Which firmware to flash?

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sacolton
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Which firmware to flash?

Post by sacolton »

Hello.

I just received my slim external Archgon 4K Blu-Ray player.

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom1
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BU40N
Revision: 1.01
Serial number: MO7KCTE5004
Firmware date: 2119-10-16 10:32
Bus encryption flags: 1F
Highest AACS version: 68

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible (with patched firmware)
Drive platform: MT1959
Harware support: Yes
Firmware support: No
Firmware type: Original (patched version available)
Firmware version: 1.01
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)

Which firmware should I use to re-flash?

Many many thanks!

-sacolton
dcoke22
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Re: Which firmware to flash?

Post by dcoke22 »

Have you looked at the UHD Drives Flashing Guide? viewtopic.php?f=16&t=19634
ham6817
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Re: Which firmware to flash?

Post by ham6817 »

i stand corrected
Last edited by ham6817 on Mon Sep 20, 2021 5:00 am, edited 1 time in total.
Billycar11
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Re: Which firmware to flash?

Post by Billycar11 »

ham6817 wrote:
Mon Sep 20, 2021 2:06 am
HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_WH16NS60-
no no no please dont give wrong advice if they flash a BU40N to a WH16NS60 its probably permanently bricked they would need to do dos flash recovery
they should just reference my guide linked below it has what firmware to flash to for most drives
Buy a UHD drive from the guide and how to video maker: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 20&t=17831
UHD Drives Guide: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 16&t=19634
Auto flash kit $25 Email me for one Billycar5924@gmail.com
MartyMcNuts
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Re: Which firmware to flash?

Post by MartyMcNuts »

sacolton wrote:
Mon Feb 22, 2021 8:25 am
Hello.

I just received my slim external Archgon 4K Blu-Ray player.

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom1
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BU40N
Revision: 1.01
Serial number: MO7KCTE5004
Firmware date: 2119-10-16 10:32
Bus encryption flags: 1F
Highest AACS version: 68

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible (with patched firmware)
Drive platform: MT1959
Harware support: Yes
Firmware support: No
Firmware type: Original (patched version available)
Firmware version: 1.01
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)

Which firmware should I use to re-flash?

Many many thanks!

-sacolton
Please don't listen to the wrong advise that has been provided. The recommended firmware for your Archgon is DE_LG_BU40N_1.00. I should know, I've sold a lot of these units.
Cheers :D
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grandpixel
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Re: Which firmware to flash?

Post by grandpixel »

MartyMcNuts wrote:
Mon Sep 20, 2021 5:32 am
The recommended firmware for your Archgon is DE_LG_BU40N_1.00.
I guess I will use this DE_LG_BU40N_1.00.bin file that I found in the DE firmware pack. (I'm assuming DE doesn't mean German language.) Billycar's guide that everyone links says to use 1.03MK on the BU40N, and then he's got a link to "the all you need firmware pack" which contains a file called "HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-1.03-NM00000-211810241934.bin".

Can you just confirm which is really the best version, and why the discrepancy? Thanks.
Billycar11
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Re: Which firmware to flash?

Post by Billycar11 »

grandpixel wrote:
Thu Oct 21, 2021 9:29 pm

I guess I will use this DE_LG_BU40N_1.00.bin file that I found in the DE firmware pack. (I'm assuming DE doesn't mean German language.) Billycar's guide that everyone links says to use 1.03MK on the BU40N, and then he's got a link to "the all you need firmware pack" which contains a file called "HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-1.03-NM00000-211810241934.bin".

Can you just confirm which is really the best version, and why the discrepancy? Thanks.
the reason i have that as the recommended is 1.03mk will work in 1 step no matter what firmware your dive currently has.
1.00 de if you have 1.03 or higher is at least a 2 steps to get to 1.00de and in the future it may be more.
it just makes things simpler and less chance of flashing the wrong firmware.
Buy a UHD drive from the guide and how to video maker: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 20&t=17831
UHD Drives Guide: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 16&t=19634
Auto flash kit $25 Email me for one Billycar5924@gmail.com
MartyMcNuts
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Re: Which firmware to flash?

Post by MartyMcNuts »

grandpixel wrote:
Thu Oct 21, 2021 9:29 pm
MartyMcNuts wrote:
Mon Sep 20, 2021 5:32 am
The recommended firmware for your Archgon is DE_LG_BU40N_1.00.
I guess I will use this DE_LG_BU40N_1.00.bin file that I found in the DE firmware pack. (I'm assuming DE doesn't mean German language.) Billycar's guide that everyone links says to use 1.03MK on the BU40N, and then he's got a link to "the all you need firmware pack" which contains a file called "HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-1.03-NM00000-211810241934.bin".

Can you just confirm which is really the best version, and why the discrepancy? Thanks.
BU40N 1.00 is still the best firmware for your drive. It is also compatbile with a much wider range of software compared to the MK versions, so the way I see it is this:

1. If you have a BU40N that comes with a firmware version less than 1.03, flash BU40N 1.00 and be done with it.

2. If you have a B40N that comes with firmware 1.03 or above:
  • Flash 1.03-MK and leave it if you only use MakeMKV to rip your discs.
  • If you use other ripping software, such as DVDFab, then flash your drive again to BU40N 1.00 as this firmware is compatible with other ripping software.
Cheers :D
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grandpixel
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Re: Which firmware to flash?

Post by grandpixel »

Okay, thank you both for the explanation. My Archgon came with 1.01 and I just went with 1.00, figured that would be a good starting point. Thanks for the confirmation.
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