SDFtool Flasher

[MartyMcNuts]

I have an LG WH14NS0 that came with ver 1.05. Is there a way to restore a drive if I dumped the ROM before flashing?

Not using that dump as it only contains the important bits such as cal data.

You didn't say what model it is. Is it a WH14NS40 or WH14NS60? Anyway, if you need to return it, you can restore the drive by flashing a lower version such as 1.02-MK, 1.03-MK or 1.04-MK, depending on which is available for your drive model in the MK firmware pack then using the original LG flasher pertaining to your drive model from here: viewtopic.php?f=16&t=24443

[publisher1949]

Ah my mistake, it's a WH14NS40. And yes I need to return it. I'll take a look at the link you posted. Thank you!

[MartyMcNuts]

Ah my mistake, it's a WH14NS40. And yes I need to return it. I'll take a look at the link you posted. Thank you!

Ok, so in the "old" folder of the MK firmware pack there should be a WH14NS40 1.03-MK (HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_WH14NS40-NS50-1.03-NM00600-211711211658) and a WH14NS40 1.04-MK (HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_WH14NS40-NS50-1.04-NM01201-211901041351). You should flash the drive to either one of those, then use the original LG WH14NS40 1.05 flasher from the link I provided to restore the drive to the original WH14NS40 1.05 firmware, ready for return.

[natra]

Hi, I have a quick question will my drive work for ripping 4K discs? AUSU BW-16D1H-U

[hexen525]

Hi

I am a newbie here, and tried to download and run the SDFtool Flasher. However, I get the following error:

"Unhandled exception has occurred in your application. If you click Continue, the application will ignore this error and attempt to continue. If you click Quit, the application will close immediately.

Object reference not set to an instance of an object."
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Details

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See the end of this message for details on invoking 
just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box.

************** Exception Text **************
System.NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object.
   at SDFtool_Flasher_Updated.Form1.Check_MakeMKV_Installation()
   at SDFtool_Flasher_Updated.Form1.Form1_Load(Object sender, EventArgs e)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Form.OnLoad(EventArgs e)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Form.OnCreateControl()
   at System.Windows.Forms.Control.CreateControl(Boolean fIgnoreVisible)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Control.CreateControl()
   at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmShowWindow(Message& m)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m)
   at System.Windows.Forms.ScrollableControl.WndProc(Message& m)
   at System.Windows.Forms.ContainerControl.WndProc(Message& m)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Form.WmShowWindow(Message& m)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Form.WndProc(Message& m)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.OnMessage(Message& m)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.WndProc(Message& m)
   at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, WM msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)


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************** JIT Debugging **************

I apologize in advance for this long post. Any help will be welcome

I am having this same issue. Tried the ASUS tool first, caused issue #5. Downloaded the SDtool, get this error. Tried the legacy SDtool, same error. Saw your reply about the MakeMKV app installed, installed that, issue remains. Also, the box is SUPER small, doesn't show all the stuff. And as a plus, it doesn't seem to recognize my drive, no option to select it from the drop down menu.

LG WH14NS40 v1.05 installed this morning.
Win 11 Pro x64

[MartyMcNuts]

Hi

I am a newbie here, and tried to download and run the SDFtool Flasher. However, I get the following error:

"Unhandled exception has occurred in your application. If you click Continue, the application will ignore this error and attempt to continue. If you click Quit, the application will close immediately.

Object reference not set to an instance of an object."
========================================================


Details

Code: Select all

See the end of this message for details on invoking 
just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box.

************** Exception Text **************
System.NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object.
   at SDFtool_Flasher_Updated.Form1.Check_MakeMKV_Installation()
   at SDFtool_Flasher_Updated.Form1.Form1_Load(Object sender, EventArgs e)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Form.OnLoad(EventArgs e)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Form.OnCreateControl()
   at System.Windows.Forms.Control.CreateControl(Boolean fIgnoreVisible)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Control.CreateControl()
   at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmShowWindow(Message& m)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m)
   at System.Windows.Forms.ScrollableControl.WndProc(Message& m)
   at System.Windows.Forms.ContainerControl.WndProc(Message& m)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Form.WmShowWindow(Message& m)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Form.WndProc(Message& m)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.OnMessage(Message& m)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.WndProc(Message& m)
   at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, WM msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)


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************** JIT Debugging **************

I apologize in advance for this long post. Any help will be welcome

I am having this same issue. Tried the ASUS tool first, caused issue #5. Downloaded the SDtool, get this error. Tried the legacy SDtool, same error. Saw your reply about the MakeMKV app installed, installed that, issue remains. Also, the box is SUPER small, doesn't show all the stuff. And as a plus, it doesn't seem to recognize my drive, no option to select it from the drop down menu.

LG WH14NS40 v1.05 installed this morning.
Win 11 Pro x64

Ensure MakeMKV is installed in the default location (C:\Program Files (x86)\MakeMKV).
Make sure there is no disc in the drive and the tray is closed.

If you are using a 4K monitor, sometimes the app may appear small. You can fix this by changing the DPI settings (see first post)

[MartyMcNuts]

Hi, I have a quick question will my drive work for ripping 4K discs? AUSU BW-16D1H-U

Show us your drive's MakeMKV info.

[Normanator2k]

Hello, is my drive able to get flashed for 4K rips?

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Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BP55EB40
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: SIK01N5VB0200
Firmware date: 2121-07-08 16:06
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: MT1959

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If so, which firmware should I flash it with? From what I gather so far I might have to flash several firmwares one after the other. Thank you for any advice.

[hexen525]

Ensure MakeMKV is installed in the default location (C:\Program Files (x86)\MakeMKV).
Make sure there is no disc in the drive and the tray is closed.

If you are using a 4K monitor, sometimes the app may appear small. You can fix this by changing the DPI settings (see first post)

Your advice worked like a charm! But now I have a new issue. ERROR: Command produced error code 0x82052603

[MartyMcNuts]

Ensure MakeMKV is installed in the default location (C:\Program Files (x86)\MakeMKV).
Make sure there is no disc in the drive and the tray is closed.

If you are using a 4K monitor, sometimes the app may appear small. You can fix this by changing the DPI settings (see first post)

Your advice worked like a charm! But now I have a new issue. ERROR: Command produced error code 0x82052603

What drive are you trying to flash and to what firmware?

[hexen525]

Ensure MakeMKV is installed in the default location (C:\Program Files (x86)\MakeMKV).
Make sure there is no disc in the drive and the tray is closed.

If you are using a 4K monitor, sometimes the app may appear small. You can fix this by changing the DPI settings (see first post)

Your advice worked like a charm! But now I have a new issue. ERROR: Command produced error code 0x82052603

What drive are you trying to flash and to what firmware?

LG WH14NS40 v1.05
Trying to load the DE_LG_WH14NS40-NS50_1.02.bin

[MartyMcNuts]

Your advice worked like a charm! But now I have a new issue. ERROR: Command produced error code 0x82052603

What drive are you trying to flash and to what firmware?

LG WH14NS40 v1.05
Trying to load the DE_LG_WH14NS40-NS50_1.02.bin

No, doesn't work that way. Your 1.05 is encrypted so you should flash WH16NS60 1.02-MK first, then you can flash to another firmware if you wish, although, WH16NS60 1.02-MK is recommended.

[natra]

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Hi, I have a quick question will my drive work for ripping 4K discs? AUSU BW-16D1H-U

Show us your drive's MakeMKV info.

Drive Information

Manufacturer: ASUS

Product: BW-16D1H-U

Revision: E114

Serial number: RFDL020701WL

Firmware date: 2017-12-21

Bus encryption flags: 1B

Highest AACS version: 76


LibreDrive Information

Status: Enabled

Drive platform: RS8601

Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209

Firmware type: Original (unpatched)

Firmware version: E114/ID71

DVD all regions: Yes

BD raw data read: Yes

BD raw metadata read: Yes

Unrestricted read speed: Yes


No disc inserted


[bub1551]

I've been trying to go through all the forums and trying to find someone else who's gone through this with the same drive, but can't seem to figure out any consistent experience that helps me figure out how to (or if I even can) flash my drive. The drive info is:

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE WH16NS40
Revision: 1.04
Firmware date: 2119-01-04 13:48
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 75

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: MT1959

No disc inserted

When I select it in the tool, the encryption shows as the red X. Changing it to a green check and selecting the DE_LG_WH16NS60_1.02_MK firmware from the All You Need pack lets it proceed, and after progressing through the flash and saying it has completed successfully, there appears to be no change to my drive.

From what I've seen, it seems that I may need to flash it to another 1.04 version that isn't encrypted and allows downgrades, but I can't seem to find any such version in my searching.

Any guidance here would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[Mr_Orange]

You don't need to change the encryption setting since SDFTool detects that automatically. If you check the first post, you will see that your firmware is not encrypted.