Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023

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MartyMcNuts
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2021

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Tober27 wrote:
Thu Nov 11, 2021 1:38 am
Woodstock wrote:
Thu Nov 11, 2021 1:32 am
What version of MakeMKV are you running? A BU40N drive should show good LD information...
MakeMKV v1.16.5 [win(x64-release)]
GUI version: v1.16.5 [win(x86-release)]
License type: Time-limited

Am I not using the right one?
Try taking the disc out.
Cheers :D
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Tober27
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2021

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MartyMcNuts wrote:
Thu Nov 11, 2021 1:43 am
Try taking the disc out.
There's no difference with a disc out. Still just:

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: 63

No disc inserted
Woodstock
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2021

Post by Woodstock »

1.16.5 should give the LD information.

Marty, does the interface make a difference in being able to read the LD information?
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dafang7
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2021

Post by dafang7 »

I read the guide and understand, "There is no “Best Drive” They are all made by LG and rebranded the drives just fit different use cases."

Maybe someone can help me with my specific use case. I have a desktop PC that I have been using to put my DVDs in Plex, and now I want to upgrade to do the same with Blu-ray and some 4k movies. I am looking at the two LG drives, WH16NS60 and WH16NS40. Do both of these accomplish that task once the firmware is flashed? Or is there a good reason to get the NS60 for $75 more?
MartyMcNuts
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2021

Post by MartyMcNuts »

Woodstock wrote:
Thu Nov 11, 2021 1:52 pm
1.16.5 should give the LD information.

Marty, does the interface make a difference in being able to read the LD information?
I was on 1.16.4 still. Checked info pane before updating to 1.16.5. It looks exactly the same. See below.

Drive Information
OS device name: L:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BP60NB10
Revision: 1.00
Serial number: XXXXXXXXXXXX
Firmware date: 2117-11-21 17:20
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 76

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
Firmware type: Patched (microcode access re-enabled)
Firmware version: 1.00
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted
Cheers :D
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Billycar11
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2021

Post by Billycar11 »

dafang7 wrote:
Thu Nov 11, 2021 10:32 pm
I read the guide and understand, "There is no “Best Drive” They are all made by LG and rebranded the drives just fit different use cases."

Maybe someone can help me with my specific use case. I have a desktop PC that I have been using to put my DVDs in Plex, and now I want to upgrade to do the same with Blu-ray and some 4k movies. I am looking at the two LG drives, WH16NS60 and WH16NS40. Do both of these accomplish that task once the firmware is flashed? Or is there a good reason to get the NS60 for $75 more?
get a WH14NS40 for cheap the only difference is the drive cant officially playback UHD but it can unofficially and rip
or BU40N for more reliability
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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Tober27
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2021

Post by Tober27 »

MartyMcNuts wrote:
Fri Nov 12, 2021 1:08 am
I was on 1.16.4 still. Checked info pane before updating to 1.16.5. It looks exactly the same. See below.
I uninstalled and reinstalled 1.16.4 and still no LibreDrive Information.
Any suggestions?
Billycar11
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Post by Billycar11 »

Tober27 wrote:
Fri Nov 12, 2021 1:24 am
MartyMcNuts wrote:
Fri Nov 12, 2021 1:08 am
I was on 1.16.4 still. Checked info pane before updating to 1.16.5. It looks exactly the same. See below.
I uninstalled and reinstalled 1.16.4 and still no LibreDrive Information.
Any suggestions?
open a standard bluray and it then might show up
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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Tober27
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2021

Post by Tober27 »

Billycar11 wrote:
Fri Nov 12, 2021 1:30 am
open a standard bluray and it then might show up
No, just Drive and Disc Information:

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Current profile: BD-ROM
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

Disc Information
Label:


etc.
MartyMcNuts
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2021

Post by MartyMcNuts »

Tober27 wrote:
Fri Nov 12, 2021 1:34 am
Billycar11 wrote:
Fri Nov 12, 2021 1:30 am
open a standard bluray and it then might show up
No, just Drive and Disc Information:

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Current profile: BD-ROM
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

Disc Information
Label:


etc.
I reckon it has something to do with that weird ass DN13 firmware. Perhaps it is not recognised. Mike might need to take a look.
Cheers :D
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Tober27
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2021

Post by Tober27 »

MartyMcNuts wrote:
Fri Nov 12, 2021 1:35 am
Mike might need to take a look.
Would be much appreciated. I just got the drive and am inexperienced.
I'm hoping I don't need to return it.
hunesco
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Post by hunesco »

Hey guys, first time here, never used any Blu-ray drivers. I like to know if I can use this "combo" as external drive with my desktop.
LG BU40N, UHD Official Internal Slim Sata 9.5mm+Unitek Y-1039.

Thanks advance.
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Post by Billycar11 »

hunesco wrote:
Fri Nov 12, 2021 3:35 pm
Hey guys, first time here, never used any Blu-ray drivers. I like to know if I can use this "combo" as external drive with my desktop.
LG BU40N, UHD Official Internal Slim Sata 9.5mm+Unitek Y-1039.

Thanks advance.
Yeah you can do that but you need an adapter probably better to get a case with USB that adapter you would need is sata to slimsata
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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speedygonzo5
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Post by speedygonzo5 »

do i have to buy a usb adapter to flash my drive? i have a core i7 8700k b365 motherboard
Billycar11
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speedygonzo5 wrote:
Sun Nov 21, 2021 4:19 pm
do i have to buy a usb adapter to flash my drive? i have a core i7 8700k b365 motherboard
No
But why an unlocked overclocking cpu on a locked non overclocking board
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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