Buffalo Mediastation 16x Drive flashing possible?

[NotGreat]

This is the Drive information copied from MakeMKV directly:

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Current profile: DVD-ROM
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BH16NS58
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: KLZOC5B0108
Firmware date: 2120-05-08 09:33
Bus encryption flags: 1F
Highest AACS version: 66

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

No disc inserted

Mostly just want to unlock the fastest read/write speeds, but 4K reading/writing would be a big plus. If I am reading things correctly i have to use a specific firmware flash or i could brick the drive. But when i look for the firmware based off of the Product i am only finding BH16NS55 or BH16NS60. I watched the Video provided but chose to use caution since the drive is rather expensive. Small side not also having issues getting it to work on a linux system, Ubuntu 26.04 LTS. But the flashing from how i understand it, must be done on windows PC/Laptop. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[Sayaka]

Please give me 24 hours at most while I prepare a full Linux guide for you. You do not need to perform the flashing operation on a Windows machine.

[Billycar11]

This is the Drive information copied from MakeMKV directly:

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Current profile: DVD-ROM
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BH16NS58
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: KLZOC5B0108
Firmware date: 2120-05-08 09:33
Bus encryption flags: 1F
Highest AACS version: 66

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

No disc inserted

Mostly just want to unlock the fastest read/write speeds, but 4K reading/writing would be a big plus. If I am reading things correctly i have to use a specific firmware flash or i could brick the drive. But when i look for the firmware based off of the Product i am only finding BH16NS55 or BH16NS60. I watched the Video provided but chose to use caution since the drive is rather expensive. Small side not also having issues getting it to work on a linux system, Ubuntu 26.04 LTS. But the flashing from how i understand it, must be done on windows PC/Laptop. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

your on windows now
so just follow the guide for a WH16NS40
if not just email me or marty or wait for the linux guide if you want

[NotGreat]

This is the Drive information copied from MakeMKV directly:

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Current profile: DVD-ROM
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BH16NS58
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: KLZOC5B0108
Firmware date: 2120-05-08 09:33
Bus encryption flags: 1F
Highest AACS version: 66

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

No disc inserted

Mostly just want to unlock the fastest read/write speeds, but 4K reading/writing would be a big plus. If I am reading things correctly i have to use a specific firmware flash or i could brick the drive. But when i look for the firmware based off of the Product i am only finding BH16NS55 or BH16NS60. I watched the Video provided but chose to use caution since the drive is rather expensive. Small side not also having issues getting it to work on a linux system, Ubuntu 26.04 LTS. But the flashing from how i understand it, must be done on windows PC/Laptop. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

your on windows now
so just follow the guide for a WH16NS40
if not just email me or marty or wait for the linux guide if you want

Is it he same Firemware as the -NS50? i downloaded the the all you need firmware pack and don see one without the NS50 tag?

[Sayaka]

It's HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_WH16NS60-1.02-NM00100-211810291936.bin or DE_LG_WH16NS60_1.02_MK.bin (both files are exactly the same, just from different firmware packs). Flash with encryption with a regular WRITE (no bootloader, no RECOVER) if you're using SDFtool flasher, otherwise if you really want to do this on Linux my guide is almost finished.

[Sayaka]

LINUX GUIDE FOR BH16NS58 1.03

Step 1 : Downgrade to makemkv-bin-1.17.6

Since, on Linux, makemkv-bin versions above 1.17.7 have a broken universal firmware tool, we are going to downgrade to 1.17.6-bin (which should be almost the same as 1.17.7-bin). Ignore this step you've already done so.

Check out this topic : viewtopic.php?t=42158

The versions you want are 1.18.4-oss and 1.17.6-bin.

Hopefully, makemkv-1.18.4-oss is already installed on your Ubuntu Resolute Raccoon distro. If not, please check out this topic for instructions for the oss part : viewtopic.php?t=224

Ignore the libavcodec part, it's outdated.

Then, after unzipping makemkv-bin-1.17.6, enter the newly created folder, open a terminal window inside it, and type

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make

then

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sudo make install

Step 2 : Additional Linux step just in case

Open a new terminal window and type

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sudo modprobe sg

To avoid possible issues


Step 3 : Identify the correct drive

Now open a new terminal window and type

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makemkvcon f -l

Identify the drive you want to flash, there should be something called /dev/sr0 or something like that. Make a note of this.


Step 4 : Prepare the needed firmware files

Check out this topic : viewtopic.php?t=22896

And click on the mediafire link below "All You Need firmware pack"

Once you're done downloading, extract it.

Copy DE_LG_WH16NS60_1.02_MK.bin and DE_LG_WH16NS60_1.00.bin (from "All You Need Firmware Pack (MartyMcNuts)/Internal Desktop Drives/") and paste them into the /tmp folder.


EDIT : Make sure there is no disc in the drive during Step 5 and the optional Step 8.

Step 5 : Perform the flashing operation

Copy and paste this line into a terminal window, replacing /dev/sr0 with the correct device path (if needed) that you made a note of when you did Step 3.

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makemkvcon f -d /dev/sr0 rawflash enc -i /tmp/DE_LG_WH16NS60_1.02_MK.bin

Step 6 : Unplug the drive and leave it unplugged for 30 seconds, then plug it back in.


Step 7 : Test the drive, and make sure it's working as intended.


Step 8 : If you're having trouble on Linux despite thoroughly cleaning your Blu-ray discs, try this, replacing /dev/sr0 with the correct device path (if needed) that you made a note of when you did Step 3 :

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makemkvcon f -d /dev/sr0 rawflash main -i /tmp/DE_LG_WH16NS60_1.00.bin

Only do Step 8 after Steps 5, 6, and 7, and only if you plan on mostly using your drive with Linux and are having trouble with the firmware you flashed at Step 5. Then do Steps 6 and 7 again.


Step 9 : Once everything is working fine, please feel free to upgrade back to 1.18.4-bin.