Samsung BD-P3600 multi-zone hack

[ynoldus]

I tried the hack listed on the website, but did not get past step 3 as '02' was not displayed. Was anyone else successful with this hack and if so, how?

Thanks

[Krispy Kritter]

The user didn't post which version was used. It's possible the hack works for players in one region, but not in another as they often have different firmware.

[jman98]

Also hardware changes since the hack was posted may break the hack. That happens a lot.

[Krispy Kritter]

And I didn't notice at first, but this is a Samsung. All new Samsung models/unit seem to locked and cannot be "hacked".

[ynoldus]

You are right - it is region -specific. The hack suggested is for region 2 players. I have obtained the correct number sequence for Region 4 (76884) and it worked (so far). Also there seems to be no need to wait for 15secs before powering off. I paid about $14 to a UK-based website (DVD exploder) to obtain the details.

[jman98]

There are a couple of current Samsung models that apparently can be unlocked, but the majority are as Krispy Kritter says - locked at the factory with no way to unlock.

[ynoldus]

As I said, the hack worked for me, although only for multi-zone playback of DVDs, not BluRay

[Jammer1969]

You are right - it is region -specific. The hack suggested is for region 2 players. I have obtained the correct number sequence for Region 4 (76884) and it worked (so far). Also there seems to be no need to wait for 15secs before powering off. I paid about $14 to a UK-based website (DVD exploder) to obtain the details.

Don't suppose you care to share the Region 4 Unlock Sequence & Instructions, I'd love to know how mate?
Cheers

[aussie2]

My zone 4 is now region free for DVD playback, but not BluRay, did anyone manage region free blu ray playback?