Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2026

[nicholfd]

"HK Download" error - MakeMKV needs internet access to download keys. It is enabled by default. Check internet or confirm setting in MakeMKV allows Internet access. I *think* some downloads are from Russia(?) - make sure your FW/router is not blocking Regional IP addresses.

Download failure is not related to the SCSI error messages - those are still power related.

Desktop does not necessarily equal better power.

Use a "Y" cable w/2 x USB port connections, AC adapter (if chassis supports it), or a good, high amp output USB hub.

[farmboy]

still having an error. switched to a desktop so there is better power available. Got it so it doesn't randomly disconnect. But will still fail. Screenshot below. There is an error that comes up about "downloading latest HK disabled or failed". Not sure if that is relevant? 1st time it tried to download that, it just sat there a while and failed.

you still likely have a power issue if the dive is showing no disc in the middle of trying to open it
try a high powered usb hub 35+ watts

oh wait your on linux downgrade to 1.00 then try again

no luck on 1.00 either.
Going to walk away from this tonight.
So, what is a recomended external drive for ripping 4K UHD movies?

[Billycar11]

no luck on 1.00 either.
Going to walk away from this tonight.
So, what is a recomended external drive for ripping 4K UHD movies?

no problem
i only recommend pioneers but they are near impossible to find at a reasonable price my favorite drive is the xd08b/s/g
never get the tc one thats fake.

you still may have a power issue as is disconnecting right away right at 0 get your self a high powered usb hub 35+ watts and try again

defiantly do not get the archgon as for now it does not work for flashing or reading in the case