Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023
Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023
Europe? You could buy a pre-flashed/tested drive from asmcom, or one of the other vendors (by location) lurking hereabouts.
Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023
In addition to the recommendation for Asmcom, in Europe you can also buy a Verbatim 43888, which has a Pioneer UD04 inside it; it should be fully enabled right out of the box.
https://forum.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=30533
https://forum.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=30533
Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023
Is there a US version like this?dcoke22 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 07, 2024 4:58 pmIn addition to the recommendation for Asmcom, in Europe you can also buy a Verbatim 43888, which has a Pioneer UD04 inside it; it should be fully enabled right out of the box.
https://forum.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=30533
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023
Noglc650 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 08, 2024 12:59 amIs there a US version like this?dcoke22 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 07, 2024 4:58 pmIn addition to the recommendation for Asmcom, in Europe you can also buy a Verbatim 43888, which has a Pioneer UD04 inside it; it should be fully enabled right out of the box.
https://forum.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=30533
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023
Thanks for the guide worked flawlessly with a BP60NB10.
The encoding part is the tricky part, but searching around this forum the information was present.
The encoding part is the tricky part, but searching around this forum the information was present.
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023
Hello guys, I am writing to you because I need your help, wisdom and experience, I bought an external Blu ray reader from the BUFALLO BRUHD-PU3-BK brand. I told you that the device was working well, but suddenly it started reading discs discontinuously, when In the end, the LED stays red and the unit icon no longer appears on my PC. I have tried to solve it in every possible way but I have not been successful. I don't know if the device broke due to hardware failure or maybe it was something. with internal software files, I would greatly appreciate your help to solve this problem T_T
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023
What happens if you unplug your drive, let it power down, wait for a couple minutes, then plug it back in?
Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023
Wild guess, this may be worth a shot. Disconnect the drive from USB, clear Not Connected USB devices using Nirsoft USBDeview (little portable app - no install), then reboot and reconnect the drive, see if that may help. You have to run USBDeview with admin rights (right-click USBDeview.exe and Run as administrator), then right click and "Uninstall Selected Device" on Not Connected USB devices. Not Connected USB Devices will be listed at the bottom of the shown USB history.ELLEGARDEN777 wrote: ↑Sat Jan 13, 2024 5:17 amI have tried to solve it in every possible way but I have not been successful. I don't know if the device broke due to hardware failure or maybe it was something.
Nirsoft USBDeview: (Scroll right down for download links)
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Can I flash my BluRay Drive?
Hello,
I have just been looking around and noticed that some BluRay drives are capable of being flashed to support 4K Ultra HD Disks. However, I am unsure if mine is compatible and if it is worth flashing or just buying a new drive that supports 4K disks. I am currently only using BluRay disks. However, if I can flash it would save me going out of my way to purchase a new drive.
Information that shows up in MakeMKV -
Drive Information:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-TD05
Revision: 3.00
Firmware Date: 2012-11-14
Bus Encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 66
LibreDrive Information:
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8211
Firmware version: ID74
If you have any insight and are able to assist me that would be great. I do not have high hopes of this working. However, it would be awesome if it did.
Thank you in advance!
I have just been looking around and noticed that some BluRay drives are capable of being flashed to support 4K Ultra HD Disks. However, I am unsure if mine is compatible and if it is worth flashing or just buying a new drive that supports 4K disks. I am currently only using BluRay disks. However, if I can flash it would save me going out of my way to purchase a new drive.
Information that shows up in MakeMKV -
Drive Information:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-TD05
Revision: 3.00
Firmware Date: 2012-11-14
Bus Encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 66
LibreDrive Information:
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8211
Firmware version: ID74
If you have any insight and are able to assist me that would be great. I do not have high hopes of this working. However, it would be awesome if it did.
Thank you in advance!
Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023
That drive was built over three years before the specification for UHD existed, so it is "highly doubtful" it could be modified.Firmware Date: 2012-11-14
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023
Hi
I can prove this.
Fully working.
This retail is sold as a drive with the cable, adapter, cable, a 25GB BD-R and with burning sw.
Bought in in Germany in a store today.
Verbatim 43888, source as displayed: BD-Re PIONEER BD-RW BDR-UD04 with FW 1,14
I can prove this.
Fully working.
This retail is sold as a drive with the cable, adapter, cable, a 25GB BD-R and with burning sw.
Bought in in Germany in a store today.
Verbatim 43888, source as displayed: BD-Re PIONEER BD-RW BDR-UD04 with FW 1,14
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023 - Confirming Steps for BRUHD-PU3-BK
Hello!
I've been reading through the forums, and I purchased a drive per the guide.
I've drafted a plan for flashing my Buffalo BRUHD-PU3-BK. I would appreciate any corrections or validation before proceeding, particularly regarding the SDFtool values referenced at the bottom of the post (boot loader and firmware version). I've found the forums extremely helpful overall and really appreciate those who've contributed. Thanks in advance for the advice!
Plan:
1. Install MakeMKV and identify drive:
2. Download and extract SDFtool Flasher executable, updating for 4K screen per thread.
3. Download and extract firmware files per SDFtool Flasher thread.
4. Configure SDFtool Flasher with the following settings:
- Drive: `{path}: BUFFALO_Optical_Drive_BU14...`
- Drive metadata: MT1959 Platform ✔ | Encrypted Firmware ✔ | Include boot loader (?)
- Firmware: TBD (?)
(?) Seeking Clarity:
* I am unsure whether to include the boot loader per the SDFtool Flasher - UPDATE - 21/12/2021]
I've been reading through the forums, and I purchased a drive per the guide.
I've drafted a plan for flashing my Buffalo BRUHD-PU3-BK. I would appreciate any corrections or validation before proceeding, particularly regarding the SDFtool values referenced at the bottom of the post (boot loader and firmware version). I've found the forums extremely helpful overall and really appreciate those who've contributed. Thanks in advance for the advice!
Plan:
1. Install MakeMKV and identify drive:
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Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: BUFFALO
Product: Optical Drive
Revision: BU14
Serial number: MO2N5DA3110
Firmware date: 2121-06-21 13:30
Bus encryption flags: 1F
LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
3. Download and extract firmware files per SDFtool Flasher thread.
4. Configure SDFtool Flasher with the following settings:
- Drive: `{path}: BUFFALO_Optical_Drive_BU14...`
- Drive metadata: MT1959 Platform ✔ | Encrypted Firmware ✔ | Include boot loader (?)
- Firmware: TBD (?)
(?) Seeking Clarity:
* I am unsure whether to include the boot loader per the SDFtool Flasher - UPDATE - 21/12/2021]
** I am unsure which firmware to choose based on Re: SDFtool Flasher and Re: BRUHD-PU3-PK BU12 to BU10?The latest version of the SDFtool Flasher has a checkbox option to flash the boot loader with the main firmware to the drive. This is useful for the newer BP50NB40 with SVC: NB52. It's also possible that other newer models may require this option later on. We will all work it out together as we go!!
BU40N 1.03-MK is the firmware to flash to first. If you want to flash another after that, such as BU40N 1.00 (for more software compatibility) you can.
1. HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-BU12-OM01001-211902230922.bin
2. DE_Buffalo_BRUHD-PU3_BU10 OR DE_LG_BU40N_1.00
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023 - Confirming Steps for BRUHD-PU3-BK
There's really no need to ever include the boot loader unless you've royally screwed up a flash.lordbatwing wrote: ↑Tue Jan 16, 2024 11:21 pmHello!
I've been reading through the forums, and I purchased a drive per the guide.
I've drafted a plan for flashing my Buffalo BRUHD-PU3-BK. I would appreciate any corrections or validation before proceeding, particularly regarding the SDFtool values referenced at the bottom of the post (boot loader and firmware version). I've found the forums extremely helpful overall and really appreciate those who've contributed. Thanks in advance for the advice!
Plan:
1. Install MakeMKV and identify drive:2. Download and extract SDFtool Flasher executable, updating for 4K screen per thread.Code: Select all
Drive Information OS device name: E: Manufacturer: BUFFALO Product: Optical Drive Revision: BU14 Serial number: MO2N5DA3110 Firmware date: 2121-06-21 13:30 Bus encryption flags: 1F LibreDrive Information Status: Possible, not yet enabled Drive platform: MT1959
3. Download and extract firmware files per SDFtool Flasher thread.
4. Configure SDFtool Flasher with the following settings:
- Drive: `{path}: BUFFALO_Optical_Drive_BU14...`
- Drive metadata: MT1959 Platform ✔ | Encrypted Firmware ✔ | Include boot loader (?)
- Firmware: TBD (?)
(?) Seeking Clarity:
* I am unsure whether to include the boot loader per the SDFtool Flasher - UPDATE - 21/12/2021]** I am unsure which firmware to choose based on Re: SDFtool Flasher and Re: BRUHD-PU3-PK BU12 to BU10?The latest version of the SDFtool Flasher has a checkbox option to flash the boot loader with the main firmware to the drive. This is useful for the newer BP50NB40 with SVC: NB52. It's also possible that other newer models may require this option later on. We will all work it out together as we go!!BU40N 1.03-MK is the firmware to flash to first. If you want to flash another after that, such as BU40N 1.00 (for more software compatibility) you can.1. HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-BU12-OM01001-211902230922.bin
2. DE_Buffalo_BRUHD-PU3_BU10 OR DE_LG_BU40N_1.00
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023 - Confirming Steps for BRUHD-PU3-BK
Thank you @MartyMcNuts. I also went ahead and flashed it to `BU40N 1.03-MK` using the guidance in this post.MartyMcNuts wrote: ↑Wed Jan 17, 2024 3:26 amThere's really no need to ever include the boot loader unless you've royally screwed up a flash.
Thanks for the help!
Old Specs:
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Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: BUFFALO
Product: Optical Drive
Revision: BU14
Serial number: MO2N5DA3110
Firmware date: 2121-06-21 13:30
Bus encryption flags: 1F
LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
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Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: BUFFALO
Product: Optical Drive
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: MO2N5DA3110
Firmware date: 2118-10-24 19:34
Bus encryption flags: 17
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
Firmware type: Patched (microcode access re-enabled)
Firmware version: 1.03
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes