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Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?
Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2024 7:03 pm
by Coopervid
FrancisBlack79 wrote: Tue Jul 09, 2024 1:05 pm
Thanks for the reply Coopervid
Fairly new to the 'UHD friendly drive' scene so still learning!
Basically I'm looking for a drive that I can rip CD's, Blu-Rays and UHD Discs for backup with a high success rate but struggling to find what would be best to buy here in the U.K. The drive itself would be connected to a HP Omen Laptop running Windows 11, any advice would be appreciated or if anyone could point me in the right direction that would be great.
Thanks again
Search on Amazon for Verbatim 43888. But beware it is power hungry and if you have issues with your laptop's ports buy a powered USB hub.
Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?
Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2024 8:43 pm
by FrancisBlack79
Coopervid wrote: Tue Jul 09, 2024 7:03 pm
FrancisBlack79 wrote: Tue Jul 09, 2024 1:05 pm
Thanks for the reply Coopervid
Fairly new to the 'UHD friendly drive' scene so still learning!
Basically I'm looking for a drive that I can rip CD's, Blu-Rays and UHD Discs for backup with a high success rate but struggling to find what would be best to buy here in the U.K. The drive itself would be connected to a HP Omen Laptop running Windows 11, any advice would be appreciated or if anyone could point me in the right direction that would be great.
Thanks again
Search on Amazon for Verbatim 43888. But beware it is power hungry and if you have issues with your laptop's ports buy a powered USB hub.
Many thanks Coopervid for the advice.
I have found a link to the drive on amazon, I assume this is the one you mean?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Verbatim-Exter ... B07MTP9VKX
I take it this drive wouldn't need flashing and works out of the box?
My laptop does have issues occasionally with one of the usb ports, but I also have a usb c thunderbolt connection on my laptop if that could be used?
With regards to a powered USB hub would you recommend something like this off Amazon:-
https://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-LINK-UH700- ... 102&sr=8-3
Thanks again for all your help
Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?
Posted: Wed Jul 10, 2024 1:44 am
by MartyMcNuts
FrancisBlack79 wrote: Tue Jul 09, 2024 8:43 pm
Coopervid wrote: Tue Jul 09, 2024 7:03 pm
FrancisBlack79 wrote: Tue Jul 09, 2024 1:05 pm
Thanks for the reply Coopervid
Fairly new to the 'UHD friendly drive' scene so still learning!
Basically I'm looking for a drive that I can rip CD's, Blu-Rays and UHD Discs for backup with a high success rate but struggling to find what would be best to buy here in the U.K. The drive itself would be connected to a HP Omen Laptop running Windows 11, any advice would be appreciated or if anyone could point me in the right direction that would be great.
Thanks again
Search on Amazon for Verbatim 43888. But beware it is power hungry and if you have issues with your laptop's ports buy a powered USB hub.
Many thanks Coopervid for the advice.
I have found a link to the drive on amazon, I assume this is the one you mean?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Verbatim-Exter ... B07MTP9VKX
I take it this drive wouldn't need flashing and works out of the box?
My laptop does have issues occasionally with one of the usb ports, but I also have a usb c thunderbolt connection on my laptop if that could be used?
With regards to a powered USB hub would you recommend something like this off Amazon:-
https://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-LINK-UH700- ... 102&sr=8-3
Thanks again for all your help
Yes, that's the drive. It should come with a USB cable and USB-C adapter.
If you use a USB-C port you should be fine without a hub.
I'm not sure about that hub but it's been suggested previously that a high powered hub (minimum of 35w) be used.
Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?
Posted: Wed Jul 10, 2024 12:50 pm
by FrancisBlack79
MartyMcNuts wrote: Wed Jul 10, 2024 1:44 am
FrancisBlack79 wrote: Tue Jul 09, 2024 8:43 pm
Coopervid wrote: Tue Jul 09, 2024 7:03 pm
Search on Amazon for Verbatim 43888. But beware it is power hungry and if you have issues with your laptop's ports buy a powered USB hub.
Many thanks Coopervid for the advice.
I have found a link to the drive on amazon, I assume this is the one you mean?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Verbatim-Exter ... B07MTP9VKX
I take it this drive wouldn't need flashing and works out of the box?
My laptop does have issues occasionally with one of the usb ports, but I also have a usb c thunderbolt connection on my laptop if that could be used?
With regards to a powered USB hub would you recommend something like this off Amazon:-
https://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-LINK-UH700- ... 102&sr=8-3
Thanks again for all your help
Yes, that's the drive. It should come with a USB cable and USB-C adapter.
If you use a USB-C port you should be fine without a hub.
I'm not sure about that hub but it's been suggested previously that a high powered hub (minimum of 35w) be used.
Thanks Marty!
I have ordered the drive today through Amazon so will try it with my USB C thunderbolt connection and see how I get on, if I have problems I will order me one of these powered usb hubs:-
https://www.amazon.co.uk/SABRENT-Multip ... C77&sr=8-5
Thank you both for your help, I will post here to let you know how I get on
Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?
Posted: Mon Aug 19, 2024 5:59 pm
by ENDzZ
Hi, I have an ASUS BW-16D1H-U Pro Drive with RS8F00 Platform and PIONEER BDR-212T in it. May I ask is it UHD-Friendly, and if it is, how can I flash it? Thanks.
Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1H-U
Revision: E116
Serial number: [redacted]
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 76
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E116/ID71
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?
Posted: Mon Aug 19, 2024 7:05 pm
by Billycar11
ENDzZ wrote: Mon Aug 19, 2024 5:59 pm
Hi, I have an ASUS BW-16D1H-U Pro Drive with RS8F00 Platform and PIONEER BDR-212T in it. May I ask is it UHD-Friendly, and if it is, how can I flash it? Thanks.
Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1H-U
Revision: E116
Serial number: [redacted]
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 76
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E116/ID71
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
yeah it can do UHD email me for a flasher see below
Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?
Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2024 1:33 am
by gibsondj
I have the same drive as OP (at least as far as MakeMKV is concerned):
Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/rdisk4
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E111
Serial number: [redacted]
Firmware date: 2017-12-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 72
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8601
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E111/ID76
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
I'm confident that I can do the process without an autoscript, but need to know which firmware will work with this device. It seems that this is typically answered via DM.
Thanks
Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?
Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2024 10:08 am
by Coopervid
gibsondj wrote: Mon Dec 09, 2024 1:33 am
I have the same drive as OP (at least as far as MakeMKV is concerned):
Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/rdisk4
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E111
Serial number: [redacted]
Firmware date: 2017-12-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 72
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8601
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E111/ID76
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
I'm confident that I can do the process without an autoscript, but need to know which firmware will work with this device. It seems that this is typically answered via DM.
Thanks
You have a PM and need a Windows PC for it to work.
Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?
Posted: Fri Dec 13, 2024 5:28 pm
by snach
Hi
can you help me in making libredrive of this Asus. I sent you an email
Here is the data. Please provide any necessary instructions. Thank you very much for any guidance. I am running on platformie windows 11.

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Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?
Posted: Fri Dec 13, 2024 7:29 pm
by gibsondj
Thanks!
Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?
Posted: Sun Dec 29, 2024 12:20 pm
by arnivska
Hey I have the same drive as above and I'm happy to use the CLI, could you also PM me the details.
I've looked around quite a bit but all I can find is for the MT1959 drives.
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number: ...
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 46
LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID76
Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?
Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2025 6:18 pm
by ralph
Hi, I have an ASUS BW-16D1H-U Pro Drive with RS8F00 Platform and PIONEER BDR-212T in it. May I ask is it UHD-Friendly, and if it is, how can I flash it? Thanks.
Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1H-U
Revision: E116
Serial number: [redacted]
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 32
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E116/ID71
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2025 11:03 am
by Coopervid
snach wrote: Fri Dec 13, 2024 5:28 pm
Hi
can you help me in making libredrive of this Asus. I sent you an email
Here is the data. Please provide any necessary instructions. Thank you very much for any guidance. I am running on platformie windows 11. 1.jpg
Did you get help with your drive?
Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2025 11:04 am
by Coopervid
arnivska wrote: Sun Dec 29, 2024 12:20 pm
Hey I have the same drive as above and I'm happy to use the CLI, could you also PM me the details.
I've looked around quite a bit but all I can find is for the MT1959 drives.
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number: ...
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 46
LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID76
PM sent.
Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2025 11:06 am
by Coopervid
ralph wrote: Mon Jan 06, 2025 6:18 pm
Hi, I have an ASUS BW-16D1H-U Pro Drive with RS8F00 Platform and PIONEER BDR-212T in it. May I ask is it UHD-Friendly, and if it is, how can I flash it? Thanks.
Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1H-U
Revision: E116
Serial number: [redacted]
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 32
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E116/ID71
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
PM sent.