SAMSUNG DVD-HD870 Region Unlock Solved

Question

Hello!

Following some research online, I found a method to region-free a Samsung HD DVD player 870, and it works. That means I can play DVDs from any region (1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5).
However, I have an issue with an HD DVD. HD DVDs from region 1 are not being read. If anyone can tell me why and what can be done, thank you.

Isabelle · Accepted Answer

The link no longer works... do you know where we can find the thing to download to unlock the Samsung HD 870 players? thank you!!!

VapyDark · Answer

Hello,

Here is the exact method to region unlock the Samsung HD-870

- Go to the website http://www.samsung.com/pl/products/d.../dvd_hd870.asp and click the link at the bottom (Polish site),
- Download the zip file (approximately 12MB), it’s the second to last firmware before the one that blocks the region unlocking,
- Unzip the contents (one ISO file and one PDF file)
- Burn the ISO file to a CD using Nero, and definitely no more than 4x speed, otherwise it won’t work. TIP: Apparently some burning software prevents the Samsung player from reading the CD you will burn; with Nero there are no issues.
- Then insert the CD into the player: a screen will appear, select 'total' using the remote control arrows and confirm.
The update takes about 1 to 2 minutes. Once the CD has been read, it will automatically eject, then you need to remove it and close the tray (it closes by itself anyway), the player will churn a bit and turn off by itself.
- Once it’s off, turn on the player, if prompted, choose the language,
- Press the repeat button on the remote (the 'no disc' message disappears from the top left),
- Type 5 7 5 3 8, the number 2 will appear at the top left, then press the 9 button (multizone) and turn it off.

And there you go, the player is now ready to play all DVDs.

@+

gricour · Answer

Thank you, but this is indeed the method I used. Once the update was done, the player turned off but the disc did not eject. After ejecting the disc when I turned the player back on, I selected the language and entered the code. Since then, region 1 DVDs are being read. But I have a region 1 HD-DVD that is not recognized. Perhaps I should try the procedure again?

VapyDark · Answer

yes try again it's the only one I know .....

otherwise I found this on the net:

1. switch on with NO disc in
2. press repeat (the no disc sign DISAPPEARS) on the screen
3. press 57538 for r2 player
4. 2 appears in the top left
5. press 9
6. press power off

gricour · Answer

In principle, there is only this method. I'm trying again. If it still doesn't work, I'll change the DVD.

pilotetricycle · Answer

Hello, Does unlocking the HD870 player also remove the HDCP standard since my SAGEM screen does not accept it? Thank you, best regards, Pat.

achemeuneuh · Answer

Hello,
which version of Nero are you using? With version 8, I can't set a speed of x4, the minimum is x8.
As a result, when I burn the ISO file, I have the same problem as mentioned: my DVD player recognizes it as an audio file...
Do you have any ideas?
Thank you.

adriano · Answer

Hello, can we convert 1080 (with the Samsung HD870) to YUV, since my projector only has a YUV input but is compatible with HD 1080i ready TV!

moi.mado · Answer

Hello everyone,

this method still works, I confirm. Well, I lost 3 CDs for that, but since it works now, it's not a big deal.
I confirm that the burning speed is really important, x4 or nothing at all.
I can't burn at x4 with Nero either, but with easy burning it took me 10 seconds. Plus, easy offers in its burning options "burn an ISO image" and it works like a charm.

Regarding the messages above about HD DVDs, I remind you that this player DOES NOT READ HD DVDs. It is called HD because it is compatible with an HD television via an HDMI connection.

Good luck.

Ludo · Answer

No problem, it works perfectly, thank you Vapy Dark.

unknown user · Answer

My reader is the Samsung HD870 but version 080307.05.87iHXEXEG, so Sagitarius's method doesn't work... any ideas?  Thanks in advance...

SAMSUNG DVD-HD870 Region Unlock

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