UHD (Official) Friendly Drive - Archgon MD-8107S-U3-UHD (Powered by LG BU40N)

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Billycar11
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Re: UHD (Official) Friendly Drive - Archgon MD-8107S-U3-UHD (Powered by LG BU40N)

Post by Billycar11 »

telex wrote:
Sun Jan 03, 2021 11:46 am
which is the right firmware for MD-8107S-U3YC-UHDB-S ?

HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-U100-3M01801-211910161036.bin
or
HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-1.01-RM00000-211712221221.bin
or
HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-U101-MM01201-211711301153.bin
or
HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-1.01-RM01801-211910161032.bin

I cant see a "1.00" ....
If you want 1.00 so bad it's here: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 873#p70284
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telex
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Re: UHD (Official) Friendly Drive - Archgon MD-8107S-U3-UHD (Powered by LG BU40N)

Post by telex »

this?
DE_LG BU40N_1.00.bin
is the right for MD-8107S-U3YC-UHDB-S ?
MartyMcNuts
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Re: UHD (Official) Friendly Drive - Archgon MD-8107S-U3-UHD (Powered by LG BU40N)

Post by MartyMcNuts »

telex wrote:
Sun Jan 03, 2021 11:46 am
which is the right firmware for MD-8107S-U3YC-UHDB-S ?

HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-U100-3M01801-211910161036.bin
or
HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-1.01-RM00000-211712221221.bin
or
HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-U101-MM01201-211711301153.bin
or
HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-1.01-RM01801-211910161032.bin

I cant see a "1.00" ....
I'm not familiar with a model with an "S" at the end?

Anyway, there is no 1.00 in the MK firmware as 1.00 is the stock,already enable firmware (so no need for an MK version). You can find it in the firmware pack provided with the modified ASUS flasher. The firmware is called DE_LG_BU40N_1.00.
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Re: UHD (Official) Friendly Drive - Archgon MD-8107S-U3-UHD (Powered by LG BU40N)

Post by metroplex2k7 »

Hi guys, new to the forums. My fiance bought this drive. It is the MD-8107S-U3 (it does not have the -UHD at the end, but on the front of the drive it does say Ultra HD). So it included the shitty Cyberlink software which didn't work. She couldn't even watch 1080 BluRays on it. We found a way to get it to work on VLC Player. But we can NOT find a way to play UHD. She just wants to watch her UHD disks, nothing more. I hope you guys can help. I see mention of a firmware downgrade. Is there a step by step for dummies to do that? We've tried VLC Player, Windows Media Player, MakeMKV, AnyDVD with no luck. Here is what we know...

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Re: UHD (Official) Friendly Drive - Archgon MD-8107S-U3-UHD (Powered by LG BU40N)

Post by fljoemon »

@metroplex2k7 .. these slim drives are NOT UHD friendly drives and there is no firmware available to downgrade them to UHD friendly drives. Hence they wont work with AnyDVD HD .. these however work great with MakeMKV when flashed with the appropriate firmware as mentioned on this thread.
EyzOnJim68
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Re: UHD (Official) Friendly Drive - Archgon MD-8107S-U3-UHD (Powered by LG BU40N)

Post by EyzOnJim68 »

I''ve purchased the same drive that arrived today and I'm going in circles trying to find the specific links to obtain what I need to flash the firmware but with no luck inside and outside of the forums.

Could you please reply with the links for:

SDFTool
BU40N Firmware 1.00

I would really appreciate it. Thanks in advance.


Jim Hernandez
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Drive Information Archgon md-8107s-u3-uhd
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BU40N
Revision: 1.01
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2119-10-16 10:32
Bus encryption flags: 1F
Highest AACS version: 72

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible (with patched firmware)
Drive platform: MT1959
Harware support: Yes
Firmware support: No
Firmware type: Original (patched version available)
Firmware version: 1.01
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Re: UHD (Official) Friendly Drive - Archgon MD-8107S-U3-UHD (Powered by LG BU40N)

Post by MartyMcNuts »

EyzOnJim68 wrote:
Sat Jan 22, 2022 6:45 am
I''ve purchased the same drive that arrived today and I'm going in circles trying to find the specific links to obtain what I need to flash the firmware but with no luck inside and outside of the forums.

Could you please reply with the links for:

SDFTool
BU40N Firmware 1.00

I would really appreciate it. Thanks in advance.


Jim Hernandez
____________________________________________________________________________

Drive Information Archgon md-8107s-u3-uhd
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BU40N
Revision: 1.01
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2119-10-16 10:32
Bus encryption flags: 1F
Highest AACS version: 72

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible (with patched firmware)
Drive platform: MT1959
Harware support: Yes
Firmware support: No
Firmware type: Original (patched version available)
Firmware version: 1.01
I already replied to you in the other thread. Please don't ask the same question in multiple threads.
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snagalin
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Re: UHD (Official) Friendly Drive - Archgon MD-8107S-U3-UHD (Powered by LG BU40N)

Post by snagalin »

Hi,

I bought the same drive. Please let me know the firmware download link and instructions to flash to read 4K UHD discs.
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Re: UHD (Official) Friendly Drive - Archgon MD-8107S-U3-UHD (Powered by LG BU40N)

Post by MartyMcNuts »

snagalin wrote:
Sun Jan 23, 2022 2:10 am
Hi,

I bought the same drive. Please let me know the firmware download link and instructions to flash to read 4K UHD discs.
Read the Ultimate UHD drives flashing guide 2022 or try using the search function.
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Chipito
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Re: UHD (Official) Friendly Drive - Archgon MD-8107S-U3-UHD (Powered by LG BU40N)

Post by Chipito »

Hello,
I bought a patched drive with version 1.4.
It was patched with the Leowo UHD Drive Tool.
I will try to rip UHDs with DVDFAB and Makemkv at this weekend.

Is this patched version 1.4 ok, or should I downgrade to version 1.0 (if that is possible)?
Thank you very much.

Greetings :)
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Re: UHD (Official) Friendly Drive - Archgon MD-8107S-U3-UHD (Powered by LG BU40N)

Post by Billycar11 »

Chipito wrote:
Thu Aug 03, 2023 8:38 pm
Hello,
I bought a patched drive with version 1.4.
It was patched with the Leowo UHD Drive Tool.
I will try to rip UHDs with DVDFAB and Makemkv at this weekend.

Is this patched version 1.4 ok, or should I downgrade to version 1.0 (if that is possible)?
Thank you very much.

Greetings :)
you paid $100+ dollars to do a firmware flash to a knock off program when we offer it for $25.
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Re: UHD (Official) Friendly Drive - Archgon MD-8107S-U3-UHD (Powered by LG BU40N)

Post by Chipito »

No, I already bought it flashed otherwise I would have definitely bought your package for 25$. A very fair price!
Just wanted to know if the 1.4 patched version is ok or if I should rather downgrade it to version 1.0.

It currently looks like this in MKV.

Drive information
Producer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BU40N
Revision: 1.04
Serial number: MO8N1UA3358
Firmware Date: 2120-05-06 11:42
Bus encryption marks: 17
Highest AACS version: 78

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
Firmware type: Patched (microcode access re-enabled)
Firmware version: 1.04
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
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Re: UHD (Official) Friendly Drive - Archgon MD-8107S-U3-UHD (Powered by LG BU40N)

Post by Billycar11 »

Chipito wrote:
Thu Aug 03, 2023 9:17 pm
No, I already bought it flashed otherwise I would have definitely bought your package for 25$. A very fair price!
Just wanted to know if the 1.4 patched version is ok or if I should rather downgrade it to version 1.0.

It currently looks like this in MKV.

Drive information
Producer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BU40N
Revision: 1.04
Serial number: MO8N1UA3358
Firmware Date: 2120-05-06 11:42
Bus encryption marks: 17
Highest AACS version: 78

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
Firmware type: Patched (microcode access re-enabled)
Firmware version: 1.04
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
i recommend following the guide or go to 1.00 BU40N
Buy a UHD drive from the guide and how to video maker: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 20&t=17831
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Re: UHD (Official) Friendly Drive - Archgon MD-8107S-U3-UHD (Powered by LG BU40N)

Post by Chipito »

I would like to buy your Tool for flashing to 1.0.
In my case I have no possibility, right?

Note 1: This product will not work for older drives that have a manufactured date prior to October 2015 and are not Drive Platform: MT1959.

My drive:
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
Firmware type: Patched (microcode access re-enabled)
Firmware version: 1.04
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
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Re: UHD (Official) Friendly Drive - Archgon MD-8107S-U3-UHD (Powered by LG BU40N)

Post by Billycar11 »

Chipito wrote:
Fri Aug 04, 2023 7:58 pm
I would like to buy your Tool for flashing to 1.0.
In my case I have no possibility, right?

Note 1: This product will not work for older drives that have a manufactured date prior to October 2015 and are not Drive Platform: MT1959.

My drive:
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
Firmware type: Patched (microcode access re-enabled)
Firmware version: 1.04
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
yes you could buy my flash tool or martys both of us have the option to flash down to 1.00 BU40N.
but you are likely fine with that fw try it out first.
Buy a UHD drive from the guide and how to video maker: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 20&t=17831
UHD Drives Guide: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 16&t=19634
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