LG BP55EB40 v1.20 - Cannot flash as it's not MT1959?

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Hey all.

I just acquired a new LG BP55EB40 Svc EB52 that I wanted to flash with LibreDrive. I followed the process in the first post (including installing MakeMKV 1.18.4 instead of 2.0) but SDFTool Flasher 1.3.6 is saying this drive can't be flashed because it's not an MT1959 platform device. I'm a bit confused as it is an EB52 SVC Code drive but I also noticed it shows as Revision 1.20 in MakeMKV and it was also manufactured in May of 2026 so I'm wondering if this is a new variant that suddenly can't be flashed. I hope not. I've done some looking around and can't find anything about this drive revision at all really, much less it being compatible or not with LibreDrive.

Here's the drive info:

OS device name: F:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BP55EB40
Revision: 1.20
Serial number: <Redacted>
Bus encryption flags: 1B

Anyone seen this? Thanks!

[OneDay]

Check this post viewtopic.php?t=42497
This might be your problem

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I saw that thread and dismissed it because his drive info from MakeMKV was different than mine but re-reading it, yeah, that might be it. Ugh, I hope not. This drive came with all the packaging and looked legit but was also sold as "open box". The seller has good reviews though. I'll try to crack it open tonight and see what I can find. Mine, I hope it's not counterfeit.

[Parallax Abstraction]

Check this post viewtopic.php?t=42497
This might be your problem

You were right. The drive actually in the enclosure is a Panasonic UJ262 manufactured in March, 2013. I guess they flashed firmware on it to display different values.

This seller has a stellar reputation on eBay too but yeah, clearly a scam. I'll be returning it. What a big pile of suck.

[Parallax Abstraction]

Well, I guess the eBay seller either knows they're screwing people and didn't want to be reported to eBay or they also got screwed themselves. I submitted a return request and despite saying they don't take returns, they issued a full refund within a couple hours with no message attached and aren't asking for the drive back. So yay, free 13 year old Panasonic USB Blu-ray drive for me! Assuming the thing even works. Left them negative feedback anyway.

If you're looking on eBay, avoid seller ebl-2377. They've either sock puppeted their high feedback rating or have just turned evil recently.

I found another seller who claims to be selling a bunch of the LG drives new in box but with a suspiciously low shipping rate. DM'd them and asked them to confirm in writing that they are new and factory fresh. If they say yes, I can use that as proof if it's another liar. Otherwise, I'll keep looking I guess.

[zittrig]

Can you open the enclosure and having a look at the installed drive?

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Yeah, see above. I did and they swapped the LG drive with a Panasonic model from 2013, clearly hoping I wouldn't notice and undoubtedly selling the LG on to someone else. The seller said they don't take returns but when I demanded one, they refunded me without question and don't want the drive back.

[zittrig]

Ah, ok, that's a total rip-off.