Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2024

[asmcom]

But the sleep bug is not that bad to recover from you really do just open close the tray
You may have a different problem

Maybe but then I don't see what else it can be.

My symptom is that when a disk (not necessarily UHD) is left idle in the drive for 2 minutes, the drive stops responding.
Can't read the disk and can't open the tray either via software or its physical button. Even a reboot of the computer is not enough. I need to stop the computer and restart it.

Other than this specific case, the drive is working perfectly well and behaving as expected, like never blocked if no disk is left in the drive when unused or the drive is working.
So if it's not the sleep bug, what can I look for to investigate?

Or return the junky LG/Asus rebrand and get a pioneer from one of us

I understand, but it would be at least 3 times the price. 80€ for the Asus, 260€ minimum for the cheapest Pioneer from the UK (incl. freight and VAT as the UK is not in the EU any more and it's becoming hard to escape this tax).

No import tax when posting from Ireland.

Asmcom

[Hoxin]

svc NB72?

in the guide it says that wont work
they changed platforms entirely away from media tech i think

the lable is NB50.I brought it 2weeks ago which was manufactured in the June 2023

would it happen to be a refurbished one?

i have no idea，it looks pretty new.The problem is confusing me now

[Darkbird]

Hey,

I just got a Hitachi LG BU40N on Firmware Version 1.05 which was encrypted.
I followed the guide and flashed the 1.03MK Firmware from the all you need firmware bundle as recommended in the guide, which seems to have worked fine. I have the following information in MakeMKV:

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Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: F:
Produzent: HL-DT-ST
Produkt: BD-RE BU40N
Revision: 1.03
Serienummer: redacted
Firmware-Datum: 2118-10-24 19:34
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 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

However, it seems the drive does not read any disks. I've tried DVD, CD, BluRay and 4K BluRay Disks but MakeMKV only says "No Disk Inserted".
It does recognize that I've opened/closed the drive and I can open it from within MakeMKV. Any ideas?
The drive itself does make noise as if reading the disk, however it stops and starts again every now and then.

[Billycar11]

Hey,

I just got a Hitachi LG BU40N on Firmware Version 1.05 which was encrypted.
I followed the guide and flashed the 1.03MK Firmware from the all you need firmware bundle as recommended in the guide, which seems to have worked fine. I have the following information in MakeMKV:

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Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: F:
Produzent: HL-DT-ST
Produkt: BD-RE BU40N
Revision: 1.03
Serienummer: redacted
Firmware-Datum: 2118-10-24 19:34
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 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

However, it seems the drive does not read any disks. I've tried DVD, CD, BluRay and 4K BluRay Disks but MakeMKV only says "No Disk Inserted".
It does recognize that I've opened/closed the drive and I can open it from within MakeMKV. Any ideas?
The drive itself does make noise as if reading the disk, however it stops and starts again every now and then.

Did you try it before flashing?
Does the OS see discs without makemkv open?
Have you unplugged it for 5 mins?

[Darkbird]

Hi - I had tried it with one disc before flashing, but MakeMKV was open and it wouldn't read, but I discounted that as "must be a firmware issue".
I have tried unplugging it for 5 minutes, that hasn't changed anything.
It also does not read discs when MakeMKV is closed.

I feel like I may have just gotten a defective drive.

[Billycar11]

Hi - I had tried it with one disc before flashing, but MakeMKV was open and it wouldn't read, but I discounted that as "must be a firmware issue".
I have tried unplugging it for 5 minutes, that hasn't changed anything.
It also does not read discs when MakeMKV is closed.

I feel like I may have just gotten a defective drive.

it should have read a regular Bluray without flash all flashing does is enable UHD.
this is one of the many reasons i recommend pioneers they are much better drives see below if your in the usa.
marty and asmcom also have pioneers available for other country's.

[Darkbird]

Yeah, I'll see if I can't flash/recover the 1.05 Firmware and get a refund from Amazon on the drive, enclosure and SATA adapter (the enclosure wouldn't let me flash).
Thanks for the help!

[source22]

hello all,

HeLp...help.. please

where can I find the firmware for a BDR-XS07UHDv to enable Libra ?

trying to rip mkv files...

Info: Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XS07U
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: [redacted]
Firmware date: 2023-01-06
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 47

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8E21
Firmware version: ID05

Thanks in advance.....

[Billycar11]

hello all,

HeLp...help.. please

where can I find the firmware for a BDR-XS07UHDv to enable Libra ?

trying to rip mkv files...

Info: Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XS07U
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: [redacted]
Firmware date: 2023-01-06
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 47

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8E21
Firmware version: ID05

Thanks in advance.....

sorry man cant that fw is to new cant be flashed.
return it if you can

i have some pioneers with old fw if you want one

[source22]

What the fast drive I can buy that works or firmware that will make it work ?

[Caus5150]

Can the LG BH30N Be Flashed? I just found one at the goodwill

[Coopervid]

What the fast drive I can buy that works or firmware that will make it work ?

Fast, dying early and skipping sectors of hard to read discs: LG, Safe, durable: Pioneer with old firmware. Your choice.

[Coopervid]

Can the LG BH30N Be Flashed? I just found one at the goodwill

No. BD only drive. No UHD option.

[Deterous]

Sleep bug on UHD friendly drives is fixed when flashing WH16NS60 1.02MK, but the Asus BW-16D1HT is recommended to be flashed with Asus BW-16D1HT 3.10MK.
Does this mean the 16D1HT isn't compatible with WH16NS60 1.02MK, and that the Asus is stuck with the sleep bug?
Also, does WH16NS60 1.02MK firmware have any known quirks as a result of the firmware expecting the AACS decoder subsystem on the drive?

[MartyMcNuts]

Sleep bug on UHD friendly drives is fixed when flashing WH16NS60 1.02MK, but the Asus BW-16D1HT is recommended to be flashed with Asus BW-16D1HT 3.10MK.
Does this mean the 16D1HT isn't compatible with WH16NS60 1.02MK, and that the Asus is stuck with the sleep bug?
Also, does WH16NS60 1.02MK firmware have any known quirks as a result of the firmware expecting the AACS decoder subsystem on the drive?

1. The Asus firmware is only recommended for the Asus drive if you still want to write discs. If you don't care about writing discs, use WH16NS60 1.02-MK.

2. No quirks.