SDFtool Flasher

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Boxcab
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Re: SDFtool Flasher

Post by Boxcab »

I'm going to try to update the firmware on my ASUS BW-16D1X-U (a USB connected drive). Any suggestions, warnings or tricks that I need to be aware of??

Thanks in advance.


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Billycar11
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Re: SDFtool Flasher

Post by Billycar11 »

Boxcab wrote:
Wed Apr 08, 2026 11:57 am
I'm going to try to update the firmware on my ASUS BW-16D1X-U (a USB connected drive). Any suggestions, warnings or tricks that I need to be aware of??

Thanks in advance.


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if its mt1959
see op or guide below or email me or marty for the auto flasher

if its an a pioneer platform email me the drive info
see below for email
Buy a drive from the guide and video maker: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 20&t=17831
UHD Drive Guide: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 16&t=19634
Auto flash kit $40 Email Billycar5924@gmail.com No attachments
Boxcab
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Re: SDFtool Flasher

Post by Boxcab »

Here's the info on the drive from MakeMKV...
Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: A104
Serial number: KLOK36I***
Firmware date: 2119-01-04 10:47
Bus encryption flags: 1F
Highest AACS version: 76

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible (with patched firmware)
Drive platform: MT1959
Harware support: Yes
Firmware support: No
Firmware type: Original (patched version available)
Firmware version: 0.A104W
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 do not see the "mt1959" reference anywhere here or on the drive.

Sorry for my knowledge void!


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Boxcab
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Re: SDFtool Flasher

Post by Boxcab »

Son of a b...

Yes I see it does say MT1959.

Sorry.


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