Sony Releases Alpha 1 II Firmware Update 3.00

Published: July 30, 2025

Sony releases Alpha 1 II Firmware Update 3.00 packed with new features.

Applicable Model

This information is for the following models: ILCE-1M2

About This Download

You can download the software update using the Creators’ App available in the App Store and Google Play.

Benefits and Improvements

• Adapts the display layout of shooting information for both horizontal and vertical viewing
• Allows you to select whether to change the Shooting Mode, Drive Mode, and Focus Mode using the dial or through the menu
• Allows simultaneous deleting and rating of images recorded on both Memory Card Slot 1 and Slot 2
• Allows the display of folder names and file names during playback
• Allows you to add OK/NG/KEEP flags to clips during or after movie recording
• Allows you to cancel the scheduled transfer of selected images during FTP transfer
• Adds support for the following Transfer & Tagging settings:

• A setting to automatically schedule FTP transfer of protected still images from FTP Import
• A setting to automatically schedule FTP transfer of protected still images and videos from FTP Upload Preset
• A setting to automatically protect still images transferred via FTP from FTP Upload Preset
• Ver. 2.3.0 or later of the Transfer & Tagging setting is necessary for Android, and Ver. 2.3.1 or later is necessary for iOS.
The Transfer & Tagging setting may not be available in some countries or regions

• Supports the following Monitor & Control app functions:

• Focus map display
• IRIS operation bar display
• Ver. 2.3.0 or later of the Monitor & Control app is necessary.
The Monitor & Control app may not be available in some countries or regions

• Supports Scan and Tag, Photo Cropping, and Volume Photography Commands under the Volume Photography License

• Installation of a paid license is required for use.
• The provision of the license is scheduled to begin after August 2025.
• Services may not be available in some countries or regions.

• Updates the display of the shooting date and time to the user date and time (The built-in clock of the camera) instead of the server date and time when viewing images captured with the Write Digital Signature function set to On in the Camera Authenticity Solution

• Installation of a paid license is required for use.
• The timing for the provision of paid licenses to customers other than certain media outlets is yet to be determined.
• Services may not be available in some countries or regions. For more information, please visit the Authenticity Catalog Page.

• WPA and WEP functionalities are no longer supported. You will no longer be able to select WPA or WEP when connecting to Wi-Fi. Please use the more secure WPA2 or WPA3 security setting moving forward
• Improves the operational stability of the camera
Note: Please refer to the Help Guide for details on all updated functions.

Previous Benefits and Improvements

All Previous Benefits and Improvements are Included in this update.

File Info

Name: BODYDATA.DAT
Version: 3.00
Size: 1 190 808 040 bytes
Release Date: 07-30-2025

Download Links:

Firmware Update 3.00

Saving Firmware to a Memory Card

IMPORTANT: Make sure there is only one BODYDATA.DAT file on the memory card.
• Click the Download button.
• After reading the disclaimer, click Download.
• Save the file to a computer.
• Insert the formatted memory card into the computer.
• Save the BODYDATA.DAT file in the root directory of the memory card.
Please Note: The file name must say BODYDATA.DAT. If you have downloaded Sony Firmware Updates in the past without deleing them, your computer may rename the update BODYDATA-2.DAT, BODYDATA-3.DAT, etc. You must change the filename back to BODYDATA.DAT before running the update.
 
Notes:
• Please format the memory card in advance using this product.
• Before formatting, copy the data to a computer or other device.
• Once you format the memory card, all the data recorded on the memory card will be deleted and cannot be restored.
• Please refer to the instruction manual of the camera for compatible memory cards.
 

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