View Full Version : Dune region free Patch (081226_1216)
In the spirit of honesty where we believe as long as we can purchase foreign
DVD's and Blu-ray and import these, we should be allowed to play them on our
players as well and not be locked by decision of other companies who decided
to region lock your devices...
In such spirit, we release publicly a pacth that will allow your player to become
DVD Region Free and on top offers a region selection fro Blu-Ray... Here's
what you do with this patch (easy):
- This patch is only for firmware version "081226_1216". (current version)
- Copy the file to USB stick or external HDD.
- Connect your USB or HDD to the player
- Select the file from the browser and press "Enter" button.
- Eventually, "Success" should be shown on the screen.
- After that, it becomes possible to switch regions: on
the main screen: press "Mute" button 4 times and then
1 or 2 or 3 for Blu-ray region selection.
-You can use the current patch to select DVD region as well... Press mute 3X and enter the 01 / 02 / 03 etc... depending on the region you want. Initially this patch does not change region for DVD, only offers selection of it...
As always, use at your own risk.
We will issue updates whenever updates apply to new firmware versions
undoing this patch however know this is not a standard service and should
be considered as extra option from the community.
Ultim8Fury
31-12-08, 06:25
Thanks Hi-Jack
Nice to get this sorted before my player even arrives.
Does this also take care of the bd-rom drive ?
Read the message again... :-)
DVD is region free auto and BD Region can be selected by pressing 4 X MUTE
and selecting 1 - 2 - 3 (for A B C Blu-ray region). Downside is, this will not be a
permanent fix as every update will undo this considering it is a path on top of
the FW... but we will provide such patch again every time it is necessary...
Like i said: in the spirit of honesty...
:-)
Does the region change on BD "stick" ? In other words, if i set it to region A and switch off the player, am I still in region A when turning it back on or back to the player's default region ?
yes, the region set is sqved on reboot. Wouldnt be much of a patch without :-)
Maradona10
31-12-08, 10:09
Where can you see if the DVD / BDMV is what region?
You can't see it anywhere... You can change it by pressing MUTE 4 X followed by 1 - 2 - 3 (A - B - C)
Maradona10
31-12-08, 10:27
So for DVD and BD backups you have to guess which region they are?
What are you talking about?
DVD is standard region free after using this patch so there is no region set.
For Blu-ray you set the player to whatever region you need at the time of playing the disk (A - B or C). Default, your region is whatever applies to your country...
Not a lot of guessing to there...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blu-ray_Disc
Maradona10
31-12-08, 11:14
For BluRay: Ive downloaded BD backups and dont know what region they are. So how do I know if its A, B or C
Dennisg_nl
31-12-08, 11:19
For BluRay: Ive downloaded BD backups and dont know what region they are. So how do I know if its A, B or C
With most downloaded rips the region code is removed.
For the rest put it on A. If it doesn't play put it on B etc...
And remember it the next time you want to play the file :wink:
For BluRay: Ive downloaded BD backups and dont know what region they are. So how do I know if its A, B or C
that's one of the consequences of downloading...no quality control :-P
GREAT news! In 1 hour I go home and un-box my BD-prime which arrived 45 minutes ago at my home (wife signed for it), and this will be so welcome!!!
-jonny123
Well after updating to the RIGHT 12/26/08 firmware for this release [and I got the Web Browser icon as well!] I applied this patch...
Still cannot play Region 1 DVD's in NTSC mode over svideo/composite (red/white audio)--tried setting to Region 1 [mute 4x, then Mode A come sup and I choose ok] but still cannot play Region 1 DVD's in USA...
So I'm now officially out of options for Region 1 DVD NTSC play options..
ideas? -jonny123
!!! Happy New Year !!!
@jonny123 did you have any luck playing original other region disks?
Jonny, some disks require a region to be set and will not work on region "0". Notice that the setting A-B-C is only for Blu-ray and not for DVD... We will
check if we can have some sort of selection or release a seperate region code
patch somehow...
Dev E Loper (anonymous name) is already working on it... We expect this to be finished before the end of Jan...
Hi-Jack That's what I thought... There are a LOT of discs doing this region check... so I hope they fix this soon...
The community will provide as usual... Just needs work to analyze this code and see how it can be patched without breaking things... Just a matter of time... With these holidays and all we expect a reasonable time is mid January for enabling this selection.
Just a matter of time... (days / weeks, not months)
Lord_Kiron
01-01-09, 10:56
And I suggest that HDI add this to normal firmware not as patch, otherwise they might have problems with their licence - "leaked" codes is one thing but company released "patch" and speciffic for firmware version is another - they walking very fine line here ...
The patch is not issued by HDI...
Lord_Kiron
01-01-09, 11:28
The patch is not issued by HDI...
Wow, hacking firmware - that was fast ...
In the spirit of honesty where we believe as long as we can purchase foreign
DVD's and Blu-ray and import these, we should be allowed to play them on our
players as well and not be locked by decision of other companies who decided
to region lock your devices...
In such spirit, we release publicly a pacth that will allow your player to become
DVD Region Free and on top offers a region selection fro Blu-Ray... Here's
what you do with this patch (easy):
- This patch is only for firmware version "081226_1216". (current version)
- Copy the file to USB stick or external HDD.
- Connect your USB or HDD to the player
- Select the file from the browser and press "Enter" button.
- Eventually, "Success" should be shown on the screen.
- After that, it becomes possible to switch regions: on
the main screen: press "Mute" button 4 times and then
1 or 2 or 3 for Blu-ray region selection. The DVD is automatically set to region 0 (region free)
As always, use at your own risk.
http://www.mpcclub.com/modules/Downloads/tools/dune_service_region_switch.dsf
We will issue updates whenever updates apply to new firmware versions
undoing this patch however know this is not a standard service and should
be considered as extra option from the community.
it's really amazing how fast the hackers are! we released this mechanism of service updates (.dsf files) only a few weeks ago and now somebody already used it to provide this crack the regional coding in this form! I really wander where it's coming from... I always had impression that Sigma Designs doesn't control distributing their SDK that well as they always declared. It seems it's already available to hackers for quite some time...
From our (HDI) side I really must warn everybody: we can't control what kind of stuff you install into the players you bought. This is your property and you can do with it whatever you want. But of course, for any such hacking it's your own responsibility and risk, and of course, we will never support any such kind of "external work" done by hackers...
It's also up to our distributors to decide what to do if on any of the warranty devices they find such kind of "patches"...
Well this region free patch coming from a 3rd party might boost sales for HDI.
I assume that offcially you only sell region locked devices you cannot be blaimed for anything in the rights department.
Now this is odd....
I loaded the new FW and then the patch, and still I could not play my region 1 DVD's. Same deal after forcing to region 1. Now here's the wierd part...
I reloaded the patch a second time--now I can play all but one DVD I have, and that's one of my daughter's movies "Blonde Ambition" with Jessica Simpson so no big loss there...
So now all's working well for me on svideo and NTSC and with BOTH the Thecus N4100+ (SMB) and the readynas NV+ (using NFS)
GREAT DEVICE! just a little too LAGGY to start playback (SMB and NFS both) with ISO files and the initial load time for files, but otherwise, GREAT!
The patch and firmware update are great...Nice Google browser via the "search button" after choosing "Web Browser"--and my USB keyboard+mouse combo work great, too, for the browser!
Trying USB disks next... one 256mb memory key did not register, incidentally.
-jonny123
Jonnny, you cannot set the player to Region 1 on this patch. The "a" you set is only for Blu-ray. We will issue an update sooner or later that allows selecting DVD Region manually.
Likely your DVD title is protected to ONLY play on region 1 so also region free does not work for some titles... Matter of time before we can release such updated patch on which you can test...
Lord_Kiron
02-01-09, 15:33
Since BD regions are A,B,C,D it would be nice to use this (colored) buttons to select BD region and use numbers (1,2,3,4,5,0) for DVD region.
Since BD regions are A,B,C,D it would be nice to use this (colored) buttons to select BD region and use numbers (1,2,3,4,5,0) for DVD region.
LK stop reading my mind :)
Very good to see this is available. This availability of this kind of patch means that HDI will have another sale in the next weeks and finally my TVIX 6500 will bite the dust :-)
Would it be possible that the maker of this patch create an dune_UNDO_service_region_switch.dsf with the original 081226 code
it seems that loading of this code breaks the upgrade procedure...
I had the stop firmware upgrade/downgrade issue before loading this patch.
I had it after the serial fix from demo issue.
Oke I'm getting more reports that the region free patch is NOT the culprit for corrupting the NVRAM...
So scrap my message about an undo function :D
I had the stop firmware upgrade/downgrade issue before loading this patch.
I had it after the serial fix from demo issue.
I must be more clear:
my BD Prime was shipped to me with the 081218 firmware on-board.
I tested it and it worked fine (no demo logo).
Then I upgraded the firmware to the 081226 and testing it I noted demo-logo issue with informations showing demo license.
I then try to downgrade the firmware to the previous 081218 but I was not able to load anymore firmware.
I tried to load the patch and I was able to do it.
Then DKV send me the license patch and the demo logo disappeared but I still cannot perform any upgrade/downgrade.
a undo would be great.....i have some Probs with DVDīs wich might happen to have the problem with regio free....will this be available?
Maria
You can use the current patch to select DVD region as well... Press mute 3X and enter the 01 / 02 / 03 etc... depending on the region you want. Initially this patch does not change region for DVD, only offers selection of it...
Lord_Kiron
19-01-09, 19:07
You can use the current patch to select DVD region as well... Press mute 3X and enter the 01 / 02 / 03 etc... depending on the region you want. Initially this patch does not change region for DVD, only offers selection of it...
Hi-Jack , may its a good idea to update INITIAL post with this info , ah ?
Hello,
work this patch on the 1230 beta firmware ?
Regards,
FwvG
Be careful. The release is intended only to work with fw 081226. But because it is just a patch (changing some bits and bytes) it might work with the beta. But in my opinion it's way too risky to try it (until confirmed by the creators)...
Hello,
work this patch on the 1230 beta firmware ?
Regards,
FwvG
Yes it does. Worked fine for me.
Error message when executing dune_service_region_switch.dsf!!!
Firmware is 081226_1216. From aSATA.
You can use the current patch to select DVD region as well... Press mute 3X and enter the 01 / 02 / 03 etc... depending on the region you want. Initially this patch does not change region for DVD, only offers selection of it...
Hi-Jack , may its a good idea to update INITIAL post with this info , ah ?
Done ;-)
Has anyone who already received their Center
already tested, if the patch also applies to the Center FW?
:?:
Hmm..this does not really work for me...
pressing mute 3 times and 01 02 03 doesnīt do anything for me (latest non beta firmware...)
instead pressing 3 times mute and then 1 2 or 3 sometimes changes the region code for the BLURAY from A to B.
What am I missing?
Hmm..this does not really work for me...
pressing mute 3 times and 01 02 03 doesnīt do anything for me (latest non beta firmware...)
instead pressing 3 times mute and then 1 2 or 3 sometimes changes the region code for the BLURAY from A to B.
What am I missing?
From memory you only enter 1, 2, 3 with no zeros.
You may find it only works sometimes due to the timing of the keys being pressed.
Does this patch working with 081226_1216_update2 ? Because for me doesn't work out for DVD regions...
- This patch is only for firmware version "081226_1216". (current version)
Is this patch exclusively for this specific firmware version, or for this version and beyond? I'm running the current latest beta, 090313_1955_beta.
Lord_Kiron
02-06-09, 15:26
Patch works for all versions , but you have to install it anew after any firmware update.
And for everyone everything is all-right? Just I with 081226_1216_update2 firmare and with this patch tried to change to DVD region 2 (3x mute and then 02 or 2) and still my DVD 2 region DVD didn't play.
And even when I am trying to play that DVD my BD Prime break down. Just writing "play" and my TV screen is black. And then I should shut down the player with button on it
Lord_Kiron
02-06-09, 18:01
Probably problem with specific DVD or defective disk, when you have wrong region set you get the messaage "you can't play..." or something like this.
As far as I know the dvd patch should work automatically. The region setting with the mute key is only for blurays.
Lord_Kiron
03-06-09, 08:31
As far as I know the dvd patch should work automatically. The region setting with the mute key is only for blurays.
No.
If the screen goes blank, with maybe just the word "Play" then its another problem, maybe crash.
If it is region related, it tells you, and goes back to GUI.
No.
Yes.
1) according to HiJack: DVD is region free auto and BD Region can be selected by pressing 4 X MUTE and selecting 1 - 2 - 3 (for A B C Blu-ray region).
2) it works like this on my player
Lord_Kiron
05-06-09, 08:34
-You can use the current patch to select DVD region as well... Press mute 3X and enter the 01 / 02 / 03 etc... depending on the region you want. Initially this patch does not change region for DVD, only offers selection of it...
marked bold by me. And thats btw the way it works. If I not mistaken initial Hi-Jack's post was reffering for demo unit he had with BD drive other than Sony.
Maybe there's some confusion, or we're talking about different things. The patch does indeed not, as stated in your quote, make the player change the/its region according to the region of the dvd played. The player is 'tricked' into believing the dvd is region free (like Anydvd does). However, you can choose to set the region of the player by using the mute sequence, although that shouldn't be necessary for dvd playback.
Is this also how you see it?
I can't seem to get the region fix to work. I installed it, pressed 4 times on mute and then 1,2 or 3, but no effect. The br title still reports incorrect region. Am I supposed to get a visual confirmation the region has changed ?
I'm using the latest beta fw.
I can't seem to get the region fix to work. I installed it, pressed 4 times on mute and then 1,2 or 3, but no effect. The br title still reports incorrect region. Am I supposed to get a visual confirmation the region has changed ?
I'm using the latest beta fw.
+1
Yes, you should get a pop-up confirmation box with the region you're setting it to, and an OK button.
mmmm
The HDI players come region free from factory for DVD as far as know (unless changed) but can be set to a specific region since some DVD's are protected to only play if the region is correct (new screwup system from the movie industry).
You are both correct you can set Region DVD and Blu-Ray seperately with this patch... however DVD is default region free. At least has been on all unit's i've seen...
Lord_Kiron
15-06-09, 22:14
I guess mine was region locked because it was first ;)
+1
Dune HD Center, latest firmware (not beta), with region free patch i have a blank screen when i trie to play any dvd and the player stuck on play (i have to reset).
No issues with Blu-Ray discs.
Also: 3xmute+1-2-3 etc. doesn't show any confirmation message for dvd region. Message appears with blu-ray hack (4xmute 1-2-3).
Tonight i've tried again and it works with dvd reg 1-2, withouth pressing mute or anything else.
I noted this region free patch seems to work also, mostly--not for all DVD's, but mostly, in the newest release FW 090626_1828, but not the beta of
090731_1629_beta. The newer FW releases for the HDI BD Prime are, on the whole, much better---but you MUST get a 256MB or larger flash disk to upgrade it seems... see:
http://dune-hd.com/firmware/bdprime/
and
http://dune-hd.com/firmware/usb_flash_drive/
for details...
Vette4ever
01-09-09, 09:11
regarding Dune BD prime
Any region free bluray patch for the new
Version "090731_1629_beta" ??
Vette4ever
regarding Dune BD prime
Any region free bluray patch for the new
Version "090731_1629_beta" ??
Vette4ever
This sounds weird to me... I haven't lost the region free functionality since upgrading to the newest beta...
On my HD center with the latest beta the patch still works fine for Blu-Ray Discs, but i can't play region 1 dvd no more, no issues (almost) with region 2 dvd's. Not sure if it's related to the beta or the patch itself.
Please help I cannot download the region free patch, when I click on the link it takes me to the forum page, what am I doing wrong?
Thanks
Nothing... The file is now attached to the first post...
The reason is, we did not upload all files when we moved. At request we will add the files and fix the broken links reported. The reason you go to the main page is that we catch the 404 errors and guide people to our main page after clicking a none working link.
Please help I cannot download the region free patch, when I click on the link it takes me to the forum page, what am I doing wrong?
Thanks
Link has been fixed :lol:
Thank you very much for the fast fix :D
Even though the Base 3.0 does not have a bd-loader, will the region-free patch work on it?
The reason I ask is that I have 1:1 bd-rips on my hdd's where I left the region protection on them (A). They could only play after I installed this patch on my Dune Primes.
This would save me time ripping them again.
Even though the Base 3.0 does not have a bd-loader, will the region-free patch work on it?
The reason I ask is that I have 1:1 bd-rips on my hdd's where I left the region protection on them (A). They could only play after I installed this patch on my Dune Primes.
This would save me time ripping them again.
I intend to find out once I get my Base 3.0, I have multiple BR images from Europe (I live in USA) and I hope I don't have to re-rip them...
I spoke with the guys over at Duneplayer.com and they said the patch would need to be applied.
Skipuppy
awesome can't wait to recieve my player :))
dikkiedirk
13-01-10, 19:20
I intend to find out once I get my Base 3.0, I have multiple BR images from Europe (I live in USA) and I hope I don't have to re-rip them...
Seems to work for the Base 3.0 too. Only tried with one BD-rip though. Marley & Me.
First I got a screen about only playable on Region A player. So i pressed mute 4 time and 1 (after running this patch) and this BD-rip plays now. I liev in Europe btw.
hey guys,
just received my Dune today and i would like to add the region free patch however my version is 091023_1444.. and for some reason on the firmware page on hdi's site it says "Download: N/A (has not been released for this player model)" which is strange to me :| is there no way of multi zoning it?
dikkiedirk
17-01-10, 12:33
hey guys,
just received my Dune today and i would like to add the region free patch however my version is 091023_1444.. and for some reason on the firmware page on hdi's site it says "Download: N/A (has not been released for this player model)" which is strange to me :| is there no way of multi zoning it?
You cant download the patch on HDI's site. There is a link at the start of this topic.
I have the same version as you and ik worked for me.
HDprehravacecz
19-01-10, 21:38
Hi, is there any possibility to get out this patch from the Dune Prime 3.0?
Is it possible somehow to check if the patch is installed or not?
After installation, DVD's are stopping after 5-15 min and player goes to main menu.
Does any one has same problem?
HDprehravacecz
05-02-10, 12:23
I have found the solution, I made an update of the blue ray drive firmware from official HDI site to the different one, and it works fine till now.
pr30@tlen.pl
24-02-10, 12:03
Is there any Dune BD Prime 3.0 (firmware: 091229_1411_beta) user who tested "region_free" patch ?
I bought my Dune BD 3.0 yesterday and it seems - have problem with playing some DVD ISO images - for all ISO DVD menu displays OK, but after starting the movie - the screen blacks and player returns to the list of files.
Do you think - such behaviour could be caused by DVD region mismatch ?
If yes - should I try to apply the patch ?
regards !
PR.
Hello
I have a question is this patch working on Dune BD Prime 3.0 500gb? I have get the player in UK
Hello
I have a question is this patch working on Dune BD Prime 3.0 500gb? I have get the player in UK
Yes
Regards,
FwvG
I have try the patch on Dune BD Prime 3.0 500gb. now and its not working. i can only play pal dvd and blu-ray on it.. any other way too fix it region free?
is it working with the latest firmware? 100307_2100_beta
is it working with the latest firmware? 100307_2100_beta
Yes
Regards,
FwvG
Still not working for me. Is there any other way?
Hi,
have you followed the instruction?
- After that, it becomes possible to switch regions: on
the main screen: press "Mute" button 4 times and then
1 or 2 or 3 for Blu-ray region selection.
-You can use the current patch to select DVD region as well...
Press mute 3X and enter the 01 / 02 / 03 etc...
Ralf
I have followed the instruction. and blu-ray 1 regions and 3 regions not working and dvd can i only get region 2 too work
Yes
Regards,
FwvG
Works like a charm for me with the latest beta firmware
@DevilCry,
the mode button must be pressed quite fast but not to fast. Have you tried different speeds?
Ralf
after a firmware upgrade you have to re-apply the patch, and reboot the Dune (power off preferably).
SirGantana
03-05-10, 22:15
Works like a charm for me with the latest beta firmware
I am sorry, but I wonder if I am missing something. The patch is not working for me.
I am using firmware version 100307_2100_beta on a Dune BD Pirme 3.0. I patched the unit without any problem and with a "sucess" final dialog box.
I reset my player and when I press mute 4 times at the main menu (different keystoke speeds tested) nothing happens. No pop-up window to make any choice, nothing at all.
When I try to play my American DVE Video Essentials, a message keeps informing me that I in a wrong region.
Does anybody know why? Any success with this patch and the 100307_2100_beta firmware on a Prime 3.0?
Thanks in advance gentlemen
I am sorry, but I wonder if I am missing something. The patch is not working for me.
I am using firmware version 100307_2100_beta on a Dune BD Pirme 3.0. I patched the unit without any problem and with a "sucess" final dialog box.
I reset my player and when I press mute 4 times at the main menu (different keystoke speeds tested) nothing happens. No pop-up window to make any choice, nothing at all.
When I try to play my American DVE Video Essentials, a message keeps informing me that I in a wrong region.
Does anybody know why? Any success with this patch and the 100307_2100_beta firmware on a Prime 3.0?
Thanks in advance gentlemen
It works for any Prime and Base firmware
At the main menu press MUTE 4 times (no menu pop up !) press 1 for region A, 2 for region B then the menu will pop up says the patch is applied OK!
-MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE 1 (for region A)
-MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE 2 (for region B) ...
SirGantana
05-05-10, 00:23
Thank you so much nhtdm.
I had misunderstood how to use the patch. When I proceeded following your instructions everything happend as expected.
Great advice.
Hi,
yesterday I tested the region patch again (with Dume BD Prime 3.0), after installing a firmware update.
So I get the following result:
- the region patch still working after a firmware update, no reinstall nessessary!
To use it for Bluray:
-MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE 1 (for region A)
-MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE 2 (for region B) ...
is correct, BUT:
to use the region patch for DVD, I figured following (MUTE 4 times, not 3 times!):
-MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE 01 (for region 1)
-MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE 02 (for region 2) ...
AND
-MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE 00 (to switch between region free and to accept the last region setting again, so if you have a RCE disk, use this)
So there is no need to uninstall this patch.
I just ordered my Dune Prime 3.0 and I see there are differing comments in this thread regarding the DVD region. This patch makes the player region free for DVD by default? And you don't need to adjust the region each time, like you have to for Blu-ray? I know you have to hit a sequence on the remote each time for Blu-ray, but for the DVD, you don't?
Thanks a lot, I look forward to setting up my Dune.
Hi,
have you read the first post?
-You can use the current patch to select DVD region as well... Press mute 3X and enter the 01 / 02 / 03 etc... depending on the region you want. Initially this patch does not change region for DVD, only offers selection of it...
Ralf
Hi,
have you read the first post?
Ralf
Hi Kat, yes I did read that post, but I also read his follow up post.
DVD is region free auto and BD Region can be selected by pressing 4 X MUTE
and selecting 1 - 2 - 3 (for A B C Blu-ray region). Downside is, this will not be a
permanent fix as every update will undo this considering it is a path on top of
the FW... but we will provide such patch again every time it is necessary...
So I wasn't sure which way it was. Sorry, I did read follow up posts and saw this
DVD is standard region free after using this patch so there is no region set.
For Blu-ray you set the player to whatever region you need at the time of playing the disk (A - B or C). Default, your region is whatever applies to your country...
I got a little confused with the differing comments, but I know now that it doesn't require you to keep pushing the button on the remote. Thanks :)
Has anyone tried adding the patch with the newest stable firmware, I have seen several people in here gaining success with 100307_2100, but how about 100413_1555?
thomasphoenix
17-08-10, 14:50
Works fine with "100706_1032_beta". Tested on blu rays and dvds.
thomasphoenix
20-09-10, 08:23
Works fine with 100916_2027_beta too.
is this patch also for HD MAX?
thomasphoenix
10-10-10, 20:12
Mine is tested on BD-Prime 3.0, The Max uses the same chipset and sdk, there is a good chance it will work, you might want to ask Christophe Cherel of HDland, their site advertises the max as region free. He is a member here and one of the authors of Zappiti.
This patch dident work on my old dune..
iīm thinking aboute geting Dune HD Max, any one know if this patch work on that player?
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Sorry aboute my eng
i have dyslexi
This patch dident work on my old dune..
iīm thinking aboute geting Dune HD Max, any one know if this patch work on that player?
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Sorry aboute my eng
i have dyslexi
Yes, itīs works. I only check the patch with DVD Zone 1, but in a few days I could check with Blu-Rays.
With DVD there isnīt any problem.
Yes, itīs works. I only check the patch with DVD Zone 1, but in a few days I could check with Blu-Rays.
With DVD there isnīt any problem.
Have you try if Blu-Rays works??
Have you try if Blu-Rays works??
Not Yet. Iīm waiting for this:
http://www.axelmusic.com/productDetails/013132142098
Iīll say you something asap this arrive (I hope, good news).
Not Yet. Iīm waiting for this:
http://www.axelmusic.com/productDetails/013132142098
Iīll say you something asap this arrive (I hope, good news).
Finally I checked yesterday the Blu-Rays Zone A, and it works.
Push at the remote control "mute" "mute" "mute" "mute" (four times) and then "1" for Zone A or "2" for Zone B.
Hi to All,
I recieved an email from KJ in the uk which
said thatThe hd max is region free out of
the box. Can any one confirm or denie this
is true.
thanks rushman
Does this patch work for the Smart B1 on the latest firmware?
HornyZidane
15-01-11, 17:41
Does this patch work for the Dune HD Smart D1 on the latest firmware? :?:
Does this patch work for the Dune HD Smart H1 on the latest firmware?
the_ferret82
24-01-11, 20:47
patch works a treat on the Dune Max many thanks :)
and to answer an earlier question the MAX is not DVD region free out of the box.
does it work with prime 3.0 and 2105 beta fw?
bass2b2000
11-02-11, 16:19
Confirming that it works with latest FW on the BD prime 3.0. No problems at all.
does it works on H1 (100828_0034_UPDATE1)
Not very well:cry::cry::cry::cry::cry:
Hi, dod you get an answer...? Do you have a region-free patch that works with the B1?
Broutus
this patch works fine for blu-ray region change for every firmware i have tried. including the last one, 110225_1222. dune hd max is region free for dvd and i do notr see the need to change dvd region.
thank you very much, great job!
Works nice on Smart B1 running 110314_1500 :)
Thanks!
Successfully tested today on 110511_2107_beta.
Successfully tested today on 110511_2107_beta.
I don't understand where you guys see that 110511_2107 beta firmware, all I see on the Dune site is the 110511_2007 firmware?!?!
What's up with that?
Works on Smart B1 with firmware 110225_1222
Patch working perfectly with 110511_2007.
AV_Integrated
03-06-11, 06:10
I have a Dune HD Max which is having issues playing back USA (Region 1) DVDs. I'm guessing the disc is doing a region check of the player.
Can someone confirm that I just need to set this player for strictly region 1? The use of it is in a commercial envionrment where the media will either be store bought DVDs, or self authored HD media, so none of the more typical 'import' concerns which others (myself included) may have.
I'm guessing I can just install the patch and press 'Mute Mute Mute' & '01' and it'll work. Though, an above post indicates I may have to press Mute 4 times.
Just wanted to check to make sure this sounds correct to others.
Though, an above post indicates I may have to press Mute 4 times.
For dvd's, it is still 3 x 'mute' and then 'number of region'!
AV_Integrated
04-06-11, 00:39
That's fine, figured better safe than sorry since I've not run this patch before and haven't had need on my home setup. But, I'm really concerned about this other location since the one DVD I tried is region 1 and did not play. I will try the patch, see what happens.
I have a HD Smart H1 with the latest BETA firmware (the 2007 with the new GUI), but I can't get this to work at all.
I put it on a USB drive, insert it into the Dune, navigate to the file, hit Enter...and nothing happens. Literally nothing. It doesn't even appear to load the file. Nothing pops up at all.
I used the same USB drive and port to install the Zappiti GUI skin, which is also a ZIP file, and that worked with no problems.
If it installed and didn't work, that would be one thing, but this doesn't even seem to install, no matter how many times I click on the file.
****EDITED TO ADD***
Okay, don't laugh, but I didn't realize you needed to unzip the file and execute the file that was within it.
I assumed because the GUI skin I applied earlier launched from a ZIP file, that this would too.
So, if any 'special' people find this post; unzip the file first!
In the spirit of honesty where we believe as long as we can purchase foreign
DVD's and Blu-ray and import these, we should be allowed to play them on our
players as well and not be locked by decision of other companies who decided
to region lock your devices...
In such spirit, we release publicly a pacth that will allow your player to become
DVD Region Free and on top offers a region selection fro Blu-Ray... Here's
what you do with this patch (easy):
- This patch is only for firmware version "081226_1216". (current version)
- Copy the file to USB stick or external HDD.
- Connect your USB or HDD to the player
- Select the file from the browser and press "Enter" button.
- Eventually, "Success" should be shown on the screen.
- After that, it becomes possible to switch regions: on
the main screen: press "Mute" button 4 times and then
1 or 2 or 3 for Blu-ray region selection.
-You can use the current patch to select DVD region as well... Press mute 3X and enter the 01 / 02 / 03 etc... depending on the region you want. Initially this patch does not change region for DVD, only offers selection of it...
As always, use at your own risk.
We will issue updates whenever updates apply to new firmware versions
undoing this patch however know this is not a standard service and should
be considered as extra option from the community.
Works great! (Dune Base 3.0)
Thanks
Heppieboeddah
13-06-11, 20:03
Works fine on HDI Max latest firmware
Works for me too on fw 110511_2007 ;)
Works ok with latest HDI MAX firmware after fresh install
It doesnt work on the latest firmware on dune D1, I get an error message. Any tips?
Hi,
should we guess what error message?
ciao
Hi,
should we guess what error message?
ciao
It's says only Error and I only can press OK!
JoeDido: So you installed the patch again after fw upgrade? Did it not work on the new fw until you did that? Or did you simply wipe all settings before upgrading the fw?
JoeDido: So you installed the patch again after fw upgrade? Did it not work on the new fw until you did that? Or did you simply wipe all settings before upgrading the fw?
The patch can not be wipped. Once installed it stays there forever, or, until the person who created the patch will give us a uninstall tool.
Hi I am using Dune HD h1 the latest firmware 110606_1315
It can't work, I already tried the file and success but when I pressed mute & 1 2 3 number it doesn't show anything.
Hi I am using Dune HD h1 the latest firmware 110606_1315
It can't work, I already tried the file and success but when I pressed mute & 1 2 3 number it doesn't show anything.
You should be in the main screen to press mute and 1 2 3 to work.
When you are in other screen than the main screen it does not work to change the zones.
Please go back to the main screen and it will work.
You should be in the main screen to press mute and 1 2 3 to work.
When you are in other screen than the main screen it does not work to change the zones.
Please go back to the main screen and it will work.
Thanks it works now.
I forgot the Main Screen :D
larsonator
16-08-11, 20:59
work on my B1 with latest firmware. thanx a lot!:p
Works fine with my HD Smart D1 for DVDs zone 1 that were no playable before (fw 110606_1315).
I'm using the 110606_1315 firmware on HD Max and the DVD region switch doesn't work. I press mute three times and then the numbers and nothing happens. I can switch the region zone for blu-ray without a problem.
Any suggestions?
thx in advance.
EDIT:
Seems that region 2 DVDs work when Video is set to auto (60hz) instead of 24hz. I can live with that I guess.
Just to confirm - works good with BD on D1 and latest non beta non experimental firmware
hi all,
i am new here, if i buy this (http://dune-hd.com/hd_players/current/137-dune-hd-smart-be-extension-module.html) and use this patch for my Dune Smart D1, can i play all region blurays and dvd's,
just i have tried this patch with my external bluray player and all i get a black screen with small text saying
"play back stopped, due to security violation." or some thing like that the screen is too quick to see complete message.
i dont a the normal region error screen (the world map).
hope someone can help.
andy.
Hello
I have the problem with .iso blu-ray from region 1 ( A ) , i've installed the patch in my base 2.0 and it doesn't work.
Is that normal , some person knows any solution ??
Thanks in advance
Hello again
Sorry , it works perfect , was a velocity error pressing the mute key.
Greetings
Is it save to use the patch provided in the first post on the latest beta firmware on the HD MAX?
BamBamMickey
07-04-12, 16:43
Works on latest beta FW Feb 2012 Dune HD D1.
Thanks guys
HD Max with 110606_1315 firmware works fine. The new regioncode for Blu-ray appears onscreen as well als DVD regioncode check disabled. Thanks a lot.
Hi everyone
first of all I have to say it's great seeing such a patch, thanks to the creator(s).
Is it possible the patch kills the drive (firmware) after a poweroff? (Smart B1)
(it's not responding at all .. no disk inside - it's like if it's powerless but it has power connected)
Thanks
EDIT: it's hardware rev. 219
EDIT 2: After I replaced the broken one I tried the patch again and this time it didn't break .. looks like it was just a faulty device after all. (now I'm running 120608 beta)
MrMelonSmasher
25-08-12, 14:43
Sorry for reviving an old thread but does anyone know if this patch works on the latest Dune HD Max firmware (120531_2200_beta). Props to the creators as this patch really looks awesome.
Sorry for reviving an old thread but does anyone know if this patch works on the latest Dune HD Max firmware (120531_2200_beta). Props to the creators as this patch really looks awesome.
Yes its will work.
My Dune HD Smart D1 shipped with firmware version 110606_1315_update1. I purchased the Dune from the U.S. for use in the U.S. I don't use any Blu-Ray or DVDs made for outside the North American region. Unfortunately, during the initial setup, the European region was inadvertently selected when my intention was to setup with the North American region. I had reset my Dune, but unfortunately, the setup did not prompt me again for my region.
So now, I can't play VIDEO_TS media. The patch discussed in this thread is interesting, although my worry is that it may not be compatible when future firmwares are released. I don't really need the ability to play other regions other than the U.S./North American region. Is there anyway to officially fix this without having to use this patch?
Although the description of this region free patch says that it is for a specific version of the firmware, it sounds like other folks have been able to use this patch for other versions of the firmware.
Also, Dune came out with a new non-beta firmware last week, which I updated to (version 120815_2150). Has it been verified that this version of the firmware works with the region free patch (I have the D1)?
Thanks.
randman-update with this patch and dont worry about .
randman-update with this patch and dont worry about .
Thanks. I applied the patch on my D1 with the latest firmware (version 120815_2150). I tested it with a half dozen region 1 VIDEO_TS movies so far and it works.
Thanks. I applied the patch on my D1 with the latest firmware (version 120815_2150). I tested it with a half dozen region 1 VIDEO_TS movies so far and it works.
You welcome.
Would this patch still work with a brand new Dune HD Max by any chance ? Are there specific instructions on what to do to get it working ?
Not bothered waiting for the new 3D unit any longer
~M~
no reason why it shouldn't work. Just download the zip to a USb drive, plug it in the Max; select it and press OK to apply.
PS : the 3D models (without BR drive) are now available...
Thanks for that , I'll just unzip to a thumb drive then and see how it goes . Later on I plan to move it upstairs in the house so I may buy a 3D unit at that point ;)
After that its Zappiti , myMovies and Yamj that'll need sorting .....
~M~
my 2 cents : don't bother with mymovies and yamj unless they offer things you absolutely need.
try first instead yadis and zappiti ;)
Yes , I will start reading up on Zappiti as I have heard good things about it and they are now closely involved with Dune too . I have an HpMediaSmartServer which I will start populating with some dvd backups to begin with . I'm determined to 'liberate' my wardrobe and create some space currently occupied by dvds :O)
~Best~
~M~
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