SDFtool Flasher

[ryanb0517]

Thank you, I checked in MakeMKV and it showed the 1.03 WP50NB40 firmware,

then I followed your steps to crossflash and it showed the correct 1.00 BU40N in MakeMKV

I tried inserting The Martian in UHD and it loaded up perfectly.

Thanks again and I will be checking out more stuff on this forum about burning and making blu rays

-Ryan

[MilesPNZ]

Hi all,

I'm trying to run the SDFtool Flasher but I'm getting an error.

I'm running Windows 11 and using a Buffalo BRUHD-PU3-BK.

The app does launch but shows no drives present.

Here is a link to a screenshot of the error >>> https://imgur.com/mPOyBaU

Error code below:

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 **************

[Riku55]

Just downloaded the flasher today and got the exact same error as @MilesPNZ but on Windows 10.

[d00zah]

Just downloaded the flasher today and got the exact same error as @MilesPNZ but on Windows 10.

Is MakeMKV installed? SDFtool Flasher is a front-end for MakeMKV's native command line tool.

Requirements:

• Windows 10 64 bit version

• MakeMKV v1.15.1 (or higher) installed

• .NET Framework 4.7.2 **only for SDFtool Flasher v1.2.0**

[Riku55]

Oooh, I see. Didn't when trying the first time. Installed MakeMKV later but didn't retest it. It's working now. Sorry for being just another user who didn't read the requirements :'D

[MilesPNZ]

Just downloaded the flasher today and got the exact same error as @MilesPNZ but on Windows 10.

Is MakeMKV installed? SDFtool Flasher is a front-end for MakeMKV's native command line tool.

Requirements:

• Windows 10 64 bit version

• MakeMKV v1.15.1 (or higher) installed

• .NET Framework 4.7.2 **only for SDFtool Flasher v1.2.0**

Thank you!

My COVID brain missed this bit!

[MilesPNZ]

Hoping somebody can help me with another question.

I'm using my Buffalo BRUHD-PU3-BK but I'm not sure exactly what firmware to flash to it.

I flashed DE_Buffalo_BRUHD-PU3_BU12-MK.bin which was sucessful but it still doesn't seem able to get the MKV from my BluRay (I'm using my copy of The Martian).

It's just spitting out errors.

[d00zah]

Hoping somebody can help me with another question.

I'm using my Buffalo BRUHD-PU3-BK but I'm not sure exactly what firmware to flash to it.

I flashed DE_Buffalo_BRUHD-PU3_BU12-MK.bin which was sucessful but it still doesn't seem able to get the MKV from my BluRay (I'm using my copy of The Martian).

It's just spitting out errors.

It would help enormously if you could share (copy/paste) the log so we can review the errors.

[Luthex]

Could i get the .bin file for Pioneer XD08U1? Thank you

[MartyMcNuts]

Could i get the .bin file for Pioneer XD08U1? Thank you

There isn't one! Also, that drive isn't flashable nor downgradable.

[citykid3165]

Use RECOVER mode. You'll point it to the current firmware file, which might be DE_LG_WP50NB40-NB50_1.03_MK.bin if UHD discs haven't worked in your drive. Then you can select the firmware that you want to flash, choose DE_LG_BU40N_1.00.bin

The drive's LED light should blink during the flashing process if you did it correctly. If it doesn't blink, the drive is ignoring the reflash.

Hi there.

I tried following these instructions and it didn't work for my LG BP50NB40 and it still doesn't read discs even though it says it's patched.
The drive tries to load the discs but fail and the firmware stays on version 1.03.

I did the following

- RECOVERY and flashed HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BP50NB40-NB50-1.03-NM00800-212005070917
- WRITE and flashed DE_LG BU40N_1.00

Surely I'm missing something here? I'm getting really confused. If someone could point me towards a guide that would be really good if possible.

This is what the info on MakeMKV says with a UHD disc in:

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Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BP50NB40
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: SIK05O4O85803
Firmware date: 2120-05-07 09:17
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 65

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

No disc inserted

[citykid3165]

For the moment, to flash the BP50NB40 SVC:NB52, using the latest SDFtool Flasher, follw the steps below:

1. Flash the drive to BP50NB40 (NB50) 1.03-MK.

Now for the crossflash:

2. Select the RECOVERY option and in the pop up, select the BP50NB40 (NB50) 1.03-MK firmware that you just flashed.
3. Select the BP60NB10 1.00-MK or BU40N 1.00 firmware in the normal drop box.
4. Click START

Hi - I followed these exact instructions yet it still doesn't want to read my UHD discs.
Firmware went through properly on the software however the drive doesn't show an indicator light whilst doing so.
I've used the firmwares in your firmware pack and still no dice and it still shows at BP50NB40.

I'm unsure on what to do. Only difference is that one of the ports may be USB 2.0 but shouldn't matter at least I think...

This is what MakeMKV says in the info:

Code: Select all

Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BP50NB40
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: SIK05O4O85803
Firmware date: 2120-05-07 09:17
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 65

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

No disc inserted

[MartyMcNuts]

For the moment, to flash the BP50NB40 SVC:NB52, using the latest SDFtool Flasher, follw the steps below:

1. Flash the drive to BP50NB40 (NB50) 1.03-MK.

Now for the crossflash:

2. Select the RECOVERY option and in the pop up, select the BP50NB40 (NB50) 1.03-MK firmware that you just flashed.
3. Select the BP60NB10 1.00-MK or BU40N 1.00 firmware in the normal drop box.
4. Click START

Hi - I followed these exact instructions yet it still doesn't want to read my UHD discs.
Firmware went through properly on the software however the drive doesn't show an indicator light whilst doing so.
I've used the firmwares in your firmware pack and still no dice and it still shows at BP50NB40.

I'm unsure on what to do. Only difference is that one of the ports may be USB 2.0 but shouldn't matter at least I think...

This is what MakeMKV says in the info:

Code: Select all

Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BP50NB40
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: SIK05O4O85803
Firmware date: 2120-05-07 09:17
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 65

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

No disc inserted

You are still on BP50 firmware therefore you did not follow the instructions correctly.

Do it again from step 2. Read the title bar of each popup window.

[segfaulted]

I did the following

- RECOVERY and flashed HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BP50NB40-NB50-1.03-NM00800-212005070917
- WRITE and flashed DE_LG BU40N_1.00

That doesn't sound right. You've already done one WRITE to get on 1.03-MK, so skip that function from now on. Do the cross-flash with RECOVER.

When you choose RECOVER, the tool will first ask for the current firmware file... choose BP50NB40 1.03-MK. Then you click the dropdown and choose the firmware you actually want to flash, BU40N 1.00 and start the flash. Don't click on WRITE.

[MartyMcNuts]

I did the following

- RECOVERY and flashed HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BP50NB40-NB50-1.03-NM00800-212005070917
- WRITE and flashed DE_LG BU40N_1.00

That doesn't sound right. You've already done one WRITE to get on 1.03-MK, so skip that function from now on. Do the cross-flash with RECOVER.

When you choose RECOVER, the tool will first ask for the current firmware file... choose BP50NB40 1.03-MK. Then you click the dropdown and choose the firmware you actually want to flash, BU40N 1.00 and start the flash. Don't click on WRITE.

Which is precisely what the instructions from step 2 are telling him to do. He's just not following them correctly.