[gearofwar]

Finally my 1z is able to update to Cerberus fw.
Here's what I did:
1. update to wm1az+ 3.02 (1.3) fw
2. switch my model to dmp-z1 using NW Model Switcher 1.2.2 by clicking on the nw_model_switcher_1.2.2.bat file and follow instructions. (both the.bat file and the .exe file in the same folder)
3. restart my walkman and check in unit info if it's showing dmp-z1
4. update to cerberus fw

maybe I sound like an idiot because these were explained in the main post and whitigir's post but maybe some ofus mixed up the steps.
Just friendly sharing about my own process

I got stuck after switching to DMP , the Cerberus installer wouldn't let me proceed, perhaps, it's made for different region? mine is EU ver

 

[Whitigir]

I got stuck after switching to DMP , the Cerberus installer wouldn't let me proceed, perhaps, it's made for different region? mine is EU ver

Did you try what he did ?

@Whitigir : your firmware actually worked after reinstall switch 1.2 version to DMP-z1 with reset. I did reset after changing to DMP-z1 but new firmware did not apply so I reinstall again, reset, then firmware work perfectly.

 

[gearofwar]

Did you try what he did ?

Tbh, I saw this post and not sure what he meant. I'm currently on 3.02 wm1az+ , does that mean I have to reinstall this firmware or something else?

p/s after switching to dmp , looks like the wm1az+ installer doesn't work anymore. Both DMP-Z1 1.01,1.02 also don't work

 

[hamhamhamsta]

This is so strange, it may be possible or may not be that the problem is isolated for European units alone. You may want to tag @Morbideath and seek for helps ? otherwise European units may be missing out on the fun

I’m ashamed to say but how do I tag Morbideath?

 

[gearofwar]

@Morbideath

 

[hamhamhamsta]

@Morbideath

Ahahaha!

So direct, me eyes hurt LOL

 

[Whitigir]

@Morbideath

Almost choked on my own saliva...lmao

 

[tieuly1]

after unable to install new firmware, I have to change DMP-z1 back to Wm1a, then install "back to stock" from Mrwalkman, as @Whitigir used previous version Wm1a/z+1 from Mr walkman.
Then I repeated the same steps for switch to DMP-z1 with reset and new firmware can be applied afterward.
Damm, I am also confused with my words.

 

[RONJA MESCO]

"Cerberus" is just a tuning mod, that was now made to be used with the WM1A/Z+ modded firmware, and I have no affiliation with it.

Everything "official" about my firmware mods can be found here: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/sony-nw-wm1z-wm1a.815841/page-2738#post-15747959

By the way, you don't need to use any switcher anymore with the modded firmware, in it's "official" form. The switcher is now integrated into the firmware.

Just read the main post, that can be found in the link above. You can delete any other previous stuff you saved, like switchers, etc.



Also quoting the main post here:

Ok, thanks for this....I was starting to lose it trying to figure out everything. I do have the original downloads you offered. I guess my next choice is if I want to check out Cerberus.

 

[RONJA MESCO]

Yes, there is a keyboard.

yep...mines has it too.

 

[Morbideath]

EU model is always a different animal. TBH there’s nothing much I can do here, but guys with issues may follow our fella advice:

after unable to install new firmware, I have to change DMP-z1 back to Wm1a, then install "back to stock" from Mrwalkman, as @Whitigir used previous version Wm1a/z+1 from Mr walkman.
Then I repeated the same steps for switch to DMP-z1 with reset and new firmware can be applied afterward.
Damm, I am also confused with my words.

I have a universal model (Romi) and a Japanese model (MS proto). Both work just fine. Cerberus+ can be directly installed. I beta test it then Whitigir published. But unfortunately neither of us have a EU model to test

 

[Morbideath]

My japanese model with Cerberus+ installed (DSEE AI)

 

[VeeAndBobby]

I have a question for other users of the Sony NW-WM1A/1Z. I'm new to this site, so I apologize if I'm posting this in the wrong place.
Are there non/Sony dacs that will connect to the Walkman's usb port, and allow playback of music files residing in the Walkman, through the dac? I know that the Sony TA-ZH1ES can do this, but are there non-Sony dacs that can?

 

[Vitaly2017]

I have a question for other users of the Sony NW-WM1A/1Z. I'm new to this site, so I apologize if I'm posting this in the wrong place.
Are there non/Sony dacs that will connect to the Walkman's usb port, and allow playback of music files residing in the Walkman, through the dac? I know that the Sony TA-ZH1ES can do this, but are there non-Sony dacs that can?

You can use the usb that came with your walkman and when connected with the other dac via usb... You just need to enable the usd bac option on your walkman and it will receive the signal and play the music using the sony dac and amp....

 

[gearofwar]

EU model is always a different animal. TBH there’s nothing much I can do here, but guys with issues may follow our fella advice:


I have a universal model (Romi) and a Japanese model (MS proto). Both work just fine. Cerberus+ can be directly installed. I beta test it then Whitigir published. But unfortunately neither of us have a EU model to test

I have tried what he mentioned, restore to stock and redo the whole process but still the same issue

after unable to install new firmware, I have to change DMP-z1 back to Wm1a, then install "back to stock" from Mrwalkman, as @Whitigir used previous version Wm1a/z+1 from Mr walkman.
Then I repeated the same steps for switch to DMP-z1 with reset and new firmware can be applied afterward.
Damm, I am also confused with my words.

Which region your 1a was on originally?