Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2026

[Darklord]

Hello,

but I need a UART flasher for that, right?

Also, I might have missed it – could you please point me to the exact guide? The forum is quite large and a bit confusing.

[dcoke22]

Hello,

but I need a UART flasher for that, right?

Also, I might have missed it – could you please point me to the exact guide? The forum is quite large and a bit confusing.

The title of this thread is: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2025

Go to the first post in this thread and read it. Read it twice. It is maintained, up-to-date, and very information dense. It includes instructions for what you need to do and links to all the tools and firmware you need.

[Rescuer9859]

I flashed my drive a few months ago, and am on Windows 11. After flashing, I was able to rip UHD, but now, the PC is not able to recognize the drive.

I see the device register as "USB to ATA/ATAPI Bridge" when I plug it in, and nothing registers in MakeMKV when I open it (MakeMKV version 1.18.1).

Is it something with Windows 11 that old firmware won't work on it? Also idk if there is a way to re-flash the device?

[K92311b2p]

HELLO I HAVE THE FOLLOWING DRIVE AND WOULD LIKE TO FLASH IF POSSIBLE .

PRODUCT BW-12D1S-U
REV 402
FIRMWARE DATE 2018-1-15
BUS ENCRYPTION 1B
HIGHEST AACS 75

BDLIBREDRIVE INFO
STATUS ENABLED
DRIVE PLATFORM RS8600
FIRMWARE ORIGINAL UNPATCHED
FIRMWARE REV E402/ID44
DVD ALL REGIONS YES
BD RAW DATA YES
BD RAW METADATA YES
UNRESTRICTED SPEED YES
THANK YOU FOR ANY HELP OR ADVICE.

[Coopervid]

HELLO I HAVE THE FOLLOWING DRIVE AND WOULD LIKE TO FLASH IF POSSIBLE .

PRODUCT BW-12D1S-U
REV 402
FIRMWARE DATE 2018-1-15
BUS ENCRYPTION 1B
HIGHEST AACS 75

BDLIBREDRIVE INFO
STATUS ENABLED
DRIVE PLATFORM RS8600
FIRMWARE ORIGINAL UNPATCHED
FIRMWARE REV E402/ID44
DVD ALL REGIONS YES
BD RAW DATA YES
BD RAW METADATA YES
UNRESTRICTED SPEED YES
THANK YOU FOR ANY HELP OR ADVICE.

PM sent.

[kiranmehta]

Is everything ok with makemkv.

I don't see the beta key updated for August 2025

[elverdiblanco]

I'm looking to buy an ASUS BW-16D1HT drive. They seem to be out of stock at many UK retailers at the moment with new stock expected soon. Is there any danger that when new stock arrives the firmware will be too new to flash to a UHD friendly version or should that not be a concern?

[MartyMcNuts]

I'm looking to buy an ASUS BW-16D1HT drive. They seem to be out of stock at many UK retailers at the moment with new stock expected soon. Is there any danger that when new stock arrives the firmware will be too new to flash to a UHD friendly version or should that not be a concern?

no, doubtful.

[JamesDanielPhilpot]

Hey is there a external drive that will allow me to rip 4k UHD discs?

[elverdiblanco]

I'm looking to buy an ASUS BW-16D1HT drive. They seem to be out of stock at many UK retailers at the moment with new stock expected soon. Is there any danger that when new stock arrives the firmware will be too new to flash to a UHD friendly version or should that not be a concern?

no, doubtful.

OK thanks for that. I'm on vacation next week so doubtful a new drive could be delivered before I go so hopefully by the time I get back there will be a new beta key or purchasing new keys will be available again.

[shadow116]

I'm assuming the ASUS BW-16D1HT is still fine to order? I just need to custom flash it?


https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/ ... _disc.html

[GeneralJackDRipper]

The "Recommended UHD Drives" list at the beginning of this topic is great, but some of the drives are no longer available. Is there a updated list of recommended drives?

[dcoke22]

The "Recommended UHD Drives" list at the beginning of this topic is great, but some of the drives are no longer available. Is there a updated list of recommended drives?

The first post in this thread is kept up to date and maintained. So that list is the list.

[GeneralJackDRipper]

The first post in this thread is kept up to date and maintained. So that list is the list.

Ah, OK. Thanks for setting me straight.

[Morbinus]

Hello. I have this Blueray drive laying around and I want to know if it is possible to flash it, since I saw a firmware available for BU40N. Would that work with my drive?

Here is the MakeMKV information:

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Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BU40N
Revision: 1.05
Serial number: <REDACTED>
Firmware date: 2124-04-23 13:47
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 81

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