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  • čas přidán 4. 07. 2024
  • Did you accidentally buy a Region B Blu-ray, but your player is region-locked? Try this potential "hack" or workaround to play your foreign disc!
    Did it work for you? Let me know in the comments! ⬇️
    🛒 Learn more about the Panasonic UB820-K and order yours here: amzn.to/3nARRGI
    #panasonic #bluray #howto
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    Time Stamps ⌚️
    0:00 Intro & Explanation
    1:50 How to Play Other Region Discs
    4:00 Overview & Outro
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Komentáře • 268

  • @b-icemedia
    @b-icemedia  Před rokem +9

    Learn more about the featured blu-ray player in this video (Panasonic UB820) here! bit.ly/3kMbytK 💿

    • @yvesperez3111
      @yvesperez3111 Před rokem +2

      I tried on a UB9000P. unfortunately it doesn't work ☹️ does anyone have a solution?? THANKS

    • @evernyman7827
      @evernyman7827 Před 7 měsíci +1

      It worked for me, although instead of hitting top menu, I clicked pop-up menu instead

  • @handymoore-ik7oc
    @handymoore-ik7oc Před 6 měsíci +7

    I'm very happy to say that the Top Menu Trick worked on the DMP-BD65 and the DP-UB9000 Panasonic models that I use. Thanks very much!

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 6 měsíci +3

      I'm glad it worked for you! Thanks for watching.

    • @handymoore-ik7oc
      @handymoore-ik7oc Před 6 měsíci +2

      @@b-icemedia Now I have to qualify. It works for Blu-rays only. Not standard DVDS. I attempted to play Hell Is a City, a British Noir, but was unsuccessful. Also the standard DVD of The Heart of the Matter with the same results. Any ideas? Thanks so much for your previous reply.

  • @JB-ou6fl
    @JB-ou6fl Před 6 měsíci +2

    Thanks for taking the time to show us this potential hack.

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 6 měsíci

      You’re welcome! Thanks for watching.

  • @sfinthecity
    @sfinthecity Před měsícem +3

    Worked beautifully with my Panasonic DMP-BDT220. Thank you very much.

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před měsícem +2

      I'm glad it worked for you! Thanks for watching.

  • @halcyondaystunes
    @halcyondaystunes Před 6 měsíci +10

    Brilliant. Worked for me in the UK on a region B locked 820 player.
    But was so much easier and reliable than all the videos I've seen for you guys in US.
    I just press stop once. And top menu once and it loads. Everytime.
    Thanks for the video buddy, saved me some money as I was gonna get mine modded or buy a modded Blu-ray player.😊
    Oh and it was a Shout disc i first tried.

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 6 měsíci +3

      Awesome, I'm glad to hear it worked for you! Thanks for watching and your feedback.

    • @halcyondaystunes
      @halcyondaystunes Před 6 měsíci

      ​@@b-icemediano problem. Can't believe how easy it was 😂

    • @MrEdWeirdoShow
      @MrEdWeirdoShow Před 5 měsíci +1

      Of course a region B disc will play on your region B player.
      Our problem in the US is to get a B to work on an A machine.

  • @plaidninja1411
    @plaidninja1411 Před rokem +5

    Thanks 🙏 Mane! I was in the market buying Region free blu ray player..I already have Panasonic UB20 (Regular), needed another blu ray player for my living room..I was eying on UB9000 region free but prices are crazy..$1,300+..so end up buying UB9000 (regular) not region free and I can confirm it works for UB9000..Thank You so much bro! Saved me couple of hundred bucks from buying region free UB9000..

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před rokem +2

      Glad I could help, man! Yeah, the prices for the region-free versions of the Panasonic's are absolutely crazy, lol.

  • @Fireinyourface
    @Fireinyourface Před rokem +7

    Just Confirmed that this trick also works on the regular ub820 ! This is a huge help! Thank you!

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před rokem +2

      Glad it helped! Thanks for watching.

  • @rabpunk
    @rabpunk Před 7 měsíci +2

    i have a Panasonic UB 900 (am thinking of upgrading to the 820 ) and just tried this on the extras disc with Barbarella 4k and it worked....thank you.

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 7 měsíci

      I’m glad it worked for you! Thanks for watching.

  • @ChristopherTrevors
    @ChristopherTrevors Před 2 měsíci +2

    This worked great on my Panasonic DP-UB9000! Thx!

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 2 měsíci

      I'm glad it worked for you! Thanks for watching.

  • @zakt5590
    @zakt5590 Před 6 měsíci +2

    YOU ARE MY HERO! Thank you for this hack, it works on my Panasonic 4k player.

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 6 měsíci

      Glad I could help! Thanks for watching.

  • @hecman888
    @hecman888 Před měsícem +2

    Thanks a bunch!
    My UB820 just arrived yesterday and I got it to work with 1 press on the stop button to get the generic blu ray screen to pop and then at least 2 presses on the top Menu.

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před měsícem

      You're welcome! I'm glad it worked well for you, and thanks for watching.

  • @brandvegnz7925
    @brandvegnz7925 Před 4 měsíci +2

    This worked for my DMP-BD70V. Thanks!

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 4 měsíci

      I'm glad it worked for you! Thanks for watching.

  • @supertrexandroidx
    @supertrexandroidx Před měsícem +2

    Thanks! Can't believe how easy this was. Just unclocked my region B 4K copy of Hellraiser. ;)

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před měsícem

      I'm glad it worked for you! Enjoy!

    • @andydenyer6882
      @andydenyer6882 Před měsícem

      All 4K discs are region free anyway! But the standard blu-ray could be region locked.

  • @quadgirl1011
    @quadgirl1011 Před 2 měsíci +2

    I can verify that it works on BD-65 Panasonic! Thanks so much!

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 2 měsíci

      That's great to hear! You're welcome.

  • @scigirl451
    @scigirl451 Před 11 měsíci +7

    Worked on my UB420 - thanks!

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 11 měsíci +2

      Glad it worked for you! Thanks for watching.

  • @1981Amm
    @1981Amm Před 4 měsíci +3

    Well, after getting Conan 4k from Arrow, im in the uk, so this one the first time i was able to test the region A blu raybfor the special features, and it worked a treat. Thank you so much.

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 4 měsíci

      You're very welcome! Thanks for watching and your feedback.

    • @speedyseamaster
      @speedyseamaster Před 4 měsíci

      Same with me and the Conan bonus feature Blu-ray. Tested it on my UB900 and it worked.
      But tried it with another disc „Jodorowsky's Dune“ from 2013 and it didn’t work. It also didn’t work with US DVDs

    • @user-dd7gt6ep5l
      @user-dd7gt6ep5l Před 2 měsíci

      Here in the netherlands (region B): i tried it in the panasonic9000 and yes, the region A blu ray in the Conan 4k box did play.. :-) but it did not for example on releases of Shout Select and some others. So for me only the Arrow releases work.

  • @moorbyjs
    @moorbyjs Před 6 měsíci

    Worked for me. Brilliant!

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 6 měsíci

      I’m glad it worked for you!

  • @douggoodman8114
    @douggoodman8114 Před 8 měsíci +4

    Awesome! Many Thanks. It works on my Panasonic UB9000.

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 8 měsíci

      Glad I could help! Thanks for watching.

    • @robertrobitaille320
      @robertrobitaille320 Před 7 měsíci

      ​@@b-icemediajust try one movie I received now does not work. Try one other movie I have still work with that trick .Well spend money for nothing.

    • @atanasdimitrow2578
      @atanasdimitrow2578 Před 2 měsíci

      How does this all work? I also have a Panasonic uhd-9000?

  • @phil1758
    @phil1758 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Fantastic. It worked . Thanks
    (Sony BDP S3700)

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 5 měsíci

      I’m glad it worked for you! Thanks for watching.

  • @ClassicVideos80s
    @ClassicVideos80s Před 9 měsíci +4

    If you own a Panasonic blue-ray player in Australia you can take it to a Panasonic service centre and they will make it region free for you at no cost. It's all about a high court ruling that says mod chips are legal. So having region locks here is pointless.

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 9 měsíci +4

      Wow, that would be nice! We unfortunately don't have that luxury, but it's great to see that 4K discs are largely region-free, so it's a step in the right direction.

  • @Nytewolf718
    @Nytewolf718 Před rokem +5

    Have I have the same Blu ray player as you. Got it back in December. Bought Valerianan and the city of a thousand planets in 3D two years ago from Amazon for PlayStation 4. I still have my 3D tv. I was so disappointed that it worked. Came across the Panasonic UB820P-K put the movie in and it didn't work. On the box it has region A only. Came across video did exactly what and it works in 3D. Thanks 👍

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před rokem +2

      Glad it worked for you! I'm definitely jealous you have a 3D setup still, haha. I wish they would integrate it into new TVs.

    • @Nytewolf718
      @Nytewolf718 Před rokem +1

      @@b-icemedia Thanks 👍. Just finished watching Valerian in 3D and it's pretty good. It would be nice if they brought back 3D. Going to get Avatar 2 in 3D when it comes out.

  • @rodstrangio89
    @rodstrangio89 Před rokem +1

    Worked perfectly!

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před rokem

      Glad it worked for you! Thanks for watching.

  • @amcburger
    @amcburger Před 5 měsíci +1

    Worked for me👍🏼

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 5 měsíci

      Great to hear! Thanks for watching.

  • @brewt1mer
    @brewt1mer Před 3 měsíci +1

    Definitely worked for me

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 3 měsíci

      Great to hear! Thanks for watching.

  • @shadowaccount
    @shadowaccount Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thanks brother .

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 5 měsíci

      Thanks for watching, and I’m glad I could help!

  • @ParlorCats
    @ParlorCats Před 10 měsíci +5

    Thank You!! I just tried this on my new Panasonic DP-UB9000-P1K player (Region A/1) and it worked great on the superior Region B "African Queen" Blu-ray disc. I don't have any other Region B Blu-rays on hand yet, but I am hopeful that they will work as well. I did notice that this workaround does not seem to work on DVDs, such as the random Region 2 / PAL disc that I tried. Would you know of a similar fix for DVDs on this player? Either way, I'm very appreciative that it works on Blu-rays (so far). Before finding your post today, I attempted all kinds of Google-related remote code suggestions, none of which worked. So a big Thank You again and keep up the good work! I'm now a subscriber. 😊

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 10 měsíci +2

      Glad I could help! I don't know of any tricks for DVDs, nor do I have many in my collection, so I'm not sure about that one. I hope many of my future videos will be helpful as well; thank you for subscribing!

    • @chrisward000
      @chrisward000 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Panasonic players can be made region free for DVD with a certain remote code. You can either program the codes into something like a Harmony remote but much easier just to buy a region hack remote that sends the codes. Easily available on eBay etc. for a few bucks and work on virtually every Panasonic Blu-ray and 4K player.
      The hack shown here does work, but not with every disk. Some disks seem to have an extra check that can’t be bypassed with this.
      (For example, Kino Lorber region A disks can’t be bypassed on a Region B player with this trick, while Criterion disks work ok).

  • @stevealharris6669
    @stevealharris6669 Před 6 měsíci +1

    The 15 in Red is the BBFC (UK) and the blue is the Republic of Ireland certification symbols.

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 6 měsíci

      Thank you for that clarification!

  • @downundermoviehunter
    @downundermoviehunter Před měsícem +1

    this just worked for me on my region B player with a region A disc

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před měsícem

      That's great to hear! Thanks for watching.

  • @revsteve1488
    @revsteve1488 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thanks a lot

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Happy to help! Thanks for watching.

  • @Kyleplier
    @Kyleplier Před 2 měsíci +1

    I just bought the UB-420. As one of the seasons of HighSchool DxD are Region B only for some reason, that’ll probably be the one I’ll try this trick on. When I’ve gotten that season, which is season 2 IIRC, I’ll post an update if this trick works.

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 2 měsíci

      Sounds great! Keep me posted.

  • @amirraja9515
    @amirraja9515 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Thanks it workrd

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 4 měsíci

      Awesome! Thanks for watching.

  • @richellebrittain2127
    @richellebrittain2127 Před 10 měsíci +10

    The "top menu" workaround only works on SOME region-locked movies & SOME players. If you're serious about playing region-locked movies from other regions, get a region-free player from a reputable modder like 220 Electronics, World Imports or Bombay Electronics in the U.S., Multiregion Magic or TPS in the UK, or their Amazon marketplaces. Reputable modders stand behind their work, especially important since the mods usually void the manufacturer's warranty.
    Since very few 4K Blu-rays are region-locked (they violate the 4K Blu-ray standard by manually adding regular Blu-ray region locks), it will be cheaper & easier for many people to buy a region-free regular Blu-ray player than a region-free 4K player. (I own a 220-modded UB820 myself, but I wanted a single player for my stand & got it just as the rogue region-locked 4K's first appeared.) Be sure the player is region-free modded for regular Blu-ray (ABC) as well as DVD (1 to 9); 220 in particular sells many of its Blu-ray players with only DVD mods at base price, charging an extra $40 to add the Blu-ray mod.

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 10 měsíci +4

      Thanks for your feedback! I agree that buying a region-free player is the best way to go about it, but I think this workaround is a good option if you have maybe one or two foreign titles in your collection, especially if this works on your player. I think many people don't want to pay the extra money to go region-free because of that reason.

    • @markpugh6808
      @markpugh6808 Před 10 měsíci

      I have a Region free Blu Ray player and 2 Region free 4K players

  • @GCBaXia
    @GCBaXia Před rokem +4

    This works on most blurays. But not dvd so far that I tested.

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před rokem

      Yeah, that's what I've heard. There may be other workarounds for DVDs out there!

  • @jjphoenix4055
    @jjphoenix4055 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Only works with some titles, not with SHOUT FACTORY at all. Also doesn't work with dvds.

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Hmm, that's the first I've heard on Scream Factory. Thanks for the insight! And yes, there is no work-around for DVDs that I've ever seen.

    • @jjphoenix4055
      @jjphoenix4055 Před 2 měsíci

      In fact it works on just a few titles.

    • @MMaSKiLo
      @MMaSKiLo Před 19 dny

      ​@@jjphoenix4055I noticed all my region b arrow blus work with the hack but not my eureka blus, so I'm guessing it only likes certain disc coding?

  • @richieb777
    @richieb777 Před rokem +4

    Hi, great vid. Would this work for a region 2 DVD to play in a Region 1 Blu-ray?

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před rokem +2

      I'm not honestly sure. I don't have many DVDs anymore, but I believe I have seen someone say that it doesn't work. I'd still give it a shot and see!

  • @Squishmallows24
    @Squishmallows24 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Unfortunately this didn’t work for me. I have the Panasonic dp-ub9000 and when I put in a region B disc it doesn’t take me to the screen where it says disc can’t be played. It just takes me to the screen where I’m supposed to click top menu 3 times. I press it and nothing happens

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 10 měsíci

      That’s definitely odd! That’s the first I’ve heard of that happening. Sorry it didn’t work out for you.

  • @irequirecalcium1959
    @irequirecalcium1959 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I’m personally dealing with a region B copy of Hellraiser on blu ray, my only issue being that I use a PS5 as my player and it doesn’t seem to work because it automatically takes me back to the PS menu. Any thoughts?

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 4 měsíci

      I don’t think there are any work arounds for PS4/PS5. Their operating systems are a lot different than traditional blu-ray players.

  • @lamNoJedi
    @lamNoJedi Před rokem +3

    I bought a studio canal blu ray. The method gets me to the main menu of the disk. But then theres no sound and no menu appears to start the movie. I get the background of the start menu tho to the film but cant play anything

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před rokem

      That’s definitely odd. That’s the first time I’ve heard of it not playing if it gets you to the menu. Almost seems like an error if it’s not displaying the menu.

    • @lamNoJedi
      @lamNoJedi Před rokem

      @b-icemedia it's so weird. It's Red Sonja with Arnold Schwarzenegger. I get the studio canal intro then when I get to the main menu. I get the clips of the movie playing in the background. But I get no option to play movie or scene selection, etc etc.. I push every button on my remote and nothing happens.

  • @spaceodds1985
    @spaceodds1985 Před rokem +6

    I’m in the UK I have the same 4K player. The majority of my Region A discs are Criterion so, I just stop the disc on the Region Locked screen, press the menu button and it starts normally. However I found this only works with Criterion discs, other distributors it doesn’t work.

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před rokem +3

      Hmm, it's odd how it varies by region and player. I'm glad it's working for your Criterion discs! They have a lot of great titles.

    • @richardbrunton6561
      @richardbrunton6561 Před rokem +3

      I have made my Panasonic UB820 region free by fitting a modification kit/chip

    • @cichoszmac
      @cichoszmac Před rokem +1

      You just unlocked a whole new world for me along with this video - I had a couple of Criterion 4K Combos imported and the special features are only on the Blu-Ray discs. Now I can play them! It also means I can easily import Criterion Blu-Ray titles without the need of region unlocked player! Thank you!

    • @roky
      @roky Před rokem

      I have Panasonic EU region player and I tested with First Blood 4k UHD’s companion region A bonus blu-ray disc. I press stop and top menu and the disc starts. Only problem is that bonus disc’s menus are not visible so I can’t choose or play contents.

    • @jtarry1967
      @jtarry1967 Před 10 měsíci

      @@rokydo you press stop then top menu or both at the same time?

  • @NumaanTahir
    @NumaanTahir Před rokem +4

    Tried it with a universal blu ray from America. It dosent work as it keeps saying this operation cannot be performed by the disc. It does however work on Hong Kong blu rays though.

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před rokem

      Thanks for the feedback! It's always helpful to know which formats and players seem to accept this workaround.

    • @FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY
      @FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY Před rokem

      Also on Southeast Asian, South Korean, South American, Mexican and Taiwanese blu rays.

  • @natecraig8917
    @natecraig8917 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I got it to work for a region b locked blu ray I have but anyway I can get it to play pal region 0 dvds? I have the same blu ray player by the way.

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 11 měsíci

      Very nice! It’s a great player. From other comments I’ve seen, it does not work for DVDs.

  • @mykchek7
    @mykchek7 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I have a Panasonic Player and your hack only works for a couple of my region 18 discs but not all . I have regions 12, 15 and 16 and it doesnt work for any of those. This Sucks. Is there a way you can figure out these other regions? Thanks ahead of time.

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 9 měsíci +2

      Ah, I’m sorry it’s not working for all of them! I may have another workaround, but I haven’t had a chance to test it yet. I will have it posted soon if it works!

  • @hdibart
    @hdibart Před rokem +2

    Couldn't understand which button your "smashing" after the stop button

  • @VHSki
    @VHSki Před 9 měsíci +1

    With mod firmware ub420/820/9000 + this trick we can enter to most bd disc and also skip most ads from every disc.

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 9 měsíci

      Ah, I didn't even think of that! I enjoy watching the old trailers, so I don't mind watching them, haha.

  • @King_Flush
    @King_Flush Před 2 měsíci +1

    Did not work with Panasonic DP-UB450. Tried it with "The Man From Earth" And Halloween. B player, A discs. Got back to "Invalid Region" message after STOP and TOP MENU.

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 2 měsíci

      I'm sorry it didn't work for you! It seems to be hit or miss or dependent on the software.

  • @JohnDoe-lm6or
    @JohnDoe-lm6or Před 11 měsíci +2

    I tried a studio canal disc, and it did not work for me it just said the operation is prohibited by the disc I'll certainty try it out with other disc but I am in the fortunate position of owning a jailbroken ps3 which in my opinion is the best region free player. btw my player was a Panasonic UB820

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 11 měsíci +2

      Hmm, sorry it didn't work out for you! It seems to depend on the software and/or studios. I've noticed all of my Region B's play normally besides the Boogeyman in my player.

  • @stevenaguirre2488
    @stevenaguirre2488 Před rokem +3

    Yes it got me to the Blu-ray menu but it won’t let me play the movie.

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před rokem

      Ah, sorry it didn't work for you fully! You're the second person to tell me this. Very strange it would let you get that far and not let you play it.

  • @VP577777
    @VP577777 Před 3 měsíci +2

    will this work for Sony BDP S500 or for Sony BDP S2000ES, who knows please write???

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 3 měsíci

      I'm not sure, but a lot of comments have said this doesn't work with most Sony players.

  • @robertevans4165
    @robertevans4165 Před měsícem +1

    I have a panasonic blu ray player dmp-bdt167 player and I bought a remote control for it because the person I had it from lost the original control and I'm looking for a code to unlock the region to play blu rays and dvds from any region. Please help. Robert Bridgend Wales

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před měsícem

      I'm not sure of any specific codes, but there are some various options you can try online!

  • @user-zl9qk1sg2f
    @user-zl9qk1sg2f Před 8 měsíci +1

    Cool

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Thanks for watching! I hope it worked for you.

  • @classiccraig6555
    @classiccraig6555 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Does it work with the Sony X700 4k Blu ray player?

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 11 měsíci +1

      From what other comments are saying, it does not. I haven’t gotten to test it personally though.

  • @TheFern5000
    @TheFern5000 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Not working for 820 with reg B Ratatouille 😢. Are you running the current firmware?

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 5 měsíci

      Dang, I'm sorry to hear that! At the time of the video I was, but I haven't checked for an update in a while.

  • @superbn0va
    @superbn0va Před 11 měsíci +2

    Can’t get my Onkyo blu ray player region free. Does this work for Onkyo blu ray player as well?

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 11 měsíci

      I honestly had no idea they had blu-ray players, haha. So, I’m not sure, but it wouldn’t hurt to try!

  • @danielj.glowny4108
    @danielj.glowny4108 Před rokem +5

    Press stop once and press popup menu three times and it should start the movie.

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před rokem +4

      Mine is weird about the number of button presses. Sometimes it's only two, and sometimes it's three, lol.

    • @Nytewolf718
      @Nytewolf718 Před rokem +4

      I had to press mine once in the stop button and once for the top menu.

  • @errolthomas9426
    @errolthomas9426 Před 5 měsíci +5

    Always keep the instructions on how to keep your multi region 4K player working

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 5 měsíci +4

      This isn't an actual multi-region player, but I agree if you do have one.

    • @errolthomas9426
      @errolthomas9426 Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@b-icemedia I do have one 🙂

  • @GabrielMartinez-pe6ln
    @GabrielMartinez-pe6ln Před 4 měsíci +1

    What about for DVDs?

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 4 měsíci

      I haven’t come across any tricks for DVDs. They’re a lot tougher to bypass.

  • @MrNorcal81
    @MrNorcal81 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Tried it on the Region B Disc of The Fifth Element on my Panasonic UB9000 and it worked but with only two taps of the stop button and maybe two on the Top Menu button. It doesn't work on my Oppo-203 however.

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 4 měsíci

      It seems to vary on how many stop presses it takes! lol. Not too surprising on the Oppo, their software is much different.

    • @MrNorcal81
      @MrNorcal81 Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@b-icemediaI believe that only a hardware fix will enable region free ability on the Oppos.

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 4 měsíci

      @@MrNorcal81 Probably so! Hardware mods can convert any player.

  • @jerrycheah7516
    @jerrycheah7516 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Would this Hack work on UK Panasonic players? Great video!

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 4 měsíci

      I would think so because the interface is the same, but I can't say for sure!

  • @marcgravel2382
    @marcgravel2382 Před 3 dny +1

    I'll be damned....it friggin' works! 👏 model is DMP-BTD230.

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 3 dny

      Haha, glad it worked for you! Thanks for watching.

  • @TheRealJohnHooper
    @TheRealJohnHooper Před 4 měsíci +1

    I have 2 US Blu-rays. I just ripped them and the Panasonic Blu-ray player plays it perfectly via USB.

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 4 měsíci

      That's definitely another route you can go! Thanks for sharing.

  • @Trojan0304
    @Trojan0304 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Works on my820

  • @EastFortress
    @EastFortress Před 12 dny +1

    I am wondering how can you import like a Japanese movie into an American Xbox one or blu ray player. Cause I really want that Godzilla Minus One Blu ray in Japan bundle but I don’t know what’s going to happen if I put it in an English blu ray or Xbox. B-ice Media can you help me with this? Cause I really hope it won’t break when I put it in my American movie players.

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 10 dny

      It won't break if you throw it in either of those players. I don't think there are any work arounds for PlayStation or Xbox, but Japanese blu-rays should be Region A.

    • @EastFortress
      @EastFortress Před 10 dny +1

      @@b-icemedia ok and those consoles i have are from the U.S. so they are also part of region a?

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 10 dny

      @@EastFortress Yes, that's correct!

  • @boca3105
    @boca3105 Před 7 měsíci +2

    I’ve used the hack and it works for Arrow & Eureka videos, but nothing from the 88 label. Anyone know why this happens?

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 7 měsíci

      I wonder if there are different ways that region locks are encoded on the disc? Not sure.

    • @JB-ou6fl
      @JB-ou6fl Před 6 měsíci

      Based on what I heard, these hacks may or may not work depending on different factors. But I think that it is due to the way the region lock was coded on that disc. You can try searching for other hacks on Google and see if something works for your other discs.

  • @garrattearle4738
    @garrattearle4738 Před rokem +4

    i tried on my sony any other tips not working

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před rokem +1

      Sorry it didn't work for you, man! I'm not sure of any specific tips for Sony's.

  • @wolfofwallgreens
    @wolfofwallgreens Před 11 měsíci +2

    Anyone know if this will work for Sony ubp-x700 4k player ? I dont have any other region blurays so i cant test it. But theres a few older kovies i can get for way better deal thats rehion B but dont wanna get them if i cant play them!?

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 11 měsíci +3

      I think multiple people in the comments have said it doesn’t work on Sony’s. I’ll be getting in a Sony 4K player next month, and I’ll look into a potential workaround!

    • @joernberg
      @joernberg Před 3 měsíci

      @@b-icemediadid you find out if the sony player can play other regions?

  • @mataiguana5
    @mataiguana5 Před 10 měsíci +1

    It took me to the film menu but didn't make it when play was pressed, it takes me back to the message region b.😢

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 10 měsíci

      Sorry it didn’t work for you! What player do you have?

    • @mataiguana5
      @mataiguana5 Před 10 měsíci

      My player is a Panasonic UB420 4K

  •  Před rokem +1

    Work With Sony UBP X700?

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před rokem +1

      I’m not sure, I haven’t had the opportunity to test it on a Sony.

    • @ketanshinde20
      @ketanshinde20 Před rokem +1

      no definitely not working

  • @John_VN
    @John_VN Před 7 měsíci +1

    How 'bout showing the TV screen while you're pushing buttons? It'd be nice to see what's happening on the screen.

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 7 měsíci

      My apologies! I'll definitely keep that in mind for future videos. Thanks for your feedback!

  • @frankbougrasse8047
    @frankbougrasse8047 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Hello, nobody has a trick for Panasonic DMP-BDT180 ?

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 4 měsíci

      You might try home theater or physical media forums on Reddit.

  • @sebastianramirezgonzalez9569
    @sebastianramirezgonzalez9569 Před 11 měsíci +15

    First, I tried opening tray and enter 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 . Then, I reseted the UB-400 player (Region A). Finally, I inserted a B disc and play. It didn't work, it displayed restriction, but after I entered code 123 and voilá , It worked. I don't know if long code worked or 123 code... I hope it helps.

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 11 měsíci +2

      Nice! I may have to try this way myself. Thank you!

    • @sebastianramirezgonzalez9569
      @sebastianramirezgonzalez9569 Před 11 měsíci +3

      @@b-icemedia please let me know if it works. Just try playing a B disc and enter 123 :D

  • @Fish_1914
    @Fish_1914 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Does it work for Sony? I have a old sony blu ray player that is region locked. Also fo I have to do this each time?

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 4 měsíci

      I’m not completely sure as each model and current software plays a part. And yes, you’d have to do this each time.

    • @Fish_1914
      @Fish_1914 Před 4 měsíci

      @@b-icemedia Didnt work but thanks, might get a new one some time

  • @dazthedarklord774
    @dazthedarklord774 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Hi,
    I've just been informed that The Abyss uhd 4k uk release has been cancelled due to the Rat scene.
    Anyway, I was wondering if this hack would work on a region B player with a region A disc??
    It looks like it's going to be the only way I can buy The Abyss.😢

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 6 měsíci +1

      I did hear about that for everyone in the UK! I'm sorry you all have to deal with importing. I'm not sure as far as Region A discs playing on a Region B player. If this hack doesn't work, then you'd probably need to invest in a region-free player.

    • @halcyondaystunes
      @halcyondaystunes Před 5 měsíci +1

      It works. 😊

    • @proclaimed75
      @proclaimed75 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Not if you import the 4K probably with Blu ray. Butt then you have to have an UHD player. Friend of mine has a Pana blu ray player region B (not sure which model) but he says this hack also works the other way around so region A disc in region B player. Hope i could help you with this.

    • @dazthedarklord774
      @dazthedarklord774 Před 5 měsíci

      @proclaimed75 yeah mate that's brilliant 👏 Thank you. 🫡

    • @DianaKotzinMusic
      @DianaKotzinMusic Před 3 měsíci +1

      The Abyss’s disc is actually region-free, so this will be a non-issue, which is great!

  • @suppengroove
    @suppengroove Před rokem +3

    just tried it with a panasonic dmp-bdt167 (european model) and a confirmed A only disc - doesn't work
    i see the "FU" message, i press stop (once, multiple times. doesn't matter). function not available, stays on the fu message.
    same when the disc is still loading. either throws me back to the home menu or 'function not available'

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před rokem

      Hmm, sorry it didn't work for you! I think there was someone else in the comments that said it didn't work for their foreign player. The software may be different and/or not compatible with Region B to A.

  • @jetsetjoey
    @jetsetjoey Před rokem +3

    I wish this procedure/trick would work on my Samsung, but it did not...

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před rokem +1

      Sorry it didn't work for you! Never know until you try.

  • @bretno1
    @bretno1 Před rokem +2

    Worked for me, thanks alot mate
    I have the dmr-ubt1

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před rokem +1

      Very nice! I'm glad it worked for you.

  • @RadicalValkyrie
    @RadicalValkyrie Před 7 měsíci +1

    Sadly didn't work on my region A Shout Factory The Thing Collector's edition blu ray.
    I have to watch my 4k movie on the blu ray player, and my special features from the collector's edition on my PC with the 4K monitor 🥲
    I will be importing all Alien, Aliens, Abyss and True lies on 4K disks, so if the hack doesnt work, ill be buying a region free player.

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Ah, I'm sorry it didn't work for you! Thanks for the feedback. Yeah, I only have a handful of Region B discs, so a region-free player will be the way to go if this doesn't work for you.

  • @lewisjohnson2732
    @lewisjohnson2732 Před 10 měsíci +1

    How to change the region on Phillips blue Ray 1502 player

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 10 měsíci +1

      I'm not 100% certain, but you can try some of these methods to see if it works for you! bit.ly/44lJmim

    • @lewisjohnson2732
      @lewisjohnson2732 Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@b-icemedia ty

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 10 měsíci

      @@lewisjohnson2732 You're welcome! Definitely let me know if you have any success.

  • @anthonyortiz3142
    @anthonyortiz3142 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Will region r blu rays work on a Sony BD RMT-VB201U?

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 11 měsíci

      I can’t personally say that I’ve tried this on a Sony, but many others in the comments are saying that it does not.

    • @anthonyortiz3142
      @anthonyortiz3142 Před 11 měsíci +1

      @b-icemedia What about Xbox One? I have series 5 of Doctor Who that was from the UK. It doesn't work on my PS5 or my Sony blu ray player, but it did work on my Xbox One.

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 11 měsíci

      I think it all depends on the software involved with each unit. I’m glad it worked on your Xbox!

  • @TheRealJohnHooper
    @TheRealJohnHooper Před 4 měsíci +1

    UHD Blu-rays are region free.. A big advantage.. However I dont like HDR versions..

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Yes, that's what I love about 4Ks! My dad is the same way about HDR, but I love it, haha.

  • @dickrising8031
    @dickrising8031 Před rokem +2

    Hay bud, I'm from Australia and tried a region A disc and unfortunately it didn't work for me

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před rokem

      Ah, man, I'm sorry to hear that! It may be specific to the software it's currently on, and the region it's originally locked with. I never updated mine out of the box for fear of losing this feature.

  • @josuecaraballo7
    @josuecaraballo7 Před 9 měsíci +1

    How can i do it in PS5

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 9 měsíci +1

      I don’t think there’s any way you can for PS5. Sony is much harder to bypass than other brand players.

  • @chiefchunky-muffin4708
    @chiefchunky-muffin4708 Před 5 měsíci +1

    What does “smash” the Top Menu mean? Hold it down? Pressure dozens of times as fast as I can?

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 5 měsíci

      Yes, I had meant pressing the button quickly.

  • @suburbiajones2268
    @suburbiajones2268 Před rokem +3

    The Contra code of DVD players

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před rokem

      Are you asking how to change the region code?

    • @suburbiajones2268
      @suburbiajones2268 Před rokem +1

      @@b-icemedia Sorry for the typo. I used to do the very same thing back in the days because I was a big fan of martial arts movies and I could only seem to find them in region 3.

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před rokem +1

      @@suburbiajones2268 Ah, gotcha! Yeah, it’s definitely a nice work around to play other regions!

  • @ChaseMC215
    @ChaseMC215 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Funny enough, I kinda learned this trick thabks to Techmoan in a video he did on hacking a Blu-Ray player to watch Region A Blu-Rays, he did a little thing durring the credits showing that technique and said that the method he did was a waste of thr audiences' time and his.

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 2 měsíci

      Yes, I've seen there's other videos on this as well! It seems to be dependent on the software and studio. For the few Region Bs I have, it works.

  • @ps5andstuffhere
    @ps5andstuffhere Před rokem +2

    Works on some discs it seems

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před rokem

      It’s worked for all of my Region B, although I only have a handful in my collection.

    • @ps5andstuffhere
      @ps5andstuffhere Před rokem

      @@b-icemedia I am in the UK. I got Amityville Doll House working but From Beyond bluray disc not working. For Amityville I just played disc then clicked home then clicked on disc then pressed top menu. Works for that disc but not newer disc

    • @ps5andstuffhere
      @ps5andstuffhere Před rokem

      @@b-icemedia It seems amityville dollhouse just has some very bad blocking lol. When you click top menu it just goes to the menu whatever you do

    • @ps5andstuffhere
      @ps5andstuffhere Před rokem

      @@b-icemedia So I tested another disc. It works lol. Fist of the North Star True Savior Bluray. I just pressed Stop once then top menu. Different discs seem to work different on my player. Not a 4k player

    • @ps5andstuffhere
      @ps5andstuffhere Před rokem

      Streets of Fire Blu-ray don't work. Every disc does different things. Region A discs anyway

  • @mitch89014
    @mitch89014 Před rokem +5

    Just buy a region free player, pick 2 up few years ago, under $100 each

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před rokem +1

      That's definitely an option, but most players are more expensive to go region-free unless it's a cheap player.

    • @mitch89014
      @mitch89014 Před rokem +2

      Good players staring at $105, LG and Sony, Bombay Electronics, specializing in Region Free players

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před rokem

      Those are good brands, but I was meaning more of lack of HDR formats, playable formats, and loading time.

    • @mitch89014
      @mitch89014 Před rokem

      @@b-icemedia 4k player for $200

    • @brotherhood7596
      @brotherhood7596 Před rokem

      May I ask what region free player you use?

  • @robomnemonic3751
    @robomnemonic3751 Před 7 měsíci +3

    I knew this was waste of time. but i gave it a shot anyways

  • @thelonewolf666
    @thelonewolf666 Před 2 měsíci +1

    doesnt work anymore

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 2 měsíci

      Did you update to the latest software? If so, that's probably why.

  • @alpercinar5490
    @alpercinar5490 Před rokem +2

    Does this work with DVDs as well?

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před rokem

      I haven't tested any personally, but from what I read, it does not.

  • @alexanderclaylavin
    @alexanderclaylavin Před 11 měsíci +1

    2:07

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 11 měsíci

      I'll add chapters to this video. Thank you!

  • @jjphoenix4055
    @jjphoenix4055 Před 2 měsíci +1

    It doesn't work AT ALL!

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 2 měsíci

      I'm sorry to hear that! You may need a region-free player to do the job.

  • @jamboshangotherandymolesmo5913
    @jamboshangotherandymolesmo5913 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Does not work

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 4 měsíci

      Sorry it didn’t work for you! It seems to be hit or miss and depend on the studio.

  • @davidhall8049
    @davidhall8049 Před 6 měsíci +1

    No it didn’t I’ve got a Panasonic blue ray 4K

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 6 měsíci

      Sorry it didn't work for you!

  • @MisanthropistPOV
    @MisanthropistPOV Před 5 měsíci +1

    It costs $400 on Amazon!!!

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 5 měsíci

      It'll drop in the $300s again soon. There are always deals, especially during the holiday season.

  • @jonwalton19
    @jonwalton19 Před 5 měsíci +1

    mine is a multi region blu ray and it will not fucking play dr no from my james bond dvd collection. says it's coded for region a only. pissing me off. that's why I bought the fucking thing!

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 5 měsíci

      Man, that sucks. DVDs are a lot harder to bypass in general.

  • @downinthemuff
    @downinthemuff Před rokem +2

    Min yoo

  • @cyphix740423
    @cyphix740423 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Probably only work on US players

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 4 měsíci

      I’m honestly not sure on that one. I think there has been some Region B users in the comments that said it worked for them.

  • @FelixTheEvilHousecat
    @FelixTheEvilHousecat Před 8 měsíci +1

    Or you could just buy a region-free player. This seems like a lot of hassle for no reason.

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 8 měsíci +3

      I would if I had more than a few foreign discs, but it wouldn't be worth it for myself and for most others in my situation.

  • @ellisgarbutt1925
    @ellisgarbutt1925 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I don't get why DVDs and blu rays are region locked these days anyone know how to do this on the DVD side of it as I want to but 2 boxset that I can only find on amazon but there region 1 I am in region 2 thanks

    • @b-icemedia
      @b-icemedia  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Not sure either! It's a dumb thing that was implemented. I'm glad that 4Ks are largely region-free.