Start updating the firmware from scratch. Requesting assistance. Thank you.

[Billycar11]

Sorry, I still want to know...

Are there any specific requirements for flashing the firmware or updating the software?

On the link, I have already seen the requirements for the model and year of the ODD. However, at that location, can we view the firmware code of the ODD as well as the serial number???

Regarding the operating platform
The motherboard of the computer, the requirements for the operating system (I often use systems from the WIN series. I have several Western Digital mechanical hard drives. I have installed different operating systems on each hard drive, such as: WIN XP, WIN7 computer version, win10, win11 workstation version).
Regarding the hard drive (whether to use SSD solid-state drives from Samsung, will it improve the efficiency of operation??)
The link cable I use is a SATA extension cable, connecting from the motherboard to the host power supply.

Besides, makemkv can function to its fullest potential only when connected to the internet. Or can it work properly with an internal network alone?

Thank you. I hope to express my gratitude for your reply. If you are willing, I would be more than happy to pay for the learning. This is my attitude. I wish you a pleasant weekend. If you see this message, please reply to me.

you can look at the fw in a hex editor but you cant see the sn unless its your dump and you cant dump modern fw around 2018ish and newer

it would work back to xp but i would recommend 10 or 11
hdd or ssd wont matter

you only need network for new keys once downloaded you dont need network until you find a disc that was not included in that hk file.

email me for flashing and donations see below for email

WinHex
HxD
010 Editor
UltraEdit
Hex Workshop
Hex Editor Ne

Could you please tell me which of the above editors is the most suitable?

i use hxd but like i said not much to do in there now days as i eluded to
but im sure any is fine