for camera to switch...
Found a camera in service mode
Error: Only libusb drivers are supported for service mode
Guys let me know if it works on FX3 the japanese version🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Hi there! I tried this on my Sony Nex 5!
Everything went smoothly until I got to the tweaking itself, it said "no tweaks available" and just ended there. What can I do to fix that?
did you fix it man? struggling here
Hey guys let me know kindly if it's possible for SONY A9III? 🙏
Does this work for the A7C??
It's work for sony a7c or a7c ii?
I did all the steps correct, but when i click unlock all languages, it dosent check the box and says Senser adjust control error 129
Hello, you can try this again, the new updated PCMA program has been updated to the same links. Just solved this issue today with an update.
When you put your camera into service mode it should be good.
If it still doesn't work put camera into service mode > update the driver with zaddig a second time (the device may be called "sony USB device" in zaddig) > update sony usb device to libusb-win32 driver > start tweaking in service mode!
Not working on sony a7c .
Can u help me
[ Expention :senser adjust control error 129 ]
Hello, you can try this again, the new updated PCMA program has been updated to the same links. Just solved this issue today with an update.
When you put your camera into service mode it should be good.
If it still doesn't work put camera into service mode > update the driver with zaddig a second time (the device may be called "sony USB device" in zaddig) > update sony usb device to libusb-win32 driver > start tweaking in service mode!
its not working on my a7vi
Maybe because an A7 VI does not exist.
@@Berkrathes hahahaha
MERCI BEAUCOUP ! 🤩🤩🤩La méthode a fonctionné sur mon A5000 !
When i click start tweaking in service mode, it says that there are no tweaks available. Do you know what I should do?
Me too, broo @Mr. Anything please help us, I also have sony nex vg10
Hey man i followed all the steps but stuck at tweak. When i tweak it on service mode. I get an error : Only libusb drivers are supported for service mode. Help me how do I go to next step?
Me too
i followed all the steps provided but when i start tweaking in service mode my camera got disconnected, i can't seem to get work on it. any help? my unit is a7iii firmware 3.10
@@markdagang5778 most likely the camera has no disconnected and is actually in service mode.
Do the driver switch a second time just like before but now your camera should be called “Sony usb device” or something like that.
Then it should work
We’re you able to fix the issue? I’m currently trying to fix mine but I can’t even find the PMCA GUI download?
Does anybody know if this works for the ZV-E10 Mark 2?
Can you do mine by remote?
Do i need sdcard to do this?
Sir good day..does this always works on a7iii..im planning to buy one here in japan..and will try your tutorial.
yes, one way or another it will work. might take some trial and error but you should be good. lots of forms to read if there are any problems 👍
If you have any issues i can and will try my best to help you
Update..!...It works ...hahaha..thank you very much your a very big help..now i can sleep..hehe
@@gerbertsorsano6084 YESS AWESOME!! Glad you got it! Happy shooting dude!🙏🔥🔥
@@gerbertsorsano6084 i have a japanese a7iii. any advice on what you did to unlock the languages? TIA
@@simply_soothing Good day, ive literally done the same as in the inst vid..ive downloaded the app zadig, and the pmca gui. Follow whats in video. Only be careful on the list of devices when changing the driver on zadig app..since mine i accidentally replaced driver of my fingerprint scanner..hehe..but now its ok..both my laptop and camera works fine.
i want to download the tool that sakima gave it to you but when i open it there’s nothing i can download it says “artifacts older than 1 month are automatically deleted” do you have any solution of this issue?
You can try this. Reuploaded to Dropbox
www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/dmr66sgr8d1zugos6uvfc/h?rlkey=vkvy33yy7cxmnja5ywdvwxjey&dl=0
@@MrAnythingGuyso i’ve downloaded the tool that sakima gave, but i have another issue, when the zadig step done, i started tweaking but it says “Error : only libusb drivers are supported for service mode” i already followed the steps correctly
@@narendibrahim try this:
When you get the prompt for the error. Try replacing the driver through zadig a second time.
Replace the driver every time you get the error
@@MrAnythingGuy
I got stuck on the same step, however replacing the driver again doesn't help. Tried it at least 10 times.
Every time I click on "Start tweaking (service mode)" the camera screen starts to show gallery preview and it seems like the USB disconnects because the Zadig doesn't show the camera in the list anymore and "Get camera info" also stops working, until I reconnect the camera (usually bu turning it off and on). I peapeted this cycle many times without any success. At some point I got a different error, some sort of "exception".
Ideas?
So eventually I managed to make it work. Turns out, the camera doesn't disappear from the Zadig devices list but rather changes it's name to "Sony USB device" (or something like this) - then replacing the driver to this device worked as expected.
Thank you for for making this tutorial, it helped me a lot :)
didn't work on my camera. it says "Only libusb drivers are supported for service mode". while i already installed the driver you mentioned on the video.
try and do the driver step 2 times. That's what I read in one of the forms.
Checkout the link "form that saved me" in the description and give it a read through
@Oran_h looks like he was able to do this but used a newer version of the GUI program.
Hope you can get it to work
Check out this video
ua-cam.com/video/82A_SxMjtc0/v-deo.html
thanks for your reply anyways. they mentioned pmca-console serviceshell where can i get that?
@@MrAnythingGuy
after applyiing the tweak this come: Found a camera in service mode --- and then --- Error: Only libusb drivers are supported for service mode
@FREEDOM2604 once you click tweak in service mode, it seems like usb gets disconnected. but donot disconnect usb, you have to go to zadig again. Repeat same process but this time in place of your camera model, it will show up as sony usb and complete the same installation process. And go back to tweak in service mode. You will have options to unlock all language.
can i use this in a7iv?