SDFtool Flasher

[Naiera]

Because it was the one step I did and I'm a total newb myself with this

[MartyMcNuts]

Because it was the one step I did and I'm a total newb myself with this

No, I mean why would you include a different model drive to your own in your post, when what you are saying has no relevance to the model the other person was talking about. If you don't know about the specific model being talked about, you are better off saying nothing as it's just going to confuse people. I get you're also a newbie but surely you are aware of what is written in your post before you hit the submit button??

[Naiera]

I know what you mean. I've edited my post.

[MartyMcNuts]

I know what you mean. I've edited my post.

Yep, I see that but would have been even better if you said what model drive you actually have. Should still hopefully cause less confusion...

[Naiera]

It's whichever Verbatim 43888 Amazon DE has in stock these days.

[MartyMcNuts]

It's whichever Verbatim 43888 Amazon DE has in stock these days.

Yeah, the Verbatim 43888 contains a LG BU40N inside.

[Naiera]

Right, that's the one

Still, I was surprised that it took just the one step, and not too long ago, I was told that this particular drive now inside the 43888 couldn't be flashed at all.

[MartyMcNuts]

Right, that's the one

Still, I was surprised that it took just the one step, and not too long ago, I was told that this particular drive now inside the 43888 couldn't be flashed at all.

The 43888 used to have a Pioneer BDR-UD04 inside. Around Feb this year, they switched to the LG BU40N, most likely because Pioneer told them they were getting out of the the optical drive business.

[Naiera]

I still use the Pioneer one with the naturally occurring ripping ability.

[robinpersaud]

Thanks @MartyMcNuts - this tool worked PERFECTLY!

[MartyMcNuts]

Thanks @MartyMcNuts - this tool worked PERFECTLY!

You're welcome!

[salteran]

Hi Hoping for some Help

I Just purchased an extra Archgon MD-8107S-U3YC-UHD. I bought one last year and flashed and it worked fine

This new one is recognised in Makemkv and id sdftool flasher as a I: HL-DT-ST_BD-RE_BU40N_1.02_212012011716_MO2OBTJ2036

When I try to read the firmware no dump is created. If I try to write the bu40 firmware to it the flashing doesn't start

Has something changed with this drive. The only thing I have noticed is the cable is nowusb to usb c/A

Any help would be appreciated

Thanks

Alan

[dcoke22]

Hi Hoping for some Help

I Just purchased an extra Archgon MD-8107S-U3YC-UHD. I bought one last year and flashed and it worked fine

This new one is recognised in Makemkv and id sdftool flasher as a I: HL-DT-ST_BD-RE_BU40N_1.02_212012011716_MO2OBTJ2036

When I try to read the firmware no dump is created. If I try to write the bu40 firmware to it the flashing doesn't start

Has something changed with this drive. The only thing I have noticed is the cable is nowusb to usb c/A

Any help would be appreciated

Thanks

Alan

Billycar11 posted this a few days ago:

another update to the guide everyone the archgon has been removed as i seen quite a few reports the new cases do not allow flashing.

If you look at the Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide now you'll see that adapter listed as working with drives but does not support flashing.

[salteran]

Thanks for that!!!

I noticed someone has reported successfully patching by taking it out of its case and connecting to sata connector

Might give that a go!!!

viewtopic.php?f=16&t=39243

Thanks

Alan

[dfechser]

I'm new to this so please be kind...
I've downloaded the SDFtool Flasher and the firmware file (I have a BP50NB40). I can see the list of encrypted firmware. How do I find out what firmware is currently on my drive in order to compare it to the list?

Thank you,
DFex