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Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2025
Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2025 4:32 pm
by d00zah
Username:0000 wrote: Sun Dec 28, 2025 12:45 pm
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Also when I run SDFtool Flasher.exe I get this error and I have MakeMKV running.
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Thanks
The SDFtool Flasher (GUI front-end for native MakeMKV CLI flasher) expects MakeMKV to be installed in its default location.
LInk(s) to KeyDB.cfg in 1st post of
Public KeyDB Disc Submissions.
Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2025
Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2025 12:05 pm
by Username:0000
d00zah wrote: Sun Dec 28, 2025 4:32 pm
Username:0000 wrote: Sun Dec 28, 2025 12:45 pm
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Also when I run SDFtool Flasher.exe I get this error and I have MakeMKV running.
Untitled.png
Thanks
The SDFtool Flasher (GUI front-end for native MakeMKV CLI flasher) expects MakeMKV to be installed in its default location.
LInk(s) to KeyDB.cfg in 1st post of
Public KeyDB Disc Submissions.
I have now downloaded the KeyDB thanks.
Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2025
Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2025 8:07 pm
by TooManyTacos
cpatullo wrote: Tue Dec 23, 2025 12:53 pm
MartyMcNuts wrote: Mon Dec 22, 2025 10:39 pm
cpatullo wrote: Mon Dec 22, 2025 3:35 pm
New to the forum.
I have been ripping my Bluray and DVD collection for about a year now and am getting close to done. Running into some discs/series that aren't working.
So, figured it was time to flash the drive and see how it all does after that.
I have the following:
Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Current profile: DVD-ROM
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BH16NS40
Revision: 1.05
Firmware date: 2120-05-06 13:31
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 72
LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible (with patched firmware)
Drive platform: MT1959
Harware support: Yes
Firmware support: No
Firmware type: Original (patched version available)
Firmware version: 1.05
DVD all regions: Possible (with patched firmware)
BD raw data read: Possible (with patched firmware)
BD raw metadata read: Possible (with patched firmware)
Unrestricted read speed: Possible (with patched firmware)
Which firmware should I flash to this drive, and after the initial flash due to encryption, should I flash to a newer firmware?
Thanks in advance!
The recommended firmware for your drive is WH16NS60 1.02-MK. Just the flash it and you are all good.
Thank you! All worked well!
I have the same Drive and LibreDrive information and want to be able to rip 4K / UHD disks. Is it as simple as:
1. Open SDFtool Flasher (v1.3.6)
2. Check "MT1959 Platform" and "Encrypted Firmware" (leaving "Include boot loader" unchecked)
3. Select my drive "HL-DT-ST_BD-RE__BH16NS40_1.05_212005061331_XXXXXXXXXXX"
4. Select "WRITE Firmware"
5. Select the firmware file "HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_WH16NS60-1.02-NM00100-211810291936.bin" (from the all you need firmware pack)
6. Click "Start"
Based on what I've read, I don't need to flash to one firmware and then flash to another. It seems too good to be true, so I assume I'm missing something.
Thanks!
Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2025
Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2025 8:57 pm
by MartyMcNuts
TooManyTacos wrote: Tue Dec 30, 2025 8:07 pm
cpatullo wrote: Tue Dec 23, 2025 12:53 pm
MartyMcNuts wrote: Mon Dec 22, 2025 10:39 pm
The recommended firmware for your drive is WH16NS60 1.02-MK. Just the flash it and you are all good.
Thank you! All worked well!
I have the same Drive and LibreDrive information and want to be able to rip 4K / UHD disks. Is it as simple as:
1. Open SDFtool Flasher (v1.3.6)
2. Check "MT1959 Platform" and "Encrypted Firmware" (leaving "Include boot loader" unchecked)
3. Select my drive "HL-DT-ST_BD-RE__BH16NS40_1.05_212005061331_XXXXXXXXXXX"
4. Select "WRITE Firmware"
5. Select the firmware file "HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_WH16NS60-1.02-NM00100-211810291936.bin" (from the all you need firmware pack)
6. Click "Start"
Based on what I've read, I don't need to flash to one firmware and then flash to another. It seems too good to be true, so I assume I'm missing something.
Thanks!
Step 2 is automatic. You will see both with a green tick.
Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2025
Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2025 9:04 pm
by TooManyTacos
MartyMcNuts wrote: Tue Dec 30, 2025 8:57 pm
TooManyTacos wrote: Tue Dec 30, 2025 8:07 pm
cpatullo wrote: Tue Dec 23, 2025 12:53 pm
Thank you! All worked well!
I have the same Drive and LibreDrive information and want to be able to rip 4K / UHD disks. Is it as simple as:
1. Open SDFtool Flasher (v1.3.6)
2. Check "MT1959 Platform" and "Encrypted Firmware" (leaving "Include boot loader" unchecked)
3. Select my drive "HL-DT-ST_BD-RE__BH16NS40_1.05_212005061331_XXXXXXXXXXX"
4. Select "WRITE Firmware"
5. Select the firmware file "HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_WH16NS60-1.02-NM00100-211810291936.bin" (from the all you need firmware pack)
6. Click "Start"
Based on what I've read, I don't need to flash to one firmware and then flash to another. It seems too good to be true, so I assume I'm missing something.
Thanks!
Step 2 is automatic. You will see both with a green tick.
It really was that simple. I'm ripping a 4K disc right now without any issues. Thanks!
Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2026
Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2026 4:57 pm
by FawxLink
Hi all!
I'm still very new to this, and i've been able to rip normal Blu-Rays for a few days now but I noticed my drive is showing LibreDrive as enabled but it's not patched and not able to read my UHD Blu-Rays. Looking through the doc (and I might have missed it forgive me) I don't see my drive listed as supported. I saw a post somewhere on here where Windows might have been taking over with AutoPlay but I did disable that and restarted with the drive unplugged, plugged it back in and turned on but still no dice. Am I out of luck?
Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number: DGDL118723WL
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 78
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E113/ID76
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
No disc inserted
Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2026
Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2026 10:17 pm
by jrico2
Thank you so much for these resources.
I have the LG BP50NB40 and am a bit confused by this section:
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
I downloaded "The all you need firmware pack" and "LG slim BP50NB40-NB50\HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BP50NB40-NB50-1.03-NM00800-212005070917.bin" is the only file in there for the drive. I flashed it and in MakeMKV I see LibreDrive enabled with Firmware version 1.03. Do I still need to do something else to get to BP60NB10 1.02MK or 1.00MK?
Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2026
Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2026 3:44 am
by Billycar11
jrico2 wrote: Fri Jan 02, 2026 10:17 pm
Thank you so much for these resources.
I have the LG BP50NB40 and am a bit confused by this section:
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
I downloaded "The all you need firmware pack" and "LG slim BP50NB40-NB50\HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BP50NB40-NB50-1.03-NM00800-212005070917.bin" is the only file in there for the drive. I flashed it and in MakeMKV I see LibreDrive enabled with Firmware version 1.03. Do I still need to do something else to get to BP60NB10 1.02MK or 1.00MK?
download the file at the end of the thing you quoted and follow the instructions again
Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2026
Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2026 4:56 am
by MartyMcNuts
FawxLink wrote: Fri Jan 02, 2026 4:57 pm
Hi all!
I'm still very new to this, and i've been able to rip normal Blu-Rays for a few days now but I noticed my drive is showing LibreDrive as enabled but it's not patched and not able to read my UHD Blu-Rays. Looking through the doc (and I might have missed it forgive me) I don't see my drive listed as supported. I saw a post somewhere on here where Windows might have been taking over with AutoPlay but I did disable that and restarted with the drive unplugged, plugged it back in and turned on but still no dice. Am I out of luck?
Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number: DGDL118723WL
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 78
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E113/ID76
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
No disc inserted
This is a Pioneer drive and needs to be corss-flashed to enable UHD readability. Email Billycar11 your drive info above and he can help you out.
Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2026
Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2026 10:37 pm
by jj2d2
Does anyone know if the Pioneer BDR-211EBK will work?
Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2026
Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2026 12:14 am
by Woodstock
Pioneers depend on the firmware currently installed... What's your drive information?
Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2026
Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2026 5:41 am
by defjam3
G'Day all.
Apologies if this has been answered, I'm new to all of this. Have been using MakeMKV for ages, love it. Have a Pioneer BD-RW BDR-S12U looking to see if there is a firmware for it for UHD ripping. Reading this forum the impression I get is I'm out of luck, needs to be firmware 1.02 not 1.04 as I have. Checking if that is the case.
Drive details:
Drive Information
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-S12U
Revision: 1.04
Serial number: CDDL007444WL
Firmware date: 2022-12-20
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 76
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F01
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.04/ID43
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2026
Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2026 6:56 am
by MartyMcNuts
defjam3 wrote: Tue Jan 06, 2026 5:41 am
G'Day all.
Apologies if this has been answered, I'm new to all of this. Have been using MakeMKV for ages, love it. Have a Pioneer BD-RW BDR-S12U looking to see if there is a firmware for it for UHD ripping. Reading this forum the impression I get is I'm out of luck, needs to be firmware 1.02 not 1.04 as I have. Checking if that is the case.
Drive details:
Drive Information
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-S12U
Revision: 1.04
Serial number: CDDL007444WL
Firmware date: 2022-12-20
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 76
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F01
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.04/ID43
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
That needs nothing. It is already libredrive enabled and is a UHD drive so just insert a UHD disc and start ripping it!
Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2026
Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2026 10:06 am
by defjam3
MartyMcNuts wrote: Tue Jan 06, 2026 6:56 am
defjam3 wrote: Tue Jan 06, 2026 5:41 am
G'Day all.
Apologies if this has been answered, I'm new to all of this. Have been using MakeMKV for ages, love it. Have a Pioneer BD-RW BDR-S12U looking to see if there is a firmware for it for UHD ripping. Reading this forum the impression I get is I'm out of luck, needs to be firmware 1.02 not 1.04 as I have. Checking if that is the case.
Drive details:
Drive Information
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-S12U
Revision: 1.04
Serial number: CDDL007444WL
Firmware date: 2022-12-20
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 76
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F01
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.04/ID43
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
That needs nothing. It is already libredrive enabled and is a UHD drive so just insert a UHD disc and start ripping it!
Thanks for that. I tried a disc and it failed. Mentioning libredrive wasn't supported. Is there a way of testing that?
Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2025
Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2026 3:11 pm
by whswede
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Should work as is
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I found elsewhere on the forum it does not with this particular drive and firmware... Seems firmware is not possible to patch.