topic "This accessory is not supported by the device and cannot be used." in Alpha & NEX interchangeable lens cameras

"This accessory is not supported by the device and cannot be used."

darthpapimus — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 10:36:34 GMT

I've had my Sony A6000 since 2015 and yesterday started getting this message when I power on:

"This accessory is not supported by the device and cannot be used. Please verify the compatibility with the device."

I haven't added any new batteries or SD cards, same as before. I don't use the hotshoe either. Any suggestions to fix? It's getting annoying and intrusive.

Re: "This accessory is not supported by the device and cannot be used."

Joe_Dohn — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 15:24:01 GMT

Have you tried removing the battery and memory card for a few minutes? If it's an issue with a terminal misreading or "ghost-reading" an accessory, that should be enough to solve it.

- JD

Re: "This accessory is not supported by the device and cannot be used."

darthpapimus — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 16:24:16 GMT

I took them both out for an hour and put them back in, but the message came back about 30 seconds after powering on.

Re: "This accessory is not supported by the device and cannot be used."

Anonymous — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 15:10:05 GMT

Did you try to use another SD card?