Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2026

[MartyMcNuts]

Hi, have my ASUS BW-16D1HT with the following firmware for many years.
Looking for advice whether there is some newer version worth flashing?
Use the drive mostly for ripping my CD and BD/UHD collection...thanks

Code: Select all

Drive Information
OS device name: W:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1HT
Revision: 3.02
Serial number: KEJIXXXXXXX
Firmware date: 2117-11-24 14:13
Bus encryption flags: 1F
Highest AACS version: 61

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 3.02
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted

Leave it alone unless you are having UHD read issues. Not worth flashing it otherwise as you don't gain anything.