My samsung bd-p1000 doesn't play disc after the firmware update?

You may have to go to SAMSUNG website supporting page to download latest firmware, this is one of the reason I do not own the Blueray player yet.
You can Google 'samsung bd-p1000 firmware' and you will a lot of hits.

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We have finally managed to get avatar to play!!!!! We had the same problem. Frustrating I know - but after returning the DVD back to the shop three times, trying updating previously, then waiting for another update from Samsung from Sept (they have not provided a further update) - we are feeling jubilant!

We copied the firmware to a CD disc once again. It did not initally look as if it was loading but if you wait you are asked if you if you want to upgrade eventually. Once you affirm - it takes a good five to ten minutes to process the firmware/ upgrade. It tells you when it has completed. We discovered by chance that you need to then switch off the player and switch back on again for the update to become functional.

Initally we still could not get AVATAR to load as far as the menu screen. We tried newer Blue Ray DVDs purchased December that previously would not play - and now do! To get AVATAR to play we switched off & on the blue ray player with the disc still loaded a couple of times and each time we got a little further towards the functioning menu screen.

A lot of messing around, so be sure you have the time available to persevere!

Check Samsungs website for firmware updates which will also update the BD compatibility for playing new encryption discs

First thing to try is updating the firmware, this is a link to download it and also download the instructions for how to do it.
follow the instructions to the letter as bad firmware updates can effectively brick these blu ray players

http://www.samsung.com/uk/support/detail/supportPrdDetail.do?menu=SP01&prd_ia_cd=03020100&prd_mdl_cd=BD-P3600%2fXEU&prd_mdl_name=BD-P3600

BD-P1000 Update Solution
The solution that worked for me: I went to www.samsung.com/ca and downloaded the Samsung BD-P1000 player's firmware update to my desktop. When opened, I was directed to"burn" a DVD on my computer. I then inserted the new DVD in my Blu-Ray player. The player automatically checked and confirmed player model number and registration and uploaded information from the DVD and the update was complete. The BD-P1000 then flawlessly played the rented Blu-Ray disc of "The Scorpion King".
Thank You Samsung!

check out this website this may help http://www.videohelp.com/dvdhacks?dvdplayer=samsung+bdp1000&hits=50

I have a BD-P1000 and while playing a discit just stopped DEAD!
What can this be! It was also locking up, and would not play Blu-Ray discs? 609-296-6841 Dominick

I DOn't know the answer BUT the Samsung site has firware updates which might help you. Take a look:

http://www.samsung.com/us/function/search/resultList.do?searchWord=BD-P1000

Make sure you copy the entire link. I hope this helps. Let me know

I am tired of these tediuos firmware updates that are for the most part USELESS. I have done everyone till their latest 1.8v. I still can only watch 1/3 of new monvies which really arent all new now. I paid $1000 some for this flagship unit. In my book it has sunk. Samsung will not even address my problem except wait for a firmware comming soon. I WANT A REPLACEMENT OF A SIMILAR NEWER MODEL OR REFUND. I have spent well over 20,000 on samsung home theatre products and I will boycott them forever. When I pay for something I want my moneys worth.

JEFF