Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2025

[MartyMcNuts]

I've been using an Asus BW-16D1HT drive (with 3.10 MK firmware) for a while now but I'm tired of dealing with the sleep bug so I want to switch firmware. Which firmware eliminates the sleep bug but also maintains AnyDVD compatibility?

WH16NS60 1.00 or 1.02-MK

I am also currently using the ASUS BW-16D1HT, and I was hoping for some confirmation before I follow the quoted advice (I am very cautious about crossflashing due to all of the warnings here and as a general "no-no" for most hardware).

Flashing to the WH16NS60 1.00 or 1.02-MK firmwares SHOULDN'T (I know there are no guarantees) brick my drive, correct?
Can I flash to the above firmwares then return to the proper ASUS 3.10-MK Firmware, with the expectation that the Sleep Bug will have been fixed and the drive should fully support UHD disc ripping?

If you change back to ASUS 3.10-MK the sleep bug comes back with it.

[fenixreign]

WH16NS60 1.00 or 1.02-MK

I am also currently using the ASUS BW-16D1HT, and I was hoping for some confirmation before I follow the quoted advice (I am very cautious about crossflashing due to all of the warnings here and as a general "no-no" for most hardware).

Flashing to the WH16NS60 1.00 or 1.02-MK firmwares SHOULDN'T (I know there are no guarantees) brick my drive, correct?
Can I flash to the above firmwares then return to the proper ASUS 3.10-MK Firmware, with the expectation that the Sleep Bug will have been fixed and the drive should fully support UHD disc ripping?

If you change back to ASUS 3.10-MK the sleep bug comes back with it.

Well, that’s just annoying (fix it already ASUS!). I assume that the info from the first post about how to fix the bug “permanently” doesn’t work if cross flashing or did I just read something wrong?

[Billycar11]

I am also currently using the ASUS BW-16D1HT, and I was hoping for some confirmation before I follow the quoted advice (I am very cautious about crossflashing due to all of the warnings here and as a general "no-no" for most hardware).

Flashing to the WH16NS60 1.00 or 1.02-MK firmwares SHOULDN'T (I know there are no guarantees) brick my drive, correct?
Can I flash to the above firmwares then return to the proper ASUS 3.10-MK Firmware, with the expectation that the Sleep Bug will have been fixed and the drive should fully support UHD disc ripping?

If you change back to ASUS 3.10-MK the sleep bug comes back with it.

Well, that’s just annoying (fix it already ASUS!). I assume that the info from the first post about how to fix the bug “permanently” doesn’t work if cross flashing or did I just read something wrong?

To fix it permanently you leave it on WH16NS60 you have to remember the Asus firmware was never designed for UHD disc it's a bug that it can see them Asus is not fixing any bugs related to discs that the drive is not supposed to see.

[jymotion]

Seems like I may have bricked my drive. Would appreciate confirmation or advice from anyone here. Thanks.

Drive is an ASUS BW-16D1HT manufactured September 2021. I flashed DE_ASUS_BW-16D1HT_3.10_MK via SDFtool Flasher. I can open/close the tray, but MakeMKV quickly says no disc is inserted and the drive doesn't sound like it's making an effort to read it. I've tried USB adapters as well as direct connection to the motherboard. I've tried normal blu rays and UHD ones. I don't have any luck outside of MakeMKV (e.g. file explorer) either.

Before flashing, I did do a firmware READ which created a dump file, but I haven't tried restoring because the dump contains 6 different BIN files and I wasn't sure which to use (if any).

Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1HT
Revision: 3.10
Serial number: KLQL92B5436
Firmware date: 2119-01-04 10:14
Bus encryption flags: 1F

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
Firmware type: Patched (microcode access re-enabled)
Firmware version: 3.10
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Debug log started at Thu Apr 13 17:28:07 2023 , written by MakeMKV v1.17.3 win(x64-release)
001005:0000 MakeMKV v1.17.3 win(x64-release) started
001004:0000 Debug logging enabled, log will be saved as file://C:\Users\jymotion/MakeMKV_log.txt
Using 262272KB for read cache.
Network access is ENABLED, CURL version 7.72.0/Schannel/1.41.0 (x86_64-pc-win32) , proxy server not set.
WinCdArb=v1.2.0_tiny win(x64-release)
DEBUG: Code 3 at 'W5#or0UspRy]J7I('S_3yx3:29395310
SDF v098: ASUS_BW-16D1HT_3.10_211901041014_KLQL92B5436

[asmcom]

Seems like I may have bricked my drive. Would appreciate confirmation or advice from anyone here. Thanks.

Drive is an ASUS BW-16D1HT manufactured September 2021. I flashed DE_ASUS_BW-16D1HT_3.10_MK via SDFtool Flasher. I can open/close the tray, but MakeMKV quickly says no disc is inserted and the drive doesn't sound like it's making an effort to read it. I've tried USB adapters as well as direct connection to the motherboard. I've tried normal blu rays and UHD ones. I don't have any luck outside of MakeMKV (e.g. file explorer) either.

Before flashing, I did do a firmware READ which created a dump file, but I haven't tried restoring because the dump contains 6 different BIN files and I wasn't sure which to use (if any).

Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1HT
Revision: 3.10
Serial number: KLQL92B5436
Firmware date: 2119-01-04 10:14
Bus encryption flags: 1F

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
Firmware type: Patched (microcode access re-enabled)
Firmware version: 3.10
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Debug log started at Thu Apr 13 17:28:07 2023 , written by MakeMKV v1.17.3 win(x64-release)
001005:0000 MakeMKV v1.17.3 win(x64-release) started
001004:0000 Debug logging enabled, log will be saved as file://C:\Users\jymotion/MakeMKV_log.txt
Using 262272KB for read cache.
Network access is ENABLED, CURL version 7.72.0/Schannel/1.41.0 (x86_64-pc-win32) , proxy server not set.
WinCdArb=v1.2.0_tiny win(x64-release)
DEBUG: Code 3 at 'W5#or0UspRy]J7I('S_3yx3:29395310
SDF v098: ASUS_BW-16D1HT_3.10_211901041014_KLQL92B5436

Power of your computer and plug out for. 30 seconds then restart and try again.

I doubt you could brick your drive with the SDF Flasher.

Asmcom

[jymotion]

Power of your computer and plug out for. 30 seconds then restart and try again. I doubt you could brick your drive with the SDF Flasher.

No effect, unfortunately. One thing that may have been dumb on my end was that I did the initial flash with a slim SATA-to-USB 3.0 Adapter intended for 2.5" drives. It couldn't deliver enough power to open the disc tray, but it seemed like it was able to complete the flash just fine. I'm on Windows 10 LTSC, in case there's any incompatibility or driver issues there.

[mehdihz]

Hello,

I bought a neu fresh BW-16D1HT steh ca. 2021?
I can make Photo if you need

Produzent: ASUS
Produkt: BW-16D1HT
Revision: 3.10
Serienummer: KLULA9J1330
Firmware-Datum: 2119-01-04 10:14
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 1F
Highest AACS version: 46

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible (with patched firmware)
Drive platform: MT1959
Harware support: Yes
Firmware support: No
Firmware type: Original (patched version available)
Firmware version: 3.10
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 have not done anything till now
reads no original UHD disc aber reads UHD100GB BD-RE

please tell me how can I start?

with sdftool_flasher.exe and 3.10 MK?
this file "ASUS-BW-16D1HT-3.10-WM01601-211901041014.bin"??????

oder something else?
I've found 3.10 MK but no 3.02?
please help me how to start
I want not to do false

[z55575]

Just wondering if there's anything to know about buying a brand new LG WH16NS40 (SATA Internal) BDXL drive, from a major electronics retailer. Should I expect a non-UHD-friendly flashable drive firmware, or will I just need to do some extra work to crossflash to v1 or whatever the compatible firmware is.

I'm perfectly capable flashing the drive and tech supporting myself, but can't find any recent info on this so figure to ask.

Thank you

[Billycar11]

Just wondering if there's anything to know about buying a brand new LG WH16NS40 (SATA Internal) BDXL drive, from a major electronics retailer. Should I expect a non-UHD-friendly flashable drive firmware, or will I just need to do some extra work to crossflash to v1 or whatever the compatible firmware is.

I'm perfectly capable flashing the drive and tech supporting myself, but can't find any recent info on this so figure to ask.

Thank you

All LG / Asus rebranded listed drives are currently flash able.
If they weren't you would see ton of stuff here with people saying it don't work

[baneling]

Hi, I would like to buy a drive and rip 4k discs using makeMKV. I don't want to flash the drive, i'd rather buy one that either doesn't need it or is already flashed. In the very first post I noticed this list of drives that "currently work". does it means they don't need flashing?

drives that Currently work are:

BDR-XD08UMB-S Slim top load USB Rip speed 4x BD 66 ~1 Hour BD 100 ~1 hour 35mins
BDR-XD07UHD Slim top load USB Rip speed 4x BD 66 ~1 Hour BD 100 ~1 hour 35mins
BDR-XD06JUHD Slim top load USB Rip speed 4x BD 66 ~1 Hour BD 100 ~1 hour 35mins
BDR-S12UHT Internal 5.25 sata Rip speed 4x BD 66 ~1 Hour BD 100 ~1 hour 35mins
BDR-XS07UHD Slim Slot load USB Rip speed 4x BD 66 ~1 Hour BD 100 ~1 hour 35mins
BDR-212UBK Internal 5.25 sata Rip speed 4x BD 66 ~1 Hour BD 100 ~1 hour 35mins
BDR-211UBK Internal 5.25 sata Rip speed 4x BD 66 ~1 Hour BD 100 ~1 hour 35mins
BDR-UD04 Slim 9.5mm tray load slim sata Rip speed 4x BD 66 ~1 Hour BD 100 ~1 hour 35mins
BDR-S13U-X Internal 5.25 sata Rip speed 4x BD 66 ~1 Hour BD 100 ~1 hour 35mins
BDR-S13UBK Internal 5.25 sata Rip speed 4x BD 66 ~1 Hour BD 100 ~1 hour 35mins
please tell me more if you have a pioneer UHD drive and it works i will add it to the list

[Billycar11]

Hi, I would like to buy a drive and rip 4k discs using makeMKV. I don't want to flash the drive, i'd rather buy one that either doesn't need it or is already flashed. In the very first post I noticed this list of drives that "currently work". does it means they don't need flashing?

drives that Currently work are:

BDR-XD08UMB-S Slim top load USB Rip speed 4x BD 66 ~1 Hour BD 100 ~1 hour 35mins
BDR-XD07UHD Slim top load USB Rip speed 4x BD 66 ~1 Hour BD 100 ~1 hour 35mins
BDR-XD06JUHD Slim top load USB Rip speed 4x BD 66 ~1 Hour BD 100 ~1 hour 35mins
BDR-S12UHT Internal 5.25 sata Rip speed 4x BD 66 ~1 Hour BD 100 ~1 hour 35mins
BDR-XS07UHD Slim Slot load USB Rip speed 4x BD 66 ~1 Hour BD 100 ~1 hour 35mins
BDR-212UBK Internal 5.25 sata Rip speed 4x BD 66 ~1 Hour BD 100 ~1 hour 35mins
BDR-211UBK Internal 5.25 sata Rip speed 4x BD 66 ~1 Hour BD 100 ~1 hour 35mins
BDR-UD04 Slim 9.5mm tray load slim sata Rip speed 4x BD 66 ~1 Hour BD 100 ~1 hour 35mins
BDR-S13U-X Internal 5.25 sata Rip speed 4x BD 66 ~1 Hour BD 100 ~1 hour 35mins
BDR-S13UBK Internal 5.25 sata Rip speed 4x BD 66 ~1 Hour BD 100 ~1 hour 35mins
please tell me more if you have a pioneer UHD drive and it works i will add it to the list

No pioneers are guaranteed not to need to be flashed and they can't publicly be flashed yet the flasher is not available you will need to buy one from us if you don't want to flash it

[baneling]

No pioneers are guaranteed not to need to be flashed and they can't publicly be flashed yet the flasher is not available you will need to buy one from us if you don't want to flash it

What drives do you have? What are their prices? Do they come with warranty?

[Billycar11]

No pioneers are guaranteed not to need to be flashed and they can't publicly be flashed yet the flasher is not available you will need to buy one from us if you don't want to flash it

What drives do you have? What are their prices? Do they come with warranty?

i have the XS07s from pioneer flashed to the XS07UHD and BP/WP50NB40 flashed to BU40N 1.00.
yes i back them up with a warranty prices and options are here email me to order viewtopic.php?f=20&t=17831.
USA only though if your in Europe go to asmcom or in AU/NZ Marty.

[baneling]

No pioneers are guaranteed not to need to be flashed and they can't publicly be flashed yet the flasher is not available you will need to buy one from us if you don't want to flash it

What drives do you have? What are their prices? Do they come with warranty?

i have the XS07s from pioneer flashed to the XS07UHD and BP/WP50NB40 flashed to BU40N 1.00.
yes i back them up with a warranty prices and options are here email me to order viewtopic.php?f=20&t=17831.
USA only though if your in Europe go to asmcom or in AU/NZ Marty.

I'm in Canada

[bdspock]

Pretty recent (2022 October) manufacture date BH16NS55. Looks to have new/unknown firmware version "212006181342"
Flashing WH16NS60-1.02-NM00100-211810291936.bin from "all you need pack" does not seem to work.

Solved: drive was connected to SATA3G port on motherbord, reconnecting to SATA6G (different motherboard controller) allowed the flash to succeed.

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# makemkvcon f -l
Found 1 drives(s)
00: dev_21:3, /dev/sr0, /dev/sr0
  HL-DT-ST_BD-RE__BH16NS55_1.05_212006181342_REDACTED

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# makemkvcon f --info -d /dev/sr0
SDF.bin version: 0x0098
Drive Tool SDF present
Drive Specific SDF not present
Identification SDF present
[Identification SDF] Embedded Info Strings:
8000:LibreDrive Information
8013:Status
8102:Possible, not yet enabled
8001:Drive platform
:MT1959
[Identification SDF] Drive autodetect string:
mtk:19:59:JB8 :HL-DT-ST:BD-RE  BH16NS55 1.05:N001601:-

Flashing fails in both "plain" and "enc" modes with:

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# makemkvcon f -f /tmp/sdf.bin  -d /dev/sr0 rawflash enc -i /tmp/HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_WH16NS60-1.02-NM00100-211810291936.bin
Reading input file /tmp/HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_WH16NS60-1.02-NM00100-211810291936.bin
Flashing flags = 0x0 : 0 0 0 0 : ---- ---- ---- ----
Sending image in encrypted format
Current Drive ID: HL-DT-ST_BD-RE__BH16NS55_1.05_212006181342_REDACTED
Ready to write drive flash memory.
Type "yes" to continue, "no" to abort
yes
Operation started: Sending flash image to drive
Write DRAM NG 05/21/04
[b]Command produced error code 0x82052104[/b]

Always the same code. In kernel logs handshake error is reported:

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[ 2498.601845] ata4.00: exception Emask 0x10 SAct 0x0 SErr 0x400100 action 0x6 frozen
[ 2498.601858] ata4.00: irq_stat 0x08000000, interface fatal error
[ 2498.601862] ata4: SError: { UnrecovData Handshk}
[ 2498.601870] ata4.00: cmd a0/01:00:00:00:40/00:00:00:00:00/a0 tag 23 dma 16384 out
                        Write Buffer 3b 06 00 00 00 00 00 40 00 00res 50/00:03:00:00:00/00:00:00:00:00/a0 Emask 0x10 (ATA bus error)
[ 2498.601881] ata4.00: status: { DRDY }
[ 2498.601886] ata4: hard resetting link
[ 2498.915527] ata4: SATA link up 1.5 Gbps (SStatus 113 SControl 300)
[ 2498.918526] ata4.00: configured for UDMA/33
[ 2498.918833] ata4: EH complete

Managed to dump firmware via:

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# makemkvcon f -d /dev/sr0 dump auto -o ./
Command produced 1 file(s)
  #00: size=70Kb name=dump_user_HL-DT-ST_BD-RE__BH16NS55_1.05_212006181342_REDACTED.tar

Will try replugging to different SATA port and different cable but maybe someone else has more ideas. Can share the FW dump if its relevant.