Firmware flash for Bluray compatibility or just UHD support?
Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2024 4:32 am
I have suddenly started running into issues when trying to rip some brand new blurays (not UHD)
The first disc of a series will work ok, but the next will fail about half way through.
I vaguely remembered when first looking into MakeMKV that some special drives might be required and that I felt pretty lucky that this cheap no-brand USB bluray drive off amazon was working for prior projects.
So when this failed, I figured my luck ran out and started researching drives. I read all through the flashing guide, and have planned to buy a WH16NS40 and enclosure.
I'm confident on the linux terminal for the flashing process, but still have a windows system ready in case I need the GUI.
However, the more I read, its seems I may be mistaking the necessity of one of these specific drives. I have no need for 4k/UHD ripping, just standard HD blurays.
So is the point of custom firmware for greater bluray support or simply to add UHD support?
The first disc of a series will work ok, but the next will fail about half way through.
I vaguely remembered when first looking into MakeMKV that some special drives might be required and that I felt pretty lucky that this cheap no-brand USB bluray drive off amazon was working for prior projects.
So when this failed, I figured my luck ran out and started researching drives. I read all through the flashing guide, and have planned to buy a WH16NS40 and enclosure.
I'm confident on the linux terminal for the flashing process, but still have a windows system ready in case I need the GUI.
However, the more I read, its seems I may be mistaking the necessity of one of these specific drives. I have no need for 4k/UHD ripping, just standard HD blurays.
So is the point of custom firmware for greater bluray support or simply to add UHD support?