Broadcom SOC - Blu-ray Forum

jstutman · 07-16-2009, 10:18 PM

I just picked up a Insignia BD player for $89 and I updated the firmware on it, and noticed it contained the same SOC that some of the older Sony, and others had used. I also found that the same chip is used in the new LG that incorporates Netflix streaming.

The question came to me, if the chip is the same, other than a possible excryption device, what would keep one from flashing the updated firmware on a non LG branded BD player to get the features? The only thing I see is that the Insiginia does not have any sort of memory device to upgrade the memory....but it got me thinking. Maybe you can get updated profiles, when your Brand does not have a firmware out yet?

shooter3295 · 07-17-2009, 02:55 AM

That actually worked with a first gen unit that Samsung made for Phillips. You could use either player's firmware. Those two machines were identical except for the faceplate.

The newer machines are very different from those 1st gen players. A lot of capability depends on hardware ,... not just software,.... and the newer players are much more robust hardware wise,..... more memory,... etc.

It might work,.... it might not. The wrong firmware might permanently damage your player.

Your choice.......

07-16-2009, 10:18 PM	#1
jstutman Senior Member Member since:Feb 2009 Blu-ray collection:74 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:8	Broadcom SOC I just picked up a Insignia BD player for $89 and I updated the firmware on it, and noticed it contained the same SOC that some of the older Sony, and others had used. I also found that the same chip is used in the new LG that incorporates Netflix streaming. The question came to me, if the chip is the same, other than a possible excryption device, what would keep one from flashing the updated firmware on a non LG branded BD player to get the features? The only thing I see is that the Insiginia does not have any sort of memory device to upgrade the memory....but it got me thinking. Maybe you can get updated profiles, when your Brand does not have a firmware out yet?

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07-17-2009, 02:55 AM	#2
shooter3295 Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Northern Wisconsin	That actually worked with a first gen unit that Samsung made for Phillips. You could use either player's firmware. Those two machines were identical except for the faceplate. The newer machines are very different from those 1st gen players. A lot of capability depends on hardware ,... not just software,.... and the newer players are much more robust hardware wise,..... more memory,... etc. It might work,.... it might not. The wrong firmware might permanently damage your player. Your choice.......

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