Does anyone know how to upgrade the firware on a Samsung BD-P1000 Blu-ray player?

Question

My husband purchased a Samsung Blu-ray player from ebay and we've been advised to upgrade the firmware. He's found the software online but now can't seem to transfer it to a disc successfully to install it on the player. We've since found out this is a common problem with this model. Anyone have any helpful advice?

Answer 1

They all work slightly differently, but there are usually detailed instructions on the company website (See the 2nd link).

Basically you download the update file, unZip if necessary, and burn to a CD or DVD as an ISO image (You CAN'T just copy the file). You can do this with Nero or other commercial software (or there is freeware iso burning software .. see link for one).

Put the iso DVD in the player and navigate via the menu system on the player to the maintenance (or whatever) menu and select update firmware.

Remember to not interrupt the process or turn off the player until the process is complete (it can take up to 30 min on some machines) or you can ruin the player!

Answer 2

I would say through usb flash drive.  There should be a slot in the back of your player