www.makemkv.com

And where does it say choose recovery either can't u read! 2nd step says recovery for the the BP50NB40 1.03 b50.

Buzzlite1926,

The guide is confusing at first when I tried to do it, but I think I understand what part you're confused in, as I read in other post others users was confused to,

Here are the instruction that is very simple anyone can understand, even though the steps in the guide is actually perfect but there is a part that is confusing:

First check what version is your drive in MakeMKV info if it's 1.03, if you already flash it to DE_LG_BP50NB40-NB50_1.03_MK.bin than you just need to crossflash it.

Here are the steps very easy to understand:

1. Open SDTool Flasher (v.1.3.5), click ---(Please select Drive)--- pick your Blu-ray drive LG-BP50NB40

2. Now, click (WRITE Firmware) a pop up box should appear, you select, DE_LG_BP50NB40-NB50_1.03_MK.bin than click start, wait for it to finish flashing, after check to see if your firmware is 1.03 in MakeMKV info.

Now for the crossflash:

3. Click the RECOVER Drive, and a pop up box should appear, now select the firmware you just flash which was DE_LG_BP50NB40-NB50_1.03_MK.bin

4.(Now below is the confusing part I believe you're confused in, as I was too)
In the SDTool Flasher (v.1.3.5) menu there is a white box below RECOVER DRIVE, called = (----Please select a Firmware to write---- ) click on that box, and pick DE_LG_BU40N_1.00.bin firmware, this is the best firmware as what Marty said, it has better options when it comes to programs.

Now press Start, it will Flash your drive, wait for it to complete, look at your MakeMKV info it should say BU40N 1.00 in product, you should now be able to read and rip 4K discs when inserted

Do not read any other forum post about your LG-BP50NB40 external Blu-ray slim drive, it will just confuse you more, as there are users who are saying download this and that, this is what happen to me, I downloaded a old firmware pack which was a Hybrid_Firmware, even though it worked and I could read and rip 4K discs, just read the newest post thread, all you need is the stuff below:

SDFtool Flasher (v1.3.5)
DE_LG_BP50NB40-NB50_1.03_MK.bin = Download from, All You Need Firmware Pack (MartyMcNuts)
DE_LG_BU40N_1.00.bin = Download from, All You Need Firmware Pack (MartyMcNuts)

This is really out of hand here at this point just buy an automated flasher from Marty or me. Or a preflashed drive no need to do this nonsense and be annoying to the guide creators and flashing tools.
Probably 100,000+ people have done this with this guide
There is nothing wrong with either

Billycar11 wrote: Mon Dec 04, 2023 11:55 pm This is really out of hand here at this point just buy an automated flasher from Marty or me. Or a preflashed drive no need to do this nonsense and be annoying to the guide creators and flashing tools.
Probably 100,000+ people have done this with this guide
There is nothing wrong with either

The guide works perfect for me, I think Buzzlite1926 is just confused in 1 step which I stated in my post

What is annoying is there being so much everywhere and vague unclear step instructions and hella verbal rudeness! .

Billycar11 wrote: Mon Dec 04, 2023 11:55 pm This is really out of hand here at this point just buy an automated flasher from Marty or me. Or a preflashed drive no need to do this nonsense and be annoying to the guide creators and flashing tools.
Probably 100,000+ people have done this with this guide
There is nothing wrong with either

Thank you!! You been so much help and made it easy.[

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Buzzlite1926,

The guide is confusing at first when I tried to do it, but I think I understand what part you're confused in, as I read in other post others users was confused to,

Here are the instruction that is very simple anyone can understand, even though the steps in the guide is actually perfect but there is a part that is confusing:

First check what version is your drive in MakeMKV info if it's 1.03, if you already flash it to DE_LG_BP50NB40-NB50_1.03_MK.bin than you just need to crossflash it.

Here are the steps very easy to understand:

1. Open SDTool Flasher (v.1.3.5), click ---(Please select Drive)--- pick your Blu-ray drive LG-BP50NB40

2. Now, click (WRITE Firmware) a pop up box should appear, you select, DE_LG_BP50NB40-NB50_1.03_MK.bin than click start, wait for it to finish flashing, after check to see if your firmware is 1.03 in MakeMKV info.

Now for the crossflash:

3. Click the RECOVER Drive, and a pop up box should appear, now select the firmware you just flash which was DE_LG_BP50NB40-NB50_1.03_MK.bin

4.(Now below is the confusing part I believe you're confused in, as I was too)
In the SDTool Flasher (v.1.3.5) menu there is a white box below RECOVER DRIVE, called = (----Please select a Firmware to write---- ) click on that box, and pick DE_LG_BU40N_1.00.bin firmware, this is the best firmware as what Marty said, it has better options when it comes to programs.

Now press Start, it will Flash your drive, wait for it to complete, look at your MakeMKV info it should say BU40N 1.00 in product, you should now be able to read and rip 4K discs when inserted

Do not read any other forum post about your LG-BP50NB40 external Blu-ray slim drive, it will just confuse you more, as there are users who are saying download this and that, this is what happen to me, I downloaded a old firmware pack which was a Hybrid_Firmware, even though it worked and I could read and rip 4K discs, just read the newest post thread, all you need is the stuff below:

SDFtool Flasher (v1.3.5)
DE_LG_BP50NB40-NB50_1.03_MK.bin = Download from, All You Need Firmware Pack (MartyMcNuts)
DE_LG_BU40N_1.00.bin = Download from, All You Need Firmware Pack (MartyMcNuts)
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did I do it right? Everything I put in "video can't be decrypted" Let me know, thank u so much.

Drive Information
OS device name:F:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BU4ON
Revision: 1.00
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2116-12-20 15:28
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 76
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: MT 1959
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.00
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Buzzlite1926 wrote: Sat Dec 09, 2023 7:11 am did I do it right? Everything I put in "video can't be decrypted" Let me know, thank u so much.

Drive Information
OS device name:F:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BU4ON
Revision: 1.00
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2116-12-20 15:28
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 76
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: MT 1959
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.00
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

alls fine you did you read as i told you too.....
remember... way back 4 days ago
viewtopic.php?f=12&t=32591&p=144580#p144580
you probably have a key download issue a vpn or dns change may help

Yes I sent the info. But then someone said my Firmware had to be

Firmware type: patched (micro access re-enabled)
Firmware version: 1.03

Not

Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.00

But...unpatched and 1.00 sounds accurate.

Ps I did flash it to these.

DE LG BU40N 1.00.bin
DE LG BU40N 1.03 MK.bin

Neither ripped.

Buzzlite1926 wrote: Sat Dec 09, 2023 7:56 am Yes I sent the info. But then someone said my Firmware had to be

Firmware type: patched (micro access re-enabled)
Firmware version: 1.03

Not

Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.00

But...unpatched and 1.00 sounds accurate.

who ever told you that is dumb bu40n 1.00 is fine show enabled on libredrive

Is there an SDF Flasher tool available to work on Mac?

I recently followed a YT video with instructions how to do everything, but the SDF Flasher he recommended doesn't work on Mac.

sammyd1108 wrote: Thu Dec 14, 2023 2:21 am Is there an SDF Flasher tool available to work on Mac?

I recently followed a YT video with instructions how to do everything, but the SDF Flasher he recommended doesn't work on Mac.

No, only command line. See Billy's Ultimate Guide.

I followed your instructions and purchased the LG M-DISC Blue Ray drive and I downloaded the SDF Flash utility, and I downloaded the All You Need Firmware Pack, but it doesn't contain the recommended file from your video. Specifically the Firmware Pack doesn't include the file called HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_WH16NS60-1.02-NM001... My drive is the HL-DT-ST_BD-RE=WH16NS40.1.05_12005061440_KLCN74E2155. Where can I find the file above or the file, if different, that I need to reflash my drive? Thanks!

Without a lengthy explanation, the guide DOES recommend:

WH16NS40 on any Firmware directly to > WH16NS60 1.02MK

filename = HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_WH16NS60-1.02-NM00100-211810291936.bin

WH16NS60 1.02MK is a patched version which, among other things, resolves the "sleep bug".

Trust the guide.