Modifying WM1Z/A

[Lookout57]

I have been able to confirm that none of the modified firmware installers nor the official Sony updater will run on macOS Catalina 10.15. They only run on macOS Mojave 10.14 or earlier.

Sony only documents support for macOS High Sierra 10.13 or earlier in the download link for the official updater. I guess that it does work in macOS Mojave 10.14 is a lucky coincidence.

So until Sony adds support for macOS Catalina 10.15 you need to have access to a macOS Mojave 10.14 system or heaven forbid a Windows 10 system.

 

[nc8000]

This zip contains:

all original fw (Windows installer)
all modded fw
service manual
user manual
lastest rockbox tool with documentation

https://www.dropbox.com/s/kk4rzxr4wtpbvcr/Sony NW-WM1Z.zip?dl=0

 

[Lookout57]

Does destination code J support RMT-NWS20 remote?

 

[captblaze]

Does destination code J support RMT-NWS20 remote?

the option to connect bluetooth remote is present in region J

 

[Lookout57]

the option to connect bluetooth remote is present in region J

Thanks. No I'll be able to test destination J and keep my remote.

 

[Lookout57]

I have been able to confirm that none of the modified firmware installers nor the official Sony updater will run on macOS Catalina 10.15. They only run on macOS Mojave 10.14 or earlier.

Sony only documents support for macOS High Sierra 10.13 or earlier in the download link for the official updater. I guess that it does work in macOS Mojave 10.14 is a lucky coincidence.

So until Sony adds support for macOS Catalina 10.15 you need to have access to a macOS Mojave 10.14 system or heaven forbid a Windows 10 system.

I have found that if you run Mojave in VMware Fusion on a Catalina host that the Sony updater app will work. So if you have VMware Fusion and a copy of Mojave you have a work around until Sony adds support for Catalina.

 

[Vitaly2017]

How to change your Walkman to Japanese Region and also Uncap at the same time

remember to restart after successfully change your Region


create a new folder named “Tool”


Download this Tool for Windows
https://www.dropbox.com/s/zxfbibs689ma3yq/scsitool-nwz-v25.exe?dl=0

Then this one
https://www.rockbox.org/wiki/pub/Main/SonyNWDestTool/open_cmd_here.bat

Then move both of those files into folder “Tool”

Then rename your “Scsitool-next-v25” into “scsitool-nwz-vX”

Then open the folder up and run this “open_cmd_here”. You will open command prompt

Then you will copy “scsitool-nwz-vX.exe H: dest_tool set J off” Please Pay Attention that your “H:” should be what your Walkman is shown on your windows. Mine show up as “D:” .

Then Paste this command into the command prompt windows and hit “enter”

You will see Successful messages

To make sure, you can check it by running this next command by copy and paste “scsitool-nwz-vX.exe H: dest_tool get”. Remember to change “H:”

Please copy only the line within “xxx” and not the “ “ itself

I just did exact procedures but I have no Idea if I am now a jp version says successful



C:\Users\AorusX5\Desktop\Tool>scsitool-nwz-vX.exe D: dest_tool set J off
Model: NW-WM1Z
Series: NW-WM1 Series
Destination successfully changed.
Please RESET ALL SETTINGS on your device!

C:\Users\AorusX5\Desktop\Tool>

 

[Vitaly2017]

C:\Users\AorusX5\Desktop\Tool>scsitool-nwz-vX.exe D: dest_tool get
Model: NW-WM1Z
Series: NW-WM1 Series
Destination: J (0)
Sound pressure: 0 (off)

C:\Users\AorusX5\Desktop\Tool>

 

[normie610]

Can anyone tell me how to change the region using MacOS?

 

[hshock76]

C:\Users\AorusX5\Desktop\Tool>scsitool-nwz-vX.exe D: dest_tool get
Model: NW-WM1Z
Series: NW-WM1 Series
Destination: J (0)
Sound pressure: 0 (off)

C:\Users\AorusX5\Desktop\Tool>

Type this:

"scsitool-nwz-vX.exe H: dest_tool get"

replace the H: with your drive location

 

[Vitaly2017]

Type this:

"scsitool-nwz-vX.exe H: dest_tool get"

replace the H: with your drive location

Yes I checked it said this

Model: NW-WM1Z
Series: NW-WM1 Series
Destination: J (0)
Sound pressure: 0 (off)


Means I am in japan version now?

 

[Whitigir]

Edited , unable to
Comprehends

 

[Morbideath]

Musical Version
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1MGAmFBY4iGnCR4c9oJ0LEA8IyucesHXO

what's the difference between the last Musical one?

 

[Whitigir]

what's the difference between the last Musical one?

Just updated to be more compatible to J region. Hopefully also compatible to Aus

 

[Vitaly2017]

Just updated to be more compatible to J region. Hopefully also compatible to Aus

Hey do you know if this means I am in JP version now? can you please confirm


Yes I checked it said this

Model: NW-WM1Z
Series: NW-WM1 Series
Destination: J (0)
Sound pressure: 0 (off)


Means I am in japan version now?