Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2026

[Billycar11]

Hi,

Which firmware for the ASUS BW-16D1H-U PRO please ? I also have issue with Nero Burning rom (a better software ?) which doesn’t detect my device maybe need a driver I don’t have, just the default Windows one.

Thanks.

Flash to wh16ns60

Thanks ! Which version please ? There is different versions of wh16ns60.

I recommend 1.02 or 1.00

[Billycar11]

Hi,

Which firmware for the ASUS BW-16D1H-U PRO please ? I also have issue with Nero Burning rom (a better software ?) which doesn’t detect my device maybe need a driver I don’t have, just the default Windows one.

Thanks.

Flash to wh16ns60

Hello, Im also considering to buy an Asus BW-16D1HT, specifically:
Model: BW-16D1HT
Complete model name: BW-16D1HT/BLK/B/AS
Manufacture date: July 2016
Model P/N: 90DD0200 - B30000

I would like to know if it's possible to make it able to rip UHD blu-rays while maintaining the ability to burn bluray discs, as I've read in the guide:

In some cases crossflashing an Asus drive to an LG or the other way around you may no longer be able to burn disks-SamuriHL

If that reveals possible what would be the best "firmware path" to follow?

We don't know sometimes it's fine sometimes it's not
If it's not then You just go to Asus fw and have to deal with the sleep bug

[Maskman]

Flash to wh16ns60

Thanks ! Which version please ? There is different versions of wh16ns60.

I recommend 1.02 or 1.00

Thank you very much

[farmboy]

"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.

can you point to a specific "Y" cable?
I've tried a few different types, but the ones I've gotten only allow power and data from the side with 1 connection (Side A) to either cable on the two cable side (Side B). Meaning that I cannot connect the the drive to side A, and have one cable on side B go to the computer and the other go to my 65W output USB-C. The power won't go from side B to side A. And it appears to be isolated so I can't send power across the two side B cables.
(hopefully this makes sense). I'm not finding a way to supply power AND data to the drive via two different sources.

Well, after getting that specific Y cable, and confirming I can power the drive proper through it from an external dedicated power supply, still getting SCSI errors and won't run. I'm giving up on this drive. Probably just something about it isn't letting it work.
Will buy a drive from one of you guys.
Thank you for the help, BTW! I do really appreciate it!!!

[andidHayder]

I tried looking through the forum but didn’t find an answer. I’m trying to flash using a Mac and it says to only use 1.17.7 for Linux but I was a bit confused on the wording of that was also true for Mac. 1.17.7 keeps getting a fatal error on MacOS Tahoe.

[dcoke22]

I tried looking through the forum but didn’t find an answer. I’m trying to flash using a Mac and it says to only use 1.17.7 for Linux but I was a bit confused on the wording of that was also true for Mac. 1.17.7 keeps getting a fatal error on MacOS Tahoe.

You can use current MakeMKV to flash on macOS. The commands to flash on macOS and Linux are similar, which is why they're often spoken about together.

MacOS 15.4 introduced a change that broke MakeMKV. I think it was fixed in MakeMKV 1.18.0 or maybe 1.18.1 (I don't remember off the top of my head). MakeMKV 1.17.7 undoubtedly won't work on Tahoe.

“Fatal Error Occured” with MacOS 15.4 Developer Beta 1

[andidHayder]

I tried looking through the forum but didn’t find an answer. I’m trying to flash using a Mac and it says to only use 1.17.7 for Linux but I was a bit confused on the wording of that was also true for Mac. 1.17.7 keeps getting a fatal error on MacOS Tahoe.

You can use current MakeMKV to flash on macOS. The commands to flash on macOS and Linux are similar, which is why they're often spoken about together.

MacOS 15.4 introduced a change that broke MakeMKV. I think it was fixed in MakeMKV 1.18.0 or maybe 1.18.1 (I don't remember off the top of my head). MakeMKV 1.17.7 undoubtedly won't work on Tahoe.

“Fatal Error Occured” with MacOS 15.4 Developer Beta 1

Thanks!

[TheRealKplayz]

So if anyone is bored and wants to look through some firmware for a disk drive, to remove the RPC region lock, i uploaded the firmware of my disk drive (which currently doesn't have a patch from what i can find.) to archive.org


https://archive.org/details/dvd-write-a ... e-firmware


Has more details on the page, its the raw bin dumb.

[librelibre]

How do you backup your original firmware before flashing? I would like to be able to revert if it doesn't go right.

Using linux. Have both makemkv 1.17.7 and 1.18.3. Running makemkvcon f --version for either reports LibDriveIo/SdfTool version: 2.6

Edit: Just bought the BP50NB40 NB52 . I'm probably going to return it. Not only does the flashing process seem confusing but also I already have trouble with the verbatim 43888. I got it to replace the verbatim. Only got it to rip a couple discs, but now it seems it can't rip any discs despite them looking ok and playing properly, I just want to back them up jic since I'm not sure I can find replacements. Dunno if it's the jamless play or what. I'm wondering if it may also be a cable or power issue, since it has no power brick, and the drive is usb c, they give you a usb c to a cable, with a usb c adapter. It just seems problematic.

I'm thinking of getting the asus SBW-06D2X-U or BW-16D1X-U but from what I'm reports I'm reading the new ones are both LG based. Dunno if anyone has found flashing removes jamless play or how well the newer ones will work compared to the verbatim.

[Billycar11]

How do you backup your original firmware before flashing? I would like to be able to revert if it doesn't go right.

Using linux. Have both makemkv 1.17.7 and 1.18.3. Running makemkvcon f --version for either reports LibDriveIo/SdfTool version: 2.6

Edit: Just bought the BP50NB40 NB52 . I'm probably going to return it. Not only does the flashing process seem confusing but also I already have trouble with the verbatim 43888. I got it to replace the verbatim. Only got it to rip a couple discs, but now it seems it can't rip any discs despite them looking ok and playing properly, I just want to back them up jic since I'm not sure I can find replacements. Dunno if it's the jamless play or what. I'm wondering if it may also be a cable or power issue, since it has no power brick, and the drive is usb c, they give you a usb c to a cable, with a usb c adapter. It just seems problematic.

I'm thinking of getting the asus SBW-06D2X-U or BW-16D1X-U but from what I'm reports I'm reading the new ones are both LG based. Dunno if anyone has found flashing removes jamless play or how well the newer ones will work compared to the verbatim.

Don't return it me or Marty can flash it for you easy on windows

Please just double read the guides it's not hard to flash and if your unsure email is and we can help

Optical drives are becoming very rare would be a shame to see it go to waste

[Billycar11]

added https://www.newegg.com/icy-dock-mb343sp ... -_-Product
and https://www.amazon.com/ChenYang-slimlin ... 18-7067709
to use slim sata drives with 5.25 bays and cases as the slim sata cases and adapters are hit and miss with flashing support