Asus BW-16D1X-U

[Billycar11]

Thanks

enc, not main?

I did finally get it to work. I had to downgrade to 1.17.7. It seemed to work alright. I'm currently making a mkv from a bluray disc. We'll see if it works.

Should I have done enc instead of main? Do I need to do it again?

yes had to be enc

[movieman12345]

Just found this drive, will it be able to do 4kUHD out of the box? Can I flash it if not? I have seen conflicting reports online

Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/sr0
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E102
Serial number: QKDL141900WL
Firmware date: 2017-01-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E102/ID76
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

[OneDay]

Just found this drive, will it be able to do 4kUHD out of the box? Can I flash it if not? I have seen conflicting reports online

Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/sr0
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E102
Serial number: QKDL141900WL
Firmware date: 2017-01-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E102/ID76
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

You will need to cross flash it to Pioneer BDR-S11.

[Billycar11]

Just found this drive, will it be able to do 4kUHD out of the box? Can I flash it if not? I have seen conflicting reports online

Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/sr0
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E102
Serial number: QKDL141900WL
Firmware date: 2017-01-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E102/ID76
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

See guide below

[Coopervid]

Just found this drive, will it be able to do 4kUHD out of the box? Can I flash it if not? I have seen conflicting reports online

Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/sr0
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E102
Serial number: QKDL141900WL
Firmware date: 2017-01-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E102/ID76
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Are you on Linux ARM or x64? I need to know to send the appropriate flasher.

[bob1273]

Hey there,
so if I have a new ASUS BW-16D1X-U, which Firmware should I flash to - the LG WH16NS60 1.02MK ?
Thanks in advance

Post your Makemkv info as plain text.

Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/rdisk6
Current profile: DVD-ROM
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: A105
Serial number: KLXPBJG0506
Firmware date: 2120-12-02 11:14
Bus encryption flags: 1F

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


I want the best read/copy speed for DVDs and BluRays as well as some 4kuhds - Do I have to flash to enable LibreDrive and what's the best way to do so? Thanks for every help!

[Coopervid]

Hey there,
so if I have a new ASUS BW-16D1X-U, which Firmware should I flash to - the LG WH16NS60 1.02MK ?
Thanks in advance

Post your Makemkv info as plain text.

Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/rdisk6
Current profile: DVD-ROM
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: A105
Serial number: KLXPBJG0506
Firmware date: 2120-12-02 11:14
Bus encryption flags: 1F

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


I want the best read/copy speed for DVDs and BluRays as well as some 4kuhds - Do I have to flash to enable LibreDrive and what's the best way to do so? Thanks for every help!

Flash WH16NS60 1.02 accorning to this thread:

viewtopic.php?t=19634

[bob1273]

Post your Makemkv info as plain text.

Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/rdisk6
Current profile: DVD-ROM
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: A105
Serial number: KLXPBJG0506
Firmware date: 2120-12-02 11:14
Bus encryption flags: 1F

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


I want the best read/copy speed for DVDs and BluRays as well as some 4kuhds - Do I have to flash to enable LibreDrive and what's the best way to do so? Thanks for every help!

Flash WH16NS60 1.02 accorning to this thread:

viewtopic.php?t=19634

Thanks for the answer. Before I flash, I want to be sure about two things for my drive :
My firmware date shows as 2120-12-02. I assume this means it is a 2020 encrypted firmware, so I would use rawflash enc. Is that correct?
The guide says Asus drives should first go to Asus BW-16D1HT 3.10MK, while you recommended WH16NS60 1.02. Which one is safe for the BW-16D1X-U? I’m on macOS, so I would use makemkvcon with sdf.bin on 1.17.7. Is that fine, or is there a safer way?

[Coopervid]

Yes. All your assumptions are correct. A sidegrade to Asus 3.10 before flashing WH16NS58 is most likely the safest approach.

[rabbatz]

I'll get my BW-16D1X-U in a few days so i read a bit in this forum.
Reading this thread gives me the impression people are quite relaxed here
Now to my question :
MovieManager12345 posted his mkv info saying drive platform is RS8600 for his BW-16D1X-U, not MT1959 as expected.

So I guess the drives in BW-16D1X-U can be from different manufacturers? Or is it possible to flash other wrong fw to get such results?

THNX in advance

[MartyMcNuts]

I'll get my BW-16D1X-U in a few days so i read a bit in this forum.
Reading this thread gives me the impression people are quite relaxed here
Now to my question :
MovieManager12345 posted his mkv info saying drive platform is RS8600 for his BW-16D1X-U, not MT1959 as expected.

So I guess the drives in BW-16D1X-U can be from different manufacturers? Or is it possible to flash other wrong fw to get such results?

THNX in advance

They can have either a Pioneer or LG drive inside the enclosure. Some lucky people get a Pioneer!