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LG WH14NS40 sdf tool throwing error while flashing
Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2023 1:22 am
by darkKaplah
So long time makeMKV user and I paid for a key (hey you guys make awesome software!). Just noticed my drive is a LG WH14NS40 and it shows libre support. So I tried to flash the software for my model. I'm getting the following error that's attached in the screenshot. It doesn't matter if I have the "enc" checked or unchecked, or if I run as administrator.
This machine is a windows 11 box.
Love to know what the issue is. The drive still works so this isn't a hair on fire scenario. I do get the occasional UHD so I'd love to be able to rip those, but again not dire.
(Edit) Aparently the attachment didn't go through. Here's a link to the photo:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/tJ5doduLWirer5ot5
Re: LG WH14NS40 sdf tool throwing error while flashing
Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2023 2:27 am
by MartyMcNuts
darkKaplah wrote: ↑Tue Aug 22, 2023 1:22 am
So long time makeMKV user and I paid for a key (hey you guys make awesome software!). Just noticed my drive is a LG WH14NS40 and it shows libre support. So I tried to flash the software for my model. I'm getting the following error that's attached in the screenshot. It doesn't matter if I have the "enc" checked or unchecked, or if I run as administrator.
This machine is a windows 11 box.
Love to know what the issue is. The drive still works so this isn't a hair on fire scenario. I do get the occasional UHD so I'd love to be able to rip those, but again not dire.
There is no image attached. Try uploading the image somewhere and providing a link or tell us the error. Also, show us your MakeMKV info (right hand pane). Hopefully we can help you out...
Re: LG WH14NS40 sdf tool throwing error while flashing
Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2023 3:32 am
by MartyMcNuts
darkKaplah wrote: ↑Tue Aug 22, 2023 1:22 am
So long time makeMKV user and I paid for a key (hey you guys make awesome software!). Just noticed my drive is a LG WH14NS40 and it shows libre support. So I tried to flash the software for my model. I'm getting the following error that's attached in the screenshot. It doesn't matter if I have the "enc" checked or unchecked, or if I run as administrator.
This machine is a windows 11 box.
Love to know what the issue is. The drive still works so this isn't a hair on fire scenario. I do get the occasional UHD so I'd love to be able to rip those, but again not dire.
(Edit) Aparently the attachment didn't go through. Here's a link to the photo:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/tJ5doduLWirer5ot5
Your drive has v1.05 which is an encrypted firmware. Therefore you cannot directly flash to WH14NS40 1.02 firmware. You should flash to WH16NS60 1.02-MK firmware first, then you can flash to the other firmware if you want, although I suggest you flash to WH16NS60 1.02-MK and leave it as that is the recommended firmware and works well with MakeMKV.
I also suggest using the latest version of SDFtool Flasher (v1.3.5 I think?).
Re: LG WH14NS40 sdf tool throwing error while flashing
Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2023 4:09 pm
by darkKaplah
That was the solution! Thank you sir. I've updated my drive to the WH16 as you suggested and I'm showing libre enabled. Now to screw around with this a little.
I'll need to do the same to my other drive in my truenas/arm box. Worse case scenario I'll need to just swap drives, but is there a linux flasher for the firmware?
Re: LG WH14NS40 sdf tool throwing error while flashing
Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2023 11:00 pm
by MartyMcNuts
darkKaplah wrote: ↑Tue Aug 22, 2023 4:09 pm
That was the solution! Thank you sir. I've updated my drive to the WH16 as you suggested and I'm showing libre enabled. Now to screw around with this a little.
I'll need to do the same to my other drive in my truenas/arm box. Worse case scenario I'll need to just swap drives, but is there a linux flasher for the firmware?
No but you can use the command line.
Re: LG WH14NS40 sdf tool throwing error while flashing
Posted: Fri Dec 20, 2024 4:19 pm
by Firesaif
I tried doing this today and I got a error message with both versions
Need help please
Re: LG WH14NS40 sdf tool throwing error while flashing
Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2024 12:04 am
by MartyMcNuts
Firesaif wrote: ↑Fri Dec 20, 2024 4:19 pm
I tried doing this today and I got a error message with both versions
Need help please
More info required....
What drive? What firmware is on the drive? What firmware are you trying to flash? Provide the drive/libredrive info from MakeMKV.