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What are the benefits to official playback vs unofficial when flashed? Or is the same at that point?
I like the device physically, and it'd be a hassle to return it.
Thanks

Sadly no UHD logo on the device, which did worry me, but the description and Manufacturer assuring me it is UHD capable. Drive Information OS device name: D: Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST Product: BD-RE BU40N Revision: DN13 Serial number: MO9K6D81503 Firmware date: 2119-07-04 14:26 Bus encryption flags: 1F...

Me from above with no LibreDrive info. I contacted the Amazon Seller that I purchased the drive from since they advertise it is "full function UHD 4K Blu-ray playback with appropriate 3rd party software" just to ask what software they recommend as it's not working for me. Their reply: &quo...

MartyMcNuts wrote: ↑

Fri Nov 12, 2021 1:35 am

Mike might need to take a look.

Would be much appreciated. I just got the drive and am inexperienced.
I'm hoping I don't need to return it.

open a standard bluray and it then might show up No, just Drive and Disc Information: Drive Information OS device name: \Device\CdRom0 Current profile: BD-ROM Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST Product: BD-RE BU40N Revision: DN13 Serial number: MO9K6D81503 Firmware date: 2119-07-04 14:26 Bus encryption flags: ...

MartyMcNuts wrote: ↑

Fri Nov 12, 2021 1:08 am

I was on 1.16.4 still. Checked info pane before updating to 1.16.5. It looks exactly the same. See below.

I uninstalled and reinstalled 1.16.4 and still no LibreDrive Information.
Any suggestions?

Try taking the disc out. There's no difference with a disc out. Still just: Drive Information OS device name: D: Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST Product: BD-RE BU40N Revision: DN13 Serial number: MO9K6D81503 Firmware date: 2119-07-04 14:26 Bus encryption flags: 1F Highest AACS version: 63 No disc inserted

Woodstock wrote: ↑

Thu Nov 11, 2021 1:32 am

What version of MakeMKV are you running? A BU40N drive should show good LD information...

MakeMKV v1.16.5 [win(x64-release)]
GUI version: v1.16.5 [win(x86-release)]
License type: Time-limited

Am I not using the right one?

The information under "LibreDrive Information" will tell you if the drive is possible to use under LibreDrive, and if any flashing is necessary. The LD information will be necessary. No "LibreDrive Information". Just: Drive Information OS device name: D: Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST P...

Run Makemkv and it will tell you.

It doesn't seem to tell me anything. It shows "No disc inserted".

That is with a 4K disc inserted. Blu-ray seems to be read fine.

I just got this one:

https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B0 ... UTF8&psc=1

Can it be flashed? (I'm new)
Thanks