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[Sony Cross-Device General] Sw33t_Lov3r:
How is your MW1 ? Please give some feedback!

Hello guys! How is your MW1 doing nowadays? I am about to buy two units for my brother and me, and would not want a fiasco.

Please, tell me, with this firmware version 0.1.D.0.6 the device is working perfectly? Do you recommend this headset?

For me this is the most complete and feature packed Bluetooth headset today, I am about to buy it.

Are all its features working in Android 5.1.1?

Please help me! Thank you!

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Hey, man! Thank you for this tutorial and update! Seems like this is the only one Would you tell me how is your MW1 doing? Is it working fine with Android 4 and 5?

Have you got any other older firmware? Like C version 0.1.C.0.3? Is this version 0.1.D.0.6 is working fine with all the features?

I would very much appreciate your comments on the device as I'm about to buy it!

Thank you!
[Sony Cross-Device General] burak5:
yes my mw1 is working fine with android 4.1 and it should work fine with android 5 because bluetooth headset protocol ist standarized.
[Sony Cross-Device General] talkjava:
MW1 is now awesome!!!

After getting these bulk, with no instructions, I finally got it to pair with my Nexus 6. After pairing it did not play over the headset, just out of the N6 speakers. After a power cycle it started working. The sound sucked the big one. It was like hearing it over an answering machine from the 80's. So after a google search on firmware, I saw this thread.:victory:

It only took 3 minutes to downgrade and it sounds GREAT!!!!!:good:

I am on windows 10 with a USB 3.0 and let the Zadig update to 2.1.2.677. All the other files were fine.

The install.bat file only took about a minute to finish.

Many Thanks and Happy Holidays!!!!
[Sony Cross-Device General] burak5:
I made a big update and included other firmware updates which you can test. I couldn't test al of it because i don't have a Sony MW1 any more (I tried to change the battery and broke it :D) . It would be nice if you could test All firmware updates which I extract from the official Sony MW 1 Application and the new batch File Menu. I hope I don't get into trouble because of some angry Sony staff :D
[Sony Cross-Device General] burak5:
I made a big update and included other firmware updates which you can test. I couldn't test all of it because i don't have a Sony MW1 any more (I tried to change the battery and broke it :D) . It would be nice if you could test All firmware updates which I extract from the official Sony MW 1 Application and the new batch File Menu. I hope I don't get into trouble because of some angry Sony staff :D
[Sony Cross-Device General] Loyusmag:
MW1 Firmware downgrade

Hey Everyone! After some research, I decided to buy the MW1, because it combines the features i needed, despite it is a "old" device (Perfect for my "oldies" Xperia SP and P). I bought it in january but after a long trip, i finally could "open the box" just 10 days ago. So far, I` ve liked all the features and the sound quality as well. I was reluctant to update the firmware but, trusting in Sony (Again!), I did it just this morning and my love for the device (And Sony) started to fall.

I won `t describe all the known issues with the MW1 after the firmware update; just want to share my frustration in how Customer support from Sony, regarding software problems, is at least, dreadful (This is not my first time looking solutions for problems after software updates from Sony)

Thanks a lot burack5 for this solution for MW1 firmware downgrade. After the process (To version 0.1.D.0.6), my device is running smoothly as new and my mind in peace not thinking I wasted my money on this device.

Best Regards
[Sony Cross-Device General] burak5:
Did you used the new version of my tool which called firmware tool or the old version which marked [OLD].

I ask because I want to know if the new version is stable :)
[Sony Cross-Device General] Loyusmag:
Hi Burack5,

I used the new version (Firmware tool). It performed very well :good: . No strange behaviors ocurred using a windows 7 based machine. The downgrade was from version 0.1.E.1.6 to 0.1.D.0.6.

Best Regards!
[Sony Cross-Device General] gsko16:
I have a MW1 and a eSYNIC bleutooth receiver/transmitter device. Unfortunately, these two do not seem to negotiate codes correctly and MW1 says Codes not matching. Each device works fine with other devices, such as my smartphone and bluetooth speaker. I have tried the 0.1.E.1.6 and 0.1.D.0.6 firmware on the MW1, but no difference.

Does anybody have an idea if this issue can be solved?
[Sony Cross-Device General] mrsatan:
How do I use the font.bin file?
[Sony Cross-Device General] burak5:
did you reset your device before and after firmware update?. Then the problem caused by your bluetooth transmitter.
[Sony Cross-Device General] oldgamer31:
I second that question about the font.bin file..

I just downgraded the firmware with your latest tool (not the one marked "old") which worked flawlessly, but looks like the font.bin file did not apply as I can't get to a foreign (Japanese) playlist on it and if I get to it on my phone which plays well, I get little squares in place of the Japanese characters. I checked through the pages (all 3 of them) and only one person has the same question but unanswered. I tried placing the font file in the same directory as the program files but no go, the device did do the downgrade as it should (I chose 1 as the most stable in the prompt) but there is no choice as to apply the font.bin file. A little help please, Thank you.

Cheers!!
[Sony Cross-Device General] burak5:
Japenese needs only the font.bin file in the first post of me.

Download it and put the file on a micro sd card which you insert in your sony mw1. Then it should work, after a restart.

===>http://xdaforums.com/xperia-u/issues/how-to-downgrading-sony-mw1-to-0-1-d-0-6-t2909130
[Sony Cross-Device General] Adibas03:
Enable Custom Firmware Upload

Hi,

I just tweaked the Program to enable Installation of Custom firmware.

I have update Option 5 to accept 'Custom Firmware'

The firmware has to be copied to the running directory and then the file name will be prompted for.

It was helpful for me.Check it out.

If it helps you, Don´t forget to press Thanks.

http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3917689&d=1477582863
[Sony Cross-Device General] burak5:
I write on the first post that you can send me alternative firmware if you have one. Custom firmwares doesnt exist for this device only official firmware from sony.
[Sony Cross-Device General] Adibas03:
I used the program to install firmware on a different device:

Sony SBH50.

The process is actually similar.
[Sony Cross-Device General] burak5:
ok you are right working with sbh 52 too. I will update my Tool soon for supporting sbh 50 and sbh 52. Did you update the firmware of your sbh50 with the same commands?
[Sony Cross-Device General] Adibas03:
Yes, i did.

You could check the files

i updated: Firmware-TOOL.bat

added: Custom.bat
[Sony Cross-Device General] oldgamer31:
Thank you

I just found out by looking around also I found another firmware from another website 0.1.B.0.6, didn't installed it though, Update: I removed the screen cap as it's not needed.
[Sony Cross-Device General] burak5:
[IMG="Console"]http://fs5.directupload.net/images/161031/nmddqfv8.jpg[/IMG]

i think this looks good enough. I think the problem is your screen resolution or some thing else which destroys the layout of my batch script on your computer. I updated the Tool with custom Firmware option and I created a Firmware tool for Sony SBH 52. If there is time i will make a similiar Tool for Sony SBH50 after searching some firmware for it.

For further suggestions you can write me a PM :)
[Sony Cross-Device General] burak5:
UPDATE:

I add the custom firmware function and restore of backup Firmware to the sony mw 1 Firmware tool and I add a new Firmware Update tool for Sony SBH52 with 2 main firmware versions :)
[Sony Cross-Device General] oldgamer31:
No problem.

Ok, No problem with that, what's your current resolution as mine is 1920x1080.

UPDATE: Nevermind, I figured it out.
[Sony Cross-Device General] netr0pa:
Are there any firmware versions which do NOT use paing code for MW1?

I find that MW1 pairing code very annoying since it is denying so many devices.

I used to have Sony MW600 before and it worked so fine without pairing code.

Are there any versions I can use in order to make sure my MW1 doesn't utilize the pairing code function?

EDIT: I even downgraded down to version 0.1.D.0.6 but still it requires pairing code :(

I try to connect MW1 together with "Taotronics bluetooth transmitter" but it seems like our MW1 always deny other devices if they cannot have function to pair with the paring code... which is very annoying.

Why MW1 cannot make it like MW600 where you didn't need code?
[Sony Cross-Device General] burak5:
I think this is because newer Bluetooth version has a higher security standard, because of that you need a Pairing code :)
[Sony Cross-Device General] pelopis:
Is there an option for downgrade sony SBH54 please ?
[Sony Cross-Device General] pelopis:
Ok i downgrade sbh54 using almost the same method as sbh52. You just have to extract the firmware you want from the apk (with winrar its in folder raw), rename it custom.bin and put it in the folder with all the others files. When flashing choose 5 (custom firmware).
[Sony Cross-Device General] xxxerman:
Can you please provide more detail, how to downgrade SBH54 and where to find the correct firmware?

With the latest update of this **** device, its not working properly
[Sony Cross-Device General] pelopis:
You can use the method described to this post for sbh52. The only changes are:

1) to put device in flash mode first reset it and power off. Then hold down call button and at the same time connect with the usb to pc. in the screen you'll see something like the picture you see in sbh52 to the first post here and you'll listen the classic sound when connecting usb devices. Also pc is going to search for a driver and finally find the device. (i tested in win 7)

2) when you extract the files as described above for sbh52 you have (just for be sure) to delete all the bin files (which are firmwares files) for the sbh52. Then you put in the root dir the firmware of sbh54 you want RENAMING it to custom.bin

Firmware file is inside apk file (you can google for it or download here *ttps://apkpure.com/stereo-bluetooth-headset-sbh54/com.sonymobile.hostapp.sbh54 i used apk version 1.3.11 which include 1.3.A.0.9 firmware and find it flawless with my samsung note 4 (6.0.1)

You'll find bin file inside raw folder if you extract the apk with winrar.

3)when you run zadig as described in the steps for sbh52 above, the sbh54 is shown as a device something like XXOO (i don't remember exactly) in the list

4) I made all the other steps described above for sbh52 step by step and when you see the screen with the prompt for firmware 1,2,3,4,5 you have to choose 5 which is pointing to the custom.bin file

The process is taking some minutes and in the screen you can see the flashing of new firmware until it stops and prompt for a key press.. Then you see green screen and you unplug usb and power on the device

It's not an easy task if you don't know what you are doing and be careful not to brick your device. I just do it this way for my own sbh54 as it was useless with the latest firmware.

ps. after i flashed the firmware i updated the apk on the phone with the latest version from the store but I IGNORED the prompt to update the firmware... Its very stable for me now with 1.3.A.0.9 firmware and 1.6.8 apk

good luck
[Sony Cross-Device General] xxxerman:
Thank you so much, i did successfully return back to 1.3.A.0.9 firmware with the details you have given.
[Sony Cross-Device General] pelopis:
:good:
[Sony Cross-Device General] burak5:
Update

I create a Firmware Update/Downgrade Tool for Sony SBH54 with 7 different Firmware versions. Look on the first Page for Download :)
[Sony Cross-Device General] ell5lle:
Hi, i hope one of u SBH54-Experts is listening ;)

I started downgrading .. but i got error messages ..

The message is:

Download from image offset ... to memorx ..., .. Poll Timeout 50ms

No percentage is shown.

Does anyone has the same issues?

What can i do, please?

Thank you!
[Sony Cross-Device General] burak5:
That does not sound like an error. This is the Firmware Update Process message.

Could you provide a screenshot per PM ? :)
[Sony Cross-Device General] waichai:
I have SBH 54, and I have downgraded to firmware_1.3.A.0.9 I check the SBH 54 app, and still showing latest firmware 1.6.A.1.6. How do you check what firmware on device?
[Sony Cross-Device General] marianofxp:
Are all sbh50s Japanese or are there international frequencies? since all that I found on ebay as in amazon are Japanese.

I bought a Japanese model. can you put the firmware of the sbh52 so that the fm radio captures American frequencies 78 - 108 Mhz?
[Sony Cross-Device General] burak5:
Reinstall the Sony SBH54 app or delete the cache and data of the SBH54 app. It should show the correct version :)
[Sony Cross-Device General] burak5:
Maybe, but you could send the Firmware to me via PM by making a Backup of your current Firmware with my Tool. I could compare the Standard Firmware with the Japanese Firmware and could say you more about the differences :).
[Sony Cross-Device General] marianofxp:
OK thanks. As soon as I can backup and send it to you to see the differences.

Enviado desde mi SM-J710MN mediante Tapatalk
[Sony Cross-Device General] marianofxp:
My Backup
[Sony Cross-Device General] burak5:
Firmware is the same like english firmware. There is no difference
[Sony Cross-Device General] marianofxp:
So maybe it's some difference in internal electronics?

Enviado desde mi SM-J710MN mediante Tapatalk
[Sony Cross-Device General] marianofxp:
This backup is more smallhttp://cloud.tapatalk.com/s/59d055a763b66/Backup.bin.zip

Enviado desde mi SM-J710MN mediante Tapatalk
[Sony Cross-Device General] ejdavis72:
I have been using the newest firmware since I got the MW1 and have not had any issues. What is this supposed to fix?
[Sony Cross-Device General] burak5:
Many Persons have bluetooth connection problems with the newest Firmware. The older Firmware has a more stable bluetooth connection
[Sony Cross-Device General] dranandps:
zagid 2.2/2.3

I do not see sbh54 listed in zagid.. can somebody help
[Sony Cross-Device General] burak5:
Is the sony sbh54 in DFU Mode? pls show me the list of devices in zadig (screenshot). Write me a PM pls :)
[Sony Cross-Device General] o601:
Hi

I using SBH-54 but is not support Japanese and Cihnese ID3 tag, anyway to add it or can we find a Asia firmware to support it?

Thanks
[Sony Cross-Device General] burak5:
I analyzed the newest sbh 54 apk and find the firmware and a small (130kb) fota.bin file, which shouldnt be the font file for asian characters. I doesnt look like its possible at the moment sry :/
[Sony Cross-Device General] o601:
Thanks

Let me try but how to flash fota.bin?
[Sony Cross-Device General] burak5:
pls PM me for further steps :)
[Sony Cross-Device General] motfis:
Hi burak5,

I am also interested in this, so basically, do you think it is possible, or it is really not possible (at the moment)?
[Sony Cross-Device General] burak5:
Im waiting for a response from the other guy, because he needs to backup his full firmware and send me this, to give me the possibility to analyze the firmware of sbh54. I write you a PM :)
[Sony Cross-Device General] tudorfelix:
Thank you so much man !!!!! is working my SBH54 :D
[Sony Cross-Device General] jamesbdx:
[MENTION=4521783]burak5[/MENTION] Hi, I've been trying to downgrade my mw1 firmware, I've tried 2 different firmwares and followed the instruction by the letter but everytime I restart, it I'm still on the newest firmware according to the app and the device.

I've done the factory reset before and after flashing. I get the green screen in firmware tool after flashing so everything seems OK but according to the mw1 and the app on the phone, I haven't downgraded...
[Sony Cross-Device General] burak5:
I write you a PM :)
[Sony Cross-Device General] anupam_luv:
Bought mw1 way back in 2012 ... used it for 2 years... now after 4 years I found it smwhere in house , still working flawlessly. Its on Firmware 0.1.D.0.6 .....

Is there any stable firmware or any custom firmware anywhere..?

I am having problem pairing it with Musesonic bluetooth transmitter ... it says "codes not matching" ... any solution to that?
[Sony Cross-Device General] amrabdelaziz:
Followed the exact same steps for SBH54, When i opened the Firmware-tool.bat I got at the Beginning this message

"Invalid DFU suffix signature

A valid DFU suffix will be required in a future dfu-util release!!!"

and then after the end of the process ended i got "ERRORCODE: 0"

and then green screen, however when i check up in the app, no downgrading happened. it showed the exact same latest firmware number.

What is the problem?
[Sony Cross-Device General] burak5:
Invalid DFU suffix signature is not relevant. If the screen is green then you should have been successfully flashed the firmware. Maybe you chose the newest firmware? :confused:
[Sony Cross-Device General] burak5:
You could flash the newest firmware or try all firmwares out.
[Sony Cross-Device General] amrabdelaziz:
I am sorry I didn't get you? You mean I have to try flashing all firmware?
[Sony Cross-Device General] burak5:
I mean: Maybe you tried to flash the exact same Firmware Version, which was installed before the Flash. You need to choose an older Firmware Version to succeed to downgrade your device. If you have further problems, pls send me a PM with Screenshots and photos, where I can clearly see which Firmware you tried to flash and which Firmware Version is shown in the Settings Menu of the device.
[Sony Cross-Device General] amrabdelaziz:
I always get this error at the beginning of the flashing process with all the firmwares:

Invalid DFU suffix signature

A valid DFU suffix will be required in a future dfu-util release!!!

and although it ends up successfully and show a green window but when i check the version in the app it is the same version and doesn't get downgraded. i tried installing the app on different phones, uninstalling cleaning up and installing it again, it always shows the same version, what is the problem?
[Sony Cross-Device General] burak5:
maybe the app is showing it false because it only checks the firmware on the first connect. Try to uninstall or reset (delete Data and cache in app settings) the app from Sony and check again :)
[Sony Cross-Device General] burak5:
Looks like the Nand Flash is corrupted or broken. :mad:
[Sony Cross-Device General] prefect472:
SBH50?

Did this ever work with the SBH50, and if so, is there firmware somewhere to download?
[Sony Cross-Device General] Melissakis:
Thank you so much! I was ready to get rid of that terrible piece of tech, but your guide saved me.

For me, the solution was to revert to firmware 1.4.A.1.9, it solved all my problems and now my SBH54 works as it should. I just have to ignore the app's prompt to update to the latest firmware.
[Sony Cross-Device General] burak5:
Should also work for SBH50. Firmware Files can be extracted from the sony sh50 app. If you want, I can also create a Tool for SBH50 :), but At the moment Im busy with university. I will take a look if you want in End of August, begin of September.
[Sony Cross-Device General] nougiw:
Hello, I'm on windows 7 x64 and fw version 1.6.A.1.6 on sbh54. I'm trying to backup the current fw but I can't. I'm putting the device into firmware update mode, right? Or is there another mode for downloading from the device? I run zadig.exe and list devices. I see no SBH54 but an "XXH00" instead, but it doesn't matter. I go on with the "reinstall driver" and then run "Firmware-TOOL.bat" and choose option 9 and I get an "errorcode 74 Press any key to continue..." and then Firmware BACKUP of your FIRMWARE was NOT succesful, post in the forum for help etc...

In case you need the complete output:

dfu-util 0.8

Copyright 2005-2009 Weston Schmidt, Harald Welte and OpenMoko Inc.

Copyright 2010-2014 Tormod Volden and Stefan Schmidt

This program is Free Software and has ABSOLUTELY NO WARRANTY

Please report bugs to dfu-util@lists.gnumonks.org

Opening DFU capable USB device...

ID 0fce:f0fa

Run-time device DFU version 011a

Claiming USB DFU Interface...

Setting Alternate Setting #0 ...

Determining device status: state = dfuERROR, status = 10

dfuERROR, clearing status

Determining device status: state = dfuIDLE, status = 0

dfuIDLE, continuing

DFU mode device DFU version 011a

Device returned transfer size 1024

DfuSe interface name: "Rodrigues DP1 Internal Flash "

Memory segment at 0x08000000 3 x 16384 = 49152 (r)

Memory segment at 0x0800c000 1 x 16384 = 16384 (rew)

Memory segment at 0x08010000 1 x 65536 = 65536 (rew)

Memory segment at 0x08020000 7 x 131072 = 917504 (rew)

Limiting upload to end of memory segment, 786432 bytes

Poll timeout 50 ms

Poll timeout 0 ms

Upload [ ] 0% 0 bytesdfuse_upload: libusb_

control_msg returned -9

ERRORCODE: 74

Press any key to continue . . .
[Sony Cross-Device General] mountain0000:
Very helpful!

Thanks Burak5! My SBH54 has a tool to both upgrade and downgrade to any version of the firmware now. I have one question, what do I do with the font.bin file if I would like to have this little device to show Chinese and Japanese characters? Thanks again for your tools, it worked like a chime!
[Sony Cross-Device General] Nai PKU:
Great, downgrade OK for SBH52

But how can I disable Update notification to FW 2.4.A.0.2, my phone have root
[Sony Cross-Device General] www_123:
Same to me,anybody can help.
[Sony Cross-Device General] sam_2776:
This in no compatible with Android 10 ?
[Sony Cross-Device General] NetSkipper:
Same with my SBH52. Was with 2.4.A.0.2

I reset the device, connected as instructed. Using the tool I was able to back up (6) my current firmware.

Then I tried to downgrade to 2.3.A.0.9 (2), and got the above message.

Now there is a loading bar on the screen, and it's not progressing, stuck.

Anything I can do? Is the device bricked without recovery?
[Sony Cross-Device General] burak5:
Do anyone has a backup of all uploaded files?

XDA deleted them...
[Sony Cross-Device General] takoukis:
Hello,

My name is takis and i am in a deadend with my sbh52 headset. I had Z5 dual sony (android 7.1.1) and the sbh52 was working perfect.Then i bought XZ3 sony and join them with sbh52 (android 10),after the update, i can't make calls from the sbh52, i can't read messages and it stops ringing when i have a call.The only things i can do is to answer and hang up the calls and listen radio.That's it.!

As i read all the pages of how i can downgrade the firmware, i see the steps for my sbh52 but except the zadig.exe which i downloaded i can't find the sony firmware tool and of course older versions.

Can anybody help me because this headset is the most perfect and suitable for me.

Thank you

(My knowledge about these stuff,as you can see, are very few...!!!)
[Sony Cross-Device General] burak5:
The files are up again.

I will update my tool and instructions in a few months
[Sony Cross-Device General] AhmedHM:
Thanks!

Waiting for updates for this invaluable tool
[Sony Cross-Device General] pradumnakargi73:
Hi, i Tried flashing both the firmwares i.e. upgrading and downgrading too, still the device is not working,

Please help!!
[Sony Cross-Device General] mikrokatevas:
Sbh 52 problem with calling from handsfree....it doesnt call at all....when i installed sbh 52.apk a warning came up telling me that this apk is for older android version....i know that is the problem i dont know what can i do to fix it...all the other function wotk properly...i have just unlocked bootloader and installed crdroid....if anyone can help i will be gratefull....thanks in advance
[Sony Cross-Device General] phil_c22:
I tried the above steps and now get this. I am unable to boot up the headset Please help!
[Sony Cross-Device General] manosel:
thanks,I ve changed the battery also,and I m fine!