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    Mat****a® UJ-832 firmware update

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by EPluribusUnum, Dec 18, 2005.

  1. EPluribusUnum

    EPluribusUnum Notebook Guru

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    Hi all, I noticed that a firmware update for the Mat****a UJ-832 DVD Writer Optical Drive has been recently posted on Sony eSupport. Now, I have a Mat****a UJ-832D (the “D” may stand for double layer, but I’m not sure, anyway I have a double layer drive), do you think the UJ-832 (D-less) firmware update is going to be compatible with my drive? I don’t have any issues with the drive so far, but I think keeping everything updated is the best choice, do you suggest me to revise the firmware or not? Has somebody tried this update yet?

    THANKS
     
    EPluribusUnum, Dec 18, 2005
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  2. Bomfunk

    Bomfunk Notebook Consultant

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    I've downloaded and installed the update. Haven't really noticed any major changes but I have to admit I don't really frequently burn DVD's. I have the 832D version which is probably installed on all Vaio S5 series notebooks.
     
    Bomfunk, Dec 19, 2005
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  3. EPluribusUnum

    EPluribusUnum Notebook Guru

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    Thanks for your reply! I have another question: do you know how to make this DVD drive region free? I installed DVD Region Free on my Dell desktop PC, but it doesn't work with the mat****a drive.
     
    EPluribusUnum, Dec 19, 2005
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  4. mikeydude

    mikeydude Newbie

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    DON'T DO IT!!!! I have a VGN-S4XP with a UJ-832D drive. I updated the firmware now some of the Sony software does work (Click to DVD & Recovery Utility). I've tried EVERYWHERE to try and 'downgrade' the firmware but i'm having no joy!!!
     
    mikeydude, May 20, 2006
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  5. lamtutu

    lamtutu Notebook Consultant

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    Hi.
    I can't find the link for download .Can you show me th link. Thanks
     
    lamtutu, May 21, 2006
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    aleck Notebook Enthusiast

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    It's absolutely impossible to make this drive region-free. As in- not a freakin chance. No firmware (no one of the guys wants to make one), no software - I tried DVD43, DVD Region+CSS free, DVD Ghost...all of it.

    Which is mildly said - frustrating. I have around 50 R1 movies and I can't play them. Stupid manufacturers blindly following idiotic holywood rules.
     
    aleck, May 21, 2006
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