Discussion of LibreDrive mode, compatible drives and firmwares
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Maffo
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by Maffo » Thu Feb 13, 2025 3:15 pm
Sorry for thr late post i now can rip 4k uhd disks to my ssd

and now to figure out how to convert then so i can play them on my 4k uhd tv
thank you for all your help with the rip
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Maffo
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by Maffo » Mon Oct 13, 2025 10:29 am
Hi there I came across my old Blu-ray and HD player writer the the model number is
MODEL:GGW-H20L I would like to know if it could do with firmware upgrade so I can rip some 4K discs if this drive is compatible with uhd if anybody can let me know I'll be very grateful thank you once again for all your help have a great day
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DavoBR
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by DavoBR » Mon Oct 13, 2025 10:40 am
Maffo wrote: ↑Mon Oct 13, 2025 10:29 am
Hi there I came across my old Blu-ray and HD player writer the the model number is
MODEL:GGW-H20L I would like to know if it could do with firmware upgrade so I can rip some 4K discs if this drive is compatible with uhd if anybody can let me know I'll be very grateful thank you once again for all your help have a great day
Best post the MakeMKV info and those in the know can advise.
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MartyMcNuts
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by MartyMcNuts » Tue Oct 14, 2025 12:19 am
Maffo wrote: ↑Mon Oct 13, 2025 10:29 am
Hi there I came across my old Blu-ray and HD player writer the the model number is
MODEL:GGW-H20L I would like to know if it could do with firmware upgrade so I can rip some 4K discs if this drive is compatible with uhd if anybody can let me know I'll be very grateful thank you once again for all your help have a great day
No, this drive is far too old and has the wrong drive platform. It will never be compatible.
Cheers
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For UHD enabled drives (AU/NZ/SG + Others) & DIY Single Drive Flasher (WW):
https://uhdenableddrives.com
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Maffo
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by Maffo » Tue Oct 14, 2025 1:28 pm
thank you for the info thanks
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Maffo
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by Maffo » Fri Oct 17, 2025 2:11 pm
MY new drive is
Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BU40N
Revision: 1.05
Firmware date: 2124-04-23 13:47
Bus encryption flags: 17
LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
do i use BU40N 1.03MK Firmware plz and thanks
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MartyMcNuts
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by MartyMcNuts » Sat Oct 18, 2025 1:47 am
Maffo wrote: ↑Fri Oct 17, 2025 2:11 pm
MY new drive is
Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BU40N
Revision: 1.05
Firmware date: 2124-04-23 13:47
Bus encryption flags: 17
LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
do i use BU40N 1.03MK Firmware plz and thanks
Yes, BU40N 1.03-MK first. If you use other ripping software besides MakeMKV, you can then flash to BU40N 1.00.
Cheers
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For UHD enabled drives (AU/NZ/SG + Others) & DIY Single Drive Flasher (WW):
https://uhdenableddrives.com
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Maffo
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by Maffo » Sat Oct 18, 2025 9:13 am
Sorry for the late reply but I'm having trouble with this forum on my PC and my smartphone it takes a long time to load up and when it does sometimes I get an error a five to five error I think this forum is having problems but I don't know anyway thank you for your reply I only use make MKV which works better for me and this is the best program for me to use it's quick simple and easy thank you for the information I do appreciate it
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Maffo
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by Maffo » Sat Oct 18, 2025 9:16 am
Sorry for the late reply but I'm having trouble with this forum on my PC and my smartphone it takes a long time to load up and when it does sometimes I get an error a 522 error I think this forum is having problems but I don't know anyway thank you for your reply I only use make MKV which works better for me and this is the best program for me to use it's quick simple and easy thank you for the information I do appreciate it