Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2025

[tegid1977]

I have tried several methods to flash my Archgon MD-8107-U3 so far with no luck. Here is the information I get from MakeMKV:

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BU40N
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: MO8M2QI0627
Firmware date: 2120-12-01 17:16
Bus encryption flags: 1F
Highest AACS version: 77

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible (with patched firmware)
Drive platform: MT1959
Harware support: Yes
Firmware support: No
Firmware type: Original (patched version available)
Firmware version: 1.02
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)

I've tried flashing HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-1.02-NM01201-211711301218.bin from the old directory of mk-firmware-pack-20200720 if I run the CLI command

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makemkvcon64.exe f --all-yes -d D: rawflash -i "HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-1.02-NM01201-211711301218.bin"

I get what appears to be a successful message:

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Reading input file HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-1.02-NM01201-211711301218.bin
Flashing flags = 0x0 : 0 0 0 0 : ---- ---- ---- ----
Current Drive ID: HL-DT-ST_BD-RE_BU40N_1.02_212012011716_MO8M2QI0627
Ready to write drive flash memory. (auto confirmed)
Operation started: Sending flash image to drive
 100% Operation finished
Operation started: Programming flash
 100% Operation finished
Done successfully

But when I restart my computer and run MakeMKV again the drive info is unchanged. I know I am missing something and would appreciate any help that can be given.

As to why I ran the CLI and not a GUI the GUI would fail immediately see attachments for a screenshot.

[MartyMcNuts]

I have tried several methods to flash my Archgon MD-8107-U3 so far with no luck. Here is the information I get from MakeMKV:

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BU40N
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: MO8M2QI0627
Firmware date: 2120-12-01 17:16
Bus encryption flags: 1F
Highest AACS version: 77

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible (with patched firmware)
Drive platform: MT1959
Harware support: Yes
Firmware support: No
Firmware type: Original (patched version available)
Firmware version: 1.02
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)

I've tried flashing HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-1.02-NM01201-211711301218.bin from the old directory of mk-firmware-pack-20200720 if I run the CLI command

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makemkvcon64.exe f --all-yes -d D: rawflash -i "HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-1.02-NM01201-211711301218.bin"

I get what appears to be a successful message:

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Reading input file HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-1.02-NM01201-211711301218.bin
Flashing flags = 0x0 : 0 0 0 0 : ---- ---- ---- ----
Current Drive ID: HL-DT-ST_BD-RE_BU40N_1.02_212012011716_MO8M2QI0627
Ready to write drive flash memory. (auto confirmed)
Operation started: Sending flash image to drive
 100% Operation finished
Operation started: Programming flash
 100% Operation finished
Done successfully

But when I restart my computer and run MakeMKV again the drive info is unchanged. I know I am missing something and would appreciate any help that can be given.

As to why I ran the CLI and not a GUI the GUI would fail immediately see attachments for a screenshot.

Your firmware is encrypted. Add the enc flag to your command.

[sn0wleo]

I have an LG Drive with the following specs can I flash it to read UHD Disks ?

Drive Information
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BH16NS40
Revision: 1.05
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2120-05-06 13:31
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 77

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)

[Coopervid]

Yes. Use the guide from page 1. You need to flash MK firmware. DE firmware is only possible afterwards but is not needed.

[tegid1977]

Thanks Marty! I added the ENC indicator but now its failing before its done sending the firmware.

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C:\Program Files (x86)\MakeMKV>makemkvcon64.exe f --all-yes -d D: rawflash enc -i "HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-1.02-NM01201-211711301218.bin"

Reading input file HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-1.02-NM01201-211711301218.bin
Flashing flags = 0x0 : 0 0 0 0 : ---- ---- ---- ----
Sending image in encrypted format
Current Drive ID: HL-DT-ST_BD-RE_BU40N_1.02_212012011716_MO8M2QI0627
Ready to write drive flash memory. (auto confirmed)
Operation started: Sending flash image to drive
  98% .................................................
Write DRAM NG 05/26/03

Command produced error code 0x82052603

[Billycar11]

Thanks Marty! I added the ENC indicator but now its failing before its done sending the firmware.

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C:\Program Files (x86)\MakeMKV>makemkvcon64.exe f --all-yes -d D: rawflash enc -i "HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-1.02-NM01201-211711301218.bin"

Reading input file HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-1.02-NM01201-211711301218.bin
Flashing flags = 0x0 : 0 0 0 0 : ---- ---- ---- ----
Sending image in encrypted format
Current Drive ID: HL-DT-ST_BD-RE_BU40N_1.02_212012011716_MO8M2QI0627
Ready to write drive flash memory. (auto confirmed)
Operation started: Sending flash image to drive
  98% .................................................
Write DRAM NG 05/26/03

Command produced error code 0x82052603

seen that before either its a whatever error or the case is bad and it cant be flashed through it, recheck your drive info in makemkv see if it flashed it likely did happens alot with amd usb drivers

[tegid1977]

No luck still shows unpatched in makemkv. Does that mean this drive wont work with uhd for makemkv?

[sdunlap1]

I have an LG Drive with the following specs can I flash it to read UHD Disks ?

Drive Information
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BH16NS40
Revision: 1.05
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2120-05-06 13:31
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 77

Just flashed this drive on a Mac with WH16NS60 firmware. Ripping away now.

[Billycar11]

No luck still shows unpatched in makemkv. Does that mean this drive wont work with uhd for makemkv?

Your not using 1.03 like the guide says missed that the first time

[Coopervid]

No luck still shows unpatched in makemkv. Does that mean this drive wont work with uhd for makemkv?

Your not using 1.03 like the guide says missed that the first time

BU40N 1.03 is in the OLD folder of the firmware pack.

[tegid1977]

That did it! Thank you!!

[Hellboy.]

Hello i new here. I read a few page and if i understand, if i buy a PIONEER BDR-XD08UMB-S and it have the firmware v1.03, the drive just work without doing anything to it?
Thanks.

[dinesh]

Hello,

I am currently using the drive "archgon Star UHD External 4K-Ultra HD BD Player" to rip blu rays.
I can only rip blu-rays, but it doesn't work for 4K UHD discs at all. I will need to flash the drive.

Product details: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Archgon-Extern ... 101&sr=1-3

This is the info of the drive:

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible (with patched firmware)
Drive platform: MT1959
Harware support: Yes
Firmware support: No
Firmware type: Original (patched version available)
Firmware version: 1.02
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)

I downloaded a folder for firmware pack and found the following:
1) Asus 5.25 BW-16D1HT
2) LG 5.25 desktop
3) LG slim BP50NB40-NB50
4) LG slim BU40N
5) LG slim USB BP60NB10

Could someone please suggest which .bin file to use (that would ensure I can be successful with the ripping process)?

Thanks

[dcoke22]

What does the Drive Information section say? It is above the LibreDrive Information.

[Hellboy.]

Hello i new here. I read a few page and if i understand, if i buy a PIONEER BDR-XD08UMB-S and it have the firmware v1.03, the drive just work without doing anything to it?
Thanks.

Edit
If i rip a 4k movie and remove the protection, and then burn the movie in a disk, the movie work in a PC?