I know I'm in danger of a repost here, but its not often I use a forum any more - but I need help!!

! Just bought the bd-e5500. No hacks seem to work, but as I see it, the machine has a brand new firmware (2012/10/05_001018)

Is there any way to get this player region free (I'm in a region 2 European country) - I've tried the hack with the on/off, eject in/out, waiting for "no disc" and pressing stop (or return) and punching in 5 digits - but with no luck (and I blame the new firmware)

So - any idea if I wasted the money?