Buffalo BRXL-PT6U2VB BN 14 Firmware Help

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BubbleStar
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Buffalo BRXL-PT6U2VB BN 14 Firmware Help

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I got this here drive and i want to make it read UHD discs. What firmware should i flash it to?

Drive Information
OS device name: J:
Manufacturer: BUFFALO
Product: Optical Drive
Revision: BN14
Serial number: MODM59H0850
Firmware date: 2121-06-21 13:33
Bus encryption flags: 1F
Highest AACS version: 82

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
Billycar11
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Re: Buffalo BRXL-PT6U2VB BN 14 Firmware Help

Post by Billycar11 »

see guide below or email me or marty for an auto flasher
its a bu40n with encrypted fw if your using the guide
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BubbleStar
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Re: Buffalo BRXL-PT6U2VB BN 14 Firmware Help

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Billycar11 wrote:
Fri Jan 16, 2026 12:49 am
see guide below or email me or marty for an auto flasher
its a bu40n with encrypted fw if your using the guide

do i have to decrypt the firmware first or can i install the bu40n firmware directly?
Last edited by BubbleStar on Fri Jan 16, 2026 1:36 am, edited 1 time in total.
MartyMcNuts
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Re: Buffalo BRXL-PT6U2VB BN 14 Firmware Help

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BubbleStar wrote:
Fri Jan 16, 2026 1:17 am
do i have to decrypt the firmware first or can i install the bu40n firmware directly?
No, BU40N 1.03-MK replaces the encrypted firmware.
Cheers :D
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BubbleStar
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Re: Buffalo BRXL-PT6U2VB BN 14 Firmware Help

Post by BubbleStar »

MartyMcNuts wrote:
Fri Jan 16, 2026 1:36 am
BubbleStar wrote:
Fri Jan 16, 2026 1:17 am
do i have to decrypt the firmware first or can i install the bu40n firmware directly?
No, BU40N 1.03-MK replaces the encrypted firmware.
Worked like a charm. Thanks :D
(tho i have to plug in both usbs for it to read uhd disc lol)
MartyMcNuts
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Re: Buffalo BRXL-PT6U2VB BN 14 Firmware Help

Post by MartyMcNuts »

BubbleStar wrote:
Fri Jan 16, 2026 1:52 am
MartyMcNuts wrote:
Fri Jan 16, 2026 1:36 am
BubbleStar wrote:
Fri Jan 16, 2026 1:17 am
do i have to decrypt the firmware first or can i install the bu40n firmware directly?
No, BU40N 1.03-MK replaces the encrypted firmware.
Worked like a charm. Thanks :D
(tho i have to plug in both usbs for it to read uhd disc lol)
Yes, you should always plug in both USB plugs as one generally provides the additional power that the drive needs.
Cheers :D
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For UHD enabled drives (AU/NZ/SG + Others) & DIY Single Drive Flasher (WW): https://uhdenableddrives.com
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