Applicable Model
This information is for the following model(s):
- ILCE-7CM2
- ILCE-7CM2L
About This Download
What to Keep in Mind Before Performing the Update
- You can download the software update using the Creators' App available in the App Store and Google Play.
Benefits and Improvements
- Fixes an issue where the battery level warning or “Battery exhausted.” message may still appear even after charging
- Fixes an issue where the camera may fail to power on after turning the power OFF during a USB streaming connection
- Improves the operational stability of the camera
Previous Benefits and Improvements
View previous benefits and improvementsFile Info
- Name: BODYDATA.DAT
- Version: 2.01
- Size: 1 139 929 560 bytes
- Release Date: 11-11-2025
Preparation
How to Update Your Sony Camera With a Memory Card (SD or CFexpress)
Check the System Software Version
Follow the instructions below to check the system software version:
- Select Menu → Setup → Setup Option → Version → Body.
- The system software version will be displayed.
Notes:
- If the system software version is Ver. 2.01, the update is not required.
- If the Date/Time setting screen appears when you turn on your camera, be sure to set the date and/or time to the correct values.
Saving the System Software Data 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 your computer.
- Insert the formatted memory card into the computer.
- Save the BODYDATA.DAT file in the root directory of the memory card. Do not change the file name.
Notes:
- Please format the memory card in advance using this camera.
- Before formatting, copy the data to a computer or other device.
- Once you format the memory card, all the data recorded on it will be deleted and cannot be restored.
- Please refer to the instruction manual of the camera for compatible memory cards.
Other Hardware
- Power source for the camera: Use a fully charged rechargeable battery pack (NP-FZ100).
Note: The update can only be performed when the battery power level is 51% or more. We recommend you use a fully charged battery.
Updating the System Software Version
Important Notice
- Use a fully charged rechargeable battery pack (NP-FZ100).
- Do not remove the battery during the update as the sudden loss of power may render the camera inoperable.
- It may not be possible to update if the camera temperature is high. Please wait to update until after the temperature drops.
Step 1: Update the System Software
- Insert the memory card that contains the saved system software data into slot of the camera.
- Select Menu → Setup → Setup Option → Version → Body.
- Select Software Update.
- Select Execute on the system software update confirmation screen. The software version update will start.
On-screen message:- Update? X.XX → Y.YY
- X.XX: Current version number
- Y.YY: Newest version number
- Do not remove the battery or memory card during the update.
- After confirming the details, you may click Execute.
- Please scroll down the screen as necessary to view the full text.
- Update? X.XX → Y.YY
- When the system software update starts, a black screen will be displayed and the access lamp will flash 1 time → 3 times → 5 times depending on the progress of the update. The update will take approximately 6 minutes to complete.
Notes:- If the system software data copy is incorrect, the message “The target model for the update file is incorrect” will be displayed on the camera monitor.
- If the access lamp repeats 5 long blinks (0.5-second cycle) and 6 short blinks (0.25-second cycle), or 7 long blinks (0.5-second cycle) and 7 short blinks (0.25-second cycle), the system software may have been incorrectly copied to the memory card.
- In this case, remove the battery and memory card from the camera, prepare another memory card, and then start over from the Saving the System Software Data to a Memory Card section of this article.
- When the update is complete, the camera will automatically restart.
After restarting, when the “Body update complete” screen appears, press OK.
Step 2: Confirm the System Software Version of Your Camera
- Select Menu → Setup → Setup Option → Version → Body.
- The system software version will be displayed.
The update was successful if the screen shows Ver. 2.01.