Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2026

[Darkbird]

Hi - I had tried it with one disc before flashing, but MakeMKV was open and it wouldn't read, but I discounted that as "must be a firmware issue".
I have tried unplugging it for 5 minutes, that hasn't changed anything.
It also does not read discs when MakeMKV is closed.

I feel like I may have just gotten a defective drive.

[Billycar11]

Hi - I had tried it with one disc before flashing, but MakeMKV was open and it wouldn't read, but I discounted that as "must be a firmware issue".
I have tried unplugging it for 5 minutes, that hasn't changed anything.
It also does not read discs when MakeMKV is closed.

I feel like I may have just gotten a defective drive.

it should have read a regular Bluray without flash all flashing does is enable UHD.
this is one of the many reasons i recommend pioneers they are much better drives see below if your in the usa.
marty and asmcom also have pioneers available for other country's.

[Darkbird]

Yeah, I'll see if I can't flash/recover the 1.05 Firmware and get a refund from Amazon on the drive, enclosure and SATA adapter (the enclosure wouldn't let me flash).
Thanks for the help!

[source22]

hello all,

HeLp...help.. please

where can I find the firmware for a BDR-XS07UHDv to enable Libra ?

trying to rip mkv files...

Info: Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XS07U
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: [redacted]
Firmware date: 2023-01-06
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 47

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8E21
Firmware version: ID05

Thanks in advance.....

[Billycar11]

hello all,

HeLp...help.. please

where can I find the firmware for a BDR-XS07UHDv to enable Libra ?

trying to rip mkv files...

Info: Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XS07U
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: [redacted]
Firmware date: 2023-01-06
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 47

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8E21
Firmware version: ID05

Thanks in advance.....

sorry man cant that fw is to new cant be flashed.
return it if you can

i have some pioneers with old fw if you want one

[source22]

What the fast drive I can buy that works or firmware that will make it work ?

[Caus5150]

Can the LG BH30N Be Flashed? I just found one at the goodwill

[Coopervid]

What the fast drive I can buy that works or firmware that will make it work ?

Fast, dying early and skipping sectors of hard to read discs: LG, Safe, durable: Pioneer with old firmware. Your choice.

[Coopervid]

Can the LG BH30N Be Flashed? I just found one at the goodwill

No. BD only drive. No UHD option.

[Deterous]

Sleep bug on UHD friendly drives is fixed when flashing WH16NS60 1.02MK, but the Asus BW-16D1HT is recommended to be flashed with Asus BW-16D1HT 3.10MK.
Does this mean the 16D1HT isn't compatible with WH16NS60 1.02MK, and that the Asus is stuck with the sleep bug?
Also, does WH16NS60 1.02MK firmware have any known quirks as a result of the firmware expecting the AACS decoder subsystem on the drive?

[MartyMcNuts]

Sleep bug on UHD friendly drives is fixed when flashing WH16NS60 1.02MK, but the Asus BW-16D1HT is recommended to be flashed with Asus BW-16D1HT 3.10MK.
Does this mean the 16D1HT isn't compatible with WH16NS60 1.02MK, and that the Asus is stuck with the sleep bug?
Also, does WH16NS60 1.02MK firmware have any known quirks as a result of the firmware expecting the AACS decoder subsystem on the drive?

1. The Asus firmware is only recommended for the Asus drive if you still want to write discs. If you don't care about writing discs, use WH16NS60 1.02-MK.

2. No quirks.

[Coopervid]

Sleep bug on UHD friendly drives is fixed when flashing WH16NS60 1.02MK, but the Asus BW-16D1HT is recommended to be flashed with Asus BW-16D1HT 3.10MK.
Does this mean the 16D1HT isn't compatible with WH16NS60 1.02MK, and that the Asus is stuck with the sleep bug?
Also, does WH16NS60 1.02MK firmware have any known quirks as a result of the firmware expecting the AACS decoder subsystem on the drive?

In addition:

1) The ASUS firmware has the sleep bug but it hasn't "jamless play" when the LG firmware skips sectors of hard to read discs.

2) To get around all these issues get a Pioneer drive from a seller or PM me. Retail drives don't work anymore.

[source22]

hello all,

HeLp...help.. please

where can I find the firmware for a BDR-XS07UHDv to enable Libra ?

trying to rip mkv files...

Info: Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XS07U
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: [redacted]
Firmware date: 2023-01-06
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 47

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8E21
Firmware version: ID05

Thanks in advance.....

sorry man cant that fw is to new cant be flashed.
return it if you can

i have some pioneers with old fw if you want one

will they work for 4k UHD ? I just got the wp50nb40 and it seem it doesnt read 4kUDH .....?

what is the solution ?

Thank you in advance

[Billycar11]

will they work for 4k UHD ? I just got the wp50nb40 and it seem it doesnt read 4kUDH .....?

what is the solution ?

Thank you in advance

read the guide... right here or see below and email me for a flasher

[Deterous]

Sleep bug on UHD friendly drives is fixed when flashing WH16NS60 1.02MK, but the Asus BW-16D1HT is recommended to be flashed with Asus BW-16D1HT 3.10MK.
Does this mean the 16D1HT isn't compatible with WH16NS60 1.02MK, and that the Asus is stuck with the sleep bug?
Also, does WH16NS60 1.02MK firmware have any known quirks as a result of the firmware expecting the AACS decoder subsystem on the drive?

In addition:

1) The ASUS firmware has the sleep bug but it hasn't "jamless play" when the LG firmware skips sectors of hard to read discs.

2) To get around all these issues get a Pioneer drive from a seller or PM me. Retail drives don't work anymore.

Is there more info on the "jamless play" feature somewhere, I can only find a few mentions. Does it imply that *any* DVD/Bluray rip (makemkv or otherwise, including pure encrypted dumps) may have silent read errors and bad dumps? Which drives/firmwares have this?

I'm not interested in the Pioneer drives, none of their firmware have the features I need.