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Is everything ok with makemkv.

I don't see the beta key updated for August 2025

I just bought this Pioneer unit (BDR-XD08UMB-S) from newegg.ca because one of the reviewers on that site said it worked out of the box with MakeMKV. When I received it the box said the manufacture date was Dec2022. When I looked at the info provided through MakeMKV it had a firmware version of 1 ...

Most likely the chipset of that enclosure doesn't support flashing. You will need to attach it to SATA or buy this USB-> SATA adapter.

https://www.amazon.com/BENFEI-Drive-Adapter-Cable-Compatible/dp/B07JGT17B8/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1PHVZ2M1LA4BX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.0vW ...

oh thanks!

If you want to enable LibreDrive and/or rip UHD discs, then yes, it must be flashed.



Can you please point to the exact steps, I am searching the forum but not getting anyone who has mentioned the steps with firmware 3.11

Ps. Yes I want to make it uhd friendly.


Go to the SDFtool ...

Only the e-green utility is available on the support page hence i asked for the link.

ok, can you help me with the link of this flasher

Hi,

I have also bought the same drive today and its on 3.11 enc firmware.

Can you please let me know the steps you used to restore the original firmware before i proceed to making it UHD friendly

Thanks!

If you want to enable LibreDrive and/or rip UHD discs, then yes, it must be flashed.



Can you please point to the exact steps, I am searching the forum but not getting anyone who has mentioned the steps with firmware 3.11

Ps. Yes I want to make it uhd friendly.


Go to the SDFtool ...

I have all 3 of them. My recommendation - go with the Asus.


Hi,

I bought the asus drive and it displays below information -

Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1HT
Revision: 3.11
Serial number: ***
Firmware date: 2120-12-01 17:59
Bus encryption flags ...

Hi I am from India, I have been reading a lot of this forum and gotten very interested in ripping blurays but there are not a lot of options available here in India and those which are available are almost double the price if not more.

Initially I was interested in the latest pioneer drives ...

Is the following archgon drive supported ?

https://www.amazon.in/Archgon-Premium-A ... B07BC9F98J

Amazon does not mention it's model hence asking to confirm.

Billycar11 wrote: Tue Feb 27, 2024 7:48 pm Get the cheapest one they are all the same junk

The asus website mentions support of BDXL for Asus bw 16d1hu pro external writer. Will this not support uhd ripping?

Billycar11 wrote: Tue Feb 27, 2024 7:48 pm Get the cheapest one they are all the same junk

Tq for replying, have orders asus bw-16d1ht pro as I got it cheaper around 125 usd.

Hi I am from India, I have been reading a lot of this forum and gotten very interested in ripping blurays but there are not a lot of options available here in India and those which are available are almost double the price if not more.

Initially I was interested in the latest pioneer drives ...