Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2025

[Sam88]

Hello,

I just purchased a Verbatim 43888, because it was frequently suggested.
Can you tell me if it is flashable and which Firmware to use?

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BDDVDRW GGC-H20L
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: ...
Firmware date: 2007-12-27 12:34:56
Highest AACS version: 77

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, might be supported in future, but not likely soon
Drive platform: RS1013
Firmware version: 1.02-

Not possible.

I am sorry, I had the wrong drive selected.
That's why I couldn't find the right firmware in the instructions.
This is the right one now:

Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BU40N
Revision: 1.05
Serial number: XXXXXXXXXXXX
Firmware date: 2124-04-23 13:47
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 77

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

When following the first post it should be possible with this firmware, right?
BU40N on any Firmware directly to > BU40N 1.03MK

[Coopervid]

Correct.

[TripleHalt]

Hello, I'm something of an idiot and if it's at all possible I was wondering if someone could give me like a 123 "do this" tutorial for flashing my drive? I bought an ASUS BW-16D1HT and I understand the basic steps, but I really don't want to accidentally brick this thing. Sorry if this is egregious, I'm new to this whole endeavor.

[Billycar11]

Hello, I'm something of an idiot and if it's at all possible I was wondering if someone could give me like a 123 "do this" tutorial for flashing my drive? I bought an ASUS BW-16D1HT and I understand the basic steps, but I really don't want to accidentally brick this thing. Sorry if this is egregious, I'm new to this whole endeavor.

You can email me for a flash kit see below

[crow.]

Good afternoon,

I bought a BP50NB40 running version 1.00, see screenshot https://i.imgur.com/gcF4EhM.png. I was told that this should be able to rip 4Ks without the need for flashing. However, when i insert a 4k, MakeMKV doesn't recognize the disc and simply states that there are no disc. Does that mean I have to flash the firmware to make it work?

If so, could you direct me to all the firmwares needed to make this run.

Appreciate all your help in advance.

~crow

[Billycar11]

Good afternoon,

I bought a BP50NB40 running version 1.00, see screenshot https://i.imgur.com/gcF4EhM.png. I was told that this should be able to rip 4Ks without the need for flashing. However, when i insert a 4k, MakeMKV doesn't recognize the disc and simply states that there are no disc. Does that mean I have to flash the firmware to make it work?

If so, could you direct me to all the firmwares needed to make this run.

Appreciate all your help in advance.

~crow

Sorry that drive is to old don't flash it

[Mr_Orange]

Good afternoon,

I bought a BP50NB40 running version 1.00, see screenshot https://i.imgur.com/gcF4EhM.png. I was told that this should be able to rip 4Ks without the need for flashing. However, when i insert a 4k, MakeMKV doesn't recognize the disc and simply states that there are no disc. Does that mean I have to flash the firmware to make it work?

If so, could you direct me to all the firmwares needed to make this run.

Appreciate all your help in advance.

~crow

Sorry that drive is to old don't flash it

Why? It is platform MT1959 and appears on the list of flashable drives in post #1. I'm asking for eductional purposes.

[crow.]

Good afternoon,

I bought a BP50NB40 running version 1.00, see screenshot https://i.imgur.com/gcF4EhM.png. I was told that this should be able to rip 4Ks without the need for flashing. However, when i insert a 4k, MakeMKV doesn't recognize the disc and simply states that there are no disc. Does that mean I have to flash the firmware to make it work?

If so, could you direct me to all the firmwares needed to make this run.

Appreciate all your help in advance.

~crow

Sorry that drive is to old don't flash it

Also curious since it's listed in the post and is the reason i bought it. Does that mean I cannot burn 4K with the drive?

Thanks for your help

~crow

[Coopervid]

Your drive can't read UHDs and it is low quality to burn discs. Either skip burning or get a Pioneer. Even then burns will be bad since media has gone south.

[Billycar11]

Good afternoon,

I bought a BP50NB40 running version 1.00, see screenshot https://i.imgur.com/gcF4EhM.png. I was told that this should be able to rip 4Ks without the need for flashing. However, when i insert a 4k, MakeMKV doesn't recognize the disc and simply states that there are no disc. Does that mean I have to flash the firmware to make it work?

If so, could you direct me to all the firmwares needed to make this run.

Appreciate all your help in advance.

~crow

Sorry that drive is to old don't flash it

Why? It is platform MT1959 and appears on the list of flashable drives in post #1. I'm asking for eductional purposes.

But it's from before 2016 it will die if he flashes it trust me
It's still an nb40 drive not nb50/52

[asmcom]

Sorry that drive is to old don't flash it

Why? It is platform MT1959 and appears on the list of flashable drives in post #1. I'm asking for eductional purposes.

But it's from before 2016 it will die if he flashes it trust me
It's still an nb40 drive not nb50/52

Many customers have made this mistake. Do not flash or it is time to get out your dos tools.

Asmcom

[crow.]

That’s disappointing to hear since I thought I scored a drive for cheap. Appreciate everyone’s input.

~crow

[robrienii]

I keep getting an error code 0x82052603 is there any help?

[Coopervid]

I keep getting an error code 0x82052603 is there any help?

As a first: Post your Makemkv info. Make sure your drive is empty and closed when you are trying to flash.