LG BH16NS40

[Billycar11]

Sory for bumping an old thread, but I just the same model.
MakeMKV shows this:
Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BH16NS40
Revision: 1.00
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2112-10-31 19:17
Bus encryption flags: 17

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: MT1939
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.00
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Partial
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
So can you advise on which firmware should I update to?
Thank you in advance!

To old do not flash it
It will die if you do

[SirNasso]

Well I tried flashing it with the official 1.03 firmware, but it won't even start flashing. It looks like it does, but sits at 0% and nothing is happening. So I guess there is no use of keep trying.

[SirNasso]

So guys which drive will you recomend to me instead of my old LG? I'm looking for a one that can read all current (year 2025) blu-ray disks. I saw some Verbatim 43880,43890 external usb-c drives that are stated to read 4K disks, but not sure if they are any good.

[MartyMcNuts]

So guys which drive will you recomend to me instead of my old LG? I'm looking for a one that can read all current (year 2025) blu-ray disks. I saw some Verbatim 43880,43890 external usb-c drives that are stated to read 4K disks, but not sure if they are any good.

Read the first post of the Ultimate Drive Flashing Guide 2025.