Pioneer Dv 350 Region Hack: Software Free Download
I'm looking for a DVD region hack for the new UltraHD SAMSUNG UBD-K8500/XU. If Blu-ray players are any example, it won't be possible to make most UHD Blu-ray players region free for DVD with simple remote code hacks.
Most Blu-ray players require hardware modification and/or custom firmware to make them region-free for DVD. Some region-free players sold here are supposedly imported gray-market items obtained from countries in the Middle East where most customers would not buy a player with region code restrictions.I checked at one of the US region-free specialty retailers. They have a Samsung UBD-K8500 available for sale ($699) that is region free for Blu-ray and DVD. I would suggest that you check UK-based region-free specialty retailers for a player that will be region free out of the box. I'm looking for a DVD region hack for the new UltraHD SAMSUNG UBD-K8500/XU.
This will only make the DVD region free NOT the Bluray!.NOTE. You will also need a TV remote with a return button and number pad that controls the BRP, like a Samsung TV remote.1. Ensure that there is no disc in the tray.2.
Switch the player off and then back on. This is necessary to reboot thefirmware.3. Wait until the main menu page appears and the player stops doinganything.4. Press the eject button to open the tray5. Press the eject button to close the tray.6.
Wait while the player searches for a disc.7. As soon as the 'No Disc' message appears at the top left corner do thefollowing. You MUST do this BEFORE the 'No Disc' at top right disappears.(Take your time and do it quickly but calmly, don't pause between button presses, you've got about 5sec)8. Press the REPEAT button.9.
Enter 76884 on the number pad.10. The region code '4' should appear at the top right corner of the screen in a black box11.
Enter a '9' to make the player region free, Only press it once.12. Press the power button to turn unit off, wait 10sec and turn it on again.13. Insert a DVD with different region to your own to ensure it worked. I'm looking for a DVD region hack for the new UltraHD SAMSUNG UBD-K8500/XU. This will only make the DVD region free NOT the Bluray!.NOTE. You will also need a TV remote with a return button and number pad that controls the BRP, like a Samsung TV remote.1.
Ensure that there is no disc in the tray.2. Switch the player off and then back on. This is necessary to reboot thefirmware.3. Wait until the main menu page appears and the player stops doinganything.4. Press the eject button to open the tray5.
Press the eject button to close the tray.6. Wait while the player searches for a disc.7. As soon as the 'No Disc' message appears at the top left corner do thefollowing. You MUST do this BEFORE the 'No Disc' at top right disappears.(Take your time and do it quickly but calmly, don't pause between button presses, you've got about 5sec)8. Press the REPEAT button.9. Enter 76884 on the number pad.10.
The region code '4' should appear at the top right corner of the screen in a black box11. Enter a '9' to make the player region free, Only press it once.12. Press the power button to turn unit off, wait 10sec and turn it on again.13. Insert a DVD with different region to your own to ensure it worked. This is not working for me unfortunately. I tried programming my Harmony 350 to the SAMSUNG BD-E5300 remote, which has the Repeat button, and I followed the above instruction but it doesn't work.
Any other ways to hack the DVD region on the K8500? I'm looking for a DVD region hack for the new UltraHD SAMSUNG UBD-K8500/XU. This will only make the DVD region free NOT the Bluray!.NOTE. You will also need a TV remote with a return button and number pad that controls the BRP, like a Samsung TV remote.1. Ensure that there is no disc in the tray.2.
Switch the player off and then back on. This is necessary to reboot thefirmware.3. Wait until the main menu page appears and the player stops doinganything.4. Press the eject button to open the tray5. Press the eject button to close the tray.6. Wait while the player searches for a disc.7. As soon as the 'No Disc' message appears at the top left corner do thefollowing.
You MUST do this BEFORE the 'No Disc' at top right disappears.(Take your time and do it quickly but calmly, don't pause between button presses, you've got about 5sec)8. Press the REPEAT button.9. Enter 76884 on the number pad.10. The region code '4' should appear at the top right corner of the screen in a black box11. Enter a '9' to make the player region free, Only press it once.12.
Press the power button to turn unit off, wait 10sec and turn it on again.13. Insert a DVD with different region to your own to ensure it worked. This is not working for me unfortunately. I tried programming my Harmony 350 to the SAMSUNG BD-E5300 remote, which has the Repeat button, and I followed the above instruction but it doesn't work.
Any other ways to hack the DVD region on the K8500? Has this player been hooked up to the Internet and updated to the latest version??If so then the player might not be able to be unlocked/hacked. If your older Samsung bluray allows the dvd region code to be changed, then your best bet is probably to keep it and use it for playing DVDs. Even if the new units have region backdoors then, if they are internet connected and can therefore phone home for firmware updates, the feature will probably disappear as soon as it becomes publicised.For DVDs however, I recommend just ripping them to a hard drive and using a media player. This side-steps the regionalisation issue entirely.
Plus, it's much more convenient than hunting through piles of plastic discs whenever you want to play something - esp if you have a large collection. Even better, use something like to organise the collection once it's ripped. It takes a bit of time up front, but will give a much better experience in the long run. I'm looking for a DVD region hack for the new UltraHD SAMSUNG UBD-K8500/XU.
This will only make the DVD region free NOT the Bluray!.NOTE. You will also need a TV remote with a return button and number pad that controls the BRP, like a Samsung TV remote.1. Ensure that there is no disc in the tray.2. Switch the player off and then back on. This is necessary to reboot thefirmware.3. Wait until the main menu page appears and the player stops doinganything.4. Press the eject button to open the tray5.
Press the eject button to close the tray.6. Wait while the player searches for a disc.7. As soon as the 'No Disc' message appears at the top left corner do thefollowing. You MUST do this BEFORE the 'No Disc' at top right disappears.(Take your time and do it quickly but calmly, don't pause between button presses, you've got about 5sec)8. Press the REPEAT button.9. Enter 76884 on the number pad.10.
The region code '4' should appear at the top right corner of the screen in a black box11. Enter a '9' to make the player region free, Only press it once.12. Press the power button to turn unit off, wait 10sec and turn it on again.13. Insert a DVD with different region to your own to ensure it worked. This is not working for me unfortunately. I tried programming my Harmony 350 to the SAMSUNG BD-E5300 remote, which has the Repeat button, and I followed the above instruction but it doesn't work.
Any other ways to hack the DVD region on the K8500? Has this player been hooked up to the Internet and updated to the latest version??If so then the player might not be able to be unlocked/hacked. I did indeed update the firmware when I brought the unit home. I guess the region hack doesn't work on the latest FW. Hey guys, thanks for posting the Region Free hack for the SAMSUNG UBD-K8500The hack worked FINE for me.
Hey guys, thanks for posting the Region Free hack for the SAMSUNG UBD-K8500The hack worked FINE for me. Once the change (hack) is complete and you update the FW, will the hack hold? I believe so. I updated mine to current frimware before trying myself.I think it was just speculation that from previous posters that the hack had been fixed as they were unable to perform it themselves.The hack was put there by SAMSUNG, its not a bug a all, so why would they remove it?PS After I successfully unlocked my player my mate purchased the BD-H6500 (he has no use for 4k)With the instructions I posted he was able to unlock his. His Player came with a remote that had Numbers and the Return Button.
I'm not sure what the issue is with mine but I've been trying and trying but having no luck. I have a JS9000 linked up to the player using AnyNet so my remote works. I've tested the Smart remote and Samsung remote and they're working fine on the player. I've followed all the steps and pressing the code etc but nothing appears on screen. I've tried about 100 times so far and checked batteries etc. Does the unit have to physically powered off each time you try or is it ok to go to stand by? All I can see when I've entered the last digit of.4 is (no disc) then it goes off.
Maybe I'm missing something or not typing fast enough. Did anyone from UK manage to get the DVD part to be multiregion using these steps? I have tried many times but no luck. I found the Samsung tv remote was far too slow so I downloaded a Samsung remote app where you can program the buttons quickly (you only get about 3 secs to input the numbers) but had no joy. I checked it was responding by using the arrow buttons and other options seem to work with the remote app and the blue light comes on showing it has received the signal.
Appreciate any help. I think the 76884 is for Australian players so I have also tried using RETURN and REPEAT with 57538 also but no joy. I'm looking for a DVD region hack for the new UltraHD SAMSUNG UBD-K8500/XU. This will only make the DVD region free NOT the Bluray!.NOTE. You will also need a TV remote with a return button and number pad that controls the BRP, like a Samsung TV remote.1. Ensure that there is no disc in the tray.2.
Switch the player off and then back on. This is necessary to reboot thefirmware.3. Wait until the main menu page appears and the player stops doinganything.4. Press the eject button to open the tray5. Press the eject button to close the tray.6.
Wait while the player searches for a disc.7. As soon as the 'No Disc' message appears at the top left corner do thefollowing. You MUST do this BEFORE the 'No Disc' at top right disappears.(Take your time and do it quickly but calmly, don't pause between button presses, you've got about 5sec)8. Press the REPEAT button.9. Enter 76884 on the number pad.10. The region code '4' should appear at the top right corner of the screen in a black box11. Enter a '9' to make the player region free, Only press it once.12.
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Press the power button to turn unit off, wait 10sec and turn it on again.13. Insert a DVD with different region to your own to ensure it worked.Got mine working! It was on the Australian model with latest firmware 1009. I used the old Sammy BD remote with number keys. Toke about 10 or so tries.
Thank you very much!
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