Old Modified JB8 Firmware - Revision history

Deterous at 02:06, 6 April 2026

2026-04-06T02:06:32Z

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	On 2026-02-18, RibShark released [[OmniDrive]], including a modified version of the ASUS 3.02 firmware that has the same features as the original modified 3.10 firmware (enabled lead-out reading), and many more features and improvements!		On 2026-02-18, RibShark released [[OmniDrive]], including a modified version of the ASUS 3.02 firmware that has the same features as the original modified 3.10 firmware (enabled lead-out reading), and many more features and improvements!

-	The old 3.10 modified firmware is no longer recommended to be flashed as it is obsoleted by [[OmniDrive]]. There are no downsides to flashing [[OmniDrive]] over the old modified 3.10 firmware, all previous features are retained with no downsides. ~~While the~~ 3.10 modified firmware ~~remains acceptable~~ for new ~~dumps, we~~ strongly recommend upgrading firmware as soon as possible~~, and using it for new dumps~~.	+	The old 3.10 modified firmware is no longer recommended to be flashed as it is obsoleted by [[OmniDrive]]. There are no downsides to flashing [[OmniDrive]] over the old modified 3.10 firmware, all previous features are retained with no downsides. The 3.10 modified firmware will no longer be supported by redumper from build 707 onwards, and will not be accepted by redump for new submissions in the future. We strongly recommend upgrading firmware as soon as possible.

	===Flashing Instructions===		===Flashing Instructions===

Deterous: moved Flashing Custom JB8 Firmware to Old Modified JB8 Firmware: No longer contains flashing instructions, obsolete by OmniDrive

2026-03-05T03:42:38Z

moved Flashing Custom JB8 Firmware to Old Modified JB8 Firmware: No longer contains flashing instructions, obsolete by OmniDrive

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Deterous at 03:41, 5 March 2026

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	===History===		===History===

-	On 2022-04-04, RibShark released a [https://web.archive.org/web/20231007213714/https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/429374270607720461/960431754357927946/ASUS-BW-16D1HT-3.10-WM01601-211901041014_MK_edited.bin ~~custom~~ version of the ASUS 3.10 firmware] that enabled lead-out reading without using the cache.	+	On 2022-04-04, RibShark released a [https://web.archive.org/web/20231007213714/https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/429374270607720461/960431754357927946/ASUS-BW-16D1HT-3.10-WM01601-211901041014_MK_edited.bin modified version of the ASUS 3.10 firmware] that enabled lead-out reading without using the cache.

-	On 2026-02-18, RibShark released [[OmniDrive]], including a ~~custom~~ version of the ASUS 3.02 firmware that has the same features as the original ~~custom~~ 3.10 firmware (enabled lead-out reading), and many more features and improvements!	+	On 2026-02-18, RibShark released [[OmniDrive]], including a modified version of the ASUS 3.02 firmware that has the same features as the original modified 3.10 firmware (enabled lead-out reading), and many more features and improvements!

-	The old 3.10 ~~custom~~ firmware is no longer recommended to be flashed as it is obsoleted by [[OmniDrive]]. There are no downsides to flashing [[OmniDrive]] over the old ~~custom~~ 3.10 firmware, all previous features are retained with no downsides. While the 3.10 ~~custom~~ firmware remains acceptable for new dumps, we strongly recommend upgrading firmware as soon as possible, and using it for new dumps.	+	The old 3.10 modified firmware is no longer recommended to be flashed as it is obsoleted by [[OmniDrive]]. There are no downsides to flashing [[OmniDrive]] over the old modified 3.10 firmware, all previous features are retained with no downsides. While the 3.10 modified firmware remains acceptable for new dumps, we strongly recommend upgrading firmware as soon as possible, and using it for new dumps.

	===Flashing Instructions===		===Flashing Instructions===

Deterous at 03:36, 5 March 2026

2026-03-05T03:36:43Z

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-	==History==	+	===History===

	On 2022-04-04, RibShark released a [https://web.archive.org/web/20231007213714/https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/429374270607720461/960431754357927946/ASUS-BW-16D1HT-3.10-WM01601-211901041014_MK_edited.bin custom version of the ASUS 3.10 firmware] that enabled lead-out reading without using the cache.		On 2022-04-04, RibShark released a [https://web.archive.org/web/20231007213714/https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/429374270607720461/960431754357927946/ASUS-BW-16D1HT-3.10-WM01601-211901041014_MK_edited.bin custom version of the ASUS 3.10 firmware] that enabled lead-out reading without using the cache.

Deterous at 03:36, 5 March 2026

2026-03-05T03:36:29Z

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	==History==		==History==

-	On 2022-04-04, RibShark released a [https://web.archive.org/web/20231007213714/https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/429374270607720461/960431754357927946/ASUS-BW-16D1HT-3.10-WM01601-211901041014_MK_edited.bin ~~hacked~~ version of the 3.10 firmware] that enabled lead-out reading without using the cache.	+	On 2022-04-04, RibShark released a [https://web.archive.org/web/20231007213714/https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/429374270607720461/960431754357927946/ASUS-BW-16D1HT-3.10-WM01601-211901041014_MK_edited.bin custom version of the ASUS 3.10 firmware] that enabled lead-out reading without using the cache.

-	On 2026-02-18, RibShark released [[OmniDrive]], a custom version of the 3.02 firmware that has the same features as the original custom firmware (enabled lead-out), and many more features!	+	On 2026-02-18, RibShark released [[OmniDrive]], including a custom version of the ASUS 3.02 firmware that has the same features as the original custom 3.10 firmware (enabled lead-out reading), and many more features and improvements!

-	The old 3.10 custom firmware is no longer recommended to be flashed as it is obsoleted by [[OmniDrive]]. There are no downsides to flashing [[OmniDrive]] over the old custom 3.10 firmware, all previous features are retained with no downsides. While the 3.10 custom firmware remains acceptable for new dumps, we strongly recommend upgrading firmware as soon as possible.	+	The old 3.10 custom firmware is no longer recommended to be flashed as it is obsoleted by [[OmniDrive]]. There are no downsides to flashing [[OmniDrive]] over the old custom 3.10 firmware, all previous features are retained with no downsides. While the 3.10 custom firmware remains acceptable for new dumps, we strongly recommend upgrading firmware as soon as possible, and using it for new dumps.

	===Flashing Instructions===		===Flashing Instructions===

Deterous at 03:34, 5 March 2026

2026-03-05T03:34:58Z

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	==History==		==History==

-	On 2022-04-04, RibShark released a [https://web.archive.org/web/20231007213714/https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/429374270607720461/960431754357927946/ASUS-BW-16D1HT-3.10-WM01601-211901041014_MK_edited.bin hacked version of the 3.10 firmware] that enabled lead-out reading without using the cache. This firmware is no longer recommended to be flashed as it is obsoleted by [[OmniDrive]]. There are no downsides to flashing [[OmniDrive]] over the old custom 3.10 firmware, all previous features are retained with no downsides.	+	On 2022-04-04, RibShark released a [https://web.archive.org/web/20231007213714/https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/429374270607720461/960431754357927946/ASUS-BW-16D1HT-3.10-WM01601-211901041014_MK_edited.bin hacked version of the 3.10 firmware] that enabled lead-out reading without using the cache.

	On 2026-02-18, RibShark released [[OmniDrive]], a custom version of the 3.02 firmware that has the same features as the original custom firmware (enabled lead-out), and many more features!		On 2026-02-18, RibShark released [[OmniDrive]], a custom version of the 3.02 firmware that has the same features as the original custom firmware (enabled lead-out), and many more features!
		+
		+	The old 3.10 custom firmware is no longer recommended to be flashed as it is obsoleted by [[OmniDrive]]. There are no downsides to flashing [[OmniDrive]] over the old custom 3.10 firmware, all previous features are retained with no downsides. While the 3.10 custom firmware remains acceptable for new dumps, we strongly recommend upgrading firmware as soon as possible.

	===Flashing Instructions===		===Flashing Instructions===

-	See the [[OmniDrive]] wiki page for ~~more~~.	+	See the [[OmniDrive]] wiki page for flashing instructions.

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Deterous at 03:28, 23 February 2026

2026-02-23T03:28:30Z

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	==History==		==History==

-	On 2022-04-04, RibShark released a [https://web.archive.org/web/20231007213714/https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/429374270607720461/960431754357927946/ASUS-BW-16D1HT-3.10-WM01601-211901041014_MK_edited.bin hacked version of the 3.10 firmware] that enabled lead-out reading without using the cache. This firmware is no longer recommended to be flashed as it is obsoleted by [[OmniDrive]]. There are no downsides to flashing [[OmniDrive]] over the old custom 3.10 firmware.	+	On 2022-04-04, RibShark released a [https://web.archive.org/web/20231007213714/https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/429374270607720461/960431754357927946/ASUS-BW-16D1HT-3.10-WM01601-211901041014_MK_edited.bin hacked version of the 3.10 firmware] that enabled lead-out reading without using the cache. This firmware is no longer recommended to be flashed as it is obsoleted by [[OmniDrive]]. There are no downsides to flashing [[OmniDrive]] over the old custom 3.10 firmware, all previous features are retained with no downsides.

-	On 2026-02-18, RibShark released [~~https://archive.org/download/OmniDrive_v1.0.0/ASUS_BW-16D1HT_3.02_OmniDrive.bin~~ OmniDrive ~~v1.0.0~~], a custom version of the 3.02 firmware that has the same features as the original custom firmware (enabled lead-out), and many more features! ~~See the [[OmniDrive]] wiki page.~~	+	On 2026-02-18, RibShark released [[OmniDrive]], a custom version of the 3.02 firmware that has the same features as the original custom firmware (enabled lead-out), and many more features!

	===Flashing Instructions===		===Flashing Instructions===

Deterous at 07:06, 19 February 2026

2026-02-19T07:06:38Z

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	__NOTOC__		__NOTOC__
-	'''Note:''' If you have issues or questions with flashing your drive, please ask on the [http://forum.redump.org/ redump forum] or [https://discord.gg/AHTfxQV VGPC discord]. It is much easier to help you before you flash your drive, than after flashing it incorrectly!	+	{\| border="0" style="border:1px solid #aaaaaa;background-color:#f9f9f9;padding:5px;font-size: 95%;" align={{{1\|center}}}
-		+	\| '''Note''': If you have issues or questions with flashing your drive, please ask on the [http://forum.redump.org/ redump forum] or [https://discord.gg/AHTfxQV VGPC discord]. It is much easier to help you before you flash your drive, than after flashing it incorrectly!.
-	~~==Compatible Drives==~~	+
-		+
-	~~Redump highly recommends the use of RibShark's custom firmware that is based on MakeMKV's 3~~.~~10MK firmware for the ASUS BW-16D1HT. This firmware is cross-flashable on all JB8-based and JB9-based HLDS drives. <br>~~	+
-	~~'''Double-check that your drive is a JB8 drive before flashing, some drive models with the same name are not compatible and will brick your drive.'''~~	+
-		+
-	You can determine if your drive will be compatible by reading the [http://web.archive.org/web/20211108135730/https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/83QAAOSwIrBgrSQT/s-l1600.jpg sticker's manufacturing date] and the [https://web.archive.org/web/20211108135730/https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/429374270607720461/693522730414374932/IMG_20200328_190956.jpg PCB date code] on your drive. Drives with a manufacturing date of 2015 or earlier are likely to be JB7 (incompatible). <br>	+
-	~~You must ensure that the PCB code says [https://imgur.com/qmrhNV7 JB8 2015.05.08] (it may be partially obscured by the drive case).~~	+
-		+
-	~~For older HLDS drives that are not JB8-based, many models can still be flashed with firmware versions that enable scrambled reading and can still be dumped with Redumper (with caveats). <br>~~	+
-	~~For instructions on flashing older LG/ASUS (HLDS JB7/JBC5) drive models, see [[Flashing Older HLDS Drives]]~~	+
-		+
-	~~===Compatible Drive Models===~~	+
-	~~{\| class="wikitable sortable"~~	+
-	~~! Model !! Notes~~	+
-	\|-	+
-	~~\| Asus BC-12D2HT ✱\|\| BD Reader only (cannot burn Blu-rays). Older models cannot be flashed~~	+
-	\|-	+
-	~~\| Asus BW-16D1HT ✱\|\| "BW-16D1HT PRO" model is identical. Older models cannot be flashed..<br> '''Note''': The "BW-16D1HT a" ('''a''' suffix, found on Aliexpress) cannot be flashed.~~	+
-	\|-	+
-	~~\| LG UH12NS40 \|\| BD Reader only (cannot burn Blu-rays). CH12NS40 is unknown.~~	+
-	\|-	+
-	~~\| LG WH14NS40 ✱\|\| Only newer models can be flashed.~~	+
-	\|-	+
-	~~\| LG BH14NS40 ✱\|\| Only newer models can be flashed.~~	+
-	\|-	+
-	~~\| LG BH16NS40 ✱\|\| Only newer models can be flashed.~~	+
-	\|-	+
-	~~\| LG WH16NS40 ✱\|\| Only newer models can be flashed.~~	+
-	\|-	+
-	~~\| LG BH16NS50 ✱\|\| Older models (2015, v0495) unknown, may not be able to flash.~~	+
-	\|-	+
-	~~\| LG BH16NS55 \|\|~~	+
-	\|-	+
-	~~\| LG BH14NS58 \|\|~~	+
-	\|-	+
-	~~\| LG BH16NS58 \|\|~~	+
-	\|-	+
-	~~\| LG WH16NS58 \|\|~~	+
-	\|-	+
-	~~\| LG BH16NS60 \|\| JB9-based drive. Can be cross-flashed to RibShark firmware <br> Removes official UHD support (still UHD MakeMKV compatible).~~	+
-	\|-	+
-	~~\| LG WH16NS60 \|\| JB9-based drive. Can be cross-flashed to RibShark firmware <br> Removes official UHD support (still UHD MakeMKV compatible).~~	+
-	\|-	+
	\|}		\|}
-	✱ Older productions of these drive models are not compatible with the custom firmware (PCB codes '''JB7 2011.11.17''' or '''JBC5 2012.05.02''' are not compatible, typically manufactured 2015 and earlier)

-	==~~RibShark's Custom Firmware~~==	+	==History==

-	On 2022-04-04, RibShark released a [https://web.archive.org/web/20231007213714/https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/429374270607720461/960431754357927946/ASUS-BW-16D1HT-3.10-WM01601-211901041014_MK_edited.bin hacked version of the 3.10 firmware] that enabled lead-out reading without using the cache. This firmware is no longer recommended to be flashed as it is obsoleted by OmniDrive.	+	On 2022-04-04, RibShark released a [https://web.archive.org/web/20231007213714/https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/429374270607720461/960431754357927946/ASUS-BW-16D1HT-3.10-WM01601-211901041014_MK_edited.bin hacked version of the 3.10 firmware] that enabled lead-out reading without using the cache. This firmware is no longer recommended to be flashed as it is obsoleted by [[OmniDrive]]. There are no downsides to flashing [[OmniDrive]] over the old custom 3.10 firmware.

-	On 2026-02-18, RibShark released [https://archive.org/download/OmniDrive_v1.0.0/ASUS_BW-16D1HT_3.02_OmniDrive.bin OmniDrive v1.0.0], a custom version of the 3.02 firmware that has the same features as the original custom firmware (enabled lead-out), and many more features! A wiki page ~~about OmniDrive is coming soon~~.	+	On 2026-02-18, RibShark released [https://archive.org/download/OmniDrive_v1.0.0/ASUS_BW-16D1HT_3.02_OmniDrive.bin OmniDrive v1.0.0], a custom version of the 3.02 firmware that has the same features as the original custom firmware (enabled lead-out), and many more features! See the [[OmniDrive]] wiki page.

	===Flashing Instructions===		===Flashing Instructions===

-	~~====Windows Flashing Instructions====~~	+	See the [[OmniDrive]] wiki page for more.
-		+
-	~~# Ensure that~~ the ~~latest version of~~ [~~https://www.makemkv.com/download/ MakeMKV] is installed~~	+
-	~~# Download~~ [~~https://www.mediafire.com/file/rak1mk0p0qlqa0t/SDFtool+Flasher+%28v1.3.5%29.zip/file SDFtool Flasher v1.3.5~~] ~~(see [https://forum.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=22896 MakeMKV forum] for more info)~~	+
-	# Download [https://web.archive.org/web/20231007213714/https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/429374270607720461/960431754357927946/ASUS-BW-16D1HT-3.10-WM01601-211901041014_MK_edited.bin RibShark's custom firmware]	+
-	~~# Ensure your JB8 drive is connected to the PC and '''no disc is inserted'''~~	+
-	~~# Run SDFtool, select your JB8 drive, and select the downloaded firmware bin file. (If you are using v1.3.5 there is no need to toggle the "encrypted" option, it will detect automatically).~~	+
-	~~# Press "Start" (High DPI screens may have an issue with SDFtool, the button may say "STA" or similar).~~	+
-	~~# After it has written the firmware, you must power cycle the drive (disconnect USB adaptor, or turn off PC for internal drives).~~	+
-	~~# Your drive should now be compatible with Redumper, as well as MakeMKV.~~	+
-		+
-	'''Note''': If you flash RibShark's firmware on your drive, it will appear in your computer as if it were an ASUS BW-16D1HT. This is intentional and has no bad side effects when dumping or reading discs. <br>	+
-	~~If you are burning important discs with your drive, you may want to flash your stock firmware again (use the updating tool provided by the manufacturer).~~	+
-		+
-	~~====Linux Flashing Notes====~~	+
-		+
-	Use the MakeMKV command line sdftool (bundled with MakeMKV) to flash the [https://web.archive.org/web/20231007213714/https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/429374270607720461/960431754357927946/ASUS-BW-16D1HT-3.10-WM01601-211901041014_MK_edited.bin custom firmware] onto your drive. You will need to check whether your current firmware is encrypted or not (e.g. ASUS BW-16D1HT firmware 3.11 is encrypted).	+
-		+
-	~~If you are using Linux, it is assumed you are capable of reading manuals for the specific instructions and operating the commandline on your specific system.~~	+
-		+
-	The version of `sdftool` that is bundled with MakeMKV 1.17.7 is recommended for flashing on Linux as later versions have a bug that has remained unfixed. See [https://forum.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=40977&p=194343&hilit=sdf.conf#p194343 this forum post] for more ~~details~~.	+

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Deterous at 06:16, 19 February 2026

2026-02-19T06:16:09Z

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	==RibShark's Custom Firmware==		==RibShark's Custom Firmware==

-	On 2022-04-04, RibShark released a [https://web.archive.org/web/20231007213714/https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/429374270607720461/960431754357927946/ASUS-BW-16D1HT-3.10-WM01601-211901041014_MK_edited.bin hacked version of the 3.10 firmware] that enabled lead-out reading without using the cache.	+	On 2022-04-04, RibShark released a [https://web.archive.org/web/20231007213714/https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/429374270607720461/960431754357927946/ASUS-BW-16D1HT-3.10-WM01601-211901041014_MK_edited.bin hacked version of the 3.10 firmware] that enabled lead-out reading without using the cache. This firmware is no longer recommended to be flashed as it is obsoleted by OmniDrive.
		+
		+	On 2026-02-18, RibShark released [https://archive.org/download/OmniDrive_v1.0.0/ASUS_BW-16D1HT_3.02_OmniDrive.bin OmniDrive v1.0.0], a custom version of the 3.02 firmware that has the same features as the original custom firmware (enabled lead-out), and many more features! A wiki page about OmniDrive is coming soon.

	===Flashing Instructions===		===Flashing Instructions===

Darksabre76: /* Linux Flashing Notes */

2026-02-19T05:25:58Z

Linux Flashing Notes

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	====Linux Flashing Notes====		====Linux Flashing Notes====

-	Use the MakeMKV command line sdftool (bundled with MakeMKV) to flash the [https://web.archive.org/web/20231007213714/https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/429374270607720461/960431754357927946/ASUS-BW-16D1HT-3.10-WM01601-211901041014_MK_edited.bin custom firmware] onto your drive. You will need to check whether your current firmware is encrypted or not (e.g. ASUS BW-16D1HT firmware 3.11 is encrypted). ~~<br>~~	+	Use the MakeMKV command line sdftool (bundled with MakeMKV) to flash the [https://web.archive.org/web/20231007213714/https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/429374270607720461/960431754357927946/ASUS-BW-16D1HT-3.10-WM01601-211901041014_MK_edited.bin custom firmware] onto your drive. You will need to check whether your current firmware is encrypted or not (e.g. ASUS BW-16D1HT firmware 3.11 is encrypted).

	If you are using Linux, it is assumed you are capable of reading manuals for the specific instructions and operating the commandline on your specific system.		If you are using Linux, it is assumed you are capable of reading manuals for the specific instructions and operating the commandline on your specific system.

-	~~It has been reported~~ that ~~sdftool~~ 17.7.6 is recommended for flashing on Linux as ~~17.7.7+ has~~ a bug ~~upstream~~. See [https://forum.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=40977&p=194343&hilit=sdf.conf#p194343 this forum post] for more details.	+	The version of `sdftool` that is bundled with MakeMKV 1.17.7 is recommended for flashing on Linux as later versions have a bug that has remained unfixed. See [https://forum.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=40977&p=194343&hilit=sdf.conf#p194343 this forum post] for more details.

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