Guest TheBlackFlash Posted May 21, 2008 Posted May 21, 2008 any chance for the HD-A35 firmware?pretty pleasse.. Basically no....it isn't being released yet.
cord77 Posted May 21, 2008 Posted May 21, 2008 Hi Having found this forum on google and reading through the 7 pages I have some questions. 1. Am I right in saying that people are sending money for a firmware that they haven't received yet, and haven't had a firm date on when they will be receiving it? 2. Has anyone who has paid received it and tested it works? 3. I've no idea who this guy is who has done the firmware (yesterday I didn't even know about this forum). Are people paying for this out of blind faith? or has this been done before here and a reputation built up? 4. Is there a FAQ on this firmware release? ie, does it work on all versions of the EP30 worldwide? Which firmware version is required before installing? What exactly does it enable, and is anything necessary to enable any features? What is being charged for the firmware? Why is this being charged for? I realise its early days since the announcement seems to be only yesterday, but I find it strange ppl are throwing money at something without these questions answered. Usually firmware updates are free, the hacker enjoys making a name for themselves in enabling something Toshiba should have themselves etc. Being devils advocate, wouldn't Toshiba be alot more annoyed at a hacker if they could see they are profitting from their hack? Please don't flame me for these questions, I am as interested in getting a region free firmware as everyone else, but I'm sure I'm not the only one that has these questions.
Guest TheBlackFlash Posted May 21, 2008 Posted May 21, 2008 (edited) To answer your questions: 1. Yes 2. No 3. No blind faith, he has a serious rep 4. It works on all versions of the EP30/A30. It removes region coding, no other changes (unless you're installing over an older firmware). The charge is 20 pounds sterling. The reason for the charge is too long to go into. This firmware is NOT a hack. To give you an idea of the person you are talking about, his previous region free firmware releases for the HD-E1, HD-EP10 and HD-XE1 may be found on the Toshiba Australia website in the hd dvd firmware downloads section. His versions are 2.5. Cheers. On second thoughts I can sum up the reason for the charge after all, but it won't give you the "history": The charge is due to the selfish and disrespectful actions of a group of people. They did not comply with hddvduser's wishes with respect to previous releases. Edited May 21, 2008 by TheBlackFlash
Spong2 Posted May 21, 2008 Posted May 21, 2008 Hi4. Is there a FAQ on this firmware release? ie, does it work on all versions of the EP30 worldwide? Which firmware version is required before installing? What exactly does it enable, and is anything necessary to enable any features? What is being charged for the firmware? Why is this being charged for? I realise its early days since the announcement seems to be only yesterday, but I find it strange ppl are throwing money at something without these questions answered. Just to fill in a few gaps, the author/seller - hddvduser has advised the region free firmware will be version 2.1 so logically you should be able to install over all current versions. Both the A30 and EP30 use the same firmware. In fact some have done binary comparisons between current A30/EP30 firmwares, and they are the same. This thread is the third one dedicated to this cause. The previous two were closed. We've all been working on getting this for some time, but the decision to release it for real, and an account for payments is a recent development. I believe that paying by Paypal gives you some protection also. If the product isn't delivered, I believe you can claim for a refund through Paypal.
Denmark1503562188 Posted May 21, 2008 Posted May 21, 2008 HiHaving found this forum on google and reading through the 7 pages I have some questions. 1. Am I right in saying that people are sending money for a firmware that they haven't received yet, and haven't had a firm date on when they will be receiving it? 2. Has anyone who has paid received it and tested it works? 3. I've no idea who this guy is who has done the firmware (yesterday I didn't even know about this forum). Are people paying for this out of blind faith? or has this been done before here and a reputation built up? 4. Is there a FAQ on this firmware release? ie, does it work on all versions of the EP30 worldwide? Which firmware version is required before installing? What exactly does it enable, and is anything necessary to enable any features? What is being charged for the firmware? Why is this being charged for? I realise its early days since the announcement seems to be only yesterday, but I find it strange ppl are throwing money at something without these questions answered. Usually firmware updates are free, the hacker enjoys making a name for themselves in enabling something Toshiba should have themselves etc. Being devils advocate, wouldn't Toshiba be alot more annoyed at a hacker if they could see they are profitting from their hack? Please don't flame me for these questions, I am as interested in getting a region free firmware as everyone else, but I'm sure I'm not the only one that has these questions. Stop it Kingfats
Guest TheBlackFlash Posted May 21, 2008 Posted May 21, 2008 Stop it Kingfats Hi mate, PM on it's way! Oh crap.......I've given myself away.....
Woody1888 Posted May 21, 2008 Posted May 21, 2008 just paid 41 AUD via paypal. Thanks for all the hard work by HDDVDUSER initially & to TBF ,Neuty and the Gang for keeping this going. Nuts to the fatman. There will be no distribution from me.
Guest TheBlackFlash Posted May 21, 2008 Posted May 21, 2008 (edited) Isn't 20 such a lovely round number? Edited May 21, 2008 by TheBlackFlash
nmeli15 Posted May 21, 2008 Posted May 21, 2008 (edited) Just made payment ,add me to the list.Mel Edited May 21, 2008 by nmeli15
Guest TheBlackFlash Posted May 21, 2008 Posted May 21, 2008 (edited) That's odd, there used to be a list here! Edited May 21, 2008 by TheBlackFlash
Guest W2S Posted May 21, 2008 Posted May 21, 2008 Can you add me to the list paid $40.00 AUD or 20.08GB
Guest TheBlackFlash Posted May 21, 2008 Posted May 21, 2008 (edited) Yay Edited May 21, 2008 by TheBlackFlash
neuty Posted May 21, 2008 Posted May 21, 2008 I started to pm people from the back of the list.Well you can guess most did not have 5 posts so i wasted my time .All we can hope is they call back here soon or anyone knows of them. Feeling a little less green today TBF , but don't make me angry. neuty
Guest TheBlackFlash Posted May 21, 2008 Posted May 21, 2008 (edited) Neuty, I'd already tried to PM everyone on the list. For my liking there were too many with less than five posts and a lot with only one! I always have to have the last word (awful, I know).....when this thread is done, I'll turn out the lights Edited May 21, 2008 by TheBlackFlash
bertha Posted May 21, 2008 Posted May 21, 2008 Neuty, I'd already tried to PM everyone on the list. For my liking there were too many with less than five posts and a lot with only one!I always have to have the last word (awful, I know).....when this thread is done, I'll turn out the lights Hi there - I've PMd a few of the guys who I recognised from AVforums only one response so far, here's hoping we can stir up a few more.. Cheers Berth
Guest TheBlackFlash Posted May 21, 2008 Posted May 21, 2008 (edited) Oh look, twas the loveliest of lists. Edited May 22, 2008 by TheBlackFlash
Guest TheBlackFlash Posted May 21, 2008 Posted May 21, 2008 (edited) That's odd.....I had the strangest feeling there for a second that this was an altogether different forum............ Edited May 21, 2008 by TheBlackFlash
neuty Posted May 21, 2008 Posted May 21, 2008 (edited) That was quite a short first post ,he's a newbie neuty Edited May 21, 2008 by neuty
Guest TheBlackFlash Posted May 21, 2008 Posted May 21, 2008 PMs don't seem to work. What do i do? You need 5 or more posts for PMs to work. Search for the "red text thread". You can post any old rubbish there. Cheers.
Buccaneerfan Posted May 21, 2008 Posted May 21, 2008 You need 5 or more posts for PMs to work. Search for the "red text thread". You can post any old rubbish there. Cheers.Thanks. How i love those bb soft restrictions...
Guest TheBlackFlash Posted May 21, 2008 Posted May 21, 2008 Thanks. How i love those bb soft restrictions... Bitte sehr
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