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New LG WH16NS40 won't update

Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2024 12:04 am
by geedub
I just got a LG WH16NS40 with a manufacturing date of 2020, which should be fine, based on the list here - viewtopic.php?f=16&t=19634

It came with the 1.04 firmware, but it doesn't seem to be taking the 1.05 firmware I downloaded from this site. It says success after I run the command, but MakeMKV then reports the drive is running 1.04.

Sorry, new to this. I've searched the forum about this drive and can't find much. What part am I missing?

Re: New LG WH16NS40 won't update

Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2024 1:19 am
by Billycar11
Probably enc see guide below

Re: New LG WH16NS40 won't update

Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2024 7:14 pm
by geedub
You mean the enclosure? I'm using the Vantec NexStar DX2, which is in the list of approved enclosures for flashing.

Re: New LG WH16NS40 won't update

Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2024 1:55 am
by MartyMcNuts
geedub wrote:
Mon Sep 16, 2024 12:04 am
I just got a LG WH16NS40 with a manufacturing date of 2020, which should be fine, based on the list here - viewtopic.php?f=16&t=19634

It came with the 1.04 firmware, but it doesn't seem to be taking the 1.05 firmware I downloaded from this site. It says success after I run the command, but MakeMKV then reports the drive is running 1.04.

Sorry, new to this. I've searched the forum about this drive and can't find much. What part am I missing?
Use the SDFTool Flasher and flash the drive to WH16NS60 1.02-MK which is the recommended firmware for your model.