ASUS BW-16D1X-U Wanting To Play UHD/4K Discs

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SpencerParsnips
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ASUS BW-16D1X-U Wanting To Play UHD/4K Discs

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Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number: DHDL119170WL
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E113/ID76
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

How do I go about flashing this drive so i can read 4k discs on makemkv? The Platform isnt MT1959, but another post said that with RS8F00 it is possible to flash. Thanks! :D
Billycar11
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Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U Wanting To Play UHD/4K Discs

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Just email me that drive info section see below
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
SpencerParsnips
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Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U Wanting To Play UHD/4K Discs

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email sent!
Billycar11
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Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U Wanting To Play UHD/4K Discs

Post by Billycar11 »

SpencerParsnips wrote:
Sun Nov 23, 2025 11:15 pm
email sent!
replied but your emails full got bounced back
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
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