Best Firmware Version for WH16NS40

[clearcreation]

I recently bought a WH16NS40 NS50 drive, that I've installed internally in a Windows 10 system. I'd like to be able to rip 4K discs as well as rip/burn CD/DVD/Blu-ray discs. While for ripping I'll mostly be using MakeMKV, I'd like the option to use other programs as well.

To this end, what's the best firmware for these purposes, using SDFtool? Does the WH16NS60 1.02 MK firmware from https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 16&t=19634 prevent any of my above requirements?

If I need a different firmware, would I instead flash 'HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BH16NS40-NS50-1.04-NM01701-211901041338'? If so, do I then leave it on that firmware or flash another one after such as 'HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_WH16NS40-NS50-1.03-NM00600-211711211653'?

I appreciate any assistance!


The drive details are:

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE WH16NS40
Revision: 1.04
Serial number: <removed>
Firmware date: 2119-01-04 13:48
Bus encryption flags: 17

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: MT1959

[Woodstock]

You've already found your answer, and even linked to it.

[clearcreation]

Thanks for your reply. Before I flash it, does the WH16NS60 1.02 MK firmware prevent using other software or burning discs on my WH16NS40? That's mainly what I'm asking .

[Billycar11]

Thanks for your reply. Before I flash it, does the WH16NS60 1.02 MK firmware prevent using other software or burning discs on my WH16NS40? That's mainly what I'm asking .

it shouldn't but other have reported even on the same firmware lower and higher versions not being able to burn.
try it if it does not work go to your drive fw and see if it works

[MartyMcNuts]

You won’t be able to use AnyDVD or DVDFab with a drive with this firmware. It only works with MakeMKV.

[clearcreation]

Thanks! @MartyMcNuts,is there another firmware version you recommend that I flash so that I can use other software as well as burn discs?

[MartyMcNuts]

Thanks! @MartyMcNuts,is there another firmware version you recommend that I flash so that I can use other software as well as burn discs?

Well, if you want to use AnyDVD and be able to burn discs then stick with WH16NS40 1.02 MK. It will be somewhat slower than the NS60 firmware (but that can be a good thing, especially when reading UHD discs!) and will work with basically any other software.

[clearcreation]

Thanks, again @MartyMcNuts! Would I flash straight to WH16NS40 1.02 MK, if possible, or is there another interim file I should flash before hand?

[MartyMcNuts]

Thanks, again @MartyMcNuts! Would I flash straight to WH16NS40 1.02 MK, if possible, or is there another interim file I should flash before hand?

Using SDFtool Flasher, you can flash to WH16NS40 1.02 MK directly. No other steps required.

[clearcreation]

Thanks @MartyMcNuts. Sorry to bother again. I downloaded the MK firmware pack, however do not seem to see a WH16NS40 1.02 MK file. I instead see one for WH16NS40 1.03 MK in the old folder and WH16NS40 1.05 MK in the HL-DT-ST folder. Is there another pack that has the 1.02 MK version?

[MartyMcNuts]

Thanks @MartyMcNuts. Sorry to bother again. I downloaded the MK firmware pack, however do not seem to see a WH16NS40 1.02 MK file. I instead see one for WH16NS40 1.03 MK in the old folder and WH16NS40 1.05 MK in the HL-DT-ST folder. Is there another pack that has the 1.02 MK version?

Aaagh... Sorry, my mistake. I meant 1.03 MK. It's easy to get distracted with all these bloody firmwares!

[clearcreation]

@MartyMcNuts A bit of trouble flashing straight to WH16NS40 1.03 MK. I used SDFTool in admin mode to flash but received an '0x8f052603' error and the flash aborted. Do I need to enable 'enc?' possibly?

Thanks!

[Billycar11]

@MartyMcNuts A bit of trouble flashing straight to WH16NS40 1.03 MK. I used SDFTool in admin mode to flash but received an '0x8f052603' error and the flash aborted. Do I need to enable 'enc?' possibly?

Thanks!

1.04 or higher if you don't want to use the ns60 1.02.
You need the additional downgrade checks disabled for 1.04 or higher on that drive

[MartyMcNuts]

@MartyMcNuts A bit of trouble flashing straight to WH16NS40 1.03 MK. I used SDFTool in admin mode to flash but received an '0x8f052603' error and the flash aborted. Do I need to enable 'enc?' possibly?

Thanks!

No enc..

Yep, flash 1.04 MK first, then 1.03 MK. Sorry about that!

[jonghotti]

I go 1.02 MK to 1.00 original thanks to <you know who you are> for the batch file awesomeness!