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 » Tue Jul 29, 2025 3:41 pm

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 » Tue Jul 29, 2025 5:04 pm

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Andy_01
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U

Post by Andy_01 » Tue Jul 29, 2025 5:57 pm

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.

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