There are different ways to switch or remove regional codes on DVD players. DVD or Blu-Ray region coding can be removed from your player using a simple remote control code and other types of removal hacks to unlock the player. The methods below are proven to work with all players to play and watch any region code DVD or Blu-Ray.
NOTE: You can use VLC media player to watch DVDs on your computer/laptop region free.
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you can always buy region free Blu-Ray or DVD player.
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5 different hacking methods for making your DVD or Blu-Ray player region free:
Blu Ray Region Free Hack Method 1 - blu ray region code remover
(Works with most Blu Ray and DVD players)
Power ON the DVD player with no disc
Wait for the “No Disc” message to show
Press PAUSE on the remote control
Enter 3, 1, 4, 1, 5, 9 on the remote control (CODE or FF appears on the TV)
Enter 0 on the Remote (0 = All Regions)
Press PAUSE on the remote control
Power the DVD player OFF (wait 30 seconds)
Power DVD player back on
DVD will now be region free
(If this code does not work, once the player has displayed the “No Disc” message, press STOP before entering the code)
Region Free Hack Method 2: convert blu-ray player to multi region
(Works with most Samsung , Panasonic Blu Ray and DVD players and other players)
Power on DVD Player
Open the DVD tray
Push the info button on the remote one time
Numbers will appear
Press 9 for multi-region
Keep pressing 9 until you see the number 9 in upper left
Power OFF the DVD
Power ON the DVD
DVD will now be region free
Region Free Hack Method 3: how to make blu ray player region free
(Works with most Sony DVD players and other players)
Turn DVD player OFF but make sure it is in “stand by mode”
Press: TOP MENU
Press: CLEAR
Press: POWER
Choose option 2
Choose option 4
Type in: 12450 and press ENTER
Type in: 00000 and press ENTER
Power OFF DVD
Power ON DVD
DVD will now be region free
Region Free Hack Method 4:how do i make my LG, Sony, Samsung,panasonic blu ray player region free?
(Works with most LG DVD players and other players)
Turn DVD player ON without a disc in the tray
“No Disc” should appear on the screen
Press “Pause” using the remote control
On the remote control press 3, 1, 4, 1, 5, 9
The screen will now show a prompt for a new code
Press “0” for universal code
Press “Pause” again
“No Disc” should appear on the screen
DVD will now be region free
Region Free Hack Method 5: panasonic blu ray region free code
(Works with most Panasonic DVD players and other players)
Power on the player with no disk in
Point the remote control at the player
Press the remote buttons one at a time in order 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
The player will reset itself
DVD will now be region free
How to check firmware version on most DVD blu Ray players:
Press SETUP on the remote control
Select TV aspect
Place the cursor on 16:9 wide icon
Enter 1, 3, 9, 7, 1, 3, 9 on the remote control
Press ENTER on the remote control
Firmware version will be displayed
Press SETUP to clear
If the above DVD region hacks do not work for you, try this…
Get the name and model number of your DVD player and go to the Video Help site (DVD Player and Blu-ray Player region codes) and search for your make and model number. There are thousands of updated hacks to make your DVD or Blu-Ray region free. Find the search box on the page and type in your DVD player.
List of DVD Regions and their corresponding countries:
R1 – Region 1: U.S.A., U.S. Territories and Canada
R2 – Region 2: Europe, Japan, the Middle East, Egypt, South Africa, Greenland
R3 – Region 3: Taiwan, Korea, the Philippines, Indonesia, Hong Kong
R4 – Region 4: Mexico, South and Central America, Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Caribbean
R5 – Region 5: Russia, Eastern Europe, India, Africa (excluding South Africa), North Korea, Mongolia
R6 – Region 6: China
List of Blu-ray Disc Regions and their corresponding countries:
Region A/1: North America, Central America, South America, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Southeast Asia
Region B/2: Europe, Greenland, French territories, Middle East, Africa, Australia and New Zealand
Region C/3: India, Nepal, Mainland China, Russia, Central and South Asia
DISCLAIMER: These DVD region removal unlocks and hacks are not meant to break any laws or rules, they are meant to be used by (as an example) by US Military personnel that have Region 1 USA DVDs and need to be able to watch them for official purposes on a DVD player from another country while they are in that country. Do not use these codes and DVD region hacks to watch a DVD if you are not using a DVD player with a disc with a different region.