Netflix, Pandora Added To Samsung BD-P2550 Blu-ray Player
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Samsung has released new firmware for their BD-P2500/BD-P2550 Blu-ray players. The updates add Netflix’s “Watch Now” streaming video service to both players. Samsung has also added Pandora internet radio to the BD-P2550, which is a Best Buy exclusive model.
We have received word that with a little firmware hacking, the BD-P2550 firmware should be able to be installed on the BD-P2500 and the cheaper BD-P1500. We will keep you informed of the progress of getting the other models to load the BD-P2550 firmware.
To save you from pulling your hair out trying to find the links on Samsung’s website, here are direct links to the firmware updates.
BD-P2500 Firmware Link
BD-P2550 Firmware Link
*note links are to the USB flash drive upgrade versions, check Samsung’s website for the CD versions*
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You say the BD-P2550 firmware might be hacked to run on the BD-P1500. Does this mean the 1500 can run Netflix or was that just for the Pandora internet radio?
Any word on the firmware hack to put pandora on the bd-p2500?
The BD-2550 rocks pandora is awsome and nexflix rocks great Quality for price.
Did you ever get an answer on this? @Tim Payton -