LibreDrive for LG WH16NS40 Rev 1.05

[T-Rex]

I'm new and just leaning to use MakeMKV. I started with backing-up blue-ray. Now I want to move on to backing-up 4K and my drive is showing

No Disc Inserted

I've seen a few instructions on the site but I want to make sure I have the correct instructions for my drive and version so I don't brick it. Your help is greatly appreciated.

Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/sr0
Current profile: DVD-ROM
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE WH16NS40
Revision: 1.05
Serial number: xxxxxxxxxx
Firmware date: 2120-05-06 14:40
Bus encryption flags: 17

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible (with patched firmware)
Drive platform: MT1959
Harware support: Yes
Firmware support: No
Firmware type: Original (patched version available)
Firmware version: 1.05
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)

No disc inserted

[Billycar11]

If you don't want to take the chance with the instructions you can email me for an automated flasher
Just send me that makemkv drive info with drive letter.
But my flasher is windows only so you need a windows pc

[T-Rex]

Hi BillyCar11,

Unfortunately, I’m using Linux. I’m looking over the instructions. But if I have any doubts, I have no issue switching to windows and sending my drive. First I want to see how much I can learn.

[T-Rex]

Thank you. I want to try to learn as much as I can. If I get to the point of frustration, I will definitely contact you to flash it for me. I’m using Linux but have no issue using Windows.

But quick question, do I need to downgraded ver 1.05 or just flash the drive to break the encryption?

[Billycar11]

Thank you. I want to try to learn as much as I can. If I get to the point of frustration, I will definitely contact you to flash it for me. I’m using Linux but have no issue using Windows.

But quick question, do I need to downgraded ver 1.05 or just flash the drive to break the encryption?

just follow my guide it recommends you go directly to WH16NS60 not 40 1.02MK that way it is only 1 flash and less chance of things going wrong
and problay just follow the mac commands they are posted here somewhere

[T-Rex]

Should I use sdftool or makemkvcon to flash?

[Billycar11]

whatever you like more sdf tool is easier for most unless flashing multiple drives