Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023

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MartyMcNuts
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2021

Post by MartyMcNuts »

MKV.User.Dave wrote:
Mon Dec 13, 2021 2:03 am
Help?

The SDFtool fails to run on win10x64 machine...
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Current profile: DVD-ROM
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE WH14NS40
Revision: 1.04
Serial number: KLZJ5F95330
Firmware date: 2119-01-04 13:51
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 12

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible (with patched firmware)
Drive platform: MT1959
Harware support: Yes
Firmware support: No
Firmware type: Original (patched version available)
Firmware version: 1.04
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)
Which version of SDFtool flasher??
Cheers :D
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For UHD enabled drives (AU/NZ/SG) & DIY Single Drive Flasher (WW): https://www.uhdenableddrives.com
SomeRandomUser1993
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2021

Post by SomeRandomUser1993 »

Hello,
I bought today an Archgon MD-8107S-U3 with the LG BU40N(S) is this particular Model flashable and what does the (S) mean? Slim?
Any help/Information appreciated. (Just want to be sure..)

Regards
Billycar11
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2021

Post by Billycar11 »

SomeRandomUser1993 wrote:
Tue Dec 14, 2021 3:33 am
Hello,
I bought today an Archgon MD-8107S-U3 with the LG BU40N(S) is this particular Model flashable and what does the (S) mean? Slim?
Any help/Information appreciated. (Just want to be sure..)

Regards
Post your makemkv drive info section
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
Auto flash kit $25 Email me for one Billycar5924@gmail.com
SomeRandomUser1993
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2021

Post by SomeRandomUser1993 »

Billycar11 wrote:
Tue Dec 14, 2021 1:18 pm
SomeRandomUser1993 wrote:
Tue Dec 14, 2021 3:33 am
Hello,
I bought today an Archgon MD-8107S-U3 with the LG BU40N(S) is this particular Model flashable and what does the (S) mean? Slim?
Any help/Information appreciated. (Just want to be sure..)

Regards
Post your makemkv drive info section
Sorry for the late reply.
Here it is:

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Drive Information
OS device name: I:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BU40N
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: MO7L91G2232
Firmware date: 2120-12-01 17:16
Bus encryption flags: 1F

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: MT1959

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

Post by Billycar11 »

SomeRandomUser1993 wrote:
Thu Dec 16, 2021 1:10 pm
Sorry for the late reply.
Here it is:

Code: Select all

Drive Information
OS device name: I:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BU40N
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: MO7L91G2232
Firmware date: 2120-12-01 17:16
Bus encryption flags: 1F

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: MT1959

No disc inserted
Yeah you can flash that to read UHD
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
Auto flash kit $25 Email me for one Billycar5924@gmail.com
MKV.User.Dave
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2021

Post by MKV.User.Dave »

MartyMcNuts wrote:
Mon Dec 13, 2021 7:27 am
MKV.User.Dave wrote:
Mon Dec 13, 2021 2:03 am
Help?

The SDFtool fails to run on win10x64 machine...
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Current profile: DVD-ROM
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE WH14NS40
Revision: 1.04
Serial number: KLZJ5F95330
Firmware date: 2119-01-04 13:51
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 12

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible (with patched firmware)
Drive platform: MT1959
Harware support: Yes
Firmware support: No
Firmware type: Original (patched version available)
Firmware version: 1.04
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)
Which version of SDFtool flasher??
Both versions...
dsafad10
Posts: 2
Joined: Thu Dec 16, 2021 2:55 pm

Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2021

Post by dsafad10 »

Hey guys,

just registered cause i'm a little lost which firmware i need to use on my HL-DT-ST BD-RE BH16NS55 drive thats already installed.

MakeMKV shows the following informations:

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Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BH16NS55
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: <REDACTED
Firmware date: 2117-11-20 17:04
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 66

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible (with patched firmware)
Drive platform: MT1959
Harware support: Yes
Firmware support: No
Firmware type: Original (patched version available)
Firmware version: 1.03
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)
i already downloaded the newest version of the SDFtool Flasher and the current mk firmware pack. Can i just use the SDFtool and which firmware to i need to flash from the mk firmware pack to be able to play and rip 4k uhd blu rays ? I still want to be able to rip normal 1080p blu rays as well if thats possible.

greetings and thanks for the help :)
Billycar11
Posts: 3769
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2021

Post by Billycar11 »

dsafad10 wrote:
Thu Dec 16, 2021 3:00 pm
Hey guys,

just registered cause i'm a little lost which firmware i need to use on my HL-DT-ST BD-RE BH16NS55 drive thats already installed.

MakeMKV shows the following informations:

Code: Select all

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BH16NS55
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: <REDACTED
Firmware date: 2117-11-20 17:04
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 66

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible (with patched firmware)
Drive platform: MT1959
Harware support: Yes
Firmware support: No
Firmware type: Original (patched version available)
Firmware version: 1.03
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)
i already downloaded the newest version of the SDFtool Flasher and the current mk firmware pack. Can i just use the SDFtool and which firmware to i need to flash from the mk firmware pack to be able to play and rip 4k uhd blu rays ? I still want to be able to rip normal 1080p blu rays as well if thats possible.

greetings and thanks for the help :)
Yes you can still rip normal blurays.
Read the fist page the recommend firmware for your drive is WH16NS60 1.02mk it's in the all you need firmware pack
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
Auto flash kit $25 Email me for one Billycar5924@gmail.com
dsafad10
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2021

Post by dsafad10 »

Billycar11 wrote:
Thu Dec 16, 2021 4:39 pm
dsafad10 wrote:
Thu Dec 16, 2021 3:00 pm
Hey guys,

just registered cause i'm a little lost which firmware i need to use on my HL-DT-ST BD-RE BH16NS55 drive thats already installed.

MakeMKV shows the following informations:

Code: Select all

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BH16NS55
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: <REDACTED
Firmware date: 2117-11-20 17:04
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 66

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible (with patched firmware)
Drive platform: MT1959
Harware support: Yes
Firmware support: No
Firmware type: Original (patched version available)
Firmware version: 1.03
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)
i already downloaded the newest version of the SDFtool Flasher and the current mk firmware pack. Can i just use the SDFtool and which firmware to i need to flash from the mk firmware pack to be able to play and rip 4k uhd blu rays ? I still want to be able to rip normal 1080p blu rays as well if thats possible.

greetings and thanks for the help :)
Yes you can still rip normal blurays.
Read the fist page the recommend firmware for your drive is WH16NS60 1.02mk it's in the all you need firmware pack
Thanks for the help! the process was very smooth and i'm able to watch and rip 4k uhd bds Sadly the performance is not like the normal bd rip buts its fine!

thanks again!
MartyMcNuts
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2021

Post by MartyMcNuts »

MKV.User.Dave wrote:
Thu Dec 16, 2021 2:22 pm
MartyMcNuts wrote:
Mon Dec 13, 2021 7:27 am
MKV.User.Dave wrote:
Mon Dec 13, 2021 2:03 am
Help?

The SDFtool fails to run on win10x64 machine...

Which version of SDFtool flasher??
Both versions...
Is MakeMKV installed in the default directory?
Is MakeMKV version 1.15.2 or above?
Have you tried running the flasher as Admin?
Cheers :D
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
For UHD enabled drives (AU/NZ/SG) & DIY Single Drive Flasher (WW): https://www.uhdenableddrives.com
MKV.User.Dave
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2021

Post by MKV.User.Dave »

MartyMcNuts wrote:
Thu Dec 16, 2021 9:51 pm
MKV.User.Dave wrote:
Thu Dec 16, 2021 2:22 pm
MartyMcNuts wrote:
Mon Dec 13, 2021 7:27 am


Which version of SDFtool flasher??
Both versions...
Is MakeMKV installed in the default directory?
Is MakeMKV version 1.15.2 or above?
Have you tried running the flasher as Admin?
Is MakeMKV installed in the default directory?
"C:\Program Files (x86)\MakeMKV\makemkv.exe"
Is MakeMKV version 1.15.2 or above?
MakeMKV v1.16.5 win(x64-release)
Have you tried running the flasher as Admin?
Absolutely

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Coopervid
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2021

Post by Coopervid »

So? Install .NET and retry.
lordvader
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2021

Post by lordvader »

Hey all,
Just purchased a BP50NB40, and started the UHD flashing process.
I first flashed with the MK firmware using the SDF Flash tool (from the "The all you need firmware pack", and the following is what I've got:

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Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BP50NB40
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: SIK01L99G0500
Firmware date: 2120-05-07 09:17
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 12

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
Firmware type: Patched (microcode access re-enabled)
Firmware version: 1.03
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed
Looks good.

I then attempted to flash the BP60NB10 firmware. SDFTool gives me the following warning, but then proceeds to flash "OK". However, when opening MakeMKV, there's no change to the firmware - hence no UHD for me.
Screenshot 2021-12-17 153858.png
Screenshot 2021-12-17 153858.png (7.51 KiB) Viewed 7217 times
Have I missed something?
MKV.User.Dave
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2021

Post by MKV.User.Dave »

Coopervid wrote:
Fri Dec 17, 2021 12:31 am
So? Install .NET and retry.
Ummm, it is installed.
lordvader
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2021

Post by lordvader »

lordvader wrote:
Fri Dec 17, 2021 4:48 am
Hey all,
Just purchased a BP50NB40, and started the UHD flashing process.
I first flashed with the MK firmware using the SDF Flash tool (from the "The all you need firmware pack", and the following is what I've got:

Code: Select all

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BP50NB40
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: SIK01L99G0500
Firmware date: 2120-05-07 09:17
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 12

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
Firmware type: Patched (microcode access re-enabled)
Firmware version: 1.03
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed
Looks good.

I then attempted to flash the BP60NB10 firmware. SDFTool gives me the following warning, but then proceeds to flash "OK". However, when opening MakeMKV, there's no change to the firmware - hence no UHD for me.

Screenshot 2021-12-17 153858.png

Have I missed something?
Ugh! Looked at the box - and it has NB52 for it's SVC code. But I looks like I was able to flash an MK firmware onto it ...
Weird
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