LG WH16NS40 with drive platform MT1939
Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2025 8:14 pm
Hello,
My LG WH16NS40 drive arrived on Saturday, but I quickly realized that it only supports MT1939 and not MT1959. Currently, I’m ripping my DVDs and Blu-rays without modifying the firmware, and for the most part, the process has been smooth—except for a few minor glitches.
I'm wondering if there’s a way to upgrade my drive to support UHD. Initially, I was looking for a Pioneer drive, but as far as I understand, they’re currently difficult to find due to the latest firmware updates. I also checked the shop uhdfriendlydrives.co.uk, but it's temporarily closed.
Since I live in Germany, I’d be open to paying a surcharge if someone from the US or another region could send me a working Pioneer drive.
Would you happen to have any recommendations or possible solutions?
I truly appreciate your help—thank you in advance!
Best regards
Jo
My LG WH16NS40 drive arrived on Saturday, but I quickly realized that it only supports MT1939 and not MT1959. Currently, I’m ripping my DVDs and Blu-rays without modifying the firmware, and for the most part, the process has been smooth—except for a few minor glitches.
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Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: \Device\CdRom0
Aktuelles Profil: DVD-ROM
Produzent: HL-DT-ST
Produkt: BD-RE WH16NS40
Revision: 1.01
Firmware-Datum: 2113-12-06 16:58
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 17
Highest AACS version: 58
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: MT1939
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.01
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Partial
Unrestricted read speed: YesSince I live in Germany, I’d be open to paying a surcharge if someone from the US or another region could send me a working Pioneer drive.
Would you happen to have any recommendations or possible solutions?
I truly appreciate your help—thank you in advance!
Best regards
Jo