Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2025

[Coopervid]

Picked up another LG drive (BP50NB40) as my existing LG drive (BP60NB10) was throwing up errors on every disc I tried. It worked perfectly for months before.

Tried flashing the BP50NB40 but so far no luck. I tried downgrading too. Any ideas on what I'm missing.

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./makemkvcon f -d '/IOBDServices/0AC881AF' -f /Users/xxx/Downloads/sdf.bin rawflash full main -i /Applications/MakeMKV.app/Contents/MacOS/HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BP50NB40-NB50-1.03-NM00800-212005070917.bin

./makemkvcon f -d '/IOBDServices/0AC881AF' -f /Users/xx/Downloads/sdf.bin rawflash full main -i /Users/stuartcopland/Downloads/Hybrid_Firmware_for_BP50NB40_to_BP60NB10/DE_LG_BP50NB40-NB50_1.01_MK_HBD.bin

enc

Ah OK thanks Billy, should I go to Hybrid_Firmware_for_BP50NB40_to_BP60NB10/DE_LG_BP50NB40-NB50_1.01_MK_HBD.bin

or use

HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BP50NB40-NB50-1.03-NM00800-212005070917.bin

READ THE GUIDE! And don't be lazy!

[766875]

I did and successfully flashed to 1.03. Unfortunately it still won't read my discs, it just ejects them even although it's patched. I tried doing the next flash but it failed.

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Drive Information
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BP50NB40
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: SIM2221124041
Firmware date: 2120-05-07 09:17
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
Firmware type: Patched (microcode access re-enabled)
Firmware version: 1.03
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

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Reading input file /Users/xxx/Downloads/Hybrid_Firmware_for_BP50NB40_to_BP60NB10/DE_LG_BP60NB10_1.00_MK_HBD.bin
Flashing flags = 0x1 : 0 0 0 1 : ---- ---- ---- BOOT
Current Drive ID: HL-DT-ST_BD-RE_BP50NB40_1.03_212005070917_SIM2221124041
Using USB chipset workaround for Desktop drive handshake
Ready to write drive flash memory.
Type "yes" to continue, "no" to abort
yes
Operation started: Sending flash image to drive
  98% .................................................
Write DRAM NG 05/26/02

Command produced error code 0x82052602

[MartyMcNuts]

I did and successfully flashed to 1.03. Unfortunately it still won't read my discs, it just ejects them even although it's patched. I tried doing the next flash but it failed.

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Drive Information
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BP50NB40
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: SIM2221124041
Firmware date: 2120-05-07 09:17
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
Firmware type: Patched (microcode access re-enabled)
Firmware version: 1.03
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

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Reading input file /Users/xxx/Downloads/Hybrid_Firmware_for_BP50NB40_to_BP60NB10/DE_LG_BP60NB10_1.00_MK_HBD.bin
Flashing flags = 0x1 : 0 0 0 1 : ---- ---- ---- BOOT
Current Drive ID: HL-DT-ST_BD-RE_BP50NB40_1.03_212005070917_SIM2221124041
Using USB chipset workaround for Desktop drive handshake
Ready to write drive flash memory.
Type "yes" to continue, "no" to abort
yes
Operation started: Sending flash image to drive
  98% .................................................
Write DRAM NG 05/26/02

Command produced error code 0x82052602

You've only done half the job! Now you need to do the cross-flash.

[766875]

I did and successfully flashed to 1.03. Unfortunately it still won't read my discs, it just ejects them even although it's patched. I tried doing the next flash but it failed.

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Drive Information
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BP50NB40
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: SIM2221124041
Firmware date: 2120-05-07 09:17
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
Firmware type: Patched (microcode access re-enabled)
Firmware version: 1.03
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

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Reading input file /Users/xxx/Downloads/Hybrid_Firmware_for_BP50NB40_to_BP60NB10/DE_LG_BP60NB10_1.00_MK_HBD.bin
Flashing flags = 0x1 : 0 0 0 1 : ---- ---- ---- BOOT
Current Drive ID: HL-DT-ST_BD-RE_BP50NB40_1.03_212005070917_SIM2221124041
Using USB chipset workaround for Desktop drive handshake
Ready to write drive flash memory.
Type "yes" to continue, "no" to abort
yes
Operation started: Sending flash image to drive
  98% .................................................
Write DRAM NG 05/26/02

Command produced error code 0x82052602

You've only done half the job! Now you need to do the cross-flash.

I thought that's what I was trying to do with the following line, but I got the error shown above? I didn't think I needed enc after the first flash.

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./makemkvcon f -d '/IOBDServices/0AC881AF' -f /Users/xxx/Downloads/sdf.bin rawflash full main -i /Users/xxx/Downloads/Hybrid_Firmware_for_BP50NB40_to_BP60NB10/DE_LG_BP60NB10_1.00_MK_HBD.bin

[Billycar11]

I did and successfully flashed to 1.03. Unfortunately it still won't read my discs, it just ejects them even although it's patched. I tried doing the next flash but it failed.

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Drive Information
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BP50NB40
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: SIM2221124041
Firmware date: 2120-05-07 09:17
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
Firmware type: Patched (microcode access re-enabled)
Firmware version: 1.03
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

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Reading input file /Users/xxx/Downloads/Hybrid_Firmware_for_BP50NB40_to_BP60NB10/DE_LG_BP60NB10_1.00_MK_HBD.bin
Flashing flags = 0x1 : 0 0 0 1 : ---- ---- ---- BOOT
Current Drive ID: HL-DT-ST_BD-RE_BP50NB40_1.03_212005070917_SIM2221124041
Using USB chipset workaround for Desktop drive handshake
Ready to write drive flash memory.
Type "yes" to continue, "no" to abort
yes
Operation started: Sending flash image to drive
  98% .................................................
Write DRAM NG 05/26/02

Command produced error code 0x82052602

You've only done half the job! Now you need to do the cross-flash.

I thought that's what I was trying to do with the following line, but I got the error shown above? I didn't think I needed enc after the first flash.

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./makemkvcon f -d '/IOBDServices/0AC881AF' -f /Users/xxx/Downloads/sdf.bin rawflash full main -i /Users/xxx/Downloads/Hybrid_Firmware_for_BP50NB40_to_BP60NB10/DE_LG_BP60NB10_1.00_MK_HBD.bin

please just follow the guide if you want individual help our emails are here
you have to flash bp50 2 times then the hybrid for NB52
or marty's recovery method both work

[MartyMcNuts]

I did and successfully flashed to 1.03. Unfortunately it still won't read my discs, it just ejects them even although it's patched. I tried doing the next flash but it failed.

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Drive Information
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BP50NB40
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: SIM2221124041
Firmware date: 2120-05-07 09:17
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
Firmware type: Patched (microcode access re-enabled)
Firmware version: 1.03
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

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Reading input file /Users/xxx/Downloads/Hybrid_Firmware_for_BP50NB40_to_BP60NB10/DE_LG_BP60NB10_1.00_MK_HBD.bin
Flashing flags = 0x1 : 0 0 0 1 : ---- ---- ---- BOOT
Current Drive ID: HL-DT-ST_BD-RE_BP50NB40_1.03_212005070917_SIM2221124041
Using USB chipset workaround for Desktop drive handshake
Ready to write drive flash memory.
Type "yes" to continue, "no" to abort
yes
Operation started: Sending flash image to drive
  98% .................................................
Write DRAM NG 05/26/02

Command produced error code 0x82052602

You've only done half the job! Now you need to do the cross-flash.

I thought that's what I was trying to do with the following line, but I got the error shown above? I didn't think I needed enc after the first flash.

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./makemkvcon f -d '/IOBDServices/0AC881AF' -f /Users/xxx/Downloads/sdf.bin rawflash full main -i /Users/xxx/Downloads/Hybrid_Firmware_for_BP50NB40_to_BP60NB10/DE_LG_BP60NB10_1.00_MK_HBD.bin

Yep, as Billy said, either follow this guide or use the recovery method of SDFtool Flasher: viewtopic.php?p=94848#p94848

I also recommend BU40N 1.00 firmware over the BP60NB10 MK firmware as it is compatible with all good ripping software.

[Monstro]

Hi there. I'm doing this for the first time and just wanted to make sure I have a compatible drive. I got an LG BH16NS40 manufactured in April of 2024. Will this work, or is it back to the shop for this one?

[liamtoh1]

Hi there. I'm doing this for the first time and just wanted to make sure I have a compatible drive. I got an LG BH16NS40 manufactured in April of 2024. Will this work, or is it back to the shop for this one?

As per the 1st post of this thread, you should be good if all the requirements are met. Please read and report back with specific questions.

[visiter555]

I have been using an LG BH12LS38 for BluRays, DVDs and CDs for 13 years and it has been rock steady for ripping. Now I have a few UHDs I am wondering if this is UHD friendly?

I have a couple of these that are all on 2011 firmware, so I am good on the non UHDs for quite a long time.

[Woodstock]

An LG from 4+ years before UHD came out? Not likely. There are some Pioneers from before 2016 that can be modified, but ...

[visiter555]

I have CD drives that were before DVDs and the actually read and play DVDs with a newer firmware. Of course cables and adapters are necessary. So many manufacturers dropped there "products" when they were to costly for them to produce at the price they wanted. I have two DVDs from Toshiba that are IDE and run like a charm. Of course I have cleaned lenses and belts and so on.

You would be amazed at how things that are "...said can't be done" that can be done.

in 2023 I needed to access a 5 1/4" floppy and was told it is impossible to run on a new computer. Easy as pie on a 2020 Dell Precision workstation.

Been in the IT business since 1982 and you would be amazed things that can be done.

So, the lesson I have experienced is - always try, try and try before your quit.

[Coopervid]

I have been using an LG BH12LS38 for BluRays, DVDs and CDs for 13 years and it has been rock steady for ripping. Now I have a few UHDs I am wondering if this is UHD friendly?

I have a couple of these that are all on 2011 firmware, so I am good on the non UHDs for quite a long time.

The chip in your drive is not capable to handle UHDs. So you need a new drive for UHDs.

[Hambo]

Worked great!

[Simon514]

I haven't read the 162 pages (sorry!) but at the very beginning of the thread it says that Pioneer drives are much better than LG and Asus...

I am curious to know what does much better actually means here?

Thanks!

[Billycar11]

I haven't read the 162 pages (sorry!) but at the very beginning of the thread it says that Pioneer drives are much better than LG and Asus...

I am curious to know what does much better actually means here?

Thanks!

its hard to describe but

they dont require reboot when they go into a weird mode usually from a hard to read disc.

they dont just give junk data when they hit a hard to read spot on a disc aka hash errors a pioneer can retry to read a spot lg cant because they give fake data ruining the whole rip and erroring out makemkv.

there lasers usually dont die.

they are much quieter

they seem to last longer.

alot more too but you get the idea