Verbatim 43888 with LG drive?

[MartyMcNuts]

Bought Verbatim 43888 off Amazon.fr from seller Quality Value Supplies.

Both my computer and MakeMKV detected an LG BU40N.

While it did have the notable Super Multi and Bluray logo on the drive tray fascia plate,

• It did not have the small picture of the drive on the back of the door.

• The Model code of the label on the back of the drive was KIAB, not KIAA.

I will be returning it and trying Amazon.de. Does anyone know if they still send out Pioneers?

I don't think so from what I have heard over the past few days. I think all of the Pioneer 43888's are gone. Only LG BU40N versions from now on.

[austeros]

I too received a LG 43888 from Quality Value Supplies via Amazon.de. It was worth a shot.

[bubbajonez]

I'm a bit confused after reading through this post. I have this same Verbatim (Pioneer/LG/???) drive - purchased from Amazon US.
MKV info:
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Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BU40N
Revision: 1.05
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2124-04-23 13:47
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: MT1959

No disc inserted
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The model on the drive sticker shows KIAB, which I thought from reading this post was Pioneer, but the MKV info leads me to believe it's LG?

Anyway, I've never flashed a drive and don't want to screw it up. Based on reading through the guide because the version is 1.05, it appears that I first need to flash to mk-firmware-pack-20200720\MK\old\HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-1.03-NM00000-211810241934.bin
I read somewhere that I had to do a "sidegrade" flash instead??

And then I would flash to: mk-firmware-pack-20200720\MK\HL-DT-ST\BU40N-N-Main\HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-1.04-NM00500-212005061142.bin

I know this is easy once you know what you are doing!

[Coopervid]

I'm a bit confused after reading through this post. I have this same Verbatim (Pioneer/LG/???) drive - purchased from Amazon US.
MKV info:
----
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BU40N
Revision: 1.05
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2124-04-23 13:47
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: MT1959

No disc inserted
-----
The model on the drive sticker shows KIAB, which I thought from reading this post was Pioneer, but the MKV info leads me to believe it's LG?

Anyway, I've never flashed a drive and don't want to screw it up. Based on reading through the guide because the version is 1.05, it appears that I first need to flash to mk-firmware-pack-20200720\MK\old\HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-1.03-NM00000-211810241934.bin
I read somewhere that I had to do a "sidegrade" flash instead??

And then I would flash to: mk-firmware-pack-20200720\MK\HL-DT-ST\BU40N-N-Main\HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-1.04-NM00500-212005061142.bin

I know this is easy once you know what you are doing!

Flash to BU40N 1.03 and you are done. If you also use other ripping software then flash to BU40N 1.00 afterwards.

[bubbajonez]

Thanks Coopervid. That WAS easy.

[PeterMac]

I have both the Pioneer version and the LG version. From what I can tell, the bottom of the box is a little different and the LG drive tray fascia plate has the Super Multi and Blu-Ray logo's on them whereas the Pioneer version drive tray fascia plate is all black.

The Verbatim 43888 containing the LG BU40N has a picture of the drive in the bottom right corner. Looking at the box may help you if you are purchasing from a physical store...


Verbatim 43888 - Pioneer BDR-UD04.jpg




Verbatim 43888 - LG BU40N.jpg

It's not like you said with this boxes right now

I bought from amazon.pl Verbatim 43888 yesterday, today I receive it, and it's LG drive with trash bins on back righ corner on box, also drive is KIAB.

[MartyMcNuts]

I have both the Pioneer version and the LG version. From what I can tell, the bottom of the box is a little different and the LG drive tray fascia plate has the Super Multi and Blu-Ray logo's on them whereas the Pioneer version drive tray fascia plate is all black.

The Verbatim 43888 containing the LG BU40N has a picture of the drive in the bottom right corner. Looking at the box may help you if you are purchasing from a physical store...


Verbatim 43888 - Pioneer BDR-UD04.jpg




Verbatim 43888 - LG BU40N.jpg

It's not like you said with this boxes right now

I bought from amazon.pl Verbatim 43888 yesterday, today I receive it, and it's LG drive with trash bins on back righ corner on box, also drive is KIAB.

That was back when the 43888 had both Pioneer and LG drives available. It has changed now as there are no more Verbatim 43888's with the Pioneer drive inside. They are all now LG BU40N's inside.

[dramaticaudio]

Hi.
I found this thread after buying a Verbatim 43888 drive off of Amazon (America). It seems it has an LG drive inside and I need to flash it to be able to rip UHD discs. I have 2 questions, if I may:

1. I'm hoping to use this on a MacBookPro but I have a PC. I will dig my PC out of storage to do the flashing with MakeMKV but will I be able to rip discs on the MBP? If possible, what software is recommended?

2. Where do I find the firmware file to do the flashing?

TIA!

[dcoke22]

Hi.
I found this thread after buying a Verbatim 43888 drive off of Amazon (America). It seems it has an LG drive inside and I need to flash it to be able to rip UHD discs. I have 2 questions, if I may:

1. I'm hoping to use this on a MacBookPro but I have a PC. I will dig my PC out of storage to do the flashing with MakeMKV but will I be able to rip discs on the MBP? If possible, what software is recommended?

2. Where do I find the firmware file to do the flashing?

TIA!

The Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide has instructions and links to the necessary software. You can even flash the drive on your Mac if you're comfortable using Terminal.

Regardless of which platform you flash your drive on, you can use the drive on any. So flashing on Windows and using on a Mac (or vice versa) will work just fine.

As for what software to use to rip discs… the obvious answer is MakeMKV, which works on Windows, Mac & Linux.

[dramaticaudio]

Much appreciated response!
Ok, so my general misunderstanding was that I didn't know there was a MacOS version of MakeMKV. That makes it MUCH easier!
Have a great day