Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023

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user31415
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dcoke22 wrote:
Wed Apr 26, 2023 11:01 pm
user31415 wrote:
Wed Apr 26, 2023 7:35 pm
Hi, i'm new here, there are many drives to choose from and I don't really know which one to get.
I have some Bluray movies that I want to store on my PC.
Also the list says UHD friendly and UHD official ... what is the difference?
A UHD official drive has the necessary hardware to play a UHD disc with official UHD playback software on the very narrow set of hardware and OS versions that allow for that. UHD friendly means it can rip UHD discs but not play them back with official software on supported hardware. If you're intending to use it on Linux, it doesn't matter. There's no official UHD support there. A drive of either variety will work the same for you.

user31415 wrote:
Wed Apr 26, 2023 7:35 pm
Like do I need a specific drive for Dolby Atmos movies or how does that work?
No. If the drive can rip the disc, (you need a UHD capable drive to rip UHD discs), you get all the contents on it.
Thanks for explaining, I ordered the LG BU40N, does it work out of the box or what do I need to do?
dcoke22
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user31415 wrote:
Thu Apr 27, 2023 11:26 am
Thanks for explaining, I ordered the LG BU40N, does it work out of the box or what do I need to do?
The first post in this thread is maintained and contains instructions on how to flash your drive and which firmware to flash your drive to.
Edu02
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Post by Edu02 »

Hi guys,

Which the best UHD drive to rip my DVD and Bluray collection (I want keep as is with menu) you recommend me to buy?
I want to best one
Thank you !!!
BailMe
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023

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Billycar11 wrote:
Mon May 27, 2019 5:20 am
Recommended Firmware to flash for MakeMKV:
BP50NB40 to > BP50NB40-NB50-1.03MK then to > BP60NB10 1.02MK or 1.00MK
NB52 to > BP50NB40-NB50-1.03MK with enc > BP50NB40-NB50-1.03MK with bootloader/full flash > BP60NB10 1.00_HBD from Marty download/file.php?id=2143
if using command line add "full" after rawflash
"Nature will always make a better idiot": and thats me!

I have a drive with BP50NB40 and I dont really understand what this is telling me to do so im kind of stuck.
can anyone maybe more elaborately or descriptively explain what i need to do with this command line, or can reference a video or photos of flashing specifically a drive with "BP50NB40" so im not messing up anything?
MartyMcNuts
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Post by MartyMcNuts »

BailMe wrote:
Sun Apr 30, 2023 1:50 am
Billycar11 wrote:
Mon May 27, 2019 5:20 am
Recommended Firmware to flash for MakeMKV:
BP50NB40 to > BP50NB40-NB50-1.03MK then to > BP60NB10 1.02MK or 1.00MK
NB52 to > BP50NB40-NB50-1.03MK with enc > BP50NB40-NB50-1.03MK with bootloader/full flash > BP60NB10 1.00_HBD from Marty download/file.php?id=2143
if using command line add "full" after rawflash
"Nature will always make a better idiot": and thats me!

I have a drive with BP50NB40 and I dont really understand what this is telling me to do so im kind of stuck.
can anyone maybe more elaborately or descriptively explain what i need to do with this command line, or can reference a video or photos of flashing specifically a drive with "BP50NB40" so im not messing up anything?
Use SDFtool flasher. Read this post: viewtopic.php?p=94848#p94848
Cheers :D
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For UHD enabled drives (AU/NZ/SG) & DIY Single Drive Flasher (WW): https://www.uhdenableddrives.com
baneling
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Hi all, I'm thinking of buying this drive https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B079LTC6ML/?co ... _lig_dp_it but I don't understand the information on page 1 of this thread. To me its very convoluted. which firmware file would I use? and once I have the drive, to flash it, all I do is follow the instructions or video below?

How To Flash Videos and commands:

New Updated guide for all Drives and firmware including encrypted firmware: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyQV1aPlbow
1. Open cmd as admin

2. Navigate to makemkvs install directory by default on 64 bit systems it is here: cd "C:\Program Files (x86)\MakeMKV"

3. If you have a listed encrypted firmware you must use this command: makemkvcon64.exe f --all-yes -d “ your drive letter here Example: D”: rawflash enc -i “path to your firmware Example: C:\Users\Billy\Downloads\Downgrade-Enabled-Firmware\Auto-Flash\LG-Desktop-NS60-sleep-fix\WH16NS60-1.02-MK.bin”

4. If you have unencrypted firmware use this command: makemkvcon64.exe f --all-yes -d “ your drive letter here Example: D”: rawflash -i “path to your firmware Example: C:\Users\Billy\Downloads\Downgrade-Enabled-Firmware\Auto-Flash\LG-Desktop-NS60-sleep-fix\WH16NS60-1.02-MK.bin”

5. Remove my examples and quotes ”” when you run the commands
dcoke22
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baneling wrote:
Sun Apr 30, 2023 4:06 pm
Hi all, I'm thinking of buying this drive https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B079LTC6ML/?co ... _lig_dp_it but I don't understand the information on page 1 of this thread. To me its very convoluted. which firmware file would I use? and once I have the drive, to flash it, all I do is follow the instructions or video below?

How To Flash Videos and commands:

New Updated guide for all Drives and firmware including encrypted firmware: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyQV1aPlbow
1. Open cmd as admin

2. Navigate to makemkvs install directory by default on 64 bit systems it is here: cd "C:\Program Files (x86)\MakeMKV"

3. If you have a listed encrypted firmware you must use this command: makemkvcon64.exe f --all-yes -d “ your drive letter here Example: D”: rawflash enc -i “path to your firmware Example: C:\Users\Billy\Downloads\Downgrade-Enabled-Firmware\Auto-Flash\LG-Desktop-NS60-sleep-fix\WH16NS60-1.02-MK.bin”

4. If you have unencrypted firmware use this command: makemkvcon64.exe f --all-yes -d “ your drive letter here Example: D”: rawflash -i “path to your firmware Example: C:\Users\Billy\Downloads\Downgrade-Enabled-Firmware\Auto-Flash\LG-Desktop-NS60-sleep-fix\WH16NS60-1.02-MK.bin”

5. Remove my examples and quotes ”” when you run the commands
For flashing on Windows, you should use the SDFtool Flasher. viewtopic.php?f=16&t=22896

The first post in this thread is fairly information dense. I had to read it a couple times before I could really make sense of it. :)
fathom7411
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Post by fathom7411 »

I truly appreciate all the information provided in this thread and forum. I was able to pickup a brand new BP50NB40-NB50 with encrypted firmware from someone locally for $20 last weekend and spent the week reading this thread and a few others in hopes of successfully flashing my drive in OSX. I don't have access to a Windows 10 computer and my imac is a late 2009 model, so I'm pretty sure win10 is out of the question even through bootcamp.

However, after two firmware flashes I am happy to say I successfully ripped my first UHD disc last night! Thank you so much!
baneling
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Does anyone know if the LG BP60NB10 works on Windows 11? and how long is the USB cable for it?
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baneling wrote:
Thu May 04, 2023 5:02 pm
Does anyone know if the LG BP60NB10 works on Windows 11? and how long is the USB cable for it?
Yes works on 11
Cable is like 3 ft
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
baneling
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Billycar11 wrote:
Thu May 04, 2023 6:53 pm
baneling wrote:
Thu May 04, 2023 5:02 pm
Does anyone know if the LG BP60NB10 works on Windows 11? and how long is the USB cable for it?
Yes works on 11
Cable is like 3 ft
Thanks
JackFrost6
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Post by JackFrost6 »

Please answer my basic questions. I bought this drive ASUS BW-16D1H (EU version).
In order to read my UHD 4K original and rip. Do I need to unlock the firmware? Or a bootloader of some kind?
Is it possible to unlock it when I have the new firmware 3.11 from the manufacturer? It's new from the store, I can return it within 14 days.
I can`t use sdflash tool, because I get error. MT1959 platform see only banned x :(

photos: https://postimg.cc/gallery/VtvnhbS
Kaeya
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Post by Kaeya »

Hey, sorry if this is the wrong place to ask this but I am wondering-can this rip my UHD Blu Ray? If so, where should I start in flashing process. I am old so I have a bit of trouble with technology I apologize

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DL5WQPN
Billycar11
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Post by Billycar11 »

JackFrost6 wrote:
Fri May 12, 2023 10:24 pm
Please answer my basic questions. I bought this drive ASUS BW-16D1H (EU version).
In order to read my UHD 4K original and rip. Do I need to unlock the firmware? Or a bootloader of some kind?
Is it possible to unlock it when I have the new firmware 3.11 from the manufacturer? It's new from the store, I can return it within 14 days.
I can`t use sdflash tool, because I get error. MT1959 platform see only banned x :(

photos: https://postimg.cc/gallery/VtvnhbS
email me for an automated flasher for it
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
dcoke22
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Kaeya wrote:
Sat May 13, 2023 12:07 am
Hey, sorry if this is the wrong place to ask this but I am wondering-can this rip my UHD Blu Ray? If so, where should I start in flashing process. I am old so I have a bit of trouble with technology I apologize

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DL5WQPN
Some of the Amazon reviews claim that it does not support UHD.

This forum maintains a list of models that can work for UHD in the first post of this thread: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide

Also in there are links to flashing tools, firmware, and lists of which firmware go on which drive.

Furthermore, if you want to avoid all of that, the flashing guide also has a list of sellers who will sell you a flashed & tested drive that will work with MakeMKV.
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