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How to use a computer to transfer a playlist created on an older Walkman player to a newer Walkman

    You can temporarily transfer the playlists by moving the MUSIC folder from the older Walkman® player to the computer and then dragging and dropping that folder to the newer Walkman player.

    Notes:

    • As of July 2024, the Android File Transfer app is no longer available for download. Keep in mind the following:
      • If you are trying to use a Mac computer for the first time, please use software that allows you to transfer files to your Walkman player via USB.
      • We don't guarantee the operation of any software. Please note we take no responsibility whatsoever for services provided by third parties.
    • If music content not registered in the playlist(s) is transferred, you can delete it after copying the folder to the newer Walkman player, if necessary.
    • The Language Study content isn't supported on the newer Walkman player.
    • Music content registered in a playlist can't be stored separately in the player's memory or SD™ card.
    • If the file(s) being transferred is large, it may take several hours to complete. If this is the case, you can copy sub-files or folders individually, but be sure to copy all folders and files.
    • If the music content registered in the playlist has not been transferred, it will not be displayed in the playlists of the Music player on the newer Walkman player.

    Before transferring the music content

    • The Walkman DMP-Z1, NW-A30, NW-A40, NW-A50 Series, NW-WM1A, NW-WM1Z, NW-ZX300 Series support transferring a playlist to the following Walkman:
      • NW-A100 Series
      • NW-A300 Series
      • NW-WM1AM2/NW-WM1ZM2
      • NW-ZX500 Series
      • NW-ZX700 Series
    • Make sure you have sufficient free space on the newer Walkman player
      Free space equivalent to or larger than the copy source Music folder is required. If there is not enough free space, it is recommended that you prepare a microSD card with the same or larger capacity and transfer it.
    • Check the free space on the computer.
      Prepare any location with at least as much free space as the copy source Music folder.

    Transfer the music content

    • Windows®

      1. Connect the computer and the older Walkman player using the supplied USB cable.
      2. Start Explorer and open the connected WALKMAN.
      3. Drag and drop (copy) the entire Music folder to any location on your computer. When copying is complete, disconnect the older player from the computer.
      4. Connect your computer and the newer Walkman player using the included USB type‑C® cable
      5. Start Windows Explorer, open the connected WALKMAN, and select Internal Shared Storage. When copying to the microSD card, select WALKMAN to open the microSD card.
      6. Open the Music folder copied in step 3 from Explorer, then select HOME → Select All.
      7. Drag and drop (copy) them to the Music folder in the Internal shared storage opened in Step 5. When copying is complete, disconnect the player from the computer.

    • Mac®

      Note: When using an Apple® Mac computer with the M1, M2, or M3 chip, the Android File Transfer software will not detect the NW-ZX500/A100 Series Walkman player. Try another computer if possible.

      1. Install Android File Transfer on your computer in advance.
      2. Connect the computer and the older Walkman player using the supplied USB cable.
      3. Start Finder and open the connected WALKMAN.
      4. Drag and drop (copy) the entire Music folder to any location on your computer. When copying is complete, disconnect the older player from the computer.
      5. Connect your computer and the newer Walkman player using the USB type‑C® cable.
      6. Start Android File Transfer, open WALKMAN → Internal Shared Storage → Music folder. When copying to the microSD card, open Android File Transfer → microSD card → Music folder.
      7. Open the Music folder copied in step 4, and select all folders and files by dragging them.
      8. Drag and drop (copy) all the selected folders and files into the Music folder opened in step 6. When copying is complete, disconnect the player from the computer.

      You can now play music content from the playlist in the Music player library.

    Note: Playlists on the microSD card can be transferred to the microSD card of the newer Walkman player and played in the same way as above.
    You can also transfer playlists on the microSD card to the Internal Shared Storage on the newer Walkman player for playback.