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- Fri Jan 16, 2026 2:51 pm
- Forum: MakeMKV for Linux
- Topic: Complete Linux instructions to downgrade Hitachi/LG BU40N Blue-Ray firmware to v1.3 for makemkv
- Replies: 5
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Re: Complete Linux instructions to downgrade Hitachi/LG BU40N Blue-Ray firmware to v1.3 for makemkv
I remain open to technical suggestions and corrections, but this exchange seems to render down to minimalist vs. overindulgent philosophy. By all means use the form you like on your own system(s), but I prefer to share small, instructional fragments that may be safely run independently, in a "d...
- Thu Jan 15, 2026 9:32 pm
- Forum: MakeMKV for Linux
- Topic: Complete Linux instructions to downgrade Hitachi/LG BU40N Blue-Ray firmware to v1.3 for makemkv
- Replies: 5
- Views: 459
Re: Complete Linux instructions to downgrade Hitachi/LG BU40N Blue-Ray firmware to v1.3 for makemkv
I agree with globbing (or just plain shortening) the drive firmware filename. I originally used the "slim_" prefix because I thought there were both slimline and full-height versions of this drive, but after looking around awhile, that doesn't appear to be the case (they're all slim). I'm ...
- Thu Jan 15, 2026 6:01 pm
- Forum: MakeMKV for Linux
- Topic: Complete Linux instructions to downgrade Hitachi/LG BU40N Blue-Ray firmware to v1.3 for makemkv
- Replies: 5
- Views: 459
Complete Linux instructions to downgrade Hitachi/LG BU40N Blue-Ray firmware to v1.3 for makemkv
Linux commands to downgrade Hitachi/LG slimline BU40N UHD Blue-Ray drive to firmware version 1.3 so makemkv can access it. I'm posting these instructions and paste-able command snippets because other postings I've seen skip too many key steps, and some of the files are hard to find or have quirks th...
- Tue Jan 06, 2026 4:23 pm
- Forum: General MakeMKV discussion
- Topic: How long after buying a license until I get my permanent key?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 14231
Re: How long after buying a license until I get my permanent key?
Updating this thread as a courtesy to the developer: The license issue has been corrected for some time now. I just purchased one this morning, and the invoice and key were emailed to me within seconds. The key was recognized and unlocked makemkv.
- Tue Jan 06, 2026 4:21 pm
- Forum: General MakeMKV discussion
- Topic: I bought a license, but didn't receive any key
- Replies: 34
- Views: 22195
Re: I bought a license, but didn't receive any key
Updating this thread as a courtesy to the developer: The license issue has been corrected for some time now. I just purchased one this morning, and the invoice and key were emailed to me within seconds. The key was recognized and unlocked makemkv.
- Tue Jan 06, 2026 4:19 pm
- Forum: General MakeMKV discussion
- Topic: License key not received
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5467
Re: License key not received
Updating this thread as a courtesy to the developer: The license issue has been corrected for some time now. I just purchased one this morning, and the invoice and key were emailed to me within seconds. The key was recognized and unlocked makemkv.