Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2025

[Coopervid]

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Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: D:
Produzent: HL-DT-ST
Produkt: BD-RE BE16NU50
Revision: 1.00
Serienummer: 
Firmware-Datum: 2116-03-17 13:36
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 17
Highest AACS version: 76

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.00
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Keine Disk eingelegt

Hello, is there a better firmware for my recorder (UHD friendly, sleep bug)? If so, which one should I flash? Thank you.

You take everything for granted, don't you?

[charly700]

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Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: D:
Produzent: HL-DT-ST
Produkt: BD-RE BE16NU50
Revision: 1.00
Serienummer: 
Firmware-Datum: 2116-03-17 13:36
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 17
Highest AACS version: 76

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.00
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Keine Disk eingelegt

Hello, is there a better firmware for my recorder (UHD friendly, sleep bug)? If so, which one should I flash? Thank you.

You take everything for granted, don't you?

No, not really. But I don't want to destroy my burner either. I'll just install the latest MK 1.04 version for the burner. Thanks for your answer anyway.

Edit: I've already read up a lot on the subject, but I haven't really got my head around it. I just wanted to find the best firmware for my burner. But it's difficult on my own.

[Billycar11]

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Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: D:
Produzent: HL-DT-ST
Produkt: BD-RE BE16NU50
Revision: 1.00
Serienummer: 
Firmware-Datum: 2116-03-17 13:36
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 17
Highest AACS version: 76

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.00
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Keine Disk eingelegt

Hello, is there a better firmware for my recorder (UHD friendly, sleep bug)? If so, which one should I flash? Thank you.

Yeah wh16ns60 1.00 or 1.02mk

[charly700]

Thank you.

[zprewitt]

I'm trying to flash an LG BP60NB10 drive. This is my first attempt at a flash, so go easy on me.

Here's the drive info:

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Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/rdisk5
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BP60NB10
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: SIM04OAGE4325
Firmware date: 2121-07-08 15:56
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 76

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible (with patched firmware)
Drive platform: MT1959
Hardware support: Yes
Firmware support: No
Firmware type: Original (patched version available)
Firmware version: 1.02
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)

I'm following the steps for Mac. When I tried to flash to the firmware provided in the all-you-need pack, I got this:

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Drive "/IOBDServices/D5D25996" not found

After rechecking the guide, I saw that the drive was using encrypted firmware, so I grabbed the MK version but got the same result.

Obviously, I'm missing something. Could someone point me in the right direction?

[Billycar11]

I'm trying to flash an LG BP60NB10 drive. This is my first attempt at a flash, so go easy on me.

Here's the drive info:

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Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/rdisk5
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BP60NB10
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: SIM04OAGE4325
Firmware date: 2121-07-08 15:56
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 76

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible (with patched firmware)
Drive platform: MT1959
Hardware support: Yes
Firmware support: No
Firmware type: Original (patched version available)
Firmware version: 1.02
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)

I'm following the steps for Mac. When I tried to flash to the firmware provided in the all-you-need pack, I got this:

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Drive "/IOBDServices/D5D25996" not found

After rechecking the guide, I saw that the drive was using encrypted firmware, so I grabbed the MK version but got the same result.

Obviously, I'm missing something. Could someone point me in the right direction?

See steps 6
You need to use your ID not the example

[zprewitt]

I'm trying to flash an LG BP60NB10 drive. This is my first attempt at a flash, so go easy on me.

Here's the drive info:

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Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/rdisk5
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BP60NB10
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: SIM04OAGE4325
Firmware date: 2121-07-08 15:56
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 76

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible (with patched firmware)
Drive platform: MT1959
Hardware support: Yes
Firmware support: No
Firmware type: Original (patched version available)
Firmware version: 1.02
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)

I'm following the steps for Mac. When I tried to flash to the firmware provided in the all-you-need pack, I got this:

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Drive "/IOBDServices/D5D25996" not found

After rechecking the guide, I saw that the drive was using encrypted firmware, so I grabbed the MK version but got the same result.

Obviously, I'm missing something. Could someone point me in the right direction?

See steps 6
You need to use your ID not the example

Oop, I forgot to mention that. When I type in the command in Step 6, I see this

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Found 1 drives(s)
00:
  HL-DT-ST_BD-RE_BP60NB10_1.02_212107081556_SIM04OAGE4325

Shouldn't it also be showing me the ID as well?

[zprewitt]

I'm trying to flash an LG BP60NB10 drive. This is my first attempt at a flash, so go easy on me.

Here's the drive info:

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Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/rdisk5
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BP60NB10
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: SIM04OAGE4325
Firmware date: 2121-07-08 15:56
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 76

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible (with patched firmware)
Drive platform: MT1959
Hardware support: Yes
Firmware support: No
Firmware type: Original (patched version available)
Firmware version: 1.02
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)

I'm following the steps for Mac. When I tried to flash to the firmware provided in the all-you-need pack, I got this:

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Drive "/IOBDServices/D5D25996" not found

After rechecking the guide, I saw that the drive was using encrypted firmware, so I grabbed the MK version but got the same result.

Obviously, I'm missing something. Could someone point me in the right direction?

See steps 6
You need to use your ID not the example

Oop, I forgot to mention that. When I type in the command in Step 6, I see this

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Found 1 drives(s)
00:
  HL-DT-ST_BD-RE_BP60NB10_1.02_212107081556_SIM04OAGE4325

Shouldn't it also be showing me the ID as well?

Solved. For anyone else having the same issue: Just make sure your drive is connected directly to your mac and not a USB bank.

[thelapperdapper]

The latest version as of now (1.17. is unable to flash firmware, at least on linux.
The steps to do this on linux is
1. Install the latest version of makemkv
2. Copy the needed libraries to a temporary dir

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mkdir ~/Downloads && cp /usr/lib/libmakemkv.so.1 /usr/lib/libdriveio.so.0 ~/Downloads

3. Uninstall makemkv (E.g sudo pacman -R makemkv)
4. Download makemkv-1.17.6.tar.gz (https://www.makemkv.com/download/old/ma ... 7.6.tar.gz)
5. Extract it to a certain location (for example Downloads):

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cd ~/Downloads && tar -xzf makemkv-bin-1.17.6.tar.gz

6. Install it

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cd makemkv-bin-1.17.6 && sudo make install

7. DONE. Flashing should now work again.

In order to install a newer version run

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sudo rm /usr/bin/makemkvcon /usr/bin/sdftool /usr/share/MakeMKV/* /usr/lib/libdriveio.so.0 /usr/lib/libmakemkv.so.1

[ThatGuyName]

I keep trying this and it always gives me the same response when I go to flash:

"Input file not found -- /HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BP60NB10-1.02-NM00800-212005070935
Internal error 0x83000001"

I've tried it bothe ways: "enc" and "main"

whats the problem here?
I'm using the LG slim BP60NB10 btw.

[jayman89]

Thanks for the guide and firmware. I successfully flashed a WH16NS40 just purchased of Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E7B08MS

[Coopervid]

I keep trying this and it always gives me the same response when I go to flash:

"Input file not found -- /HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BP60NB10-1.02-NM00800-212005070935
Internal error 0x83000001"

I've tried it bothe ways: "enc" and "main"

whats the problem here?
I'm using the LG slim BP60NB10 btw.

Show your command line and make sure the bin file is available and named right.

[ThatGuyName]

I keep trying this and it always gives me the same response when I go to flash:

"Input file not found -- /HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BP60NB10-1.02-NM00800-212005070935
Internal error 0x83000001"

I've tried it bothe ways: "enc" and "main"

whats the problem here?
I'm using the LG slim BP60NB10 btw.

Show your command line and make sure the bin file is available and named right.

I ended up fixing it! dcoke22 helped me.

[spamtom]

Hi, new to this so appologies. Having read most of the guides and the firs5 post i am still missing some basics and want to check what i think is correct. If i purchased a new BDR-XS07TUHD from Amazon this will not work with makemkv as the firmware is going to be unpatchable. Instead I need to find one for sale that’s older. Do these drives ever get patched as in are people working on patching them/finding exploits? Do any new external drives work straight off the shelf

[MartyMcNuts]

Hi, new to this so appologies. Having read most of the guides and the firs5 post i am still missing some basics and want to check what i think is correct. If i purchased a new BDR-XS07TUHD from Amazon this will not work with makemkv as the firmware is going to be unpatchable. Instead I need to find one for sale that’s older. Do these drives ever get patched as in are people working on patching them/finding exploits? Do any new external drives work straight off the shelf

No new Pioneer external drives work for UHD at all. They all have post 11/2022 unpatchable firmware. This has been worked on for 2+ years now without success. It's not looking good.

The only external drive that still currently works OOTB is the Verbatim 43888 (Pioneer BDR-UD04 version). The Verbatim 43888 (LG BU40N version can be flashed).