ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

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kscrib
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Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

#241 Post by kscrib » Mon Dec 29, 2025 7:09 pm

MartyMcNuts wrote: Mon Dec 29, 2025 4:11 am
kscrib wrote: Sun Dec 28, 2025 7:05 pm I see others list this drive, but I am missing the line "Highest AACS version." Is this drive flashable? If it makes a difference, I use the drive on an Ubuntu system, and only have it on Windows to flash it. I have SPFtool flasher and All you need firmware pack

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: A105
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2120-12-02 11:14
Bus encryption flags: 1F

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
Yep, flash to WH16NS60 1.02-MK and you are good to go.
That worked. Thank you for all you efforts and support. I see you have helped a LOT of people. Thank you for that!

ipefix
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Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

#242 Post by ipefix » Fri Jan 02, 2026 4:23 pm

MartyMcNuts wrote: Mon Dec 29, 2025 4:11 am
kscrib wrote: Sun Dec 28, 2025 7:05 pm I see others list this drive, but I am missing the line "Highest AACS version." Is this drive flashable? If it makes a difference, I use the drive on an Ubuntu system, and only have it on Windows to flash it. I have SPFtool flasher and All you need firmware pack

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: A105
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2120-12-02 11:14
Bus encryption flags: 1F

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
Yep, flash to WH16NS60 1.02-MK and you are good to go.
Hello, I don't find the firmware WH16NS60 1.02-MK, have you a link to download it ?

Coopervid
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Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

#243 Post by Coopervid » Fri Jan 02, 2026 4:31 pm

ipefix wrote: Fri Jan 02, 2026 4:23 pm
MartyMcNuts wrote: Mon Dec 29, 2025 4:11 am
kscrib wrote: Sun Dec 28, 2025 7:05 pm I see others list this drive, but I am missing the line "Highest AACS version." Is this drive flashable? If it makes a difference, I use the drive on an Ubuntu system, and only have it on Windows to flash it. I have SPFtool flasher and All you need firmware pack

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: A105
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2120-12-02 11:14
Bus encryption flags: 1F

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
Yep, flash to WH16NS60 1.02-MK and you are good to go.
Hello, I don't find the firmware WH16NS60 1.02-MK, have you a link to download it ?
Here is a link for SDFTool flasher and the All you need firmware pack.

viewtopic.php?f=16&t=22896&hilit=sdftool

ipefix
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Joined: Wed Jan 06, 2016 1:57 pm

Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

#244 Post by ipefix » Fri Jan 02, 2026 4:50 pm

Coopervid wrote: Fri Jan 02, 2026 4:31 pm
ipefix wrote: Fri Jan 02, 2026 4:23 pm
MartyMcNuts wrote: Mon Dec 29, 2025 4:11 am

Yep, flash to WH16NS60 1.02-MK and you are good to go.
Hello, I don't find the firmware WH16NS60 1.02-MK, have you a link to download it ?
Here is a link for SDFTool flasher and the All you need firmware pack.

viewtopic.php?f=16&t=22896&hilit=sdftool
Thank you , I downloaded DE_LG_WH16NS60_1.02_MK.bin, flash the firmware and I have this error
Command produced error code 0x82062900

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: A105
Serial number: XXXXXXXXXXX
Firmware date: 2120-12-02 11:14
Bus encryption flags: 1F

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
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Coopervid
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Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

#245 Post by Coopervid » Fri Jan 02, 2026 4:51 pm

ipefix wrote: Fri Jan 02, 2026 4:50 pm
Coopervid wrote: Fri Jan 02, 2026 4:31 pm
ipefix wrote: Fri Jan 02, 2026 4:23 pm
Hello, I don't find the firmware WH16NS60 1.02-MK, have you a link to download it ?
Here is a link for SDFTool flasher and the All you need firmware pack.

viewtopic.php?f=16&t=22896&hilit=sdftool
Thank you , I downloaded DE_LG_WH16NS60_1.02_MK.bin, flash the firmware and I have this error
Command produced error code 0x82062900

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: A105
Serial number: XXXXXXXXXXX
Firmware date: 2120-12-02 11:14
Bus encryption flags: 1F

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
Make sure no disc in drive and tray is closed.

ipefix
Posts: 3
Joined: Wed Jan 06, 2016 1:57 pm

Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

#246 Post by ipefix » Fri Jan 02, 2026 11:07 pm

Coopervid wrote: Fri Jan 02, 2026 4:51 pm
ipefix wrote: Fri Jan 02, 2026 4:50 pm
Coopervid wrote: Fri Jan 02, 2026 4:31 pm

Here is a link for SDFTool flasher and the All you need firmware pack.

viewtopic.php?f=16&t=22896&hilit=sdftool
Thank you , I downloaded DE_LG_WH16NS60_1.02_MK.bin, flash the firmware and I have this error
Command produced error code 0x82062900
Make sure no disc in drive and tray is closed.
Well done, the drive wasn't empty, thank you so much

Bouchmil
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Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

#247 Post by Bouchmil » Sat Jan 03, 2026 6:16 pm

Hello! I just bought this Asus drive with the Pioneer platform, can someone help me flash it to enable UHD? Here is the full information form make mkv below:

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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: ...
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 68

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

No disc inserted
Thanks :)

Billycar11
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Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

#248 Post by Billycar11 » Sun Jan 04, 2026 12:09 am

Bouchmil wrote: Sat Jan 03, 2026 6:16 pm Hello! I just bought this Asus drive with the Pioneer platform, can someone help me flash it to enable UHD? Here is the full information form make mkv below:

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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: ...
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 68

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

No disc inserted
Thanks :)
email me that drive info see below
Buy a drive from the guide and video maker: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 20&t=17831
UHD Drive Guide: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 16&t=19634
Auto flash kit $40 Email Billycar5924@gmail.com No attachments

BaumTrustking
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Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

#249 Post by BaumTrustking » Fri Jan 09, 2026 12:44 pm

Hello everyone, I bought this drive, can anyone help me with flashing it?

Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: \Device\CdRom0
Aktuelles Profil: BD-ROM
Produzent: ASUS
Produkt: BW-16D1H-U
Revision: E116
Serienummer: DIDL128062WL
Firmware-Datum: 2020-07-21
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 1B
Highest AACS version: 82

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E116/ID71
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Justin_4321
Posts: 1
Joined: Fri Jan 09, 2026 8:07 pm

Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

#250 Post by Justin_4321 » Fri Jan 09, 2026 8:33 pm

I just got this drive, could i get some help flashing it.

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number: DIDL127730WL
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B

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

Coopervid
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Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

#251 Post by Coopervid » Sat Jan 10, 2026 2:42 pm

Justin_4321 wrote: Fri Jan 09, 2026 8:33 pm I just got this drive, could i get some help flashing it.

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number: DIDL127730WL
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B

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
PM sent.

arrrrgbee
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Joined: Sat Jan 10, 2026 10:39 pm

Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

#252 Post by arrrrgbee » Sat Jan 10, 2026 10:45 pm

Throwing my hat into this pile.
Hoping to confirm instructions and process for flashing::

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Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: A105
Serial number: <RandomThing>
Firmware date: 2120-12-02 11:14
Bus encryption flags: 1F
Highest AACS version: 72

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: MT1959

No disc inserted
I assume i just grab the All You Need Firmware Pack (MartyMcNuts).zip or the https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HRnbXi ... 0FCdM/view
And follow the ultimate guide?
viewtopic.php?f=16&t=19634

and i'm hopefully not special?
Feel free to tell me that i'm special and needing percussive correction, would be nice to not brick this drive although i have no issues with getting an actual good reader

MartyMcNuts
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Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

#253 Post by MartyMcNuts » Sat Jan 10, 2026 11:29 pm

arrrrgbee wrote: Sat Jan 10, 2026 10:45 pm Throwing my hat into this pile.
Hoping to confirm instructions and process for flashing::

Code: Select all

Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: A105
Serial number: <RandomThing>
Firmware date: 2120-12-02 11:14
Bus encryption flags: 1F
Highest AACS version: 72

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: MT1959

No disc inserted
I assume i just grab the All You Need Firmware Pack (MartyMcNuts).zip or the https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HRnbXi ... 0FCdM/view
And follow the ultimate guide?
viewtopic.php?f=16&t=19634

and i'm hopefully not special?
Feel free to tell me that i'm special and needing percussive correction, would be nice to not brick this drive although i have no issues with getting an actual good reader
Yep, it's a LG drive. You can flash it directly to WH16NS60 1.02-MK, which is the recommended firmware.
Cheers :D
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Assirock
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Joined: Sun Jan 11, 2026 9:49 pm

Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

#254 Post by Assirock » Mon Jan 12, 2026 8:46 pm

Has anyone removed the drive from an Asus bw-16d1x-u to install in a desktop? Looks like its glued together.

What file should I use? Thank you.

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID76

BaumTrustking
Posts: 3
Joined: Mon Dec 15, 2025 12:32 pm

Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

#255 Post by BaumTrustking » Tue Jan 13, 2026 1:08 pm

Can someone please help me.
BaumTrustking wrote: Fri Jan 09, 2026 12:44 pm Hello everyone, I bought this drive, can anyone help me with flashing it?

Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: \Device\CdRom0
Aktuelles Profil: BD-ROM
Produzent: ASUS
Produkt: BW-16D1H-U
Revision: E116
Serienummer: DIDL128062WL
Firmware-Datum: 2020-07-21
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 1B
Highest AACS version: 82

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E116/ID71
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

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