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LG WH16NS40
Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2021 10:09 pm
by horrorfiend666
Just picked it up and the firmware is 1.05 do I need to do anything to be able to read and write uhd discs
Re: LG WH16NS40
Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2021 10:18 pm
by Billycar11
horrorfiend666 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 22, 2021 10:09 pm
Just picked it up and the firmware is 1.05 do I need to do anything to be able to read and write uhd discs
i wouldn't bother with the writing get some hard drives.
email me if you want an automated self flash kit
Re: LG WH16NS40
Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2021 11:09 pm
by horrorfiend666
Flashed successfully to firmware 1.03 confirmed UHD can be played back successfully
Re: LG WH16NS40
Posted: Thu Mar 25, 2021 7:15 pm
by fangelov
What procedure did you use? I have the same drive with 1.05. Thanks!
Re: LG WH16NS40
Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2021 6:19 pm
by Scuph
I just picked one up and am trying to figure out what firmware to flash to it. I have been following this guide:
viewtopic.php?t=19928 But since that is talking about a different drive I am a bit lost on which firmware to actually flash to it. Thank you for any help.
Re: LG WH16NS40
Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2021 7:59 pm
by Billycar11
Scuph wrote: ↑Wed Mar 31, 2021 6:19 pm
I just picked one up and am trying to figure out what firmware to flash to it. I have been following this guide:
viewtopic.php?t=19928 But since that is talking about a different drive I am a bit lost on which firmware to actually flash to it. Thank you for any help.
Please don't follow that guide it has unnecessary steps.
Follow mine linked below or email me for an automated flasher
Re: LG WH16NS40
Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2021 8:05 pm
by d00zah
Scuph wrote: ↑Wed Mar 31, 2021 6:19 pm
I just picked one up and am trying to figure out what firmware to flash to it. I have been following this guide:
viewtopic.php?t=19928 But since that is talking about a different drive I am a bit lost on which firmware to actually flash to it. Thank you for any help.
Billycar11 goes to great lengths to keep the
Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2021 up to date with all the current wisdom. The guide you are following is older & may miss some important details.
See section
Recommended Firmware to flash for MakeMKV: to determine FW you want.
When you read further to section
Newer OEM Firmwares and encrypted:, you may find that your current FW (what the drive came with.. v1.05?) is encrypted, requiring you to use the
SDFtool Flasher with 'enc' checked for the 1st flash. The procedure in the 1st post includes download links & procedure.
Re: LG WH16NS40
Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2021 8:51 pm
by Scuph
Billycar11 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 31, 2021 7:59 pm
Scuph wrote: ↑Wed Mar 31, 2021 6:19 pm
I just picked one up and am trying to figure out what firmware to flash to it. I have been following this guide:
viewtopic.php?t=19928 But since that is talking about a different drive I am a bit lost on which firmware to actually flash to it. Thank you for any help.
Please don't follow that guide it has unnecessary steps.
Follow mine linked below or email me for an automated flasher
I was able to get it working by following your guide Billycar11, thank you for the write up.