LG WH16NS40 firmware flash?

[herrste3]

Hi guys im new to blu rays i purchased the 16NS40 from amazon all ok it came with firm1.05. I was reading different posts recommending different files.Tried MK 16n60 1.02 but gave me issues so I came across this firmware file, on another post. The process settings in image below with SDFTool. I went with the default settings and did not check the encrypted tick. It seems to have done the job. Do not have 4k disc yet but will have coming days to test. 1080 discs work fine so far. Was my process correct did i need to tick the encrypted button or ? Alot of questions i know.
Thanks pictures included

Settings used for sdftool

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firmware now

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[Coopervid]

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Personally I think WH60NS60 1.03 reads 3-layer discs the best.

[Billycar11]

Wh16ns40 1.05 is a downgrade in performance In everyway
Over wh16ns60 1.02
Not talking bad about 1.03 but I just don't test it as I don't touch lg or asus desktop drives anymore

[SamuriHL]

I tested 1.03 and found it made zero difference in reading discs over other firmware. These drives still suck for triple layer discs regardless of what magical firmware people think are going to solve all the problems.

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[Coopervid]

Agreed. I also stick with my Pioneer drives instead of the LGs. They just read and don't show any hiccups.

[CrackerBagger]

Drive Information
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE WH16NS40
Revision: 1.00
Serial number: K96F6NG4821
Firmware date: 2113-04-04 14:41
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 78

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: MT1939
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.00
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Partial
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Do I need to upgrade to 1.02 for UHD read?

[Billycar11]

Drive Information
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE WH16NS40
Revision: 1.00
Serial number: K96F6NG4821
Firmware date: 2113-04-04 14:41
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 78

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: MT1939
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.00
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Partial
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Do I need to upgrade to 1.02 for UHD read?

No don't touch your firmware you will brick it

[MartyMcNuts]

Drive Information
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE WH16NS40
Revision: 1.00
Serial number: K96F6NG4821
Firmware date: 2113-04-04 14:41
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 78

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: MT1939
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.00
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Partial
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Do I need to upgrade to 1.02 for UHD read?

Your drive is too old and will never be able to read UHD. Time for a new drive!!

[herrste3]

thanks for all the replies i changed out the firmware -> HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_WH16NS60-1.02-NM00100-211810291936
and all working with uhd no probs. tested flashing also with amazon
FIDECO IDE and SATA Adapter, USB 3.0 Hard Drive Adapter and works good too no issues.