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MartyMcNuts wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 23, 2026 12:31 am

MK firmware only works with MakeMKV and Xreveal for UHD discs, so make your choice based on what software you use to tip UHD discs. Anything other than the 2 mentioned applications require non MK firmware for UHD discs.

Great, thank you.

MakeMKV, forums & alternative firmware (for same drive) are for backing up/ripping discs. Different software may use different methods/firmware for managing DRM/encryption, and require different firmware. I'm afraid this isn't clear to me, sorry. I have ripped many blu-rays and a couple of 4K d...

MartyMcNuts wrote: ↑

Mon Jan 05, 2026 4:10 am

Yes, MK firmware only works with MakeMKV and Xreveal for UHD discs.

Right, so why the difference? Are these drives designed for different use-cases, operating systems, or something, or is the difference arbitrary?

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