Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2025

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Yes, it will be compatible with AnyDVD and XReveal. For both programs you should use the KEYDB.cgf.

Thanks for the reply, where can I get hold of the KEYDB.cgf please?

In these forums. Please try to help yourself.

I have looked through the forums can I can't find the KEYDB.cgf.

Also when I run SDFtool Flasher.exe I get this error and I have MakeMKV running.

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[d00zah]

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Also when I run SDFtool Flasher.exe I get this error and I have MakeMKV running.

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The SDFtool Flasher (GUI front-end for native MakeMKV CLI flasher) expects MakeMKV to be installed in its default location.

LInk(s) to KeyDB.cfg in 1st post of Public KeyDB Disc Submissions.

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Also when I run SDFtool Flasher.exe I get this error and I have MakeMKV running.

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Thanks

The SDFtool Flasher (GUI front-end for native MakeMKV CLI flasher) expects MakeMKV to be installed in its default location.

LInk(s) to KeyDB.cfg in 1st post of Public KeyDB Disc Submissions.

I have now downloaded the KeyDB thanks.

[TooManyTacos]

New to the forum.
I have been ripping my Bluray and DVD collection for about a year now and am getting close to done. Running into some discs/series that aren't working.
So, figured it was time to flash the drive and see how it all does after that.
I have the following:

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Current profile: DVD-ROM
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BH16NS40
Revision: 1.05
Firmware date: 2120-05-06 13:31
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 72

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible (with patched firmware)
Drive platform: MT1959
Harware support: Yes
Firmware support: No
Firmware type: Original (patched version available)
Firmware version: 1.05
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)

Which firmware should I flash to this drive, and after the initial flash due to encryption, should I flash to a newer firmware?

Thanks in advance!

The recommended firmware for your drive is WH16NS60 1.02-MK. Just the flash it and you are all good.

Thank you! All worked well!

I have the same Drive and LibreDrive information and want to be able to rip 4K / UHD disks. Is it as simple as:

1. Open SDFtool Flasher (v1.3.6)
2. Check "MT1959 Platform" and "Encrypted Firmware" (leaving "Include boot loader" unchecked)
3. Select my drive "HL-DT-ST_BD-RE__BH16NS40_1.05_212005061331_XXXXXXXXXXX"
4. Select "WRITE Firmware"
5. Select the firmware file "HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_WH16NS60-1.02-NM00100-211810291936.bin" (from the all you need firmware pack)
6. Click "Start"

Based on what I've read, I don't need to flash to one firmware and then flash to another. It seems too good to be true, so I assume I'm missing something.

Thanks!

[MartyMcNuts]

The recommended firmware for your drive is WH16NS60 1.02-MK. Just the flash it and you are all good.

Thank you! All worked well!

I have the same Drive and LibreDrive information and want to be able to rip 4K / UHD disks. Is it as simple as:

1. Open SDFtool Flasher (v1.3.6)
2. Check "MT1959 Platform" and "Encrypted Firmware" (leaving "Include boot loader" unchecked)
3. Select my drive "HL-DT-ST_BD-RE__BH16NS40_1.05_212005061331_XXXXXXXXXXX"
4. Select "WRITE Firmware"
5. Select the firmware file "HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_WH16NS60-1.02-NM00100-211810291936.bin" (from the all you need firmware pack)
6. Click "Start"

Based on what I've read, I don't need to flash to one firmware and then flash to another. It seems too good to be true, so I assume I'm missing something.

Thanks!

Step 2 is automatic. You will see both with a green tick.

[TooManyTacos]

Thank you! All worked well!

I have the same Drive and LibreDrive information and want to be able to rip 4K / UHD disks. Is it as simple as:

1. Open SDFtool Flasher (v1.3.6)
2. Check "MT1959 Platform" and "Encrypted Firmware" (leaving "Include boot loader" unchecked)
3. Select my drive "HL-DT-ST_BD-RE__BH16NS40_1.05_212005061331_XXXXXXXXXXX"
4. Select "WRITE Firmware"
5. Select the firmware file "HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_WH16NS60-1.02-NM00100-211810291936.bin" (from the all you need firmware pack)
6. Click "Start"

Based on what I've read, I don't need to flash to one firmware and then flash to another. It seems too good to be true, so I assume I'm missing something.

Thanks!

Step 2 is automatic. You will see both with a green tick.

It really was that simple. I'm ripping a 4K disc right now without any issues. Thanks!