Asus BW-16D1X-U

Discussion of LibreDrive mode, compatible drives and firmwares
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Andy_01
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Asus BW-16D1X-U

Post by Andy_01 »

Hi, can anyone please help. Is this drive able to be patched to read 4K?
If so could you please advise what flash utility to use and which firmware?
Thank you!
Andy

Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: A104
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2119-01-04 10:47
Bus encryption flags: 1F

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible (with patched firmware)
Drive platform: MT1959
Harware support: Yes
Firmware support: No
Firmware type: Original (patched version available)
Firmware version: 0.A104W
DVD all regions: Possible (with patched firmware)
BD raw data read: Possible (with patched firmware)
BD raw metadata read: Possible (with patched firmware)
Unrestricted read speed: Possible (with patched firmware)
Billycar11
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U

Post by Billycar11 »

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Andy_01
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U

Post by Andy_01 »

Thank you! As it turns out I took a chance and used the SDFTool Flasher v1.36 and Firmware WH16NS60-1.02
Worked like a charm.
oap1ikwydlsh2o
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U

Post by oap1ikwydlsh2o »

hi , which software di u use please
OneDay
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U

Post by OneDay »

I used SDFTool 1.36
Used Firmware BW-16D1HT 3.10
Worked perfectly since it is a Asus drive.
oap1ikwydlsh2o
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U

Post by oap1ikwydlsh2o »

thank you , worked forst time .
zittrig
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U

Post by zittrig »

OneDay wrote:
Mon Mar 02, 2026 8:12 am
I used SDFTool 1.36
Used Firmware BW-16D1HT 3.10
Worked perfectly since it is a Asus drive.
To avoid the Sleep Bug or have less problems with 3-Layer discs feel free to flash to LG WH16NS60 1.02MK.
OneDay
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U

Post by OneDay »

oap1ikwydlsh2o wrote:
Mon Mar 02, 2026 9:50 am
thank you , worked forst time .
Glade it worked

Also as zittrig said flash the LG WH16NS60 1.02MK

The drives in the BW-16D1X-U are rebranded LG WH16NS40 from what I have researched.
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