DVD Hack for Sony BDP-S185

I only tested this on the UK model.
Theres a few different sets of codes out there, but this one worked for me...

Buy a OneForAll universal dvd remote with a 'magic' button. I got one from tescos for under £15.


Full procedure for a oneforall remote is as follows:

1. Press DVD
2. Hold the magic button until the DVD button flashes twice.
3. Press 20533  (some websites put just 0533, but this won't work. If you use the actual code for your player this too will not work. It has to be 20533.)

4. Hold the magic button until it flashes twice.
5. Press 994
6. Press Magic Key (don't hold)
7. Press 00189 (if your oneforall remote uses 4 digit or 3 digit codes, use less leading zeros)
8. Press 1 ( this sets it to key 1 - it flashes twice )

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

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

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

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

The remote is now programmed and ready to use.

1. Use the remote that came with the player to bring the player out of standby, make sure there isn't a disc in it.
2. Press 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 on the oneforall remote. If the unit turns itself off, you have done it wrong.
3. Put the player back into standby with the Sony remote.
4. Hard reboot machine (remove power).
5. Next time you turn on the player it will be region free for DVD playback.

Rock n roll. This took me HOURS to figure out, so hopefully this guide will make it easier for you!