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Hello,

I am currently using the drive "archgon Star UHD External 4K-Ultra HD BD Player" to rip blu rays.
I can only rip blu-rays, but it doesn't work for 4K UHD discs at all. I will need to flash the drive.

Product details: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Archgon-Extern ... 101&sr=1-3

This is the info of the drive:

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 downloaded a folder for firmware pack and found the following:
1) Asus 5.25 BW-16D1HT
2) LG 5.25 desktop
3) LG slim BP50NB40-NB50
4) LG slim BU40N
5) LG slim USB BP60NB10

Could someone please suggest which .bin file to use (that would ensure I can be successful with the ripping process)?

Thanks

What does the Drive Information section say? It is above the LibreDrive Information.

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.

Edit
If i rip a 4k movie and remove the protection, and then burn the movie in a disk, the movie work in a PC?

Hellboy. wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 17, 2023 4:09 pm

If i rip a 4k movie and remove the protection, and then burn the movie in a disk, the movie work in a PC?

If you burn it right, sure. But why would you? Copy the .mkv across the network to the new PC or put the file on a USB stick and sneaker net it to the new PC.

sdunlap1 wrote: ↑

Wed Mar 15, 2023 4:16 am

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.

I just tried to do it but it doesnt show me everything when I run the first command to show my drive all I get is

Found 1 drives(s)
00:
HL-DT-ST_BD-RE__BH16NS40_1.05_212005061331_KLLM4DA2425

dcoke22 wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 17, 2023 7:09 pm

Hellboy. wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 17, 2023 4:09 pm

If i rip a 4k movie and remove the protection, and then burn the movie in a disk, the movie work in a PC?

If you burn it right, sure. But why would you? Copy the .mkv across the network to the new PC or put the file on a USB stick and sneaker net it to the new PC.

You need to know that everybody who wants the best quality only rips to ISO or folder to play it with an Oppo or Oppo clone. And then the mkv output is not the best solution for everybody. But burning to BDs is outdated, I agree.

Coopervid wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 17, 2023 9:12 pm

dcoke22 wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 17, 2023 7:09 pm

Hellboy. wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 17, 2023 4:09 pm

If i rip a 4k movie and remove the protection, and then burn the movie in a disk, the movie work in a PC?

If you burn it right, sure. But why would you? Copy the .mkv across the network to the new PC or put the file on a USB stick and sneaker net it to the new PC.

You need to know that everybody who wants the best quality only rips to ISO or folder to play it with an Oppo or Oppo clone. And then the mkv output is not the best solution for everybody. But burning to BDs is outdated, I agree.

What Oppo or Oppo clone is recommended. What is the least expensive?

Coopervid wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 17, 2023 9:12 pm

You need to know that everybody who wants the best quality only rips to ISO or folder to play it with an Oppo or Oppo clone. And then the mkv output is not the best solution for everybody. But burning to BDs is outdated, I agree.

I understand and I agree. I should be more clear in my answer. Using either the .mkv or the decrypted backup or an ISO is most likely more convenient than burning a disc.

Hellboy. wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 17, 2023 11:48 pm

Coopervid wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 17, 2023 9:12 pm

dcoke22 wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 17, 2023 7:09 pm

If you burn it right, sure. But why would you? Copy the .mkv across the network to the new PC or put the file on a USB stick and sneaker net it to the new PC.

You need to know that everybody who wants the best quality only rips to ISO or folder to play it with an Oppo or Oppo clone. And then the mkv output is not the best solution for everybody. But burning to BDs is outdated, I agree.

What Oppo or Oppo clone is recommended. What is the least expensive?

The Oppo clone M9201 is recommended. Oppo has stopped production of Bluray players.
Look here or depending on your location you can also check on ebay etc. Use Google.

https://foro.avpasion.com/t/comprar-m97 ... oppo.2469/

dcoke22 wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 17, 2023 7:09 pm

Hellboy. wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 17, 2023 4:09 pm

If i rip a 4k movie and remove the protection, and then burn the movie in a disk, the movie work in a PC?

If you burn it right, sure. But why would you? Copy the .mkv across the network to the new PC or put the file on a USB stick and sneaker net it to the new PC.

Just for knowledge, what is the correct way to burn the movie?

Thanks for the link Coopervid.

Hellboy. wrote: ↑

Sat Mar 18, 2023 6:02 pm

dcoke22 wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 17, 2023 7:09 pm

Hellboy. wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 17, 2023 4:09 pm

If i rip a 4k movie and remove the protection, and then burn the movie in a disk, the movie work in a PC?

If you burn it right, sure. But why would you? Copy the .mkv across the network to the new PC or put the file on a USB stick and sneaker net it to the new PC.

Just for knowledge, what is the correct way to burn the movie?

Thanks for the link Coopervid.

Usually 25GB discs are no issue with any drive. If you burn 50GB discs read this:

https://forum.redfox.bz/threads/the-lon ... -tl.86133/

You load the BDMV and the CERTIFICATE folder in Imgburn. To reduce size if it exceeds 50GB you need commercial software like CloneBD as an example. 50GB is the limit. Only one player can handle larger discs.

Good Afternoon All,
I'm trying to flash a new LG WH16NS40 to the most recent 102 MK file. However, it does not seem to be working. I cannot see if I have all the settings set up because the app is crushed into a tiny box. I'm using Windows 11 64 bit.

rellog321 wrote: ↑

Sun Mar 26, 2023 7:29 pm

Good Afternoon All,
I'm trying to flash a new LG WH16NS40 to the most recent 102 MK file. However, it does not seem to be working. I cannot see if I have all the settings set up because the app is crushed into a tiny box. I'm using Windows 11 64 bit.

viewtopic.php?p=114370#p114370

No go with that method. The window completely disappears with those settings. Oh, and I realized I'm on Windows 10, not 11- if that matters....

rellog321 wrote: ↑

Sun Mar 26, 2023 9:01 pm

No go with that method. The window completely disappears with those settings. Oh, and I realized I'm on Windows 10, not 11- if that matters....

Interesting. Probably best addressed in SDFtool Flasher where the author might have some additional insight. I see he added the note:

NOTE: If the GUI looks a bit deformed (happens on a 4k monitor), you can right click the exe and select properties. In the compatibility tab, click "Change high DPI settings" then under "High DPI scaling override" tick the box and select "System (Enhanced)" in the dropbox.

so it might be something unique to your setup?