Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2025

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Magnetmat
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2025

Post by Magnetmat »

Could you help with this, I have an Asus drive that shows up in MakeMkV with this drive information:
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1HT
Revision: 3.11
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2120-12-01 17:59
Bus encryption flags: 1F
Highest AACS version: 57

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
is it possable to flash the drive dispite it being on version 3.11 and if so, how?
-Jim-
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2025

Post by -Jim- »

Hi,

You are where i was a few weeks ago. Yes, it's very possible, as I've done it with help from this site. :D .

Read my posts and the replies starting from here a few pages back:

viewtopic.php?p=181139#p181139

Good Luck! 8)
Ernesto13
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2025

Post by Ernesto13 »

Hi,Could you help with this, I have an BU40N drive that shows up in MakeMkV with this drive information:
Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BU40N
Revision: PA05
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2120-06-11
Bus encryption flags: 1F
Highest AACS version: 62

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
is it possable to flash the drive?

I'm trying to flash the unit and I get error code 0x82052400.
MartyMcNuts
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2025

Post by MartyMcNuts »

Ernesto13 wrote:
Wed Sep 24, 2025 12:00 am
Hi,Could you help with this, I have an BU40N drive that shows up in MakeMkV with this drive information:
Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BU40N
Revision: PA05
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2120-06-11
Bus encryption flags: 1F
Highest AACS version: 62

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
is it possable to flash the drive?

I'm trying to flash the unit and I get error code 0x82052400.
Are you flashing it with BU40N 1.03-MK?
Cheers :D
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Ernesto13
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2025

Post by Ernesto13 »

MartyMcNuts wrote:
Wed Sep 24, 2025 1:30 am
Ernesto13 wrote:
Wed Sep 24, 2025 12:00 am
Hi,Could you help with this, I have an BU40N drive that shows up in MakeMkV with this drive information:
Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BU40N
Revision: PA05
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2120-06-11
Bus encryption flags: 1F
Highest AACS version: 62

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
is it possable to flash the drive?

I'm trying to flash the unit and I get error code 0x82052400.
Are you flashing it with BU40N 1.03-MK?
Yes
pse1122pse
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2025

Post by pse1122pse »

Hello, I'm trying to rip some UHD Blu-rays and I'm stuck on a persistent issue with my drive.

My goal is to flash my LG BP60NB10 drive to enable LibreDrive and rip UHD discs.

My Setup:

Drive Model: HL-DT-ST BD-RE BP60NB10

Firmware Version: 1.02 (Original)

Operating System: macOS

Tool: makemkvcon via Terminal

The Problem:

I have successfully flashed my drive multiple times. Each time, the terminal output shows Done successfully, confirming that the flashing process has completed.

However, when I check the drive information in MakeMKV, it still reports Firmware support: No and Firmware type: Original. The drive consistently fails to enter LibreDrive mode.

What I have tried so far:

Multiple Firmware Files: I have tried flashing with different firmware files, including those labeled as UHD-friendly and MK firmware from the forums.

Disconnect/Reconnect: After each successful flash, I have completely unplugged the drive from my Mac and plugged it back in.

Drive Identifier: I have verified the correct drive identifier using makemkvcon f -l before each flashing attempt.

Dump File Submission: I submitted a dump file to the forum, but was told it was useless because LibreDrive was not activated.

I am puzzled as to why my drive's firmware status remains "Original" despite the successful flashes. Am I missing a crucial step for macOS? Is there a specific firmware file for this drive model that I should be using? Or could this be a hardware-related issue?

makemkv info

Drive Information
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BP60NB10
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: SIK0CO99J1922
Firmware date: 2121-07-08 15:56
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 82

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible (with patched firmware)
Drive platform: MT1959
Harware support: Yes
Firmware support: No
Firmware type: Original (patched version available)
Firmware version: 1.02
DVD all regions: Possible (with patched firmware)
BD raw data read: Possible (with patched firmware)
BD raw metadata read: Possible (with patched firmware)
Unrestricted read speed: Possible (with patched firmware)

No disc inserted

Please excuse me for using a translation tool.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
d00zah
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2025

Post by d00zah »

Full command line used? Does it include 'enc'?
MartyMcNuts
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2025

Post by MartyMcNuts »

Ernesto13 wrote:
Wed Sep 24, 2025 3:24 am
MartyMcNuts wrote:
Wed Sep 24, 2025 1:30 am
Ernesto13 wrote:
Wed Sep 24, 2025 12:00 am
Hi,Could you help with this, I have an BU40N drive that shows up in MakeMkV with this drive information:
Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BU40N
Revision: PA05
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2120-06-11
Bus encryption flags: 1F
Highest AACS version: 62

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
is it possable to flash the drive?

I'm trying to flash the unit and I get error code 0x82052400.
Are you flashing it with BU40N 1.03-MK?
Yes
If using command line are you including 'enc'?
Cheers :D
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SlippyFist
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2025

Post by SlippyFist »

Hey,

Thanks for putting this together. I need to flash my drive so i can rip some UHDs but i'm a bit confused about which firmware step i need to follow

here is my drive info from makemkv:

Code: Select all

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE WP50NB40
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: SIM22214I5041
Firmware date: 2121-07-08 16:09
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
so i have a WP50NB40 with SVC code NB52, and im a tad bit confused about which downgrade path i need to take
Billycar11 wrote:
Mon May 27, 2019 5:20 am
WP/BP50NB40 to > BP50NB40-NB50-1.03MK then to > BP60NB10 1.02MK or 1.00MK
NB52 to > BP50NB40-NB50-1.03MK with enc > BP50NB40-NB50-1.03MK with bootloader/full flash > BP60NB10 1.00_HBD from Marty download/file.php?id=2143
is that first line for NB50 SVC code only so i need the second (annoying) path?
MartyMcNuts
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2025

Post by MartyMcNuts »

SlippyFist wrote:
Wed Sep 24, 2025 11:55 pm
Hey,

Thanks for putting this together. I need to flash my drive so i can rip some UHDs but i'm a bit confused about which firmware step i need to follow

here is my drive info from makemkv:

Code: Select all

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE WP50NB40
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: SIM22214I5041
Firmware date: 2121-07-08 16:09
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
so i have a WP50NB40 with SVC code NB52, and im a tad bit confused about which downgrade path i need to take
Billycar11 wrote:
Mon May 27, 2019 5:20 am
WP/BP50NB40 to > BP50NB40-NB50-1.03MK then to > BP60NB10 1.02MK or 1.00MK
NB52 to > BP50NB40-NB50-1.03MK with enc > BP50NB40-NB50-1.03MK with bootloader/full flash > BP60NB10 1.00_HBD from Marty download/file.php?id=2143
is that first line for NB50 SVC code only so i need the second (annoying) path?
second line.
Cheers :D
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pse1122pse
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2025

Post by pse1122pse »

d00zah wrote:
Wed Sep 24, 2025 1:17 pm
Full command line used? Does it include 'enc'?
I have tried again with the 'enc' flag as you suggested.

I used the following command:
./makemkvcon f -d '/IOBDServices/AFC9B139' -f /private/tmp/sdf.bin rawflash main enc -i /private/tmp/HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BP60NB10-1.02-NM00800-212005070935.bin

The terminal showed Done successfully once again.

Drive Information
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BP60NB10
Revision: 1.02
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2121-07-08 15:56
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 82

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible (with patched firmware)
Drive platform: MT1959
Harware support: Yes
Firmware support: No
Firmware type: Original (patched version available)
Firmware version: 1.02
DVD all regions: Possible (with patched firmware)
BD raw data read: Possible (with patched firmware)
BD raw metadata read: Possible (with patched firmware)
Unrestricted read speed: Possible (with patched firmware)

No disc inserted
Billycar11
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2025

Post by Billycar11 »

pse1122pse wrote:
Thu Sep 25, 2025 12:19 pm
d00zah wrote:
Wed Sep 24, 2025 1:17 pm
Full command line used? Does it include 'enc'?
I have tried again with the 'enc' flag as you suggested.

I used the following command:
./makemkvcon f -d '/IOBDServices/AFC9B139' -f /private/tmp/sdf.bin rawflash main enc -i /private/tmp/HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BP60NB10-1.02-NM00800-212005070935.bin

The terminal showed Done successfully once again.

Drive Information
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BP60NB10
Revision: 1.02
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2121-07-08 15:56
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 82

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible (with patched firmware)
Drive platform: MT1959
Harware support: Yes
Firmware support: No
Firmware type: Original (patched version available)
Firmware version: 1.02
DVD all regions: Possible (with patched firmware)
BD raw data read: Possible (with patched firmware)
BD raw metadata read: Possible (with patched firmware)
Unrestricted read speed: Possible (with patched firmware)

No disc inserted
remove main and just leave enc
Buy a UHD drive from the guide and how to video maker: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 20&t=17831
UHD Drives Guide: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 16&t=19634
Auto flash kit $25 Email me for one Billycar5924@gmail.com
pse1122pse
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2025

Post by pse1122pse »

Billycar11 wrote:
Thu Sep 25, 2025 1:35 pm
pse1122pse wrote:
Thu Sep 25, 2025 12:19 pm
d00zah wrote:
Wed Sep 24, 2025 1:17 pm
Full command line used? Does it include 'enc'?
I have tried again with the 'enc' flag as you suggested.

I used the following command:
./makemkvcon f -d '/IOBDServices/AFC9B139' -f /private/tmp/sdf.bin rawflash main enc -i /private/tmp/HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BP60NB10-1.02-NM00800-212005070935.bin

The terminal showed Done successfully once again.

Drive Information
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BP60NB10
Revision: 1.02
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2121-07-08 15:56
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 82

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible (with patched firmware)
Drive platform: MT1959
Harware support: Yes
Firmware support: No
Firmware type: Original (patched version available)
Firmware version: 1.02
DVD all regions: Possible (with patched firmware)
BD raw data read: Possible (with patched firmware)
BD raw metadata read: Possible (with patched firmware)
Unrestricted read speed: Possible (with patched firmware)

No disc inserted
remove main and just leave enc
thx :)
SlippyFist
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2025

Post by SlippyFist »

MartyMcNuts wrote:
Thu Sep 25, 2025 2:32 am
SlippyFist wrote:
Wed Sep 24, 2025 11:55 pm
Hey,

Thanks for putting this together. I need to flash my drive so i can rip some UHDs but i'm a bit confused about which firmware step i need to follow

here is my drive info from makemkv:

Code: Select all

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE WP50NB40
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: SIM22214I5041
Firmware date: 2121-07-08 16:09
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
so i have a WP50NB40 with SVC code NB52, and im a tad bit confused about which downgrade path i need to take
Billycar11 wrote:
Mon May 27, 2019 5:20 am
WP/BP50NB40 to > BP50NB40-NB50-1.03MK then to > BP60NB10 1.02MK or 1.00MK
NB52 to > BP50NB40-NB50-1.03MK with enc > BP50NB40-NB50-1.03MK with bootloader/full flash > BP60NB10 1.00_HBD from Marty download/file.php?id=2143
is that first line for NB50 SVC code only so i need the second (annoying) path?
second line.
is it possible to use the SDFtool flasher instead of the command line?

the SDF thread has this in it:

Code: Select all

For the moment, to flash the BP50NB40 SVC:NB52, using the latest SDFtool Flasher, follw the steps below:

1. Flash the drive to BP50NB40 (NB50) 1.03-MK.

Now for the crossflash:

2. Select the RECOVERY option and in the pop up, select the BP50NB40 (NB50) 1.03-MK firmware that you just flashed.
3. Select the BP60NB10 1.00-MK or BU40N 1.00 firmware in the normal drop box.
4. Click START
what is the difference between the WP40NB50 and the BP40NB50? I can't for the life of me find what is different between them. It seems like they use the same firmware upgrade path regardless of which one you get, but i want to make sure i'm not conflating 2 separate things.
MartyMcNuts
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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2025

Post by MartyMcNuts »

SlippyFist wrote:
Sun Sep 28, 2025 7:17 pm
MartyMcNuts wrote:
Thu Sep 25, 2025 2:32 am
SlippyFist wrote:
Wed Sep 24, 2025 11:55 pm
Hey,

Thanks for putting this together. I need to flash my drive so i can rip some UHDs but i'm a bit confused about which firmware step i need to follow

here is my drive info from makemkv:

Code: Select all

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE WP50NB40
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: SIM22214I5041
Firmware date: 2121-07-08 16:09
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
so i have a WP50NB40 with SVC code NB52, and im a tad bit confused about which downgrade path i need to take



is that first line for NB50 SVC code only so i need the second (annoying) path?
second line.
is it possible to use the SDFtool flasher instead of the command line?

the SDF thread has this in it:

Code: Select all

For the moment, to flash the BP50NB40 SVC:NB52, using the latest SDFtool Flasher, follw the steps below:

1. Flash the drive to BP50NB40 (NB50) 1.03-MK.

Now for the crossflash:

2. Select the RECOVERY option and in the pop up, select the BP50NB40 (NB50) 1.03-MK firmware that you just flashed.
3. Select the BP60NB10 1.00-MK or BU40N 1.00 firmware in the normal drop box.
4. Click START
what is the difference between the WP40NB50 and the BP40NB50? I can't for the life of me find what is different between them. It seems like they use the same firmware upgrade path regardless of which one you get, but i want to make sure i'm not conflating 2 separate things.
There are no differences between the BP50NB40 and WP50NB40.

Yes you can use SDFTool Flasher if you are using 64 bit Windows 10 or 11. I recommend using the BU40N 1.00 firmware as it is compatible with all good ripping software. Just follow the instructions exactly and watch the gif a few times if needed.
Cheers :D
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