NEW OPTION: 'UHD Friendly' Firmware Downgrade / Cross-Flash Using Official (Modified) ASUS Flasher for ASUS & LG Drives

[MartyMcNuts]

Hello, I tried to use your tool to downgrade my LG BH16NS55 1.03 to 1.02.
I got an "Access denied" error !

My configuration is (Maybe not a problem but it's an information !):

Windows 10 Pro 64bits
Some stuffs for developer (Visual Studio 2019 Community and others)
HL-DT-ST BD-REBH16NS55 1.03
PIONEER BD-RWBDR-211M 1.02
I have AnyDVD HD in my system too and my firewall has been dropped to trying it.

Thank you for this tool (maybe it works for me in the future) !
Happy coding !

Hi.

1. Make sure that AnyDVD is NOT running!!
2. As you have VS 2019 installed, I assume you also have .net framework 3.5 installed? (3.5 is required)
3. Does your windows user account have "Administrator" level access?

[FanaTekTech]

Hi.

I have shutted down firewall (a global security), AnyDVD HD and Deamon Tools.
My computer is configured to run .net framework 3.5
I am admin in my OS and admin rights has been enabled too to run this app.

Still blocking.

[Commway]

The Goal to be able to view locally DVD and Blu Ray's I own in my house.

Looks like the MakeMKV plus LibreDrive are a great option. See my ASUS specs below

Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1HT
Revision: 1.01
Serial number: K92DALG1030
Firmware date: 2113-02-05 19:30
Bus encryption flags: 1F
Highest AACS version: 19

After hours of reading and installing the above ASUS am I out of luck for DVD & Blu Ray to digital? (Only new firmware after installing not documented)

Or is there other software like Handbrake or other software if I have no need for UHD transfers?

Thanks for any Help available.

Bruce

[jonghotti]

The Goal to be able to view locally DVD and Blu Ray's I own in my house.

Looks like the MakeMKV plus LibreDrive are a great option. See my ASUS specs below

Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1HT
Revision: 1.01
Serial number: K92DALG1030
Firmware date: 2113-02-05 19:30
Bus encryption flags: 1F
Highest AACS version: 19

After hours of reading and installing the above ASUS am I out of luck for DVD & Blu Ray to digital? (Only new firmware after installing not documented)

Or is there other software like Handbrake or other software if I have no need for UHD transfers?

Thanks for any Help available.

Bruce

Welcome! You could do with a new UHD friendly blu ray drive for sure but as far as other software to be able to backup your discs no, MakeMKV is all you need. if you need to transcode the "rips" afterwards then yes Handbrake or a similar app will be needed.

As far as your new drive I'd be happy to supply you with one please have a look at my thread for info and contact information.
https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 20&t=17829

thank you,

Alex

[jonghotti]

Basically the UHD firmwares read at 4x to 6x. The only firmware that is faster belongs to the official UHD drive, the WH16NS60 which reads at 6x to 8x.

As does the ASUS firmware at a cost considerably lower than the LG

[MartyMcNuts]

Hi.

I have shutted down firewall (a global security), AnyDVD HD and Deamon Tools.
My computer is configured to run .net framework 3.5
I am admin in my OS and admin rights has been enabled too to run this app.

Still blocking.

Not sure what is happening there. How is your drive connected? Are you able to use a different computer?

[FanaTekTech]

Hi.

I have VirtualBox and it works perfectly in these two OS : Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 10 Pro 64 bits. But It was just to test app in others environments without flashing VirtualBox device, cause is evident.
I currently try to get a Windows PE with modified structure to embed your software and firmwares (and dotnet).

I don't understand why on my main system it doesn't work.
Maybe there is a conflict ! Maybe not !

Thank you, my case is just desesperate.

Note : I have SATA drives on Z270X-Ultra Gaming-CF motherboard. And not able to use others computers (I have : 1 tower PC, 1 laptop PC, 1 tablet PC, 2 barebones). In last case, I can remove all disks in my main tower PC and install fresh Windows on it (I have old harddrive disks for this). But if I can do it normally, I will be happy. Sorry !

[MartyMcNuts]

Hi.

I have VirtualBox and it works perfectly in these two OS : Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 10 Pro 64 bits. But It was just to test app in others environments without flashing VirtualBox device, cause is evident.
I currently try to get a Windows PE with modified structure to embed your software and firmwares (and dotnet).

I don't understand why on my main system it doesn't work.
Maybe there is a conflict ! Maybe not !

Thank you, my case is just desesperate.

Note : I have SATA drives on Z270X-Ultra Gaming-CF motherboard. And not able to use others computers (I have : 1 tower PC, 1 laptop PC, 1 tablet PC, 2 barebones). In last case, I can remove all disks in my main tower PC and install fresh Windows on it (I have old harddrive disks for this). But if I can do it normally, I will be happy. Sorry !

Are your SATA ports using RAID? If so, turn off raid as this can cause issues.

[FanaTekTech]

Are your SATA ports using RAID? If so, turn off raid as this can cause issues.

Hi ! No RAID !

[MartyMcNuts]

Are your SATA ports using RAID? If so, turn off raid as this can cause issues.

Hi ! No RAID !

Well I am officially stumped!! I cannot think of a reason why it is not working for you. Perhaps someone else may have a suggestion for you?

[Billycar11]

Are your SATA ports using RAID? If so, turn off raid as this can cause issues.

Hi ! No RAID !

Well I am officially stumped!! I cannot think of a reason why it is not working for you. Perhaps someone else may have a suggestion for you?

Maybe give blackened's LG flasher a go it is included in my firmware pack 2nd link in UHD drive guide

[ChickenFinger]

Basically the UHD firmwares read at 4x to 6x. The only firmware that is faster belongs to the official UHD drive, the WH16NS60 which reads at 6x to 8x.

I was previously using the WH16NS60 1.0 firmware for my WH16NS40 drive as i thought that was the best. Is the 1.02MK firmware better?

[MartyMcNuts]

Basically the UHD firmwares read at 4x to 6x. The only firmware that is faster belongs to the official UHD drive, the WH16NS60 which reads at 6x to 8x.

I was previously using the WH16NS60 1.0 firmware for my WH16NS40 drive as i thought that was the best. Is the 1.02MK firmware better?

No noticeable difference.

[jonghotti]

Poor attempt at humor please disregard thank you.

[aloha]

Hello:

@jonghotti

Not wanting to be combative but...

After reading your comment several thoughts/questions came to mind. First, let me qualify, I don't know if aacs 2.1 is used on DVD, Blu ray, and/or 4K disks, but on the surface your comment seems to be full of FUD.

1. Please provide two (2) separate links citing the information you have presented. Please don't say Google it. Obviously you already did, OR you came across it somewhere. Save everyone the time and effort and supply the link(s).
2. Given a person has paid for a disk, a "royalty fee" has already been paid (in part). Said "fee" has to allow for numerous plays or an invoice would be receive for overages. Anyone receive an invoice for excessive use of disk media?
3. No where on the packaging does it indicate use of the disk require future "royalty fee" entitlements. So exactly how is the "movie studios" going to get said person who purchased the disk address to send them an invoice? Remember, there is #2 above regarding a "royalty fee" already paid.
4. What is the magical number of allowed plays BEFORE the "movie studios" deem YOU have exceeded the allowed count?
5. Where is this magical number disclosed?
6. Are disks not allowed to be played via a computer system (vs a "normal" stand alone player)?
7. Why are disks played via "1.02" charged a fee (even for one time use) vs standard player (many times use)?
8. If 1.02 does contain a tracker, can't the tracked be "blocked" via the on-site router? (This would automatically defeat ALL future "calling home to movie studios" and is easily accomplished with a Wireshark sniff.)
9. If 1.02 is used by "MakeMKV" to make a media shift OR backup of said disk for legitimate purposes, and then said media shifted content is played, how does the "movie studios" count the number of times said content was played so as to properly "bill" the viewing party/parties for excessive viewing over the allotted views that were never disclosed as to the count, actual "allowed player" and "call home" blocked for the proper "royalty fees" to be paid (#2, #3, #4, #5, #7, #8)?
10. Just where did the "movie studios" get said viewers address to send an invoice for "royalty fee" to be paid?
11. What if said viewer moved BEFORE invoice was sent?
12. What if the viewer viewed the content at a different location (IE parents house, significant other's house, summer/winter home, hotel room etc.)? Does that address get a separate allowed usage count? Does that address get an invoice? How does the "movie studio" know in fact the person being sent the invoice for viewing is/are the one(s) that actually viewed said content?

Lastly
13. What happens if the invoice received from the "movie studios" if not paid?

Sorry but to me this has way to many holes that need to be plugged BEFORE it would even be considered credible, hence the FUD comment above. I'm no attorney but I'm sure there is a few amongst this crowd that are and I'm sure they are churning ideas as to all sorts of (legal) ways this could be (easily) combatted/defeated.

Have a great day!

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