LG WH16NS40

[horrorfiend666]

Just picked it up and the firmware is 1.05 do I need to do anything to be able to read and write uhd discs

[Billycar11]

Just picked it up and the firmware is 1.05 do I need to do anything to be able to read and write uhd discs

i wouldn't bother with the writing get some hard drives.
email me if you want an automated self flash kit

[horrorfiend666]

Flashed successfully to firmware 1.03 confirmed UHD can be played back successfully

[fangelov]

What procedure did you use? I have the same drive with 1.05. Thanks!

[Scuph]

I just picked one up and am trying to figure out what firmware to flash to it. I have been following this guide: viewtopic.php?t=19928 But since that is talking about a different drive I am a bit lost on which firmware to actually flash to it. Thank you for any help.

[Billycar11]

I just picked one up and am trying to figure out what firmware to flash to it. I have been following this guide: viewtopic.php?t=19928 But since that is talking about a different drive I am a bit lost on which firmware to actually flash to it. Thank you for any help.

Please don't follow that guide it has unnecessary steps.
Follow mine linked below or email me for an automated flasher

[d00zah]

I just picked one up and am trying to figure out what firmware to flash to it. I have been following this guide: viewtopic.php?t=19928 But since that is talking about a different drive I am a bit lost on which firmware to actually flash to it. Thank you for any help.

Billycar11 goes to great lengths to keep the Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2021 up to date with all the current wisdom. The guide you are following is older & may miss some important details.

See section Recommended Firmware to flash for MakeMKV: to determine FW you want.

When you read further to section Newer OEM Firmwares and encrypted:, you may find that your current FW (what the drive came with.. v1.05?) is encrypted, requiring you to use the SDFtool Flasher with 'enc' checked for the 1st flash. The procedure in the 1st post includes download links & procedure.

[Scuph]

I just picked one up and am trying to figure out what firmware to flash to it. I have been following this guide: viewtopic.php?t=19928 But since that is talking about a different drive I am a bit lost on which firmware to actually flash to it. Thank you for any help.

Please don't follow that guide it has unnecessary steps.
Follow mine linked below or email me for an automated flasher

I was able to get it working by following your guide Billycar11, thank you for the write up.