Sony A7S III - Boot Loop Fix

[@worldaviation4k]

Hey, I had a problem just now with an FE 1.8 prime sony lens, works fine on the a7iii but the siii it turns off a few times and then stays on fine. Feels like maybe its draining too much? Although my 100-400mm G lens is fine and even on 120fps. I tried the least draining thing on it.

[@eduardofalcao4878]

Hi, did you fix the error with 50mm lens?

[@NONE2NONE]

I have the ssame exact problem but the method didnt work

[@jessmale971]

Thanks to your video I was able to get my Sony A1 to let me get into the menu long enough to shutoff the bluetooth and that stopped the boot loop for me.

[@ZeoMetta]

I have the same boot loop problem with my A7S but I can't get that menu or get in at all... :(

[@GerasVille]

Same for me. I only see the backlight light up and no icons or anything visable. Did you find a solution?

[@ZeoMetta]

@@GerasVille nope assuming the mobo is fried

[@quinnmurdy]

I am still having tons of issues with this

[@Stoney_Eagle]

Jason fixes something properly, I can't believe my eyes 😂😂

[@juanmanuel3884]

Hi! I’m facing some trouble using the hdmi of the camera

[@sonnymackay6127]

Hello, how long did you have to spam the button for? Thanks

[@lucashauchard8912]

You are a true hero. You definitively saved my life. Thank you so much., I have no words.. I was on my way to buy a new camera when I found your video.

[@dgibsphoto]

Thank you so much for this video. When I enable Bluetooth on my A1 it goes into a boot loop. I was able to get out of the boot loop by hitting the play button as the camera turned on and then went into the menu and enabled airplane mode. Before, the camera would immediately freeze when I would press menu, so I couldn’t enable airplane mode. But with pressing the play button while it powered on, opening the menu didn’t cause the camera to freeze. No idea why I can’t use Bluetooth on this camera but at least I can take pics and video again.

[@iftygakki8486]

Dude, A7S3/FX3/A1 all have same wifi hardware issues, let’s get a law suit against sony together if you wish

[@visionsmediia]

This fix didnt work for my Sony A7R5 but i was trying to connect a sony grip in the bluetooth menu when this happened and now it wont turn on@@iftygakki8486

[@zacvegerano8809]

just fixed mine, the technique is remove the battery> insert battery>before turning on spam the menu button> turn on while spamming the menu button, when you see the display just hold the menu button> there you go! Hope it helps to everyone!

[@BiggerThanMeTV]

Was having the same problem! I figured out that removing and reformatting the SD card was all I needed to do. Stopped the boot loop on mine instantly 🙌

[@theskeletongang]

Thank you!

[@rosagabbert5036]

omg thanks

[@JIMMY_NEMESIS]

ohh well my A7S3 back in boot loop -_- I did the same thing I did back then by updating the firmware... this time the Sony was on 2.01 and I update it to 2.10 firmware that was just release... sadly the boot loop is still there in every mode it did not work this time and I am out of ideas and research... this is really fcuking headache

[@ro8691]

Hi, I have exactly the same issue, please, how did you fix it?

[@HarryNelli]

I had a similar error where I would turn on my A7Siii and it would allow access for about 8 seconds before displaying "System Error" message and turning off. Strangely enough even when I switched the camera to "off" it would remain on and continually reboot until I removed the battery. It wouldn't let me access the menu at all. Turning it off, removing the battery, putting it back in and turning it on and then pressing the 'playback' button continually made the 'Accessing...' screen appear. It didn't appear every time I did it so persist if you don't get it. Once I saw that, I was able to press menu quickly and go to the bottom setup menu (yellow toolbox) -> Reset/Save Settings -? Setting Reset -> Initialise -> Enter. I had to do this pretty swiftly before it rebooted. Once I'd done that it reset to factory settings and I no longer got the rebooting error.

[@ChestiiPrinAmerica]

Exact what you have described happen to me. I hope...the issue doesn't come back. Turned airplane mode ON since I am pretty sure that is the sourse of problem.[wifi module]

[@ibalrahman9319]

Hi, thanks for sharing this. I've tried but the camera still won't stop booting. Do you have another way? Thank you!

[@bearhandco]

Same here. Did you find any answers?

[@magicprinting]

Same here

[@rodrigofigueiredo5461]

Try just remove the Sd card. Mine worked perfectly after I removed it.

[@magicprinting]

@@rodrigofigueiredo5461 I tried everything. Ended up spending 850.00 to fix..smh. Then went out and purchased a FX3..🤪

[@seandykink]

@@rodrigofigueiredo5461 Thanks! This worked for me, but on my A7s2

[@vaughanmatthews4479]

This guy saved my bacon. Outstanding patience and perseverance and this worked for me perfectly. Thank you so much. I don’t have to hire another camera tomorrow

[@julianmeli]

Had the same issue - HUGE thank you. You just saved me a whole lot of headache with this fix. Can confirm mine is working again

[@Feranthefilmmaker]

If anybody still has a problem with this this is what happened to mine, switch on your camera and check the view finder. I think the camera automatically switches to the viewfinder for some reason once in a while. While looking through your viewfinder go to the view finder settings and play with the options there. It worked for me

[@leobarnes6061]

Thanks alot. This was it for me, it just felt like mine was on and not a boot loop. It sounds just as it did in the video etc but the camera did switch to VF on its on for a reason, so use the menu to switch back. You're a lifesaver

[@Feranthefilmmaker]

@@leobarnes6061 Glad it worked for you!

[@nanarocxie]

I know this is an old vid but unfortunately my year and a half old A7III just started looping and no matter what buttons you push it still just bootloops with a red light that blinks like 9 times before it just stops. The camera lens is zoom in and out too as if im doing it. I guess I have to find a shop in the time being to see what the issue is.

[@gear_addicts]

Same here :/

[@nanarocxie]

@@gear_addicts I took it to a camera shop and they couldn’t figure it out so it’s been shipped off to Sony for diagnostic

[@gear_addicts]

@@nanarocxie hi! Got any news about fixing this issue?

[@nanarocxie]

@@gear_addicts Sony said it was a failed PCB mainboard or something. A $645 fix before taxes. Might as well buy a new camera at this point. Mine only had a 2100 shutter count. They won’t cover it under their warranty. Probably will go with a Fuji or Olympic like i used to have.

[@gear_addicts]

@@nanarocxie Many thanks for your reply. damn Sony. We should unionize and sue them. This is absurd :/

[@yiweichen2962]

you saved my life!!!! I followed your instructions on my A7s3 and it worked😂!!!! Just wanted to say thank you so much for sharing this tips!

[@davidmonostori7852]

Had an issue with my 3 year old A7SIII that was very similar. System Error and bootloop. I know why it happened, I turned on the bluetooth, and somehow that crashed the camera. I had to really fast do this, hit the play, menu and go to the reset, initialize menu to do a factory rest before it crashed again.

[@madeincharlottemedia2419]

Thanks for making this video! Part of troubleshooting is putting the issue into words - for some reason the phrase 'boot loop' took me hours to come up with. Anyways, I noticed that when I removed the SD card the issue went away completely - no firmware issue. So I formatted my SD card on my computer and then placed into FX3 for another format and boom, works fine now. The comment section on this video is littered with other nuanced solutions - well done team!

[@mikaeltona]

Wowww this was it for me. Just the memory card! Wow I would’ve never thought

[@iftygakki8486]

Thank you so much for sharing this important video. i bought my a7s3 with built-in ver2.1 firmware in march this year. similar issue happended as the camera freezes after turning on and the only thing to do is to press the "play"botton. the camera won't even able to be switch off. ill have to restart the camera 3 time instantly when it boot up and spam the menu botton to get to the menu, or else the camera will freeze at the menu interface. im applying the new firmware update now i hope it won't fuck up. i'll have to bring the camera to sony if it fucked up again.

[@iftygakki8486]

Updates: I’ve upgraded the firmware to 2.11 and guess what, the wifi function is completely broken and will freeze my camera. Ill have to remove the battery in order to turn it back on. Also I found someone claiming that A7s3/FX3/A1 has the same quality control issues with the wifi module. I can’t believe these happened to such an expensive camera. I would be glad if a lawsuit against sony with this problem will be raised. What a big shame to SONY.

[@nickpedersen__]

How’d you get it to the menu interface? Mine keeps freezing when I get there

[@iftygakki8486]

@@nickpedersen__ it’s a bit tricky, my case is a little bit different to the video. What i did is switch on and switch off immediately when the screen shows up for 3 to 4 times, and i long press the “play” button to get into the MAC address temporary screen. Then at the mean time press cancel, tap menu while you cancel to get into the menu interface working temporarily. Then follow the steps in the video to get the latest firmware and disable the wifi function. You lose your wifi features due to hardware failure unless you send the camera back to repair. THIS IS DUE TO THE QUALITY ISSUE OF SONY A7S3/FX3/A1 WIFI MODULE and SONY WILL NOT LET YOU KNOW.

[@nickpedersen__]

@@iftygakki8486 like what do you mean by cancel? There’s no cancel button

[@nickpedersen__]

@@iftygakki8486 or if u could make a quick video demonstrating it that’d help a ton. Because I believe I have the same issue as you where it freezes a couple seconds after turning it on

[@AdnAdnAdn]

well you saved my entire life i genuinely feel like i owe you cash money

[@Fran_LIFE]

Me paso lo mismo pero en mi caso era el lente que no hace buen contacto y tengo que ver que tiene, pero en primera instancia pense que era la camara pero no

[@JaelGuerreiro]

I just had that same problem and I fixed it by simply changing the SD card. Booted just fine.

[@davidabate5710]

Hi Jason I'm having this same problem and get as far as trying to connect to my computer but it's not recognized, anything you can think I should try? Thank you! You're the only person I've seen talk about this.

[@bearhandco]

I'm having the same issue. Did you find any answers?

[@magicprinting]

Same here

[@bearhandco]

I used my wife’s computer and it worked in the first try. She had an older Mac with “Catalina” installed. Make sure to go back and watch videos or see specs on what is needed to update your camera. If you do get to menu and you are able to update, you should be able to fix problem as long as use an older Mac operating system or (I’m told) using any windows computer. Best of luck!

[@MicahPowell]

im on firmware 2.01 and its stil and issue for me

[@davidabate5710]

damn i'm trying to update and can't get my computer to recognize the unit, any advice?

[@MicahPowell]

@@davidabate5710 hey man! So I updated my camera and still had the issue, so that’s not. A fix. If it’s happening for you, it’s a defective unit. I got the camera replaced and it’s working fully now. How long ago did you purchase the camera?

[@lizziegsack]

how do i go about replacing my camera the fix isn't working for me. I got it from panamoz

[@MicahPowell]

@@lizziegsack I got mine via Amazon and I replaced it via amazons return service. No idea what it would be for panamoz

[@GabrielPisano]

Ty so much! this worked perfectly on A7 IV updating to firmware version 3

[@JIMMY_NEMESIS]

Good lord that boot loop happen to me during a live stream of a wedding -_- .... Thanks for your video it help At the wedding right now

[@runningwithscissors3280]

Excellent Work Sir!!!!!!!!

[@PatBucy]

Dude! Saved my bacon too. Had the issue *right* before an event and was able to solve using your steps. Many Thanks!

[@lexikonteve]

and $3500 later you have to go through all that mess, I would just return it and buy something else.

[@rodrigofigueiredo5461]

I simply removed the SD card and the camera was working again 🤩.

[@CedricDenoyer]

I did it... after uptdate same probleme.... And now even if i plug the camera on my computer nothing happen. Anyway Thank you ;)

[@ivankursacts]

Huuuge thank you!!!

[@cinemasebas]

gonna try this tomorrow

[@sammyh9542]

Fixed mine.... Thanks a lot

[@Axel.Hernandez]

Thanks man. Love you

[@miidachu3647]

Wow! this saved my life! Unbelievable. Thank you!!!!

[@lnxpro]

the real fix is to get a canon camera. never had an issue. lol.

[@JZB-2022]

You can't record longer than 29 minutes on a Canon camera. Also the low light performance is nowhere near as good.

[@lnxpro]

@@JZB-2022 Magic Lantern fixes that and adds a ton of extra functionality.

[@JZB-2022]

@@lnxpro I don't spend $3,000+ on a camera to put magic lantern on it

[@JZB-2022]

@@lnxpro also you can't just magically make the low light performance better. This is coming from a Canon shooter.

[@ossme]

@@JZB-2022 "Also, the low light performance is nowhere near as good" lol.

[@AegisHyperon]

My Canon works fine ;)

[@andrec1134]

Except when it overheats

[@JZB-2022]

But it can't record longer than 29 minutes at a time.

[@kock156]

I think you r just unlucky with a faulty unit... Maybe talk to sony or b&n for a replacement when they have stock? any company of any product would have a faulty unit out of the millions of unit that they produce, so maybe get a lottery ticket since you became that million in one :D

[@iftygakki8486]

most of the a7s3 have problem like this. It's related to hardware issue, something like the wifi module is broken and need a physical repair. Sony is fully responsibly for this but they never claim anything wrong.

[@wulliewheelspin1]

But can it run plex ? Lol 😂

[@a.z2972]

This is clearly a faulty model, get your money back and buy another a7siii. Mine works fine 👍

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