Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2024

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766875
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023

Post by 766875 »

Billycar11 wrote:
Mon Aug 26, 2024 7:09 pm
766875 wrote:
Mon Aug 26, 2024 5:59 pm
Picked up another LG drive (BP50NB40) as my existing LG drive (BP60NB10) was throwing up errors on every disc I tried. It worked perfectly for months before.

Tried flashing the BP50NB40 but so far no luck. I tried downgrading too. Any ideas on what I'm missing.

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./makemkvcon f -d '/IOBDServices/0AC881AF' -f /Users/xxx/Downloads/sdf.bin rawflash full main -i /Applications/MakeMKV.app/Contents/MacOS/HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BP50NB40-NB50-1.03-NM00800-212005070917.bin

./makemkvcon f -d '/IOBDServices/0AC881AF' -f /Users/xx/Downloads/sdf.bin rawflash full main -i /Users/stuartcopland/Downloads/Hybrid_Firmware_for_BP50NB40_to_BP60NB10/DE_LG_BP50NB40-NB50_1.01_MK_HBD.bin
enc
Ah OK thanks Billy, should I go to Hybrid_Firmware_for_BP50NB40_to_BP60NB10/DE_LG_BP50NB40-NB50_1.01_MK_HBD.bin

or use

HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BP50NB40-NB50-1.03-NM00800-212005070917.bin
Coopervid
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023

Post by Coopervid »

766875 wrote:
Mon Aug 26, 2024 8:19 pm
Billycar11 wrote:
Mon Aug 26, 2024 7:09 pm
766875 wrote:
Mon Aug 26, 2024 5:59 pm
Picked up another LG drive (BP50NB40) as my existing LG drive (BP60NB10) was throwing up errors on every disc I tried. It worked perfectly for months before.

Tried flashing the BP50NB40 but so far no luck. I tried downgrading too. Any ideas on what I'm missing.

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./makemkvcon f -d '/IOBDServices/0AC881AF' -f /Users/xxx/Downloads/sdf.bin rawflash full main -i /Applications/MakeMKV.app/Contents/MacOS/HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BP50NB40-NB50-1.03-NM00800-212005070917.bin

./makemkvcon f -d '/IOBDServices/0AC881AF' -f /Users/xx/Downloads/sdf.bin rawflash full main -i /Users/stuartcopland/Downloads/Hybrid_Firmware_for_BP50NB40_to_BP60NB10/DE_LG_BP50NB40-NB50_1.01_MK_HBD.bin
enc
Ah OK thanks Billy, should I go to Hybrid_Firmware_for_BP50NB40_to_BP60NB10/DE_LG_BP50NB40-NB50_1.01_MK_HBD.bin

or use

HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BP50NB40-NB50-1.03-NM00800-212005070917.bin
READ THE GUIDE! And don't be lazy!
766875
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023

Post by 766875 »

I did and successfully flashed to 1.03. Unfortunately it still won't read my discs, it just ejects them even although it's patched. I tried doing the next flash but it failed.

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Drive Information
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BP50NB40
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: SIM2221124041
Firmware date: 2120-05-07 09:17
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 81

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

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Reading input file /Users/xxx/Downloads/Hybrid_Firmware_for_BP50NB40_to_BP60NB10/DE_LG_BP60NB10_1.00_MK_HBD.bin
Flashing flags = 0x1 : 0 0 0 1 : ---- ---- ---- BOOT
Current Drive ID: HL-DT-ST_BD-RE_BP50NB40_1.03_212005070917_SIM2221124041
Using USB chipset workaround for Desktop drive handshake
Ready to write drive flash memory.
Type "yes" to continue, "no" to abort
yes
Operation started: Sending flash image to drive
  98% .................................................
Write DRAM NG 05/26/02

Command produced error code 0x82052602
MartyMcNuts
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023

Post by MartyMcNuts »

766875 wrote:
Mon Aug 26, 2024 8:44 pm
I did and successfully flashed to 1.03. Unfortunately it still won't read my discs, it just ejects them even although it's patched. I tried doing the next flash but it failed.

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Drive Information
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BP50NB40
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: SIM2221124041
Firmware date: 2120-05-07 09:17
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 81

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

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Reading input file /Users/xxx/Downloads/Hybrid_Firmware_for_BP50NB40_to_BP60NB10/DE_LG_BP60NB10_1.00_MK_HBD.bin
Flashing flags = 0x1 : 0 0 0 1 : ---- ---- ---- BOOT
Current Drive ID: HL-DT-ST_BD-RE_BP50NB40_1.03_212005070917_SIM2221124041
Using USB chipset workaround for Desktop drive handshake
Ready to write drive flash memory.
Type "yes" to continue, "no" to abort
yes
Operation started: Sending flash image to drive
  98% .................................................
Write DRAM NG 05/26/02

Command produced error code 0x82052602
You've only done half the job! Now you need to do the cross-flash.
Cheers :D
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For UHD enabled drives (AU/NZ/SG + Others) & DIY Single Drive Flasher (WW): https://uhdenableddrives.com
766875
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023

Post by 766875 »

MartyMcNuts wrote:
Mon Aug 26, 2024 10:09 pm
766875 wrote:
Mon Aug 26, 2024 8:44 pm
I did and successfully flashed to 1.03. Unfortunately it still won't read my discs, it just ejects them even although it's patched. I tried doing the next flash but it failed.

Code: Select all

Drive Information
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BP50NB40
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: SIM2221124041
Firmware date: 2120-05-07 09:17
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 81

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

Code: Select all

Reading input file /Users/xxx/Downloads/Hybrid_Firmware_for_BP50NB40_to_BP60NB10/DE_LG_BP60NB10_1.00_MK_HBD.bin
Flashing flags = 0x1 : 0 0 0 1 : ---- ---- ---- BOOT
Current Drive ID: HL-DT-ST_BD-RE_BP50NB40_1.03_212005070917_SIM2221124041
Using USB chipset workaround for Desktop drive handshake
Ready to write drive flash memory.
Type "yes" to continue, "no" to abort
yes
Operation started: Sending flash image to drive
  98% .................................................
Write DRAM NG 05/26/02

Command produced error code 0x82052602
You've only done half the job! Now you need to do the cross-flash.
I thought that's what I was trying to do with the following line, but I got the error shown above? I didn't think I needed enc after the first flash.

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./makemkvcon f -d '/IOBDServices/0AC881AF' -f /Users/xxx/Downloads/sdf.bin rawflash full main -i /Users/xxx/Downloads/Hybrid_Firmware_for_BP50NB40_to_BP60NB10/DE_LG_BP60NB10_1.00_MK_HBD.bin
Billycar11
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023

Post by Billycar11 »

766875 wrote:
Tue Aug 27, 2024 1:36 am
MartyMcNuts wrote:
Mon Aug 26, 2024 10:09 pm
766875 wrote:
Mon Aug 26, 2024 8:44 pm
I did and successfully flashed to 1.03. Unfortunately it still won't read my discs, it just ejects them even although it's patched. I tried doing the next flash but it failed.

Code: Select all

Drive Information
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BP50NB40
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: SIM2221124041
Firmware date: 2120-05-07 09:17
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 81

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

Code: Select all

Reading input file /Users/xxx/Downloads/Hybrid_Firmware_for_BP50NB40_to_BP60NB10/DE_LG_BP60NB10_1.00_MK_HBD.bin
Flashing flags = 0x1 : 0 0 0 1 : ---- ---- ---- BOOT
Current Drive ID: HL-DT-ST_BD-RE_BP50NB40_1.03_212005070917_SIM2221124041
Using USB chipset workaround for Desktop drive handshake
Ready to write drive flash memory.
Type "yes" to continue, "no" to abort
yes
Operation started: Sending flash image to drive
  98% .................................................
Write DRAM NG 05/26/02

Command produced error code 0x82052602
You've only done half the job! Now you need to do the cross-flash.
I thought that's what I was trying to do with the following line, but I got the error shown above? I didn't think I needed enc after the first flash.

Code: Select all

./makemkvcon f -d '/IOBDServices/0AC881AF' -f /Users/xxx/Downloads/sdf.bin rawflash full main -i /Users/xxx/Downloads/Hybrid_Firmware_for_BP50NB40_to_BP60NB10/DE_LG_BP60NB10_1.00_MK_HBD.bin
please just follow the guide if you want individual help our emails are here
you have to flash bp50 2 times then the hybrid for NB52
or marty's recovery method both work
Buy a UHD drive from the guide and how to video maker: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 20&t=17831
UHD Drives Guide: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 16&t=19634
Auto flash kit $25 Email me for one Billycar5924@gmail.com
MartyMcNuts
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023

Post by MartyMcNuts »

766875 wrote:
Tue Aug 27, 2024 1:36 am
MartyMcNuts wrote:
Mon Aug 26, 2024 10:09 pm
766875 wrote:
Mon Aug 26, 2024 8:44 pm
I did and successfully flashed to 1.03. Unfortunately it still won't read my discs, it just ejects them even although it's patched. I tried doing the next flash but it failed.

Code: Select all

Drive Information
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BP50NB40
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: SIM2221124041
Firmware date: 2120-05-07 09:17
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 81

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

Code: Select all

Reading input file /Users/xxx/Downloads/Hybrid_Firmware_for_BP50NB40_to_BP60NB10/DE_LG_BP60NB10_1.00_MK_HBD.bin
Flashing flags = 0x1 : 0 0 0 1 : ---- ---- ---- BOOT
Current Drive ID: HL-DT-ST_BD-RE_BP50NB40_1.03_212005070917_SIM2221124041
Using USB chipset workaround for Desktop drive handshake
Ready to write drive flash memory.
Type "yes" to continue, "no" to abort
yes
Operation started: Sending flash image to drive
  98% .................................................
Write DRAM NG 05/26/02

Command produced error code 0x82052602
You've only done half the job! Now you need to do the cross-flash.
I thought that's what I was trying to do with the following line, but I got the error shown above? I didn't think I needed enc after the first flash.

Code: Select all

./makemkvcon f -d '/IOBDServices/0AC881AF' -f /Users/xxx/Downloads/sdf.bin rawflash full main -i /Users/xxx/Downloads/Hybrid_Firmware_for_BP50NB40_to_BP60NB10/DE_LG_BP60NB10_1.00_MK_HBD.bin
Yep, as Billy said, either follow this guide or use the recovery method of SDFtool Flasher: viewtopic.php?p=94848#p94848

I also recommend BU40N 1.00 firmware over the BP60NB10 MK firmware as it is compatible with all good ripping software.
Cheers :D
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For UHD enabled drives (AU/NZ/SG + Others) & DIY Single Drive Flasher (WW): https://uhdenableddrives.com
Monstro
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023

Post by Monstro »

Hi there. I'm doing this for the first time and just wanted to make sure I have a compatible drive. I got an LG BH16NS40 manufactured in April of 2024. Will this work, or is it back to the shop for this one?
liamtoh1
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023

Post by liamtoh1 »

Monstro wrote:
Fri Aug 30, 2024 5:53 am
Hi there. I'm doing this for the first time and just wanted to make sure I have a compatible drive. I got an LG BH16NS40 manufactured in April of 2024. Will this work, or is it back to the shop for this one?
As per the 1st post of this thread, you should be good if all the requirements are met. Please read and report back with specific questions.
visiter555
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023

Post by visiter555 »

I have been using an LG BH12LS38 for BluRays, DVDs and CDs for 13 years and it has been rock steady for ripping. Now I have a few UHDs I am wondering if this is UHD friendly?

I have a couple of these that are all on 2011 firmware, so I am good on the non UHDs for quite a long time.
Woodstock
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023

Post by Woodstock »

An LG from 4+ years before UHD came out? Not likely. There are some Pioneers from before 2016 that can be modified, but ...
visiter555
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023

Post by visiter555 »

I have CD drives that were before DVDs and the actually read and play DVDs with a newer firmware. Of course cables and adapters are necessary. So many manufacturers dropped there "products" when they were to costly for them to produce at the price they wanted. I have two DVDs from Toshiba that are IDE and run like a charm. Of course I have cleaned lenses and belts and so on.

You would be amazed at how things that are "...said can't be done" that can be done.

in 2023 I needed to access a 5 1/4" floppy and was told it is impossible to run on a new computer. Easy as pie on a 2020 Dell Precision workstation.

Been in the IT business since 1982 and you would be amazed things that can be done.

So, the lesson I have experienced is - always try, try and try before your quit.
Coopervid
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023

Post by Coopervid »

visiter555 wrote:
Sun Sep 01, 2024 11:21 pm
I have been using an LG BH12LS38 for BluRays, DVDs and CDs for 13 years and it has been rock steady for ripping. Now I have a few UHDs I am wondering if this is UHD friendly?

I have a couple of these that are all on 2011 firmware, so I am good on the non UHDs for quite a long time.
The chip in your drive is not capable to handle UHDs. So you need a new drive for UHDs.
Hambo
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023

Post by Hambo »

Worked great!
Simon514
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023

Post by Simon514 »

I haven't read the 162 pages (sorry!) but at the very beginning of the thread it says that Pioneer drives are much better than LG and Asus...

I am curious to know what does much better actually means here?

Thanks!
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