I am trying to unlock the region code for Sony BDP-S5100 with the URC7740. The hack program refers to "press and hold the &#147 key. Where or what is "&#"?

You seem to have got the instructions wrong! Follow this:

Region hack for Sony BDP-S5100 DVD player using URC-7740 is below


Instructions for Region hack for Sony BDP-S5100 DVD player using URC-7740 is below:

Use the Sony remote to put the DVD player to sleep (OFF) with no disk in the tray.

1. Hold the ?magic button? until the LED ON THE REMOTE Flashes twice
2. Switch to DVD by pressing the DVD button.
3. Press 0533 (LED flashes twice)

4. Hold the magic button until the LED on the remote flashes twice.
5. Press 994 (LED flashes twice)
6. Press Magic Key (don't hold)
7. Press 00189
8. Press 1 (This sets it to key 1 ? LED flashes twice, if not repeat steps 4 to 8)

9. Hold the magic button until the red led flashes twice.
10. Press 994 (LED flashes twice)
11. Press Magic Key (don't hold)
12. Press 00255
13. Press 2 (this sets it to key 2 - LED flashes twice)

14. Hold the magic button until the red led flashes twice.
15. Press 994 (LED flashes twice)
16. Press Magic Key (don't hold)
17. Press 00095
18. Press 3 (this sets it to key 3 - LED flashes twice)

19. Hold the magic button until the red led flashes twice.
20. Press 994 (LED flashes twice)
21. Press Magic Key (don't hold)
22. Press 00221
23. Press 4 (this sets it to key 4 - LED flashes twice)

24. Hold the magic button until the red led flashes twice.
25. Press 994 (LED flashes twice)
26. Press Magic Key (don't hold)
27. Press 00079
28. Press 5 (this sets it to key 5 - LED flashes twice)

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The remote is now programmed and ready to use, to make the Sony BDP- S5100 region free:

1. Use the Sony remote that came with the player to bring the player out of standby and make sure there isn't a disc in it.
2. Make sure you have a clear line of sight with the S5100. Press 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 on the OneForAll remote, one after each other, firmly and with a slight delay between the numbers. There is nothing to indicate that it has worked at this stage. The Sony player should briefly display "OK"
3. Put the player back into standby with the Sony remote. (OFF).
4. Hard reboot machine by unplugging it completely from the power, after a few seconds plug it back in
5. Next time you turn on the player it should be region free for DVD playback.
6. If this doesn?t work the first time it is worth trying again as it is easy to get part of the process wrong.

I would have to guess, that is probably not the correct remote. I feel I must inform you, trying to upgrade your firmware, from an unsavory hacker, can turn your unit into a brick(doorstop). IMO, proceed with caution.

I believe they are the keys on either side of zero '0'...# being on the right! Hope this helps!

Hi,

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