Hello,
I purchased the following drive (info from Make MKV and last 2 lines are from the top of the drive). I read the first post and others, just confirming a few things.
Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE WH14NS40
Revision: 1.05
Serial number: KLZKAMF3241
Firmware date: 2120-05-06 14:44
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 62
LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible (with patched firmware)
Drive platform: MT1959
Harware support: Yes
Firmware support: No
Firmware type: Original (patched version available)
Firmware version: 1.05
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)
Manufactured: October 2020
SVC Code: NS50
Based on post 1:
1. Make sure your Drive was built after 2015 -
Yes, October 2020
2. Drive Platform MT1959<Most important -
Yes, MT1959
3. SVC NS50+ LG only -
Yes, NS50
Question:
- Recommended firmware to flash on WH14NS40 on any Firmware directly to > WH16NS60 1.02MK. When I go to viewtopic.php?f=19&t=19113 the latest firmware for the WH14NS40 is the HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_WH14NS40-NS50-1.05-NM00900-212005061444.bin. It is 1.05, not 1.02..
- What is the difference between the "The all you need firmware pack:" with this one HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_WH16NS60-1.02-NM00100-211810291936.bin and the MK version which looks to be the one I mentioned above HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_WH14NS40-NS50-1.05-NM00900-212005061444.bin? The all you need version is the DE version and the other is the MK version it looks like. MK version enable libre drive support, 4k capability. DE just enables you to do downgrades? I assume I should use the MK version since I want Libre Drive and UHD, not sure when DE will be useful? I see it says "This is a good option to downgrade a firmware and get back the features that were available in previous versions, when previous firmware versions are available." Seems like the MK version gets you the features we are looking for.
- Also, I assume my current firmware is encrypted based on it being 1.05, so I will need to check the "enc" option in the GUI SDF tool. Please confirm.
My USB to SATA adapter is: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GL ... UTF8&psc=1
Amazon says it is a Unitek 93-Y-1039-US. This is the most common Unitek one, I used it to flash a previous drive. Is this compatible? I am currently using it to run the drive and rip discs. It looks very similar to the approved Y-1099
https://www.amazon.com/Unitek-Adapter-C ... ast_sto_dp
EDIT: MartyMcNuts replied that it will work to another user on Thu Aug 27, 2020 6:48 pm
Hello guys. Im new at this forum.
I would like confirm that Unitek Y-1039 work with makemkv and flashing. I have Asus BW-16D1HT flashed by Asus tool via this adapter. In my country Unitek Y-1099 is not available.
MartyMcNut: Yes it does.
If all is good above, just use the GUI SDF tool ("enc" option on) and flash the latest MK version HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_WH14NS40-NS50-1.05-NM00900-212005061444.bin? That is it?