Discussion of LibreDrive mode, compatible drives and firmwares
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tramtrist
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#1
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by tramtrist » Tue Jun 03, 2025 11:30 am
Am I boned? Looking for any advice on flashing
Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/sr0
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BP71N
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: ...
Firmware date: 2122-02-18 16:25
Bus encryption flags: 1F
LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
No disc inserted
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Billycar11
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by Billycar11 » Tue Jun 03, 2025 12:01 pm
no its not an asus rebrand they just rebrand lg/pioneer drives too
but yeah thats an LG likly a BU40N as posted here
viewtopic.php?t=28105
you can risk it and flash to bu40n but it may die
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tramtrist
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by tramtrist » Fri Jun 06, 2025 11:00 am
Finally got around to doing the flashing. Wouldnt work on linux with sdftool for some reason but worked fine on my M2 Air
Anyway, for reference: Alls well! Flashed the BU40N firmware with enc flag without issue
Considering this drive costs the equivalent of $70 in Japan its not a bad deal
Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/sr0
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BU40N
Revision: 1.03
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2118-10-24 19:34
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 77
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
No disc inserted