Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2025

[hexagon]

Works like charm, thnx

[zittrig]

I've a BE16NU50 for a cousin in progress.
It have originaly the firmware BE16NU50 1.00 installed and it works OOTB with it.

My cousin want to use MakeMKV or DVDFab, first he want to test both of the tools. Has the original firmware the same quality like the WH16NS60 1.00?

Edit: Ok, speeding up is very low. Only 4.8x after 18 minutes...

[trooperdadon87]

I'm new to the forum. I've been using Makemkv primarily for my Blu-rays to back them up to an external hard drive. It's always worked great so far.

However, I want to switch to 4k UHD soon and so my question is:

Is this generally possible with my BR drive "Techpulse 120" BD-XL M-Disc and 4K UHD is written on the front?

Do I have to flash this first? How do I go about this? Unfortunately, my English skills are a bit poor.

Thank you for your help and I hope I'm in the right post.

Greetings, trooper

Post your MakeMKV drive & Libredrive info.

Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: E:
Aktuelles Profil: DVD-ROM
Produzent: HL-DT-ST
Produkt: BD-RE BU40N
Revision: 1.02
Serienummer: ...
Firmware-Datum: 2117-11-30 12:18
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 17
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible (with patched firmware)
Drive platform: MT1959
Harware support: Yes
Firmware support: No
Firmware type: Original (patched version available)
Firmware version: 1.02
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)

[MartyMcNuts]

I'm new to the forum. I've been using Makemkv primarily for my Blu-rays to back them up to an external hard drive. It's always worked great so far.

However, I want to switch to 4k UHD soon and so my question is:

Is this generally possible with my BR drive "Techpulse 120" BD-XL M-Disc and 4K UHD is written on the front?

Do I have to flash this first? How do I go about this? Unfortunately, my English skills are a bit poor.

Thank you for your help and I hope I'm in the right post.

Greetings, trooper

Post your MakeMKV drive & Libredrive info.

Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: E:
Aktuelles Profil: DVD-ROM
Produzent: HL-DT-ST
Produkt: BD-RE BU40N
Revision: 1.02
Serienummer: ...
Firmware-Datum: 2117-11-30 12:18
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 17
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible (with patched firmware)
Drive platform: MT1959
Harware support: Yes
Firmware support: No
Firmware type: Original (patched version available)
Firmware version: 1.02
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)

Yes, it has to be flashed to enable libredrive as it is a requirement for UHD readability.

It's easy to do. Just follow the guide. Your drive is a LG BU40N. Flash it to BU40N 1.03-MK and you're all set.

[dellsam34]

I got the LG WH16NS40 Flashed with WH16NS60 Firmware v1.02, very simple yet it performs at it should, Have done only few rips but I will report back if I find any issues with it, but so far so good.

[trooperdadon87]

Post your MakeMKV drive & Libredrive info.

Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: E:
Aktuelles Profil: DVD-ROM
Produzent: HL-DT-ST
Produkt: BD-RE BU40N
Revision: 1.02
Serienummer: ...
Firmware-Datum: 2117-11-30 12:18
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 17
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible (with patched firmware)
Drive platform: MT1959
Harware support: Yes
Firmware support: No
Firmware type: Original (patched version available)
Firmware version: 1.02
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)

Yes, it has to be flashed to enable libredrive as it is a requirement for UHD readability.

It's easy to do. Just follow the guide. Your drive is a LG BU40N. Flash it to BU40N 1.03-MK and you're all set.

where can i get the BU40N 1.03MK firmware ? do i have to download somewhere?

[Billycar11]

where can i get the BU40N 1.03MK firmware ? do i have to download somewhere?

Did you even read post 1?

It's in there the all you need pack

[trooperdadon87]

where can i get the BU40N 1.03MK firmware ? do i have to download somewhere?

Did you even read post 1?

It's in there the all you need pack

for sure. i downloaded the all you need firmware pack and exracted the bu4on file.
now i have this with a .bin data

when i use the command how explaned there is coming:

Input file in raw format is required
DEBUG: Code 4280778757 at wfCw3OE9o6xoDD[;$ZOJdpeNgiQob2>_:29397978

Command produced error code 0xff278005



this is my command line:

.\makemkvcon64.exe f --all-yes -d E: rawflash enc -i: C:\Users\marcm\Downloads\The all you need firmware pack\The all you need firmware pack\LG slim BU40N

[Billycar11]

where can i get the BU40N 1.03MK firmware ? do i have to download somewhere?

Did you even read post 1?

It's in there the all you need pack

for sure. i downloaded the all you need firmware pack and exracted the bu4on file.
now i have this with a .bin data

when i use the command how explaned there is coming:

Input file in raw format is required
DEBUG: Code 4280778757 at wfCw3OE9o6xoDD[;$ZOJdpeNgiQob2>_:29397978

Command produced error code 0xff278005



this is my command line:

.\makemkvcon64.exe f --all-yes -d E: rawflash enc -i: C:\Users\marcm\Downloads\The all you need firmware pack\The all you need firmware pack\LG slim BU40N

You left out the fw name... You only have the path but to nothing you also need file name see post 1 or use the GUI

[trooperdadon87]

Did you even read post 1?

It's in there the all you need pack

for sure. i downloaded the all you need firmware pack and exracted the bu4on file.
now i have this with a .bin data

when i use the command how explaned there is coming:

Input file in raw format is required
DEBUG: Code 4280778757 at wfCw3OE9o6xoDD[;$ZOJdpeNgiQob2>_:29397978

Command produced error code 0xff278005



this is my command line:

.\makemkvcon64.exe f --all-yes -d E: rawflash enc -i: C:\Users\marcm\Downloads\The all you need firmware pack\The all you need firmware pack\LG slim BU40N

You left out the fw name... You only have the path but to nothing you also need file name see post 1 or use the GUI

like this?

.\makemkvcon64.exe f --all-yes -d E: rawflash enc -i makemkvcon64.exe f --all-yes -d E: rawflash enc -i C:\Users\marcm\Downloads\The all you need firmware pack\The all you need firmware pack\LG slim BU40N\HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-1.03-NM00000-211810241934.bin


now it says : Input file not found -- C:\Users\marcm\Downloads\The
Internal error 0x83000001

[d00zah]

for sure. i downloaded the all you need firmware pack and exracted the bu4on file.
now i have this with a .bin data

when i use the command how explaned there is coming:

Input file in raw format is required
DEBUG: Code 4280778757 at wfCw3OE9o6xoDD[;$ZOJdpeNgiQob2>_:29397978

Command produced error code 0xff278005



this is my command line:

.\makemkvcon64.exe f --all-yes -d E: rawflash enc -i: C:\Users\marcm\Downloads\The all you need firmware pack\The all you need firmware pack\LG slim BU40N

You left out the fw name... You only have the path but to nothing you also need file name see post 1 or use the GUI

like this?

.\makemkvcon64.exe f --all-yes -d E: rawflash enc -i makemkvcon64.exe f --all-yes -d E: rawflash enc -i C:\Users\marcm\Downloads\The all you need firmware pack\The all you need firmware pack\LG slim BU40N\HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-1.03-NM00000-211810241934.bin


now it says : Input file not found -- C:\Users\marcm\Downloads\The
Internal error 0x83000001

Use ' ' or " " around paths/filenames which include spaces.

.\makemkvcon64.exe f --all-yes -d E: rawflash enc -i makemkvcon64.exe f --all-yes -d E: rawflash enc -i 'C:\Users\marcm\Downloads\The all you need firmware pack\The all you need firmware pack\LG slim BU40N\HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-1.03-NM00000-211810241934.bin'

[trooperdadon87]

You left out the fw name... You only have the path but to nothing you also need file name see post 1 or use the GUI

like this?

.\makemkvcon64.exe f --all-yes -d E: rawflash enc -i makemkvcon64.exe f --all-yes -d E: rawflash enc -i C:\Users\marcm\Downloads\The all you need firmware pack\The all you need firmware pack\LG slim BU40N\HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-1.03-NM00000-211810241934.bin


now it says : Input file not found -- C:\Users\marcm\Downloads\The
Internal error 0x83000001

Use ' ' or " " around paths/filenames which include spaces.

.\makemkvcon64.exe f --all-yes -d E: rawflash enc -i makemkvcon64.exe f --all-yes -d E: rawflash enc -i 'C:\Users\marcm\Downloads\The all you need firmware pack\The all you need firmware pack\LG slim BU40N\HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-1.03-NM00000-211810241934.bin'

THANKS ! i think it was working.

Reading input file C:\Users\marcm\Downloads\The all you need firmware pack\The all you need firmware pack\LG slim BU40N\HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-1.03-NM00000-211810241934.bin
Flashing flags = 0x0 : 0 0 0 0 : ---- ---- ---- ----
Sending image in encrypted format
Current Drive ID: HL-DT-ST_BD-RE_BU40N_1.02_211711301218_KZBIASC0500
Ready to write drive flash memory. (auto confirmed)
Operation started: Sending flash image to drive
100% Operation finished
Operation started: Programming flash
100% Operation finished
Done successfully


what else do i have to do? fixing some bugs next (sleeping bug) or everything working now?

when i check now and open makemkv there is still 1.02 , why?

[trooperdadon87]

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible (with patched firmware)
Drive platform: MT1959
Harware support: Yes
Firmware support: No
Firmware type: Original (patched version available)
Firmware version: 1.02
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)

[uhdarty]

Bought an LG BH16NS40, FW 1.05, SVC CODE NS51, manufacturing date 2024 October

Now I cannot find this drive in post#1 exactly but reading viewtopic.php?t=25901
I see user had success with flashing HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BH16NS40-NS50-1.03-NM00000-211711201943.bin

1 - can I somehow backup the current FW which I can restore in case of issues? or restore is not fully possible?
2 - since that success story is from 2022 perhaps my current 1.05 is a different 1.05, also my drive is a different BH16NS40, possible?
3 - thank you

[zittrig]

Show your MakeMKV drive information.
But I think you can flash directly to WH16NS60 1.02MK.

Edit:
Sorry I've read your model wrong. Of course is the BH16NS40 with NS51 flashable.

You don't need a firmware backup. With the original LG firmware auto updater you can get your drive back to 1.05.