Sony Walkman custom firmware (non-Android)

[MrWalkman]

After changing the region, do I need to reset the device?

No, just restart the player.

 

[kaushama]

Is it OK to change the region after installing WM FE?
Can I use English language on the player with J region?

 

[MrWalkman]

Is it OK to change the region after installing WM FE?
Can I use English language on the player with J region?

The firmware has nothing to do with the regions, so you can change the region at any time.

Yes, the English language will remain with the J region. It's just that if you do a factory reset while the region is J, then the language will be Japanese and you won't be able to change it unless you change the region to another one first.

 

[seanwee]

SQ is a vey personal matter, J region just tends to be the more balanced. High Gain and related features remain.

• J Most balanced of all the regions, little warm, well suited for those who listen to multiple genres, BT remote capable.
• CA sounds big and bouncy a little bloated in the mid bass, tends to spill over, BT remote capable.
• CN is all about resolution with a bump in the sub bass, BT remote capable.
• E is rather V shaped, can be piercing on the 1A, BT remote capable.
• U is more U shaped than E
• MX3 again V shaped with more presence in the bass than E
• TW All about the bass, with average resolution, BT remote capable.

Best thing is to experiment as there's no negative consequence. If I had to make a call it would be J or MX3 . Personally I opt for J and keep returning as have multiple headgear and listen to multiple genres so the more balanced EQ makes sense. Is also worth noting that the vast majority tuning mods & emulations are generally based on J for the balance and the timbre.

Q-6

Thanks for this. I love tinkering

What region is MX3 btw?

 

[MrWalkman]

Thanks for this. I love tinkering

What is MX3 btw?

MX3 is a region.

There is a table with the available regions on the same page where you can find the destination tool.

https://www.rockbox.org/wiki/SonyNWDestTool

 

[GotchaPine007]

Stupid question maybe. I have the WM1a and just installed the Dmp firmware. How do I change the region to J?

 

[MrWalkman]

Stupid question maybe. I have the WM1a and just installed the Dmp firmware. How do I change the region to J?

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/sony-walkman-os-fw-mods-non-android.943661/post-15979769

https://www.rockbox.org/wiki/SonyNWDestTool

 

[seanwee]

Really enjoying the sound from CN region right now

 

[GotchaPine007]

Thanks !
I think I just did it. Is there a way to see if the change was successful other than the result from the execution of tool?
Like a settings on the DAP itself?

 

[MrWalkman]

Thanks !
I think I just did it. Is there a way to see if the change was successful other than the result from the execution of tool?
Like a settings on the DAP itself?

For the J region, you can notice a new item in the Settings menu, "Certificates".

Otherwise, you can only see the current region via the tool.

Remember to restart the player after changing the region.

 

[GotchaPine007]

Oh I see, I did indeed notice the certificate menu. Thanks again for all your help !

 

[HeyManslowdown97]

@MrWalkman Bro, you out did yourself. This FE is a swan song drop endgame firmware mod. OMG

The bass thumps is felt and not heard! The DC Phase Linearizer is at it apex on it! I wanted to test it on a Pop drumish track and it just sounds sublime. The detail is really sweet. It’s not comparable to WM1A mod b/c it’s a different flavor all together! IMHO.

Here’s my download tip for the R Fe first change the region to J and do an ALL reset then upload R FE firmware mod to your player then change the region to J again and then All Reset. Voila, Sublime listening experience!

 

[MrWalkman]

Thanks!

Yes, the capability of these players is amazing!

 

[akubukanaku]

- improved sound signature - fuller, deeper, and more impactful bass, natural and lifelike vocals, and non-fatiguing and smooth highs, with impeccable details

Thank you @MrWalkman for this amazing FE mod, worth money to spend for A55. This mini DAP got full potential with your cold hand! Will not tell about the sound, the description will tell you everything that fanstastic about it

I've been enjoying 2 hours listening and keep going, but I didn't realize that I'm using U region. Now I'm on J region again, I remember that I did change to J region even before using A50R mod. Maybe because factory reset the device will back to original region? And the weird thing is after fresh install R FE with U region I found Certificate menu that doesn't appear before change to J region.

 

[MrWalkman]

I've been enjoying 2 hours listening and keep going, but I didn't realize that I'm using U region. Now I'm on J region again, I remember that I did change to J region even before using A50R mod. Maybe because factory reset the device will back to original region?

I mentioned about this in the post:

"If the region of the player is J, it will be changed to U, in order to avoid the "Japanese" language that cannot be changed."

When installing DMP-A50R, a factory reset is being done automatically, so the region is changed to U instead of J, in order to avoid the unchangeable Japanese language.