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by appleguy
Tue Jan 11, 2022 2:38 am
Forum: MKV file processing and playback
Topic: re-encoding HDR mkv best practices on 2012 MacBook Pro?
Replies: 1
Views: 2821

re-encoding HDR mkv best practices on 2012 MacBook Pro?

I finally got a libre drive 4K drive setup and did my first rip. Bought the accountant, ripped flawlessly to about a 60 Gig mkv file that I was able to watch using VLC, but it plays a little rough with occasional video glitches, and stalls occasionally on my 2012 MacBook Pro. first question... my 4K...
by appleguy
Tue Jan 04, 2022 1:50 am
Forum: MakeMKV for Mac OS X
Topic: Flashing firmware on a Mac for LibreDrive
Replies: 61
Views: 105726

Re: Flashing firmware on a Mac for LibreDrive

Billycar11 wrote:
Tue Jan 04, 2022 1:47 am
Yeah just unplug it for a min before using it.
awesome! now to try to find a uhd disk, lol. headed out to walmart :D
by appleguy
Tue Jan 04, 2022 1:40 am
Forum: MakeMKV for Mac OS X
Topic: Flashing firmware on a Mac for LibreDrive
Replies: 61
Views: 105726

Re: Flashing firmware on a Mac for LibreDrive

ok, so instead of ./makemkvcon f -d '/IOBDServices/D5D25996' -f /tmp/sdf.bin rawflash main -i /tmp/your firmware filename here I used ./makemkvcon f -d '/IOBDServices/D5D25996' -f /tmp/sdf.bin rawflash enc -i /tmp/your firmware filename here and that worked! thanks. so now it says... Drive Informati...
by appleguy
Tue Jan 04, 2022 1:13 am
Forum: MakeMKV for Mac OS X
Topic: Flashing firmware on a Mac for LibreDrive
Replies: 61
Views: 105726

Re: Flashing firmware on a Mac for LibreDrive

I ordered an LG BU40N from newegg.com but they sent me a HL version instead of LG. it goes through the flashing process but isn't actually applying either. it has this... Drive Information Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST Product: BD-RE BU40N Revision: 1.04 Serial number: ********** Firmware date: 2120-05-06 ...
by appleguy
Wed Dec 29, 2021 3:12 am
Forum: UHD drives
Topic: Anyone have the BU40N 1.00 Firmware?
Replies: 6
Views: 5869

Re: Anyone have the BU40N 1.00 Firmware?

I wasn't looking for a paid service, just clarification on the instructions. but thanks anyway. I will figure it out.
by appleguy
Wed Dec 29, 2021 12:32 am
Forum: UHD drives
Topic: Anyone have the BU40N 1.00 Firmware?
Replies: 6
Views: 5869

Re: Anyone have the BU40N 1.00 Firmware?

this one? BU40N on any Firmware directly to > BU40N 1.03MK from here? The latest MK firmware pack is available for download at https://www.makemkv.com/download/mk-fir ... 200720.zip then this? mk-firmware-pack-20200720/MK/old/HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-1.03-NM00000-211810241934.bin or from here? New! The ...
by appleguy
Mon Dec 27, 2021 1:42 am
Forum: UHD drives
Topic: Anyone have the BU40N 1.00 Firmware?
Replies: 6
Views: 5869

Re: Anyone have the BU40N 1.00 Firmware?

Hey guys, first post from a drive flashing newbie here. first time trying to flash an LG BU40N I just purchased, and waiting to arrive this week. Is this 1.00 firmware you mentioned the best one for my new drive? I am confused with so many choices of firmwares and flashing methods. am hoping you can...