Even if they didn't contribute directly i have used their information
Don't Forget To Buy MakeMkv Once You Get Ripping Your UHDs:
https://www.makemkv.com/buy/
MakeMKV Download links:
https://www.makemkv.com/download/Setup_ ... 1.18.4.exe
backup https://web.archive.org/web/20260725053 ... 1.18.4.exe
https://www.makemkv.com/download/makemk ... .4_osx.dmg
backup https://web.archive.org/web/20260718193 ... .4_osx.dmg
STOP READ BEFORE FLASHING
IMPORTANT Before you flash:
1. Make sure your Drive was built after 2016 on label or late 2015 if you want to risk it.
2. Drive Platform MT1959<Most important in makemkv
3. SVC NS50+ LG only on label for NB drives NB50+
4. Just because your drive is the same model number does not mean it will work, if you are unsure ask me i offer remote flashing and check everything before i flash.
5. Dont flash your dive if it does not meet these requirements if you do you will be unable to read all disks and unable to restore without dosflash that does not work on most modern computers
Recommended UHD Drives to get:
The recommended drives are Pioneer's they are much better than Asus and LG but sadly they are out of production and expensive.
All of these drives will need to be flashed to unlock UHD Reading/Ripping
Speed testes done by Asmcom and Billy
BP60NB10 NB10/12, UHD Official External Slim 9.5mm USB 2.0 | Rip speed 6x BD 66 ~45 mins BD 100 ~1 hour 5mins
BP50NB40 NB50/52, NB72 is not supported UHD Friendly External Slim 9.5mm USB 2.0 | Rip speed 6x BD 66 ~45 mins BD 100 ~1 hour 5mins
WP50NB40 NB50/NB52 External Slim 9.5mm USB 2.0 | Rip speed 6x BD 66 ~45 mins BD 100 ~1 hour 5mins
LG WH16NS60, UHD Official Internal 5.25 sata | Rip speed 8x BD 66 ~45 mins BD 100 ~1 hour
LG BU40N, UHD Official Internal Slim Sata 9.5mm | Rip speed 6x BD 66 ~45 mins BD 100 ~1 hour 5mins
LG WH14NS40, UHD Friendly Internal 5.25 sata | Rip speed 8x BD 66 ~45 mins BD 100 ~1 hour
LG WH16NS40, UHD Friendly Internal 5.25 sata | Rip speed 8x BD 66 ~45 mins BD 100 ~1 hour
LG BH16NS58, UHD Friendly Internal 5.25 sata | Rip speed 8x BD 66 ~45 mins BD 100 ~1 hour
ASUS BW-16D1HT, UHD Friendly Internal 5.25 sata | Rip speed 8x BD 66 ~45 mins BD 100 ~1 hour
ASUS BW-16D1HT Pro, UHD Friendly Internal 5.25 sata | Rip speed 8x BD 66 ~45 mins BD 100 ~1 hour
LG BH16NS55, UHD Friendly Internal 5.25 sata | Rip speed 8x BD 66 ~45 mins BD 100 ~1 hour
Buffalo BRUHD-PU3-BK, UHD Official, External Slim 9.5mm USB 3.0 LG BU40N inside| Rip speed 6x BD 66 ~45 mins BD 100 ~1 hour 5mins
Buffalo PUS6U3B-TAA, UHD Friendly External Slim 9.5mm USB 3.0 BU40N inside | Rip speed 6x BD 66 ~45 mins BD 100 ~1 hour 5mins https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/ ... e_usb.html
Buffalo BRXL-16U3, UHD Friendly External USB 5.25 sata BH16NS58 inside | Rip speed 8x BD 66 ~45 mins BD 100 ~1 hour
Pioneer UHD drives are now supported i will update stuff here...
this is a work in progress
PSA now most Pioneers can now be flashed even 12/22+ ones
if your pioneer UHD drive does not work send your makemkv drive info here do not send any attachments or images: Billycar5924@gmail.com
send an email with this exact subject line: Pioneer FW + Flasher Request
not doing so will delay your fw
drives that Currently work or can be flashed are:
Native support no flashing required:
BDR-XD08UMB-S Slim top load USB Rip speed 4x BD 66 ~1 Hour BD 100 ~1 hour 35mins
BDR-XD07UHD Slim top load USB Rip speed 4x BD 66 ~1 Hour BD 100 ~1 hour 35mins
BDR-XD06JUHD Slim top load USB Rip speed 4x BD 66 ~1 Hour BD 100 ~1 hour 35mins
BDR-S12UHT Internal 5.25 sata Rip speed 4x BD 66 ~1 Hour BD 100 ~1 hour 35mins
BDR-XS07UHD Slim Slot load USB Rip speed 4x BD 66 ~1 Hour BD 100 ~1 hour 35mins
BDR-XS08UHD Slim Slot load USB Rip speed 4x BD 66 ~1 Hour BD 100 ~1 hour 35mins
BDR-212UBK/S12JX Internal 5.25 sata Rip speed 4x BD 66 ~1 Hour BD 100 ~1 hour 35mins
BDR-211UBK/S11JX Internal 5.25 sata Rip speed 4x BD 66 ~1 Hour BD 100 ~1 hour 35mins
BDR-UD04 Slim 9.5mm tray load slim sata Rip speed 4x BD 66 ~1 Hour BD 100 ~1 hour 35mins
BDR-S13U-X Internal 5.25 sata Rip speed 4x BD 66 ~1 Hour BD 100 ~1 hour 35mins
BDR-S13UBK Internal 5.25 sata Rip speed 4x BD 66 ~1 Hour BD 100 ~1 hour 35mins
BDR-X12UBK External 5.25 USB Rip speed 4x BD 66 ~1 Hour BD 100 ~1 hour 35mins
BDR-X13U-S External 5.25 USB Rip speed 4x BD 66 ~1 Hour BD 100 ~1 hour 35mins
BDR-X13U-X External 5.25 USB Rip speed 4x BD 66 ~1 Hour BD 100 ~1 hour 35mins
Flashing needed for UHD
BDR-208/s08 Family 5.25 sata Rip speed 4x BD 66 ~1 Hour BD 100 ~1 hour 35mins
BDR-209/s09 Family 5.25 sata Rip speed 4x BD 66 ~1 Hour BD 100 ~1 hour 35mins
BDR-211/s11 Family 5.25 sata Rip speed 4x BD 66 ~1 Hour BD 100 ~1 hour 35mins
BDR-212/s12 Family 5.25 sata Rip speed 4x BD 66 ~1 Hour BD 100 ~1 hour 35mins
BDR-213 Family 5.25 sata Rip speed 4x BD 66 ~1 Hour BD 100 ~1 hour 35mins
BDR-XD05 Family Slim top load USB Rip speed 4x BD 66 ~1 Hour BD 100 ~1 hour 35mins
BDR-XD07 Family Slim top load USB Rip speed 4x BD 66 ~1 Hour BD 100 ~1 hour 35mins
BDR-XD08 Family Slim top load USB Rip speed 4x BD 66 ~1 Hour BD 100 ~1 hour 35mins
BDR-XS07 Family Slim Slot load USB Rip speed 4x BD 66 ~1 Hour BD 100 ~1 hour 35mins
BDR-UD03 only 8510/8511 platform Slim 9.5mm tray load slim sata Rip speed 4x BD 66 ~1 Hour BD 100 ~1 hour 35mins
Asus SBW-06D2X-U only 8510/8511 platform External Slim 9.5mm USB 3.0 LG UD03 inside Slim 9.5mm tray load slim sata Rip speed 4x BD 66 ~1 Hour BD 100 ~1 hour 35mins
Asus SBW-06D5H-U only 8510/8511 platform External Slim 9.5mm USB 3.0 LG UD03 inside Slim 9.5mm tray load slim sata Rip speed 4x BD 66 ~1 Hour BD 100 ~1 hour 35mins
Asus BW-16D1X-U 5.25 sata In USB case Rip speed 4x BD 66 ~1 Hour BD 100 ~1 hour 35mins
BDR-X13UBK External 5.25 USB Rip speed 4x BD 66 ~1 Hour BD 100 ~1 hour 35mins
please tell me more if you have a pioneer UHD drive and it works i will add it to the list
Pioneer Flashing Guide:
this is new and a work in progress more to come...
Due to agreements we have with the developers you will have to email me for the FW and flasher but they are Free
please don't post your info publicly asking for a flash the email is the place to do it
do not send any attachments or images for drive info copy paste the plain text from makemkv
Billycar5924@gmail.com
send an email with this exact subject line: Pioneer FW + Flasher Request
not doing so will delay your fw
Pioneer 208/s08 8301 should be flashed to s11jx 8800 platform
Pioneer 209/s09 8600 should be flashed to s11jx 8800 platform
Pioneer 209/s09 8601 should be flashed to s11jx 8801 platform
Pioneer 211/s11 8800 should be flashed to s11jx 8800 platform
Pioneer 211/s11 8801 should be flashed to s11jx 8801 platform
Pioneer 212/s12 8F00 should be flashed to s12jx 1.01 8F01 platform
Pioneer 213 9200 should be flashed to S13UBK/UX 9201 platform
Pioneer XD05 8231/8232 should be flashed to XD06U 8B30 platform
Pioneer XD07 8D30 should be flashed to XD07U 8D31 platform
Pioneer XD08 9330 should be flashed to XD08UMBS 9331 platform
Pioneer XS07 RS8E20 should be flashed to XS07U 8E21 platform
Pioneer X12 9000 should be flashed to X12U 9001 platform
Pioneer X13 9400 should be flashed to X13U 9401 platform
Pioneer UD03 8510/8511 should be flashed to UD04 8A10 platform
Pioneer drives have 2 FW files a Kernel and Main parts you must flash both together do this by holding CTRL and click both files
if your drive has 12/22+ fw use the downgrade kernel files.
you do not have to use the above fw recommendations but those are known to work feel free to experiment if you want other fw for other reasons but stick to the drive platform's, the flasher wont let you go off them but best not to try.
about drive rip speed
some drives like the BU40N and WP/BP50NB40/BP60NB10 achieve near the same rip speed as desktop drives because they pick up speed faster and hold the 6x top speed longer then the other desktop drives.
Recommended Pre-Flashed Drive Sellers:
Billy: Billycar5924@gmail.com Flashed and Tested upfront prices at link below And Automated self flash kits For LG Asus and Pioneer
viewtopic.php?f=20&t=17831 USA $10 off makemkv with purchase
Marty: martymcnuts@outlook.com upfront prices at link below And Automated self flash kits
viewtopic.php?f=20&t=18747 Australia & NZ only
BluntmanUHD@protonmail.com upfront prices at link below
viewtopic.php?f=20&t=21354 Canada Only
asmcom: uhdfriendlydrives@gmail.com
viewtopic.php?f=20&t=19387 UK & International
additional resources/options can be found here:
viewforum.php?f=20
LG Flashing Guide:
Recommended Firmware to flash for MakeMKV:
WH16NS60 on any Firmware directly to > WH16NS60 1.02MK
WH14NS40 on any Firmware directly to > WH16NS60 1.02MK
WH16NS40 on any Firmware directly to > WH16NS60 1.02MK
BH16NS55/58 on any Firmware directly to > WH16NS60 1.02MK
UH12NS40 on any Firmware directly to > WH16NS60 1.02MK
Asus BW-16D1HT on any Firmware directly to > Asus BW-16D1HT 3.10MK
BU40N on any Firmware directly to > BU40N 1.03MK
WP/BP50NB40 to > BP50NB40-NB50-1.03MK then to > BP60NB10 1.02MK or 1.00MK
NB52 to > BP50NB40-NB50-1.03MK with enc > BP50NB40-NB50-1.03MK with bootloader/full flash > BP60NB10 1.00_HBD from Marty download/file.php?id=2143
if using command line add "full" after rawflash
BP60NB10 on any Firmware directly to > BP60NB10 1.02MK
List below is for past refence and if it becomes relevant in the future for now any USB devices that works with optical drives should be able to flash them:
USB enclosures/sata adapters that work with optical drives and flashing:
OWC Mercury Pro 5.25 case https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XRCCV44?th=1
Pioneer 5.25 drives stick out a bit without modification but is still the recommended case overall @Coopervid for Tab modification Pic https://mega.nz/file/mV5mCDhT#T794dO696 ... l_wcIH352A
Silverstone TS14 slimsata 9.5mm to USB-Marty
ICY BOX IB-550StU3S 5.25 case-ddeconin
Alxum AX-SC021NEW USB to sata cable-Marty
BENFEI SATA to USB 3.0 Cable, USB 3.0 to SATA III with 12V/2A-Coopervid https://www.amazon.com/Benfei-Adapter-C ... T17B8?th=1
Sata to Slim Sata Adapter https://www.amazon.com/ChenYang-slimlin ... 18-7067709
5.25 bay to 9.5mm adapter useful for using BU40N with OWC case https://www.newegg.com/icy-dock-mb343sp ... -_-Product
USB enclosures/sata adapters that work with optical drives but don't support flashing Red also means no Libredrive support:
archgon md-8107s-u3-uhd Now supports flashing with this patch viewtopic.php?t=42364
Buffalo BR3D-12U3
Sleep Bug:
All UHD Friendly drives have the sleep bug, this is when a UHD disk is left idle in the drive for 2 minutes. Once the drive goes to sleep, the UHD Friendly drive will no longer be able to read the disk without opening and closing the disk tray and will make horrible seeking noises until this is done.
Sleep Bug Fix:
To fix the sleep bug on a UHD Friendly drive flash firmware from an UHD Official drive like WH16NS60 DE 1.00 or 1.01MK 1.02MK 1.03MK
Crossflashing:
1. Changes the drive to act as another and gain most or all of its benefits
2. Can be used to increase a drives ripping speed and fix the sleep bug
Crossflashing Warnings:
1. Don't crossflash desktop drives to slim drives or the other way around
2. In some cases crossflashing an Asus drive to an LG or the other way around you may no longer be able to burn disks-SamuriHL
3. Flashing Official UHD firmware to a UHD Friendly drive will not enable Powerdvd aacs 2 decryption or playback
Newer OEM Firmwares and encrypted:
New Encrypted firmware
List of Know Encrypted firmware (so far, any firmware with date in 2020 is encrypted)
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HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BE16NU50-1.04-N000300-212005081025.bin
HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BH14NS50-1.03-N000400-212004211008.bin
HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BH16NS40-NS50-1.05-N000600-212005061331.bin
HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BH16NS50-1.03-N000400-212004210958.bin
HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BH16NS55-1.05-N000400-212004211049.bin
HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BH16NS60-1.02-N000600-212005081014.bin
HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BP50NB40-NB52-1.03-N000300-212107081603.bin
HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BP50NB40-NB50-1.03-N000800-212005070917.bin
HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BP55EB40-NB50-1.03-N000800-212005070924.bin
HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BP60NB10-1.02-N000800-212005070935.bin
HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BP60NB10-NB12-1.02-N000300-212107081556.bin
HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N_1.02_212012011716_MO3L91F0715.bin
HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-1.04-N000500-212005061142.bin
HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-BN13-0002300-212009251104.bin
HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-BN14
HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-BU13
HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-BU14
HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_WH14NS40-NS50-1.05-N000900-212005061444.bin
HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_WH16NS40-NS50-1.05-N000900-212005061440.bin
HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_WH16NS60-1.03-N000600-212005081010.bin
HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_WP50NB40-NB50-1.03-N000800-212005070929.bin
HL-DT-ST-BDDVDRW_CH12NS40-1.03-N000800-212005080957.bin
HL-DT-ST-BDDVDRW_UH12NS40-1.03-N000800-212005080959.bin
ASUS-BW-16D1HT-3.11
ASUS-BC-12D2HT-3.12
The newer OEM firmwares cannot be flashed easily due to the additional downgrade checks implemented by the drive/firmware manufacturer. If your drive has one of these firmwares, and there is no MK version of the same firmware/drive model or higher number, you will have to sidegrade to Asus 3.10MK (for compatible ASUS 5.25 drives ONLY) or (LG WH16NS60 1.02MK for compatible LG 5.25) or (BU40N 1.03MK LG Slim drives ONLY) respectively. (Note: MK firmware is available for firmware versions mentioned above.) Keeping the flashing of firmware in these scenarios within their respective family of drives/firmware (e.g ASUS firmware for ASUS drives and LG firmware for LG drives) at this stage of flashing. Then afterwards if that initial flash is successful you can move to different firmware respectively if you would like a different and compatible firmware version for the drive in question.
As previously stated in this guide. DO NOT crossflash between ASUS and LG firmware for slim drives like the LG BU40N for example. It will brick your drive. You’ve now been warned twice within this guide regarding this.
Unlocked Flashers, Downgrade Enabled Firmware and MK Firmware:
The only flasher anyone should be using now is Martys SDF GUI it now has built in safety's still check out the requirements and follow the recommending firmware but it shouldn't let you brick an old drive and should detect if the firmware is encrypted automatically
New! The all you need firmware pack: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HRnbXi ... sp=sharing
New! GUI SDF tool: viewtopic.php?f=16&t=22896
By: MartyMcNuts
Asus flasher: viewtopic.php?f=16&t=18933
By: MartyMcNuts
LG flasher + DE firmware viewtopic.php?f=16&t=18873#p70284
By: Blackened2687 & Billycar11
MK firmware: viewtopic.php?f=19&t=19113
By: Mike Admin
How To Flash Videos and commands:
New Updated guide for all Drives and firmware including encrypted firmware: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyQV1aPlbow
1. Open cmd as admin
2. Navigate to makemkvs install directory by default on 64 bit systems it is here: cd "C:\Program Files (x86)\MakeMKV"
3. If you have a listed encrypted firmware you must use this command: makemkvcon64.exe f --all-yes -d “ your drive letter here Example: D”: rawflash enc -i “path to your firmware Example: C:\Users\Billy\Downloads\Downgrade-Enabled-Firmware\Auto-Flash\LG-Desktop-NS60-sleep-fix\WH16NS60-1.02-MK.bin”
4. If you have unencrypted firmware use this command: makemkvcon64.exe f --all-yes -d “ your drive letter here Example: D”: rawflash -i “path to your firmware Example: C:\Users\Billy\Downloads\Downgrade-Enabled-Firmware\Auto-Flash\LG-Desktop-NS60-sleep-fix\WH16NS60-1.02-MK.bin”
5. Remove my examples and quotes ”” when you run the commands
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Mac/linux commands to flash. the latest working version is 1.17.7 of makemkv for flashing do not use an newer version for flashing until further notice on linux
1. download sdf.bin https://makemkv.com/sdf.bin
2. download the all you need firmware pack
3. Extract the file you need for your drive from the all you need firmware pack pick from the recommended firmware section.
4. then in terminal on the Mac
copy sdf.bin and the firmware file extracted from theall you need firmware pack into /tmp folder.
5. in terminal change directory "cd /Applications/MakeMKV.app/Contents/MacOS"
6. type "./makemkvcon f -l"
This will show your drive identifier should look similar to this ''/IOBDServices/D5D25996'
Found 1 drives(s)
00: /IOBDServices/D5D25996, /dev/rdisk3, /dev/rdisk3
HL-DT-ST_BD-RE_BU40N_1.01_211910161032_MOFK6283224
7. to perform the flash, type "./makemkvcon f -d '/IOBDServices/D5D25996' -f /tmp/sdf.bin rawflash main -i /tmp/your firmware filename here
or ./makemkvcon f -d '/IOBDServices/D5D25996' -f /tmp/sdf.bin rawflash enc -i /tmp/your firmware filename here
if your firmware is on the encrypted list
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yfpf6HoMMis only for unencrypted firmware
Troubleshooting:
If you get the error:
No drive tool logic found in SDF.bin
Internal error 0x8d000000
first put a regular Blu-ray in and open the disc in MakeMKV by clicking the drive icon make sure you get no errors like failed to download sdf
then try the regular flashing again
if that does not work try the commands below.
you may use these commands to override the auto detect if it does not recognize your drive. for now only the -t mtk19xx should be used.
"-t mtk19xx" - forces MTK payload
"-t pioneer" - forces Pioneer payload
"-t hlrs" - forces HLDS/RS1013 payload (old combo HD-DVD drives and
early HLDS drives on Renesas chipset).
Drive Boot Codes for Recovery and Cross flashing:
LG BP60NB10 "MT1959 Boot BUP5"
LG WH14/16NS40/WH16NS60/Asus BW161HT NS50/60 "MT1959 Boot JB8 "
LG BU40N "MT1959 Boot BU5 "
LG WH16NS40/Asus BW12B1st NS40 "MT1939 Boot Code"
LG BP50NB40 NB40 "MT1959 Boot BUP1"
LG BP50NB40 NB52 "MT1959 Boot BP32"
LG BP50NB40 NB50 "MT1959 Boot BUP3"
LG BP60NB10 NB12 "MT1959 Boot BP52"
how to use to cross flash a bp50 NB52
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makemkvcon64.exe f --all-yes -d "your drive letter here Example" D: rawflash enc -i "path to your firmware Example": C:\Users\BP50NB40-NB50-1.03MK.bin
makemkvcon64.exe f --all-yes -d "your drive letter here Example" D: rawflash "main,nowait,nocheck,boot=MT1959 Boot BUP3" -i "path to your firmware Example": C:\Users\DE_LG_BU40N_1.00.binCode: Select all
makemkvcon64.exe f --all-yes -d "your drive letter here Example" D: rawflash nocheck,boot="MT1959 Boot BUP3" -i "path to your firmware Example" C:\bp50-to-wh16-recovery\WH16NS60-1.02-MK.bin
makemkvcon64.exe f --all-yes -d "your drive letter here Example" D: rawflash nocheck -i "path to your firmware Example" C:\bp50-to-wh16-recovery\WH16NS60-1.02-MK.bin
makemkvcon64.exe f --all-yes -d "your drive letter here Example" D: rawflash nocheck -i "path to your firmware Example" C:\bp50-to-wh16-recovery\DE_LG-WH16NS60_1.00.bin
only use the recovery steps for older NS40 drives!!:
Ok here's a summary of what you need to do
Try the recovery option in sdf tool if that fails do this:
Downgrade your drive to WH16NS60 1.00 with sdftool or makemkv command line
Full shutdown pull power plug or flip switch push power button for 10 seconds
Then reflash WH16NS60 1.00 again with the unlocked lg or Asus flasher
Full shutdown pull power plug or flip switch push power button for 10 seconds
Then boot in to your dosflash bootable and dump the firmware https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXgybNfHhcg - Obsolete but can be useful for recovery
Use the transfer tool to your correct firmware and flash it.
NS40 Recovery Image:
Flashed an NS50 firmware to an NS40 drive and can no longer read disks this IMG has all the NS40 FW you need to recover your drive just follow my dos flash video guide linked above
https://www.mediafire.com/file/8by2zqop ... D.zip/file Made by
NS40 recovery FW: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZtdhSX ... sp=sharingMartyMcNuts wrote:
Useful Links:
Manual Libredrive SDF download only for offline systems or linux/mac flashing to find it easier: https://makemkv.com/sdf.bin
Hashed keys for UHD disks only for offline systems: viewtopic.php?f=12&t=16959
sdf+keys replace your privatedata.tar with this: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SSo_O- ... sp=sharing from 4/23/2022
