Verbatim 43888 with LG drive?

[D.Poulsen]

can anyone help me here?
I'm a bit confused, I just received my new Verbatim 43888 drive,
on the sticker it says KIAB which from what I read should be Pioneer, but I'm still a bit in doubt
and from what I can read it's still necessary to flash the drive,
is that correct and can anyone help me with how to do it?

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BU40N
Revision: 1.05
Serial number: MO5P31I5739
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

[dcoke22]

can anyone help me here?
I'm a bit confused, I just received my new Verbatim 43888 drive,
on the sticker it says KIAB which from what I read should be Pioneer, but I'm still a bit in doubt
and from what I can read it's still necessary to flash the drive,
is that correct and can anyone help me with how to do it?

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BU40N
Revision: 1.05
Serial number: MO5P31I5739
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

You have the LG drive. Pretty much all Verbatim 43888 drives are coming with the LG drive inside.

There's a post just a few up from yours with a succinct list of instructions with links to the flashing guide and the relevant bits. https://forum.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=173504#p173504

[babywinchester]

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BU40N
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: MO4P2FG2325
Firmware date: 2118-10-24 19:34
Bus encryption flags: 17

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
Firmware type: Patched (microcode access re-enabled)
Firmware version: 1.03
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes


Sorry to bother everyone
But does this mean I am successful ?
Anything more to be done
Please anyone’s insight would be grateful
Thanks

[Billycar11]

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BU40N
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: MO4P2FG2325
Firmware date: 2118-10-24 19:34
Bus encryption flags: 17

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
Firmware type: Patched (microcode access re-enabled)
Firmware version: 1.03
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes


Sorry to bother everyone
But does this mean I am successful ?
Anything more to be done
Please anyone’s insight would be grateful
Thanks

Should be fine

[Feenschubser]

Hello,
thank you for this nice place and fantastic software.
And the Flash, Crossflash safe my old Hardware and i can buy cheap old drives
I live in Germany.
We have Mediamarkt, Saturn, Expert
This local stores have old Drives , you look on the 2x Trash Sticker you have 50/50 Chance.


I order in May 2025 a 43888 online and the shipped to Mediamarkt Store in my Town.
Model Code: KIAB = Pioneer Drive
On page 2 i have the Package without the Drive.
Only 2x Trash Sticker.
I pay 99€