Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2026

[PlainSimpleTailor]

Hello all!

I've been lurking here for a bit, checking out the various drives, figuring out just how deep I want to get into this entire process, and decided I might as well make it official and create an account. It's only been about two weeks since I started ripping my Blu-Rays, and it's really awesome how MakeMKV is pretty easy to use.

I was just wondering: I looked around a bit but was unable to find any sort of general chat area, does that not exist? It's cool if it doesn't, I just thought it'd be nice to do something other than only ask questions, ask for help, etc. It can sometimes be a little intimidating joining a community like this.

Anyway, that was all, I'll shut up now!

[Mikeismad]

I don’t understand why Alex Coluzzi (alexcoluzzi32@gmail.com) is not mentioned as a seller of drives. I feel like he used to be the only person listed. I’ve bought several drives from Alex and he’s always been available when I had a question.

[iam2diezel]

I don’t understand why Alex Coluzzi (alexcoluzzi32@gmail.com) is not mentioned as a seller of drives. I feel like he used to be the only person listed. I’ve bought several drives from Alex and he’s always been available when I had a question.

believe he goes by Jonghotti and has his own thread on this forum here.

[runnn]

I'm a bit unsure if my drive is able to be flashed. My model is the "BD-RE WH14NS40" but the instructions says "3. SVC NS50+ LG only on label for NB drives NB50+". I don't understand this and does that mean that my drive can't be flashed?

I have downloaded "The all you need firmware pack" and then followed the "How to Flash videos and commands" instructions. Everything went fine (see output)

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PS C:\Program Files (x86)\MakeMKV> .\makemkvcon64.exe f --all-yes -d E: rawflash enc -i C:\Users\run\Downloads\HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_WH16NS60-1.02-NM00100-211810291936.bin

Reading input file C:\Users\run\Downloads\HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_WH16NS60-1.02-NM00100-211810291936.bin
Flashing flags = 0x0 : 0 0 0 0 : ---- ---- ---- ----
Sending image in encrypted format
Current Drive ID: HL-DT-ST_BD-RE__WH14NS40_1.03_211711211658_M69IC392244
Ready to write drive flash memory. (auto confirmed)
Operation started: Sending flash image to drive
 100% Operation finished
Operation started: Programming flash
 100% Operation finished
Done successfully

PS C:\Program Files (x86)\MakeMKV>

But in MakeMKV nothing has changed.

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Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE WH14NS40
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: M69IC392244
Firmware date: 2117-11-21 16:58
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 76

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible (with patched firmware)
Drive platform: MT1959
Harware support: Yes
Firmware support: No
Firmware type: Original (patched version available)
Firmware version: 1.03
DVD all regions: Possible (with patched firmware)
BD raw data read: Possible (with patched firmware)
BD raw metadata read: Possible (with patched firmware)
Unrestricted read speed: Possible (with patched firmware)

No disc inserted

Could someone please tell me what I'm doing wrong - thanks

[Billycar11]

I'm a bit unsure if my drive is able to be flashed. My model is the "BD-RE WH14NS40" but the instructions says "3. SVC NS50+ LG only on label for NB drives NB50+". I don't understand this and does that mean that my drive can't be flashed?

I have downloaded "The all you need firmware pack" and then followed the "How to Flash videos and commands" instructions. Everything went fine (see output)

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PS C:\Program Files (x86)\MakeMKV> .\makemkvcon64.exe f --all-yes -d E: rawflash enc -i C:\Users\run\Downloads\HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_WH16NS60-1.02-NM00100-211810291936.bin

Reading input file C:\Users\run\Downloads\HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_WH16NS60-1.02-NM00100-211810291936.bin
Flashing flags = 0x0 : 0 0 0 0 : ---- ---- ---- ----
Sending image in encrypted format
Current Drive ID: HL-DT-ST_BD-RE__WH14NS40_1.03_211711211658_M69IC392244
Ready to write drive flash memory. (auto confirmed)
Operation started: Sending flash image to drive
 100% Operation finished
Operation started: Programming flash
 100% Operation finished
Done successfully

PS C:\Program Files (x86)\MakeMKV>

But in MakeMKV nothing has changed.

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Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE WH14NS40
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: M69IC392244
Firmware date: 2117-11-21 16:58
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 76

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible (with patched firmware)
Drive platform: MT1959
Harware support: Yes
Firmware support: No
Firmware type: Original (patched version available)
Firmware version: 1.03
DVD all regions: Possible (with patched firmware)
BD raw data read: Possible (with patched firmware)
BD raw metadata read: Possible (with patched firmware)
Unrestricted read speed: Possible (with patched firmware)

No disc inserted

Could someone please tell me what I'm doing wrong - thanks

No enc

[runnn]

No enc

Thanks a million. May I ask what does it mean to have a non-encrypted firmware? How will affect my use of MakeMKV? Does it mean that I have no reason to flash the drive?

[Billycar11]

No enc

Thanks a million. May I ask what does it mean to have a non-encrypted firmware? How will affect my use of MakeMKV? Does it mean that I have no reason to flash the drive?

Yeah you don't have encrypted fw.
You still need to flash it
Does not change anything with makemkv

[Tony359]

Hello all

I've had an Asus BC-12D2HT in my system for a while and by looking on this forum it's not clear whether I could flash it to read and rip 4K BD.

Below is the output of MakeMKV, can anybody point me to the right direction? (I believe I am not allowed to add pictures yet?)

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Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BC-12D2HT
Revision: 3.00
Serial number: SIK91G2QF134
Firmware date: 2115-12-09 11:47
Bus encryption flags: 1E

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 3.00
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Partial
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted

Thanks a lot!

[MartyMcNuts]

Hello all

I've had an Asus BC-12D2HT in my system for a while and by looking on this forum it's not clear whether I could flash it to read and rip 4K BD.

Below is the output of MakeMKV, can anybody point me to the right direction? (I believe I am not allowed to add pictures yet?)

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Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BC-12D2HT
Revision: 3.00
Serial number: SIK91G2QF134
Firmware date: 2115-12-09 11:47
Bus encryption flags: 1E

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 3.00
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Partial
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted

Thanks a lot!

It can already read UHD discs. Just put one in and start ripping like normal.

[Tony359]

What!!! ahah amazing! I had no idea!

Thank you so much!

[parisdoro]

Hi, I have a "verbatim eu" Pioneer BDR-UD03 firmware 1.14 with BDXL icon on it. I try to read a UHD disc and it doesn't work. Is it possible to flash to make it recognize UHD discs and rip them?thanks

[Enrique8712]

Hello, I've read this guide a couple of times but still feel a little confused because of how it is worded. Could someone help me? I just want to know which one I can buy right now and flash it and have it working? If anyone can help me with this, I would really appreciate the help! I don't want to buy the wrong one and have to keep returning them.

[d00zah]

Hello, I've read this guide a couple of times but still feel a little confused because of how it is worded. Could someone help me? I just want to know which one I can buy right now and flash it and have it working? If anyone can help me with this, I would really appreciate the help! I don't want to buy the wrong one and have to keep returning them.

Start here:

Drives for sale, Flashing Services, where to buy...

Choose a buyer in your region & contact them via email (usually in the 1st post of the thread) about what you are looking for, current stock, etc..

[lifesgucci]

ack i found an lg WH14NS40 for $40 in a local store and didn't check the date. it's jan 2015. how borked am i? is it's possible to uhd flash or should i just leave it alone?

[d00zah]

ack i found an lg WH14NS40 for $40 in a local store and didn't check the date. it's jan 2015. how borked am i? is it's possible to uhd flash or should i just leave it alone?

Too old... just leave it alone. >Oct 2015 is the target.