Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023

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Tober27
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2021

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Billycar11 wrote:
Fri Nov 26, 2021 3:28 am
you selected the firmware?
Yes, the bin file is selected and visible right above "Ready..."
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2021

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Tober27 wrote:
Fri Nov 26, 2021 3:30 am
Billycar11 wrote:
Fri Nov 26, 2021 3:28 am
you selected the firmware?
Yes, the bin file is selected and visible right above "Ready..."
whats your makemkv drive info section
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2021

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Billycar11 wrote:
Fri Nov 26, 2021 3:31 am
whats your makemkv drive info section
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BU40N
Revision: DN13
Serial number: MO9K6D81503
Firmware date: 2119-07-04 14:26
Bus encryption flags: 1F
Highest AACS version: 76
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2021

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Tober27 wrote:
Fri Nov 26, 2021 3:33 am
Billycar11 wrote:
Fri Nov 26, 2021 3:31 am
whats your makemkv drive info section
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BU40N
Revision: DN13
Serial number: MO9K6D81503
Firmware date: 2119-07-04 14:26
Bus encryption flags: 1F
Highest AACS version: 76
i would think it would work unless that case does not support flashing but it just looks like a buffalo rebrand off so it probably supports it.
your not checking enc right?
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2021

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Tober27 wrote:
Fri Nov 26, 2021 3:23 am
Billycar11 wrote:
Fri Nov 26, 2021 3:00 am
first page BU40N 1.03mk on any BU40N one flash and done get the all you need firmware pack
So when I press START it seems nothing happens.

MT1959 Platform:
Encrypted Firmware:

both have red X

"Ready..." doesn't change.
It seems that MakeMKV is not recognising your drive's platform as MT1959, cause that should have a green tick next to it. If the drive platform is marked with a red X, then the start button is disabled so that you can't accidently flash a non-compatible drive. I still think that the current firmware is the problem. Never seen it before...

When you run MakeMKV does it say "Drive Platform MT1959" anywhere on the right hand side?
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Tober27
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MartyMcNuts wrote:
Fri Nov 26, 2021 4:08 am
It seems that MakeMKV is not recognising your drive's platform as MT1959, cause that should have a green tick next to it. If the drive platform is marked with a red X, then the start button is disabled so that you can't accidently flash a non-compatible drive. I still think that the current firmware is the problem. Never seen it before...

When you run MakeMKV does it say "Drive Platform MT1959" anywhere on the right hand side?
I don't see any Drive Platform information, only the Drive Information posted above.

in SDFTool the full drive is labelled:
HL-DT-ST__BD-RE_BU40N_DN13_211907041426_MO9K6D81503

if that's anything.
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well in this case you cant use the sdf tool for now marty will probably fix it soon.
but you can use the cmd to do it or email me for an automated flasher
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Tober27
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2021

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Billycar11 wrote:
Fri Nov 26, 2021 4:26 am
well in this case you cant use the sdf tool for now marty will probably fix it soon.
but you can use the cmd to do it or email me for an automated flasher
Just sent you an email.
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2021

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Billycar11 wrote:
Fri Nov 26, 2021 4:26 am
well in this case you cant use the sdf tool for now marty will probably fix it soon.
but you can use the cmd to do it or email me for an automated flasher
There's nothing to fix. The tool is working properly. If MakeMKV doesn't recognise the drive as platform MT1959, there's nothing I can do about it. There must be something up with that drive as MakeMKV should also be showing the LibreDrive section (including drive platform)
Last edited by MartyMcNuts on Fri Nov 26, 2021 4:53 am, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2021

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Tober27 wrote:
Fri Nov 26, 2021 4:21 am
MartyMcNuts wrote:
Fri Nov 26, 2021 4:08 am
It seems that MakeMKV is not recognising your drive's platform as MT1959, cause that should have a green tick next to it. If the drive platform is marked with a red X, then the start button is disabled so that you can't accidently flash a non-compatible drive. I still think that the current firmware is the problem. Never seen it before...

When you run MakeMKV does it say "Drive Platform MT1959" anywhere on the right hand side?
I don't see any Drive Platform information, only the Drive Information posted above.

in SDFTool the full drive is labelled:
HL-DT-ST__BD-RE_BU40N_DN13_211907041426_MO9K6D81503

if that's anything.
You could try the old SDFtool Flasher (version 1.2.0) as that doesn't check the drive platform.
Cheers :D
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2021

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MartyMcNuts wrote:
Fri Nov 26, 2021 4:47 am
Billycar11 wrote:
Fri Nov 26, 2021 4:26 am
well in this case you cant use the sdf tool for now marty will probably fix it soon.
but you can use the cmd to do it or email me for an automated flasher
There's nothing to fix. The tool is working properly. If MakeMKV doesn't recognise the drive as platform MT1959, there's nothing I can do about it.
ok i see no problem, perhaps an override for situations like this with a special combo that you could tell people in these situations
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: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2021

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Billycar11 wrote:
Fri Nov 26, 2021 4:52 am
MartyMcNuts wrote:
Fri Nov 26, 2021 4:47 am
Billycar11 wrote:
Fri Nov 26, 2021 4:26 am
well in this case you cant use the sdf tool for now marty will probably fix it soon.
but you can use the cmd to do it or email me for an automated flasher
There's nothing to fix. The tool is working properly. If MakeMKV doesn't recognise the drive as platform MT1959, there's nothing I can do about it.
ok i see no problem, perhaps an override for situations like this with a special combo that you could tell people in these situations
Yeah, that's called the old SDFtool Flasher v1.2.0....... LOL :D
Cheers :D
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MartyMcNuts wrote:
Fri Nov 26, 2021 4:54 am

Yeah, that's called the old SDFtool Flasher v1.2.0....... LOL :D
yeah i know the older version but others dont i guess ill put a note in the guide
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2021

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MartyMcNuts wrote:
Fri Nov 26, 2021 4:50 am
You could try the old SDFtool Flasher (version 1.2.0) as that doesn't check the drive platform.
The old Flasher READ Firmware worked, where it didn't with the newer. WRITE Firmware still did nothing.
"enc?" should not be checked, correct?
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2021

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Tober27 wrote:
Fri Nov 26, 2021 4:57 am
MartyMcNuts wrote:
Fri Nov 26, 2021 4:50 am
You could try the old SDFtool Flasher (version 1.2.0) as that doesn't check the drive platform.
The old Flasher READ Firmware worked, where it didn't with the newer. WRITE Firmware still did nothing.
"enc?" should not be checked, correct?
i mean i sent you a flasher just use that?
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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