Backup Failed - AACS Dump attached

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neurocrash
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Backup Failed - AACS Dump attached

#1 Post by neurocrash » Mon Dec 22, 2025 12:11 am

Here is the log:

MakeMKV v1.18.2 win(x64-release) started
Backing up disc into folder "Z:/Music/Incoming/Bluray Audio to Extract/backup/BOYS AND GIRLS"
This disc uses newer version of AACS protection. Please let us know about it by visiting http://www.makemkv.com/a/?waq9wmmKpJPjUu...
Saved AACS dump file as D:/Ripping Temp/MKB_v82_BOYS_AND_GIRLS_00F2.tgz
The volume key is unknown for this disc - video can't be decrypted
Backup failed

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Re: Backup Failed - AACS Dump attached

#2 Post by dcoke22 » Mon Dec 22, 2025 12:16 am

Regular blu-rays that use the latest version of encryption, AACS v82, have to handled slightly differently than regular blu-rays with older versions of encryption.

MakeMKV supports two different disc decryption mechanisms. The built-in mechanism is called hashed keys and it works with all dumps from MakeMKV regardless of the brand of drive. When there is not a key for you disc and MakeMKV produces a dump, email that dump to svq@makemkv.com. Eventually a hashed key will be produced and MakeMKV will automatically download it as needed.

The other source for decryption keys is the public keyDB. The first post in the Public KeyDB Disc Submissions thread includes a template and instructions on how to submit dumps for inclusion in the keyDB. It also has links to where the keyDB can be downloaded, utilities to help keep it updated, and where to put the file so MakeMKV can use it. Dumps from Pioneer drives can't generally be used for keyDB submissions. However, MakeMKV can use the keys provided by the public keyDB with any brand of optical drive.

These two ways to decrypt discs can be used together. If you can submit a dump to the keyDB you can also email it to svq@makemkv.com. Accidental duplicates emailed to MakeMKV aren't a big deal but duplicates submitted to the keyDB should be avoided if possible.

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Re: Backup Failed - AACS Dump attached

#3 Post by MartyMcNuts » Mon Dec 22, 2025 12:30 am

dcoke22 wrote:
Mon Dec 22, 2025 12:16 am
Dumps from Pioneer drives can't generally be used for keyDB submissions. However, MakeMKV can use the keys provided by the public keyDB with any brand of optical drive.
This is true only for UHD discs. I'm pretty sure dumps of standard blu-ray discs created from any drive, including Pioneer models, can also be used for the public KeyDB.

I just confirmed this by using a BDR-UD04 and used MakeMKV to generate a discatt.dat file, which provided the correct VolumeID and I could then derive the exact same keys for a disc that is already in the KeyDB.
Cheers :D
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Re: Backup Failed - AACS Dump attached

#4 Post by dcoke22 » Mon Dec 22, 2025 3:52 am

MartyMcNuts wrote:
Mon Dec 22, 2025 12:30 am
dcoke22 wrote:
Mon Dec 22, 2025 12:16 am
Dumps from Pioneer drives can't generally be used for keyDB submissions. However, MakeMKV can use the keys provided by the public keyDB with any brand of optical drive.
This is true only for UHD discs. I'm pretty sure dumps of standard blu-ray discs created from any drive, including Pioneer models, can also be used for the public KeyDB.

I just confirmed this by using a BDR-UD04 and used MakeMKV to generate a discatt.dat file, which provided the correct VolumeID and I could then derive the exact same keys for a disc that is already in the KeyDB.
Interesting. I wonder if keydb_helper will update the first post of the Public KeyDB Disc Submissions thread?

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Re: Backup Failed - AACS Dump attached

#5 Post by MartyMcNuts » Mon Dec 22, 2025 4:21 am

dcoke22 wrote:
Mon Dec 22, 2025 3:52 am
MartyMcNuts wrote:
Mon Dec 22, 2025 12:30 am
dcoke22 wrote:
Mon Dec 22, 2025 12:16 am
Dumps from Pioneer drives can't generally be used for keyDB submissions. However, MakeMKV can use the keys provided by the public keyDB with any brand of optical drive.
This is true only for UHD discs. I'm pretty sure dumps of standard blu-ray discs created from any drive, including Pioneer models, can also be used for the public KeyDB.

I just confirmed this by using a BDR-UD04 and used MakeMKV to generate a discatt.dat file, which provided the correct VolumeID and I could then derive the exact same keys for a disc that is already in the KeyDB.
Interesting. I wonder if keydb_helper will update the first post of the Public KeyDB Disc Submissions thread?
Doubt it as that thread is mainly for UHD discs but he does also update keys for blu-ray discs if submitted in there. He likes it that way as it is less confusing for most folk.
Cheers :D
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