Anyone have the BU40N 1.00 Firmware?

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BuzzbrnV
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Anyone have the BU40N 1.00 Firmware?

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Looking to try something and thinking it's firmware related. I believe I didn't have this issue on the original 1.00 firmware but stupid me didn't make a copy. Rips 4K fine but both my BU40N drives won't rip a single Harry Potter BR disc Year 2. I bought the 8 Year collection that has both BR and UHD versions. I was able to rip it before but its not working now. and the only different I can think of was the firmware when I originally ripped it to where I'm ripping now. And before you ask, I did try to clean the disc and that hasn't helped.
MartyMcNuts
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Re: Anyone have the BU40N 1.00 Firmware?

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BuzzbrnV wrote:
Fri Dec 24, 2021 9:08 am
Looking to try something and thinking it's firmware related. I believe I didn't have this issue on the original 1.00 firmware but stupid me didn't make a copy. Rips 4K fine but both my BU40N drives won't rip a single Harry Potter BR disc Year 2. I bought the 8 Year collection that has both BR and UHD versions. I was able to rip it before but its not working now. and the only different I can think of was the firmware when I originally ripped it to where I'm ripping now. And before you ask, I did try to clean the disc and that hasn't helped.
viewtopic.php?p=94848#p94848 towards the bottom of this post is a download link for my DE firmware pack. BU40N 1.00 should be in there.
Cheers :D
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appleguy
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Re: Anyone have the BU40N 1.00 Firmware?

Post by appleguy »

Hey guys,
first post from a drive flashing newbie here. first time trying to flash an LG BU40N I just purchased, and waiting to arrive this week. Is this 1.00 firmware you mentioned the best one for my new drive? I am confused with so many choices of firmwares and flashing methods. am hoping you can tell me which ones to use. I am on a mac, so can I just use the command line instructions for the mac/linux mentioned on Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2021? if so, where do I get the sdf.bin file mentioned in step one? on that same page there is a link for offline only sdf.bin file. is that the one I use?

thanks :D
Billycar11
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Re: Anyone have the BU40N 1.00 Firmware?

Post by Billycar11 »

appleguy wrote:
Mon Dec 27, 2021 1:42 am
Hey guys,
first post from a drive flashing newbie here. first time trying to flash an LG BU40N I just purchased, and waiting to arrive this week. Is this 1.00 firmware you mentioned the best one for my new drive? I am confused with so many choices of firmwares and flashing methods. am hoping you can tell me which ones to use. I am on a mac, so can I just use the command line instructions for the mac/linux mentioned on Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2021? if so, where do I get the sdf.bin file mentioned in step one? on that same page there is a link for offline only sdf.bin file. is that the one I use?

thanks :D
follow the guide recommended firmware it is guaranteed to work on any firmware.
then if your software you use does not work then go to 1.00 makemkv works with them all
sdf bin is linked at the bottom of the guide
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
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appleguy
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Re: Anyone have the BU40N 1.00 Firmware?

Post by appleguy »

this one?
BU40N on any Firmware directly to > BU40N 1.03MK

from here?
The latest MK firmware pack is available for download at https://www.makemkv.com/download/mk-fir ... 200720.zip

then this?
mk-firmware-pack-20200720/MK/old/HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-1.03-NM00000-211810241934.bin

or from here?
New! The all you need firmware pack: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HRnbXi ... sp=sharing

then this?
The all you need firmware pack/LG slim BU40N/HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-1.03-NM00000-211810241934.bin

looks like the same file in multiple places right?

sorry, I'm having trouble understanding the instructions.
thanks for your patience :)
Billycar11
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Re: Anyone have the BU40N 1.00 Firmware?

Post by Billycar11 »

I recommend the all you need pack as its all you need
If you want don't forget me and Marty have automated flashers that do it for you
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
appleguy
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Re: Anyone have the BU40N 1.00 Firmware?

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I wasn't looking for a paid service, just clarification on the instructions. but thanks anyway. I will figure it out.
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