SDFtool Flasher

[arbitrary]

Hi, getting this error window from SDFtool Flasher under Win10 64

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Afterwards the tool starts but doesn't list the drives. Any idea how to fix that error?

I have 3 drives in total on SATA. I have flashed 2 before some years ago. Now I am trying to flash the latest one

MakeMkv gives me this drive info:

Drive Information
OS device name: J:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1HT
Revision: 3.11
Serial number: KLZN7EI0857
Firmware date: 2120-12-01 17:59
Bus encryption flags: 1F
Highest AACS version: 82

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

No disc inserted


The (Modified) ASUS ODD FW Changer (24.08.2019) shows the drive and I could try to flash DE_ASUS_BW-16D1HT_3.02.bin.
Should I try that instead of trying to find the fix for SDFtool Flasher ?

Thanks!

[RSMegane]

Hi team,

I've just purchased MakeMKV, downloaded and registered it. Downloaded SDFtool Flasher.exe and the required Firmware zip. I have read through the guide found here: viewtopic.php?f=16&t=19634 and have a LG WH16NS60 drive (Manufactured: April 2023) with 1.03 firmware.

I made sure this was followed before beginning:
"STOP READ BEFORE FLASHING
IMPORTANT Before you flash:

1. Make sure your Drive was built after 2016 on label or late 2015 if you want to risk it.
2. Drive Platform MT1959<Most important in makemkv
3. SVC NS50+ LG only on label for NB drives NB50+
4. Just because your drive is the same model number does not mean it will work, if you are unsure ask me i offer remote flashing and check everything before i flash.
5. Dont flash your dive if it does not meet these requirements if you do you will be unable to read all disks and unable to restore without dosflash that does not work on most modern computers

I have tried flashing my drive both using the PowerShell method as demonstrated in the YouTube video in that guide, but also via the SDFtool Flasher.exe method."

The process completes correctly, I do include "enc" in the PowerShell command and check the encrypted box in the SDFtool Flasher.exe, however it does not seem to make any difference to my Firmware version. I am of course choosing the Internal folder and selecting DE_LG_WH16NS60_1.02_MK.bin, but it just doesn't seem to update the Firmware even though it tells me it was successful. I even tried using DE_LG_WH16NS60_1.00.bin, but the same thing happened. It seems to stay on 1.03.

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE WH16NS60
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: KL8K76A5953
Firmware date: 2120-05-08 10:10
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 76

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

No disc inserted

Any assistance on getting this resolved would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

[MartyMcNuts]

Hi team,

I've just purchased MakeMKV, downloaded and registered it. Downloaded SDFtool Flasher.exe and the required Firmware zip. I have read through the guide found here: viewtopic.php?f=16&t=19634 and have a LG WH16NS60 drive (Manufactured: April 2023) with 1.03 firmware.

I made sure this was followed before beginning:
"STOP READ BEFORE FLASHING
IMPORTANT Before you flash:

1. Make sure your Drive was built after 2016 on label or late 2015 if you want to risk it.
2. Drive Platform MT1959<Most important in makemkv
3. SVC NS50+ LG only on label for NB drives NB50+
4. Just because your drive is the same model number does not mean it will work, if you are unsure ask me i offer remote flashing and check everything before i flash.
5. Dont flash your dive if it does not meet these requirements if you do you will be unable to read all disks and unable to restore without dosflash that does not work on most modern computers

I have tried flashing my drive both using the PowerShell method as demonstrated in the YouTube video in that guide, but also via the SDFtool Flasher.exe method."

The process completes correctly, I do include "enc" in the PowerShell command and check the encrypted box in the SDFtool Flasher.exe, however it does not seem to make any difference to my Firmware version. I am of course choosing the Internal folder and selecting DE_LG_WH16NS60_1.02_MK.bin, but it just doesn't seem to update the Firmware even though it tells me it was successful. I even tried using DE_LG_WH16NS60_1.00.bin, but the same thing happened. It seems to stay on 1.03.

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE WH16NS60
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: KL8K76A5953
Firmware date: 2120-05-08 10:10
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 76

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

No disc inserted

Any assistance on getting this resolved would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

How is the drive connected?
What OS are you using?

The newer versions of SDFtool flasher don't have a checkbox for encrypted. It sets this automatically. You would just make sure you see a green tick for both MT1959 drive platform and for encrypted firmware.