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Re: SDFtool Flasher
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2025 10:41 pm
by MartyMcNuts
kaysee wrote: Mon Dec 22, 2025 10:31 pm
What platform would be expected for an LG UH12NS30 manufactured 12/2015? This is based on the label without MakeMKV information.
Dunno. Provide the MakeMKV information.
Re: SDFtool Flasher
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2025 10:59 pm
by kaysee
This is pre-purchase.
Re: SDFtool Flasher
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2025 11:10 pm
by MartyMcNuts
kaysee wrote: Mon Dec 22, 2025 10:59 pm
This is pre-purchase.
Can't help you then. Try doing some forum searching or googling.
Re: SDFtool Flasher
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2025 11:35 pm
by kaysee
For this model, manufactured 12/2015, SVC code NS30, would platform MT1959 be ruled out?
I have seen references to other LG models manufactured before 10/2015 with SVC code NS40, or after then with SVC code NS50, and that dividing line corresponds to either MT1939 or MT1959. This model is after that date, but with a lower SVC code.
Re: SDFtool Flasher
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2025 11:37 pm
by MartyMcNuts
kaysee wrote: Mon Dec 22, 2025 11:35 pm
For this model, manufactured 12/2015, SVC code NS30, would platform MT1959 be ruled out?
I have seen references to other LG models manufactured before 10/2015 with SVC code NS40, or after then with SVC code NS50, and that dividing line corresponds to either MT1939 or MT1959. This model is after that date, but with a lower SVC code.
Again, can't say for sure. Don't know much about the UH12NS30. Can't you ask the seller to connect it up and provide the MakeMKV drive info & libredrive info sections? You cannot get a definitive answer without this info.
If you want a drive for UHD discs, it's probably not worth it. Far better off buying a new drive anyway, not a 10+ year old drive.
Re: SDFtool Flasher
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2025 12:02 pm
by kaysee
New equipment does have its advantages. What companies are currently manufacturing new optical drives?
Re: SDFtool Flasher
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2025 12:29 pm
by Coopervid
kaysee wrote: Tue Dec 23, 2025 12:02 pm
New equipment does have its advantages. What companies are currently manufacturing new optical drives?
None. All of them ceased production.
Re: SDFtool Flasher
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2025 12:42 pm
by kaysee
Exactly.
Re: SDFtool Flasher
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2025 12:48 pm
by Coopervid
You can still find a better drive than this one.
Re: SDFtool Flasher
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2025 2:58 pm
by nicholfd
kaysee wrote: Tue Dec 23, 2025 12:42 pmExactly.
New (latest model) inventory is still available. See the many "For Sale" threads here:
Drives for sale, Flashing Services, where to buy...
I have three new in box models, two with current native/UHD/4K compatible drive mechanisms for sale. Links in my signature. E-mail me at the address in my signature if you're interested.
Thanks,
Frank
Re: SDFtool Flasher
Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2025 1:56 pm
by Username:0000
Hi
Here are the details for my Verbatim Blu-Ray drive please see attachment.
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I have downloaded and ran the SDFtool Flasher.exe, were do I get the firmware that will be flashed by the SDFtool? that is shown in the list of forum in the gif?
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Thanks
Re: SDFtool Flasher
Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2025 4:48 pm
by d00zah
Username:0000 wrote: Sun Dec 28, 2025 1:56 pm
...
I have downloaded and ran the SDFtool Flasher.exe, were do I get the firmware that will be flashed by the SDFtool? that is shown in the list of forum in the gif?
Untitled.png
Thanks
Same place you downloaded the SDFtool Flasher... linked in 1st post of the
SDFtool Flasher topic.
Re: SDFtool Flasher
Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2025 6:29 pm
by kaysee
What is a good choice of ASUS firmware (to disable jamless playback and allow data recovery without reading fake data in error regions) for this LG unit?
Drive Information
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BDDVDRW UH12NS40
Revision: 1.00
Firmware date: 2116-02-23 10:42
Bus encryption flags: 16
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.00
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Partial
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Re: SDFtool Flasher
Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2025 4:13 am
by MartyMcNuts
kaysee wrote: Sun Dec 28, 2025 6:29 pm
What is a good choice of ASUS firmware (to disable jamless playback and allow data recovery without reading fake data in error regions) for this LG unit?
Drive Information
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BDDVDRW UH12NS40
Revision: 1.00
Firmware date: 2116-02-23 10:42
Bus encryption flags: 16
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.00
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Partial
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
The only possible ASUS firmware you could use is BW-16D1HT 3.02 or 3.10-MK.
Re: SDFtool Flasher
Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2025 12:04 pm
by Username:0000
Username:0000 wrote: Sun Dec 28, 2025 1:56 pm
Hi
Here are the details for my Verbatim Blu-Ray drive please see attachment.
Untitled1.jpg
I have downloaded and ran the SDFtool Flasher.exe, were do I get the firmware that will be flashed by the SDFtool? that is shown in the list of forum in the gif?
Untitled.png
Thanks
It worked, thanks for the assistance.
Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BU40N
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: MOEP7I95102
Firmware date: 2118-10-24 19:34
Bus encryption flags: 17
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
Firmware type: Patched (microcode access re-enabled)
Firmware version: 1.03
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes