Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023

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Guitrdone
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023

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Coopervid wrote:
Sat Mar 11, 2023 12:14 pm
The first post of this thread contains everything you need.
I found it. Thanks!
Guitrdone
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023

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asmcom wrote:
Sat Mar 11, 2023 3:13 pm
Guitrdone wrote:
Fri Mar 10, 2023 11:40 pm
Coopervid wrote:
Fri Mar 10, 2023 8:53 pm
You must first flash 1.02 MK before you can flash 1.00. And why don't you use the SDFFlasherTool?
I'm not sure how I can obtain the 1.02 MK. Can you send a link? Thanks!
Hello Guitrdone,

Use Marty's SDFflasher to flash your drive. Use this file in the folder labelled HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_WH16NS60-1.02-NM00100-211810291936 to flash your drive to 1-02mk. If you then want to flash to WH16NS60 1-00DE then use the file in the other folder labelled DE_LG WH16NS60_1.00. You must flash with 1-02mk first then 1-00DE

Please use this link below to use Marty's SDF Flasher to flash your drive.

https://www.mediafire.com/file/rak1mk0p ... 9.zip/file

https://tinyurl.com/yxbeptj4
Amscom-

I did exactly this, and I have The Dark Knight streaming now. Can't tell if the HDR was copied, but it looks pretty good. Does MakeMKV copy the HDR info too?

Thanks a bunch!
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023

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Guitrdone wrote:
Sat Mar 11, 2023 7:47 pm
asmcom wrote:
Sat Mar 11, 2023 3:13 pm
Guitrdone wrote:
Fri Mar 10, 2023 11:40 pm


I'm not sure how I can obtain the 1.02 MK. Can you send a link? Thanks!
Hello Guitrdone,

Use Marty's SDFflasher to flash your drive. Use this file in the folder labelled HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_WH16NS60-1.02-NM00100-211810291936 to flash your drive to 1-02mk. If you then want to flash to WH16NS60 1-00DE, then use the file in the other folder labelled DE_LG WH16NS60_1.00. You must flash with 1-02mk first, then 1-00DE

Please use this link below to use Marty's SDF Flasher to flash your drive.

https://www.mediafire.com/file/rak1mk0p ... 9.zip/file

https://tinyurl.com/yxbeptj4
Amscom-

I did exactly this, and I have The Dark Knight streaming now. Can't tell if the HDR was copied, but it looks pretty good. Does MakeMKV copy the HDR info too?

Thanks a bunch!
You are welcome, and I would, however, encourage you to read the guides in more detail as this is how you will learn. I appreciate you were struggling, so I made it easy for you. MakeMKV does support HDR, but it depends on what you are playing it back on.

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tegid1977
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023

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I have tried several methods to flash my Archgon MD-8107-U3 so far with no luck. Here is the information I get from MakeMKV:
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BU40N
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: MO8M2QI0627
Firmware date: 2120-12-01 17:16
Bus encryption flags: 1F
Highest AACS version: 77

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible (with patched firmware)
Drive platform: MT1959
Harware support: Yes
Firmware support: No
Firmware type: Original (patched version available)
Firmware version: 1.02
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've tried flashing HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-1.02-NM01201-211711301218.bin from the old directory of mk-firmware-pack-20200720 if I run the CLI command

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makemkvcon64.exe f --all-yes -d D: rawflash -i "HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-1.02-NM01201-211711301218.bin"
I get what appears to be a successful message:

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Reading input file HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-1.02-NM01201-211711301218.bin
Flashing flags = 0x0 : 0 0 0 0 : ---- ---- ---- ----
Current Drive ID: HL-DT-ST_BD-RE_BU40N_1.02_212012011716_MO8M2QI0627
Ready to write drive flash memory. (auto confirmed)
Operation started: Sending flash image to drive
 100% Operation finished
Operation started: Programming flash
 100% Operation finished
Done successfully
But when I restart my computer and run MakeMKV again the drive info is unchanged. I know I am missing something and would appreciate any help that can be given.

As to why I ran the CLI and not a GUI the GUI would fail immediately see attachments for a screenshot.
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MartyMcNuts
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023

Post by MartyMcNuts »

tegid1977 wrote:
Mon Mar 13, 2023 11:44 pm
I have tried several methods to flash my Archgon MD-8107-U3 so far with no luck. Here is the information I get from MakeMKV:
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BU40N
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: MO8M2QI0627
Firmware date: 2120-12-01 17:16
Bus encryption flags: 1F
Highest AACS version: 77

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible (with patched firmware)
Drive platform: MT1959
Harware support: Yes
Firmware support: No
Firmware type: Original (patched version available)
Firmware version: 1.02
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've tried flashing HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-1.02-NM01201-211711301218.bin from the old directory of mk-firmware-pack-20200720 if I run the CLI command

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makemkvcon64.exe f --all-yes -d D: rawflash -i "HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-1.02-NM01201-211711301218.bin"
I get what appears to be a successful message:

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Reading input file HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-1.02-NM01201-211711301218.bin
Flashing flags = 0x0 : 0 0 0 0 : ---- ---- ---- ----
Current Drive ID: HL-DT-ST_BD-RE_BU40N_1.02_212012011716_MO8M2QI0627
Ready to write drive flash memory. (auto confirmed)
Operation started: Sending flash image to drive
 100% Operation finished
Operation started: Programming flash
 100% Operation finished
Done successfully
But when I restart my computer and run MakeMKV again the drive info is unchanged. I know I am missing something and would appreciate any help that can be given.

As to why I ran the CLI and not a GUI the GUI would fail immediately see attachments for a screenshot.
Your firmware is encrypted. Add the enc flag to your command.
Cheers :D
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sn0wleo
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023

Post by sn0wleo »

I have an LG Drive with the following specs can I flash it to read UHD Disks ?

Drive Information
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BH16NS40
Revision: 1.05
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2120-05-06 13:31
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 77

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible (with patched firmware)
Drive platform: MT1959
Harware support: Yes
Firmware support: No
Firmware type: Original (patched version available)
Firmware version: 1.05
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)
Coopervid
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023

Post by Coopervid »

Yes. Use the guide from page 1. You need to flash MK firmware. DE firmware is only possible afterwards but is not needed.
tegid1977
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023

Post by tegid1977 »

Thanks Marty! I added the ENC indicator but now its failing before its done sending the firmware.

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C:\Program Files (x86)\MakeMKV>makemkvcon64.exe f --all-yes -d D: rawflash enc -i "HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-1.02-NM01201-211711301218.bin"

Reading input file HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-1.02-NM01201-211711301218.bin
Flashing flags = 0x0 : 0 0 0 0 : ---- ---- ---- ----
Sending image in encrypted format
Current Drive ID: HL-DT-ST_BD-RE_BU40N_1.02_212012011716_MO8M2QI0627
Ready to write drive flash memory. (auto confirmed)
Operation started: Sending flash image to drive
  98% .................................................
Write DRAM NG 05/26/03

Command produced error code 0x82052603
Billycar11
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023

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tegid1977 wrote:
Wed Mar 15, 2023 12:40 am
Thanks Marty! I added the ENC indicator but now its failing before its done sending the firmware.

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C:\Program Files (x86)\MakeMKV>makemkvcon64.exe f --all-yes -d D: rawflash enc -i "HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-1.02-NM01201-211711301218.bin"

Reading input file HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-1.02-NM01201-211711301218.bin
Flashing flags = 0x0 : 0 0 0 0 : ---- ---- ---- ----
Sending image in encrypted format
Current Drive ID: HL-DT-ST_BD-RE_BU40N_1.02_212012011716_MO8M2QI0627
Ready to write drive flash memory. (auto confirmed)
Operation started: Sending flash image to drive
  98% .................................................
Write DRAM NG 05/26/03

Command produced error code 0x82052603
seen that before either its a whatever error or the case is bad and it cant be flashed through it, recheck your drive info in makemkv see if it flashed it likely did happens alot with amd usb drivers
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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tegid1977
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023

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No luck still shows unpatched in makemkv. Does that mean this drive wont work with uhd for makemkv?
sdunlap1
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023

Post by sdunlap1 »

sn0wleo wrote:
Tue Mar 14, 2023 5:08 pm
I have an LG Drive with the following specs can I flash it to read UHD Disks ?

Drive Information
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BH16NS40
Revision: 1.05
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2120-05-06 13:31
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 77
Just flashed this drive on a Mac with WH16NS60 firmware. Ripping away now.
Billycar11
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023

Post by Billycar11 »

tegid1977 wrote:
Wed Mar 15, 2023 2:50 am
No luck still shows unpatched in makemkv. Does that mean this drive wont work with uhd for makemkv?
Your not using 1.03 like the guide says missed that the first time :roll:
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
Coopervid
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023

Post by Coopervid »

Billycar11 wrote:
Wed Mar 15, 2023 1:04 pm
tegid1977 wrote:
Wed Mar 15, 2023 2:50 am
No luck still shows unpatched in makemkv. Does that mean this drive wont work with uhd for makemkv?
Your not using 1.03 like the guide says missed that the first time :roll:
BU40N 1.03 is in the OLD folder of the firmware pack.
tegid1977
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023

Post by tegid1977 »

That did it! Thank you!!
Hellboy.
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023

Post by Hellboy. »

Hello i new here. I read a few page and if i understand, if i buy a PIONEER BDR-XD08UMB-S and it have the firmware v1.03, the drive just work without doing anything to it?
Thanks.
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