This DVD and Blu-ray player region mod/hack guide will show you how to make your LG Blu-ray player region-free for DVD playback so it can play DVD discs that are coded for region codes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. This region code hack is also known as a DVD multi-region hack or a region 0 unlock. Unfortunately the hack does not unlock the playback region for Blu-ray discs. If you need zone-free Blu-ray disc playback (zones A, B anc C) see our separate Blu-ray region-free page here.
Unlockable LG DVD Players
Some LG DVD players can be unlocked to make them multi-region for region-free playback of DVDs. Below is the list of unlockable LG DVD players.
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| DP132 DP132H DP542 DP542H DP650 DR175 * DV2000 DV2000ST DVD 5063 DVD 5083 DVD 5095 DVD 5183 DVD 5253 DVD 6053 DVS400 DVS400H DVX642 DVX642H DVX-642H HT253 * HT333 * HT503 HT503PH HT503SH HT503TH HT554 HT554PH HT752 HT752TH HT963 * LH-735 * LH-CX247 LH-CX247W LPA835 LPA-835 |
*Unconfirmed at present but likely to work. Let us know if the disc works for your DVD player
Unlockable LG Blu-ray Players
Below is a list of LG Blu-ray players that can be made multi-region for DVD playback. If your player’s model number has extra letters following the numbers below these can be ignored.
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Unlockable LG Blu-ray players including UHD 4K, Smart and 3D players, and Home Cinema systems: BD650 |
*Unconfirmed at present but likely to work. Let us know if the disc works for your Blu-ray player
LG Region-Free Method
The way to unlock your LG DVD or Blu-ray player is to set it to Region 0 for DVD disc playback. This can be achieved by putting the player into test mode so it brings up the region setting menu screen. To get into test mode you need to use a specially recorded data CD. Simply load the CD into your player and the test mode will be displayed on screen. Press 0 on your remote control to change the region code. Press pause to exit the menu and save your changes. You can now eject the CD and try out some DVDs from your collection!
Where to Buy
The specially recorded data CDs for making your LG DVD or Blu-ray player region-free for DVD playback are available from the seller below on eBay. Separate CDs are needed depending on whether your player is a Blu-ray player or a DVD-only player. We are not associated with this seller so for any questions about the CD itself please contact the seller through their eBay listing. Links are below. Treat yourself to some films or box-sets while you’re looking too!
- For DVD Players – LG DVD Player unlocking CD on eBay
- For Blu-ray Players – LG Blu-ray Player unlocking CD on eBay
Please leave any tips, hints and questions about making your LG DVD or Blu-ray player region-free for DVD playback using this CD in the comments section below. Let us know if your player is not on the list but the disc unlocks it!
I want to know how to make a CD.
The CD from Ebay worked on my LG BP 250 and mates BP 350.
Great! Thanks for letting us know Dean.
Where did you get the disc? The links are not working… 🙁
The links to the discs should be working now JC.
Hello,
Are these in the U.K.? I tried clicking on the above link but they won’t ship to Canada.
Thank and regards,
Charlotte
I believe the discs are sent from the UK. If you contact the seller through the eBay messaging system they might be willing to send to Canada.
Looking For Region Free Code for the LG Bluray Model BP 250 Thanks
Your BP250 player can be made region-free by using the CD available through eBay. See the link to eBay above.
I have an LG UP970 which is 3D 4K. I don’t see it on the list. Does that mean it cannot be unlocked?
It might well work as not every new player gets tested with the disc. Try out the disc and let us know how it goes so your fellow UP970 owners can unlock their players too.
I have n LG Hr936T Blu ray player with HDD, can it be made region free?
Possibly. Give the disc a try and let us know if it works!
Will there be a way to make it region free for blu rays?
For region-free Blu-ray playback you will likely need a hardware modification, or buy a pre-modded player as shown here.