Asus BW-16D1X-U

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HSamwel
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U

#226 Post by HSamwel » Sun Jul 13, 2025 11:38 am

Coopervid wrote: Sun Jul 06, 2025 12:05 pm Such a thing has never been reported before. Is this a drive in an USB enclosure? If yes you need to remove power AND USB. Otherwise the drive electronics is still powered by the USB connection.

These errors can also originate if the drive doesn't get enough power. Maybe with the new firmware it needs more power.
If it’s the same I have, it’s in an USB enclosure. It uses its own power and not from the USB.
You can find it on the ASUS site.

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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U

#227 Post by Coopervid » Sun Jul 13, 2025 6:54 pm

For a successful flash power needs to be removed completely. Both power supply plus USB. Otherwise the electronics is kept alive and doesn't reset the drive.

BiBiNaToR
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U

#228 Post by BiBiNaToR » Fri Jul 18, 2025 1:04 pm

Salut Cooper,

y a-t-il encore un flash pour la version E113 ?

Nom du lecteur SE : \Device\CdRom0
Profil actuel : BD-ROM
Fabricant : ASUS
Produit : BW-16D1X-U
Révision : E113
Numéro de série :
Date micrologiciel : 2020-07-21
Marqueurs d'encryptage bus : 1B
Version AACS la plus haute : 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID76

Coopervid
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U

#229 Post by Coopervid » Fri Jul 18, 2025 1:59 pm

BiBiNaToR wrote: Fri Jul 18, 2025 1:04 pm Salut Cooper,

y a-t-il encore un flash pour la version E113 ?

Nom du lecteur SE : \Device\CdRom0
Profil actuel : BD-ROM
Fabricant : ASUS
Produit : BW-16D1X-U
Révision : E113
Numéro de série :
Date micrologiciel : 2020-07-21
Marqueurs d'encryptage bus : 1B
Version AACS la plus haute : 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID76
PM sent.

BiBiNaToR
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U

#230 Post by BiBiNaToR » Fri Jul 18, 2025 2:16 pm

Coopervid wrote: Fri Jul 18, 2025 1:59 pm
BiBiNaToR wrote: Fri Jul 18, 2025 1:04 pm Salut Cooper,

y a-t-il encore un flash pour la version E113 ?

Nom du lecteur SE : \Device\CdRom0
Profil actuel : BD-ROM
Fabricant : ASUS
Produit : BW-16D1X-U
Révision : E113
Numéro de série :
Date micrologiciel : 2020-07-21
Marqueurs d'encryptage bus : 1B
Version AACS la plus haute : 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID76
PM sent.


thank you Cooper

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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U

#231 Post by BiBiNaToR » Fri Jul 18, 2025 2:39 pm

cooper, on the other hand, how do I return to the original firmware if there is a problem, thank you

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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U

#232 Post by Coopervid » Fri Jul 18, 2025 5:40 pm

BiBiNaToR wrote: Fri Jul 18, 2025 2:39 pm cooper, on the other hand, how do I return to the original firmware if there is a problem, thank you
No risk, no fun.

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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U

#233 Post by Ducreux » Sat Jul 19, 2025 4:10 pm

Hey all,

Could someone help out with a flash to enable LibreDrive on my new BW-16D1X-U please?

MakeMKV output or the drive is below:

Drive Information
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID76

Also, just to confirm - I am right in thinking that LibreDrive flashing removes the Blu Ray region lock as well as unlocking the UHD ripping functionality?

Thanks in advance :)

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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U

#234 Post by Coopervid » Sat Jul 19, 2025 10:08 pm

Ducreux wrote: Sat Jul 19, 2025 4:10 pm Hey all,

Could someone help out with a flash to enable LibreDrive on my new BW-16D1X-U please?

MakeMKV output or the drive is below:

Drive Information
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID76

Also, just to confirm - I am right in thinking that LibreDrive flashing removes the Blu Ray region lock as well as unlocking the UHD ripping functionality?

Thanks in advance :)
PM sent.

Ducreux
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U

#235 Post by Ducreux » Sun Jul 20, 2025 8:56 am

Thank you, I'll have to dig out my old Windows laptop to flash but that's no big deal! I'm mostly MacOS these days :)

BiBiNaToR
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U

#236 Post by BiBiNaToR » Sun Jul 20, 2025 7:18 pm

hello how to reflash a drive? I have a file.tar so how to reset the original firmware thank you

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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U

#237 Post by Coopervid » Sun Jul 20, 2025 8:14 pm

BiBiNaToR wrote: Sun Jul 20, 2025 7:18 pm hello how to reflash a drive? I have a file.tar so how to reset the original firmware thank you
Wndows only. You were told so.

Coopervid
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U

#238 Post by Coopervid » Sun Jul 20, 2025 8:18 pm

BiBiNaToR wrote: Sun Jul 20, 2025 7:18 pm hello how to reflash a drive? I have a file.tar so how to reset the original firmware thank you
...and don't shit your pants. The crossflash works perfectly. No need to flash back. And we don't have the ASUS firmware to do so.

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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U

#239 Post by Waldemar » Wed Jul 23, 2025 8:46 pm

Hey guys,

I've just bought the BW-16D1X-U and have it exactly the same one as Ducreux :)

Drive Information
OS device name: H:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID76

I've tried to read through the forum, but there is simply too much of posts there and I have some questions:
1. how can I make the original firmware backup?
2. would flashing it influence the drive M-disk writing/reading capability? .. I need it for my backups.
3. a guide how to flash would be super welcome

Thanks for all the help, we would all be fishes outside the water without you. :)

BrW

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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U

#240 Post by Billycar11 » Thu Jul 24, 2025 3:09 am

Waldemar wrote: Wed Jul 23, 2025 8:46 pm Hey guys,

I've just bought the BW-16D1X-U and have it exactly the same one as Ducreux :)

Drive Information
OS device name: H:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID76

I've tried to read through the forum, but there is simply too much of posts there and I have some questions:
1. how can I make the original firmware backup?
2. would flashing it influence the drive M-disk writing/reading capability? .. I need it for my backups.
3. a guide how to flash would be super welcome

Thanks for all the help, we would all be fishes outside the water without you. :)

BrW
email me that drive info see below for email
Buy a drive from the guide and video maker: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 20&t=17831
UHD Drive Guide: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 16&t=19634
Auto flash kit $40 Email Billycar5924@gmail.com No attachments

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