Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2026

[digitaltrance]

I feel like a new post needs to be made for 2024 with clearer instructions? Maybe it's just information overload for me and being led to different threads and posts that lead to another set of confusions.

Anyway, I have a LG - BP60NB10

What all do I need? From the very first post, it seems I need:

1. The firmware (I downloaded "The all you need firmware pack" - file 'HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BP60NB10-1.02-NM00800-212005070935.bin')
2. The flasher - which one is it? GUI SDF tool or LG flasher + DE firmware ?


thx for clearing my head.

It says use sdf GUI and to go directly to the fw you mention does not get simpler than that.
LG flashing has not changed since 2020-2021 if it were to get updated it would only get more complicated

Clear as mud even though 155 pages into the thread people are still asking questions lol. Just a joke and I do appreciate your efforts.

What is this 1.03-MK.bin file vs the other HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BP60NB10-1.02-NM00800-212005070935.bin file?
I noticed the GIF image shows that you need to WRITE first, then RECOVER?

[Billycar11]

I feel like a new post needs to be made for 2024 with clearer instructions? Maybe it's just information overload for me and being led to different threads and posts that lead to another set of confusions.

Anyway, I have a LG - BP60NB10

What all do I need? From the very first post, it seems I need:

1. The firmware (I downloaded "The all you need firmware pack" - file 'HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BP60NB10-1.02-NM00800-212005070935.bin')
2. The flasher - which one is it? GUI SDF tool or LG flasher + DE firmware ?


thx for clearing my head.

It says use sdf GUI and to go directly to the fw you mention does not get simpler than that.
LG flashing has not changed since 2020-2021 if it were to get updated it would only get more complicated

Clear as mud even though 155 pages into the thread people are still asking questions lol. Just a joke and I do appreciate your efforts.

What is this this 1.03-MK.bin file vs the other HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BP60NB10-1.02-NM00800-212005070935.bin file?
I noticed the GIF image shows that you need to WRITE first, then RECOVER?

the gif is irrelevant for you you have a BP60 not 50 you dont do the recover steps
you are making this more complicated all you have to do is select the fw for your drive in the first post in sdf gui and your done

[digitaltrance]

It says use sdf GUI and to go directly to the fw you mention does not get simpler than that.
LG flashing has not changed since 2020-2021 if it were to get updated it would only get more complicated

Clear as mud even though 155 pages into the thread people are still asking questions lol. Just a joke and I do appreciate your efforts.

What is this this 1.03-MK.bin file vs the other HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BP60NB10-1.02-NM00800-212005070935.bin file?
I noticed the GIF image shows that you need to WRITE first, then RECOVER?

the gif is irrelevant for you you have a BP60 not 50 you dont do the recover steps
you are making this more complicated all you have to do is select the fw for your drive in the first post in sdf gui and your done

Ok thanks Billy. Will advise if I have any issues, thanks again.

[d1987]

Hi,

I recently purchased an OWC Mercury Pro 16X Blu-ray drive from Amazon and it's not working to when trying to read 4K ultra HD movies. I've flashed the drive using this firmware (HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_WH16NS60-1.02-NM00100-211810291936.bin) but it's still not decrypting the 4K movies. Regular 1080p blu ray movies work fine but not the 4K. Any suggestions on how to get this to work? See below for the drive specs based on the info from Amazon.

Mercury Pro Specifications:

OWC Part Number
• MR3UBDRW16
Software Requirements
• OS
o OS X 10.6 or later
o Windows XP or later
• Driver
o Driver not required
Hardware Requirements
• Minimum
o Mac or PC featuring USB 2.0 interface
• Recommended (Best Performance)
o Mac or PC featuring USB 3.0 interface
Interface (Chipset)
• (1) USB 3.0 (ASMedia ASM1053E)
Standard Mechanism
• LG WH16NS40 16X 5.25" Internal Blu-ray Disc Rewriter
Power Supply
• Internal UL-listed, universal auto-switching
• AC input: 100 ∼ 240V, 50-60Hz
• DC output: 12V, 3A
Dimensions
• Height: 2.0 in (5.2 cm)
• Width: 6.5 in (16.6cm)
• Length: 8.3 in (21.0 cm)
Weight
• With Drive: 5.7 lbs. (2.6 kg)
• Without Drive: 4.0 lbs. (1.8 kg)
LG Super Multi Blue Specs:
Super Multi Blue Internal SATA 16x Blu-ray Disc Rewriter
Form Factor: 5.25" Desktop
Interface: SATA
Loading Mechanism: Tray
Buffer Memory: 4MB

[MartyMcNuts]

Hi,

I recently purchased an OWC Mercury Pro 16X Blu-ray drive from Amazon and it's not working to when trying to read 4K ultra HD movies. I've flashed the drive using this firmware (HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_WH16NS60-1.02-NM00100-211810291936.bin) but it's still not decrypting the 4K movies. Regular 1080p blu ray movies work fine but not the 4K. Any suggestions on how to get this to work? See below for the drive specs based on the info from Amazon.

Mercury Pro Specifications:

OWC Part Number
• MR3UBDRW16
Software Requirements
• OS
o OS X 10.6 or later
o Windows XP or later
• Driver
o Driver not required
Hardware Requirements
• Minimum
o Mac or PC featuring USB 2.0 interface
• Recommended (Best Performance)
o Mac or PC featuring USB 3.0 interface
Interface (Chipset)
• (1) USB 3.0 (ASMedia ASM1053E)
Standard Mechanism
• LG WH16NS40 16X 5.25" Internal Blu-ray Disc Rewriter
Power Supply
• Internal UL-listed, universal auto-switching
• AC input: 100 ∼ 240V, 50-60Hz
• DC output: 12V, 3A
Dimensions
• Height: 2.0 in (5.2 cm)
• Width: 6.5 in (16.6cm)
• Length: 8.3 in (21.0 cm)
Weight
• With Drive: 5.7 lbs. (2.6 kg)
• Without Drive: 4.0 lbs. (1.8 kg)
LG Super Multi Blue Specs:
Super Multi Blue Internal SATA 16x Blu-ray Disc Rewriter
Form Factor: 5.25" Desktop
Interface: SATA
Loading Mechanism: Tray
Buffer Memory: 4MB

I doubt it has anything to do with the enclosure. Try showing us the MakeMKV log so we can see the relevant info.

[d1987]

Not sure if this is what you're referring to.

Debug log started at Sun Jun 02 00:46:38 2024 , written by MakeMKV v1.17.7 win(x64-release)
001005:0000 MakeMKV v1.17.7 win(x64-release) started
Using 262272KB for read cache.
WinCdArb=v1.2.0_tiny win(x64-release)
DEBUG: Code 3 at wsuH-I{pjx"D{a*<>oxG0$',:29395310
SDF v097: HL-DT-ST_BD-RE__WH16NS60_1.02_211810291936_KLZNAU84300
DEBUG: Code 3 at wsuH-I{pjx"D{a*<>oxG0$',:29395310
SDF v097: HL-DT-ST_BD-RE__WH16NS60_1.02_211810291936_KLZNAU84300
001011:0000 Using LibreDrive mode (v06.3 id=7FA2657C7667)
003007:0000 Using direct disc access mode
005085:0000 Loaded content hash table, will verify integrity of M2TS files.
DEBUG: Code 2147483648 at vtE<(>?]*E!<z7r!:121265499
DEBUG: Code 0 at vtE<(>?]*E!<z7r!:29399956

[MartyMcNuts]

Not sure if this is what you're referring to.

Debug log started at Sun Jun 02 00:46:38 2024 , written by MakeMKV v1.17.7 win(x64-release)
001005:0000 MakeMKV v1.17.7 win(x64-release) started
Using 262272KB for read cache.
WinCdArb=v1.2.0_tiny win(x64-release)
DEBUG: Code 3 at wsuH-I{pjx"D{a*<>oxG0$',:29395310
SDF v097: HL-DT-ST_BD-RE__WH16NS60_1.02_211810291936_KLZNAU84300
DEBUG: Code 3 at wsuH-I{pjx"D{a*<>oxG0$',:29395310
SDF v097: HL-DT-ST_BD-RE__WH16NS60_1.02_211810291936_KLZNAU84300
001011:0000 Using LibreDrive mode (v06.3 id=7FA2657C7667)
003007:0000 Using direct disc access mode
005085:0000 Loaded content hash table, will verify integrity of M2TS files.
DEBUG: Code 2147483648 at vtE<(>?]*E!<z7r!:121265499
DEBUG: Code 0 at vtE<(>?]*E!<z7r!:29399956

Yeah but where's the rest of it? If you are getting errors when ripping UHD, they will appear in the log.

[d1987]

I enabled the debug log. I'm not familiar with this program but let me know if this is what you're looking for.

Debug log started at Sun Jun 02 03:29:31 2024 , written by MakeMKV v1.17.7 win(x64-release)
001005:0000 MakeMKV v1.17.7 win(x64-release) started
001004:0000 Debug logging enabled, log will be saved as file://C:\Users\John/MakeMKV_log.txt
Using 262272KB for read cache.
WinCdArb=v1.2.0_tiny win(x64-release)
DEBUG: Code 3 at wsuH-I{pjx"D{a*<>oxG0$',:29395310
SDF v097: HL-DT-ST_BD-RE__WH16NS60_1.02_211810291936_KLZNAU84300
DEBUG: Code 3 at wsuH-I{pjx"D{a*<>oxG0$',:29395310
SDF v097: HL-DT-ST_BD-RE__WH16NS60_1.02_211810291936_KLZNAU84300
001011:0000 Using LibreDrive mode (v06.3 id=7FA2657C7667)
003007:0000 Using direct disc access mode
005085:0000 Loaded content hash table, will verify integrity of M2TS files.
DEBUG: Code 2147483648 at vtE<(>?]*E!<z7r!:121265499
001003:0020 DEBUG: Code 0 at vtE<(>?]*E!<z7r!:29399956
003332:0000 Saved AACS dump file as file://C:\Users\John/.MakeMKV/MKB20_v61_Dunkirk_DBF5.tgz
003303:0000 The volume key is unknown for this disc - video can't be decrypted
001003:0020 DEBUG: Code 0 at *?fa{/h[G&00(#,E:213132721
001003:0020 DEBUG: Code 0 at *?fa{/h[G&00(#,E:213131341
005010:0000 Failed to open disc
Application exited at Sun Jun 02 03:30:03 2024

[d00zah]

I enabled the debug log. I'm not familiar with this program but let me know if this is what you're looking for.

...
003332:0000 Saved AACS dump file as file://C:\Users\John/.MakeMKV/MKB20_v61_Dunkirk_DBF5.tgz
003303:0000 The volume key is unknown for this disc - video can't be decrypted
001003:0020 DEBUG: Code 0 at *?fa{/h[G&00(#,E:213132721
001003:0020 DEBUG: Code 0 at *?fa{/h[G&00(#,E:213131341
005010:0000 Failed to open disc
Application exited at Sun Jun 02 03:30:03 2024

Email MKB20_v61_Dunkirk_DBF5.tgz to svq@makemkv.com & retry the disc periodically over the next week, or 2. When the dump has been processed & the key is available, MakeMKV should automatically update & the disc will decrypt/ rip.

Some additional light reading to familiarize yourself w/ the world of MakeMKV re: UHD discs...

UHD FAQ 1st post, mostly

Fixing Volume Key is Unknown 1st post, mostly

[d1987]

Thank you. I'll send the log to the email provided and do some reading.

[d1987]

Thanks for the assistance. My firewall was blocking the HK from being downloaded. The drive is decrypting the UHD file now.

[onoredikeidooo]

Hey guys! I'll appreciate any help.
I own 2 Asus BW-16D1HT.
Drive 1 (manufactured on May/2018) is basically "about to die" (still works here and there but it's failing most of the time), did a great job during the rips/burns I did during this time and it's patched.

Informações da Unidade
Nome do dispositivo do SO: F:
Fabricante: ASUS
Produto: BW-16D1HT
Revisão: 3.10
Número de série: [REDACTED]
Data do Firmware: 2119-01-04 10:14
Sinalizações de criptografia bus: 1F

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
Firmware type: Patched (microcode access re-enabled)
Firmware version: 3.10
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Drive 2 (manufactured on November/2023) I got these days ago and I didn't patched yet.

Informações da Unidade
Nome do dispositivo do SO: D:
Fabricante: ASUS
Produto: BW-16D1HT
Revisão: 3.11
Número de série: [REDACTED]
Data do Firmware: 2120-12-01 17:59
Sinalizações de criptografia bus: 1F

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

Judging by the manufacture date and the firmware information above, is it safe to patch with the current Libredrive pack available here to download?
Thanks in advance!

[Mr_Orange]

Hey guys! I'll appreciate any help.
I own 2 Asus BW-16D1HT.
Drive 1 (manufactured on May/2018) is basically "about to die" (still works here and there but it's failing most of the time), did a great job during the rips/burns I did during this time and it's patched.

Informações da Unidade
Nome do dispositivo do SO: F:
Fabricante: ASUS
Produto: BW-16D1HT
Revisão: 3.10
Número de série: [REDACTED]
Data do Firmware: 2119-01-04 10:14
Sinalizações de criptografia bus: 1F

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
Firmware type: Patched (microcode access re-enabled)
Firmware version: 3.10
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Drive 2 (manufactured on November/2023) I got these days ago and I didn't patched yet.

Informações da Unidade
Nome do dispositivo do SO: D:
Fabricante: ASUS
Produto: BW-16D1HT
Revisão: 3.11
Número de série: [REDACTED]
Data do Firmware: 2120-12-01 17:59
Sinalizações de criptografia bus: 1F

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

Judging by the manufacture date and the firmware information above, is it safe to patch with the current Libredrive pack available here to download?
Thanks in advance!

Just flash it directly to 3.10MK and you're good to go.

[Plane]

With Pioneer no longer being viable for buying new, what drives are recommended for quality?

Reviewing the drives listed, some clearly have quality issues and low ratings. And some have buy before a certain manufacture date.

It seems like the only buy new drives are poor quality, does one stand out as better quality?

[d00zah]

With Pioneer no longer being viable for buying new, what drives are recommended for quality?

Reviewing the drives listed, some clearly have quality issues and low ratings. And some have buy before a certain manufacture date.

It seems like the only buy new drives are poor quality, does one stand out as better quality?

Pre-flashed/tested drives for whatever region you are in can be had...

Drives for sale, Flashing Services, where to buy...

Vendors request you contact them via email w/ questions (consult respective topics).