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I ran across this item which may be of interest: Oppo Region Free HackI have not tested it so use at your own risk.
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Interesting. Both release and beta firmware versions are current too.
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If this works, there would be no need for a hardware mod.
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As I understand it, it works. A hardware mod is more convenient though, since it stays through FW upgrades - which usually come rather frequently from Oppo. The FW hack needs to be done for each FW revision, easy if Oppo continues with the same internal structure and doesn't try to "fight" the hack, otherwise harder.
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Paranoid android
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Interesting development. I wonder if a software solution makes a player any more vulnerable to potential AACS/BD+ checks than a hardware modification might? CRTProjectors.co.uk are offering modified Oppos now for about �600. They're also offering DIY install kits for �55 with no soldering required.
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Interesting development. I wonder if a software solution makes a player any more vulnerable to potential AACS/BD+ checks than a hardware modification might? I was wondering about that too...
Last edited by VirusKiller; 2009-06-25 11:46.
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Mostly harmless
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Yes, it does. It also makes it very vulnerable to changes in Oppo firmware. The safest bet is a hardware fix.
Regards,
Paul
Last edited by Paul H; 2009-06-25 14:18.
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Paranoid android
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It has since been confirmed that Oppo's own firmware overrides any previous hacked firmware. I've been sent the instructions for installing a DIY mod kit and it is very straightforward; a simple matter of swapping out a ribbon cable to the main board.
Last edited by DanielB; 2009-07-01 10:10.
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Yes. I'm now considering the UK region free DIY mod solution for �55.
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I think it is what I will do, too. As soon as I find out the fate of my 568.2 from the Mothership I will get an MHR modified player from Gary in his powerbuy (I'm still debating the transport mods).
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