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Firmware Update to Version 2.0.0 for WF-H800

Allows the DSEE HX and Equalizer to function simultaneously

    Applicable Models
    About this download
    System Requirements
    File Info
    Preparation
    Download&Install
    Questions & Answers

    Applicable Models

    This information is for the following models:

    • WF-H800

    IMPORTANT: This file is only for use with the models identified. Not all models are sold in all countries.

    About this download

    Benefits and Improvements

    • Allows the DSEE HX and Equalizer to function simultaneously
      Note: You will need to enable the proper settings in the Sony | Headphones Connect app in order to use both DSEE HX and Equalizer
    • Fixes and issue where the volume adjustment bar is unintentionally displayed
    • Fixes and issue where the volume operations are not correctly applied while the music is paused

    System Requirements

    • An Android device (V5.0 or later) or an iOS device (iOS 11.0 or later)
      NOTE: If you are using iOS 13.1, please update to iOS 13.2 or later and then perform the update.
    • An active Internet connection
    • The latest version of the "Sony | Headphones Connect" application must be installed
    • The headphones must be connected to your Android or iOS device

    File Info

    File Name

    • Firmware update 2.0.0 for WF-H800

    File Version

    • Version 2.0.0

    Release Date

    • 30-09-2020

    Preparation

    Check the firmware version

    If the firmware of your WF-H800 is version "2.0.0" or above, you do not need to perform the update.
    If you're not sure, it's easy to check which version of firmware you have:

    1. Launch the "Sony | Headphones Connect" application.
    2. Connect your WF-H800 to the "Sony | Headphones Connect" application.
    3. Tap the three dots (menu button) in the upper right corner.
    4. Select the Version of your device shown in the Menu. This item is shown only when the device is connected.
    5. Confirm the WF-H800 firmware version.

    Important notice

    • DO NOT "insert the main unit into the battery charger" or "Power off" while downloading/transferring data/updating, otherwise the headphones may become unusable.
    • DO NOT power off the device

      DO NOT tap the power button.

      When updating the WF-H800 when you are not wearing it, set the "Automatic power off function" (power off the function when it is not worn) to "Do not turn off".
      If it is set to "Off when headphones are taken off", WF-H800 will automatically turn off about 5 minutes later and suspend data transfer of the update file. After that, when you turn on the WF-H800 and reconnect it using Bluetooth, the suspended data transfer will restart.
      NOTE: If you have changed the settings, please set it back to "Off when headphones are taken off" after the update is complete.

    • DO NOT perform the update in a location where the Wi-Fi signal is inconsistent, such as:
      - on a train/in a place where Wi-Fi signals become congested
      - near a microwave, cordless phone or any other devices that use the 2.4 GHz band frequency radio waves
    • Make sure both devices (Android/iOS device and WF-H800) are fully charged.
    • Disconnect all other Bluetooth devices such as wearable devices or smart watches from your Android/iOS device before starting the update.

    Before you upgrade

    • Once updated, the firmware cannot be reverted to an earlier version.
    • For Android devices, the update process will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. (The file size is about 1.0 MB)
      For iOS devices, the update process will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. (The file size is about 1.0 MB)
    • Depending on the wireless environment and your Android/iOS device, it may take longer to complete.
    • Set the "Automatic Power Off" function (power off function when not equipped) of "Sony | Headphones Connect" to "Do not turn off" when updating while WF-H800 is unequipped.
      *If settings were changed for the update, be sure to restore the settings to the former settings after the update is complete.
      To update these headphones, follow the procedure below.
      • Download data from the server to the iOS device or the Android device.
      • Transfer data from the iOS device or the Android device to the headphones. (You can use WF-H800 normally while the transfer is going on in the background, but the Google Assistant cannot be used while the transfer is going on.)
      • Execute update with the headphones.

    Download & Install

    To update these headphones, follow the procedure below:
    • Download data from the server to the iOS device or the Android device.
    • Transfer data from the iOS device or the Android device to the headphones.
    • Execute update with the headphones.

    Step 1: Install the update

    1. Launch the "Sony | Headphones Connect" application.
    2. Connect your headphones using the "Sony | Headphones Connect" application.
      • If you have never connected to the "Sony | Headphones Connect" application before, follow the instructions on the screen to connect the headphones to your Android device.
      • If you have connected to the "Sony | Headphones Connect" application before, select your headphones.
      NOTE: Make sure that both the right and left sides of the headphones show as being connected.
      • When the "Automatic download of software" setting is enabled on the "Sony | Headphones Connect" (the factory default setting), the download and transfer of the update software will be done automatically.
        Go to step 6.
      • If you disable the Automatic Software Download setting, downloading and transferring updated software will not start automatically.
        Go to step 4 to complete the process.
    4. When a connection has been established and an update is available, at the "The latest headphones software is available" message screen, press "More info".
    5. At the “Update Software” screen, make sure "Version 2.0.0" is displayed, and then press "START".

      NOTE: If a “Switching software transfer destination…” message is displayed, do nothing. After a few seconds the previous screen will return.
    6. At the "Update the headphones software" screen, press "More info".

    7. At the “Update Software” screen press “START”.
    8. The update process will start and take a few minutes to complete.
      DO NOT insert the main unit into the battery charger while updating, otherwise the headphones may become unusable.
      progress screen
      NOTE: During the update, the headphones will turn off and then back on automatically, and automatically reconnect with the Android or iOS device via Bluetooth to complete the update.
    9. When the software update is completed, press "OK".

      NOTE: If the screen is not displayed, check whether the version is shown as 2.0.0. If it is, the firmware update was successful. If not, try the firmware update again.

    Step 2: Check the update was successful

    After the update, confirm that the new version has been installed successfully by following the steps in the [Check the firmware version] section.
    If the firmware version shown is "2.0.0", the upgrade was successful.

    Questions & Answers

    An update error message appears.

    1. Press "OK".
    2. Restart the WF-H800 (insert the headphones into the case and then remove them from the case).
    3. After that, restart "Sony | Headphones Connect" and update again

    Even though the update failed during the process, check the firmware version. If the Version is shown as 2.0.0, the firmware update was successful. If not, try the firmware update again. You can check the Version from the setting in the "Sony | Headphones Connect" application. To find out how to check the version, go to the "Check the firmware version" on this page.