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PJD1984
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Possible to flash this drive

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Hi is it possible to flash this drive its Hitach LG BP55EB40 SVC EB52 Manufactured March 2024? I was a bit of a lottery when I purchased from Amazon which one I would get. Looking through the guides, it doesn't seem it will be. Can always return.


Any help wwould be appreciated
Billycar11
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Re: Possible to flash this drive

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Email me the makemkv drive info section.
Buy a UHD drive from the guide and how to video maker: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 20&t=17831
UHD Drives Guide: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 16&t=19634
Auto flash kit $25 Email me for one Billycar5924@gmail.com
Lashrar
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Re: Possible to flash this drive

Post by Lashrar »

Hi, I have the same drive except for the build month is May 2024. Is it usable and which firmware(s) would I need to flash it to?

Thanks for the help!

Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: \Device\CdRom0
Aktuelles Profil: BD-ROM
Produzent: HL-DT-ST
Produkt: BD-RE BP55EB40
Revision: 1.03
Firmware-Datum: 2121-07-08 16:06
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 17

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
Billycar11
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Re: Possible to flash this drive

Post by Billycar11 »

Lashrar wrote:
Tue Sep 03, 2024 8:19 pm
Hi, I have the same drive except for the build month is May 2024. Is it usable and which firmware(s) would I need to flash it to?

Thanks for the help!

Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: \Device\CdRom0
Aktuelles Profil: BD-ROM
Produzent: HL-DT-ST
Produkt: BD-RE BP55EB40
Revision: 1.03
Firmware-Datum: 2121-07-08 16:06
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 17

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
follow the guide below for BP50

or email me
Buy a UHD drive from the guide and how to video maker: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 20&t=17831
UHD Drives Guide: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 16&t=19634
Auto flash kit $25 Email me for one Billycar5924@gmail.com
matti46
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Re: Possible to flash this drive

Post by matti46 »

Hi
I have also this same drive. SVC is EB52. I tried to look trough the forum to find confirmation for the correct flashing procedure, but didn't find it. I just don't want to brick my drive.

So is the correct prosedure for this drive the same as mentioned in SDFtool flasher's page?

viewtopic.php?f=16&t=22896
For the moment, to flash the BP50NB40 SVC:NB52, using the latest SDFtool Flasher, follw the steps below:

1. Flash the drive to BP50NB40 (NB50) 1.03-MK.

Now for the crossflash:

2. Select the RECOVERY option and in the pop up, select the BP50NB40 (NB50) 1.03-MK firmware that you just flashed.
3. Select the BP60NB10 1.00-MK or BU40N 1.00 firmware in the normal drop box.
4. Click START
My drive info is as follows:
Drive Information
OS device name: H:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BP55EB40
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: *REDACTED*
Firmware date: 2121-07-08 16:06
Bus encryption flags: 17

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: MT1959

No disc inserted
MartyMcNuts
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Re: Possible to flash this drive

Post by MartyMcNuts »

matti46 wrote:
Sat Dec 28, 2024 3:29 pm
Hi
I have also this same drive. SVC is EB52. I tried to look trough the forum to find confirmation for the correct flashing procedure, but didn't find it. I just don't want to brick my drive.

So is the correct prosedure for this drive the same as mentioned in SDFtool flasher's page?

viewtopic.php?f=16&t=22896
For the moment, to flash the BP50NB40 SVC:NB52, using the latest SDFtool Flasher, follw the steps below:

1. Flash the drive to BP50NB40 (NB50) 1.03-MK.

Now for the crossflash:

2. Select the RECOVERY option and in the pop up, select the BP50NB40 (NB50) 1.03-MK firmware that you just flashed.
3. Select the BP60NB10 1.00-MK or BU40N 1.00 firmware in the normal drop box.
4. Click START
My drive info is as follows:
Drive Information
OS device name: H:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BP55EB40
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: *REDACTED*
Firmware date: 2121-07-08 16:06
Bus encryption flags: 17

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: MT1959

No disc inserted
Yep, same process. BU40N 1.00 is recommended.

My All you need firmware pack doesn't include a BP55EB40 firmware but you should be able to use the BP50NB40 NB50 1.03-MK firmware for the first step. Otherwise, you could download either Billy's all you need firmware pack or the MK firmware pack from: viewtopic.php?p=74718#p74718 (toward the bottom of first post) if you want to use the BP55EB40 firmware for the first step.
Cheers :D
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