OmniDrive - Revision history

Deterous at 12:48, 28 May 2026

2026-05-28T12:48:38Z

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	\| LG WH16NS58 \|\|		\| LG WH16NS58 \|\|
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-	\| LG BH16NS60 \|\| JB9-based drive~~. Can be cross-flashed~~ to OmniDrive firmware.	+	\| LG BH16NS60 \|\| JB9-based drive, can flash directly to OmniDrive firmware.
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-	\| LG WH16NS60 \|\| JB9-based drive~~. Can be cross-flashed~~ to OmniDrive firmware.	+	\| LG WH16NS60 \|\| JB9-based drive, can flash directly to OmniDrive firmware.
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	\| LG BH-A10AME \|\| Uncommon drive that should be compatible but is untested.		\| LG BH-A10AME \|\| Uncommon drive that should be compatible but is untested.
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	\| LG BU40N \|\| Internal slim drive. Also includes OEM variants of BU40N, e.g. HP, Dell.		\| LG BU40N \|\| Internal slim drive. Also includes OEM variants of BU40N, e.g. HP, Dell.
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-	\| LG BU50N \|\| Internal slim drive~~. Untested with OmniDrive, but is cross-flashable to BU40N so should work~~.	+	\| LG BU50N \|\| Internal slim drive.
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	\| LG WP50NB40 \|\| External USB drive, '''must have svc code NB50 or NB52'''. Early models (svc code NB40) have incompatible BU20N internally. Requires cross-flashing.		\| LG WP50NB40 \|\| External USB drive, '''must have svc code NB50 or NB52'''. Early models (svc code NB40) have incompatible BU20N internally. Requires cross-flashing.

Deterous at 10:03, 28 May 2026

2026-05-28T10:03:01Z

Deterous at 11:26, 27 May 2026

2026-05-27T11:26:21Z

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	\| LG BU50N \|\| Internal slim drive. Untested with OmniDrive, but is cross-flashable to BU40N so should work.		\| LG BU50N \|\| Internal slim drive. Untested with OmniDrive, but is cross-flashable to BU40N so should work.
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		+	\| LG WP50NB40 \|\| External USB drive, '''must have svc code NB50 or NB52'''. Early models (svc code NB40) have incompatible BU20N internally.
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	\| LG BP50NB40 \|\| External USB drive, '''must have svc code NB50 or NB52'''. Early models (svc code NB40) have incompatible BU20N internally.		\| LG BP50NB40 \|\| External USB drive, '''must have svc code NB50 or NB52'''. Early models (svc code NB40) have incompatible BU20N internally.
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-	\| LG BP55EB40 \|\| External USB drive, '''must have svc code EB50 or EB52'''. Early models (svc code EB40) have incompatible BU20N internally~~. May require extra flashing step, not yet tested with OmniDrive~~.	+	\| LG BP55EB40 \|\| External USB drive, '''must have svc code EB50 or EB52'''. Early models (svc code EB40) have incompatible BU20N internally.
	\|-		\|-
	\| LG BP60NB10 \|\| External USB drive, '''untested, must have svc code NB10 or NB12'''. May require extra flashing step, not yet tested with OmniDrive.		\| LG BP60NB10 \|\| External USB drive, '''untested, must have svc code NB10 or NB12'''. May require extra flashing step, not yet tested with OmniDrive.
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	'''Notes''':		'''Notes''':
-	* If you get an error (e.g. 0x82052603) when flashing a drive that currently has stock/original firmware, your drive is not accepting OmniDrive due to it having a newer firmware versoin. To fix this, you may have to flash a DE "downgrade-enabled" firmware first.	+	* If you get an error (e.g. 0x82052603) when flashing a drive that currently has stock/original firmware, your drive is not accepting OmniDrive due to it having a newer firmware versoin. To fix this, you may have to flash a DE "downgrade-enabled" firmware first. The MakeMKV forums are the best source for this.
	* Some drive enclosures/adapters may interfere with flashing the drive (e.g. the INIC-3619 chip in some BU40N drive enclosures). <br> Connect the drive directly to your computer via SATA or use a different enclosure/adapter if you get an Internal error 0x8d000000 when flashing.		* Some drive enclosures/adapters may interfere with flashing the drive (e.g. the INIC-3619 chip in some BU40N drive enclosures). <br> Connect the drive directly to your computer via SATA or use a different enclosure/adapter if you get an Internal error 0x8d000000 when flashing.
	* After flashing OmniDrive firmware on your drive, it will appear to your computer as if it were an ASUS BW-16D1HT or HL-DT-ST BU40N. This is intentional and has no bad side effects when dumping or reading discs. <br>		* After flashing OmniDrive firmware on your drive, it will appear to your computer as if it were an ASUS BW-16D1HT or HL-DT-ST BU40N. This is intentional and has no bad side effects when dumping or reading discs. <br>

Deterous at 13:07, 26 May 2026

2026-05-26T13:07:23Z

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	'''WIP''': Redumper itself now supports flashing MT1959 drives with the following command: "./redumper flash::mt1959 --firmware=HL-DT-ST_BD-RE_BU40N_1.00_OmniDrive.bin --drive=/dev/sg0" (use your firmware filename, and the path to the correct drive).		'''WIP''': Redumper itself now supports flashing MT1959 drives with the following command: "./redumper flash::mt1959 --firmware=HL-DT-ST_BD-RE_BU40N_1.00_OmniDrive.bin --drive=/dev/sg0" (use your firmware filename, and the path to the correct drive).
-	This should work for the BD Writer LG/ASUS desktop drives and BU40N. It does not yet work for the BD Reader-only drives or the LG external drives.	+	This should work for the BD Writer LG/ASUS desktop drives and BU40N. It does not yet work for the BD Reader-only drives or the LG external drives. If your current firmware is encrypted (ASUS drive with 3.11, or BU40N with 1.02+) then you will need to use sdftool to downgrade it first.

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Deterous at 12:35, 26 May 2026

2026-05-26T12:35:29Z

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	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.		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.

-	'''WIP''': Redumper itself now supports flashing MT1959 drives with the following command: "./redumper flash::mt1959 --firmware=HL-DT-ST_BD-RE_BU40N_1.00_OmniDrive.bin" (~~replace with~~ your firmware filename).	+	'''WIP''': Redumper itself now supports flashing MT1959 drives with the following command: "./redumper flash::mt1959 --firmware=HL-DT-ST_BD-RE_BU40N_1.00_OmniDrive.bin --drive=/dev/sg0" (use your firmware filename, and the path to the correct drive).
	This should work for the BD Writer LG/ASUS desktop drives and BU40N. It does not yet work for the BD Reader-only drives or the LG external drives.		This should work for the BD Writer LG/ASUS desktop drives and BU40N. It does not yet work for the BD Reader-only drives or the LG external drives.

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Deterous at 11:45, 26 May 2026

2026-05-26T11:45:37Z

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	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.		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.
		+
		+	'''WIP''': Redumper itself now supports flashing MT1959 drives with the following command: "./redumper flash::mt1959 --firmware=HL-DT-ST_BD-RE_BU40N_1.00_OmniDrive.bin" (replace with your firmware filename).
		+	This should work for the BD Writer LG/ASUS desktop drives and BU40N. It does not yet work for the BD Reader-only drives or the LG external drives.

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Deterous at 00:51, 25 May 2026

2026-05-25T00:51:44Z

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	## After it has written the firmware and flashing is fully complete (wait 10 seconds after it says 100%), close SDFtool, and disconnect the USB drive.		## After it has written the firmware and flashing is fully complete (wait 10 seconds after it says 100%), close SDFtool, and disconnect the USB drive.
	## Your drive should now be compatible with Redumper (and MPF), as well as MakeMKV.		## Your drive should now be compatible with Redumper (and MPF), as well as MakeMKV.
-	# If your drive is not an LG BP50NB40 or WP50NB40 external USB drive, you can flash directly to OmniDrive.	+	# If your drive is not an LG BP50NB40/WP50NB40/BP55EB40 external USB drive, you can flash directly to OmniDrive.
	## Run SDFtool.exe, select your drive in the top drop-down, and ensure WRITE Firwmare is selected.		## Run SDFtool.exe, select your drive in the top drop-down, and ensure WRITE Firwmare is selected.
	## On the bottom drop-down, select the downloaded OmniDrive firmware bin file. (Using v1.3.5 there is no need to toggle the "encrypted" option, it will detect automatically).		## On the bottom drop-down, select the downloaded OmniDrive firmware bin file. (Using v1.3.5 there is no need to toggle the "encrypted" option, it will detect automatically).

Deterous at 00:49, 25 May 2026

2026-05-25T00:49:01Z

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	\| LG BP50NB40 \|\| External USB drive, '''must have svc code NB50 or NB52'''. Early models (svc code NB40) have incompatible BU20N internally.		\| LG BP50NB40 \|\| External USB drive, '''must have svc code NB50 or NB52'''. Early models (svc code NB40) have incompatible BU20N internally.
	\|-		\|-
-	\| LG BP55EB40 \|\| External USB drive, '''~~untested,~~ must have svc code EB50 or EB52'''. Early models (svc code EB40) have incompatible BU20N internally. May require extra flashing step, not yet tested with OmniDrive.	+	\| LG BP55EB40 \|\| External USB drive, '''must have svc code EB50 or EB52'''. Early models (svc code EB40) have incompatible BU20N internally. May require extra flashing step, not yet tested with OmniDrive.
	\|-		\|-
	\| LG BP60NB10 \|\| External USB drive, '''untested, must have svc code NB10 or NB12'''. May require extra flashing step, not yet tested with OmniDrive.		\| LG BP60NB10 \|\| External USB drive, '''untested, must have svc code NB10 or NB12'''. May require extra flashing step, not yet tested with OmniDrive.
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	# Download [https://archive.org/download/OmniDrive_v1.0.2 OmniDrive v1.0.2] (ASUS for half-height desktop drives with JB8 platform, BU40N for slim drives. Do not flash the incorrect one, triple check your drive model!).		# Download [https://archive.org/download/OmniDrive_v1.0.2 OmniDrive v1.0.2] (ASUS for half-height desktop drives with JB8 platform, BU40N for slim drives. Do not flash the incorrect one, triple check your drive model!).
	# Ensure that only your compatible drive is connected to the PC and '''no disc is inserted'''.		# Ensure that only your compatible drive is connected to the PC and '''no disc is inserted'''.
-	# If you are flashing an LG BP50NB40 or WP50NB40 external USB drive ~~(svc NB50 or NB52)~~, there is an extra flashing step before you flash OmniDrive.	+	# If you are flashing an LG BP50NB40, WP50NB40, or BP55EB40 external USB drive, there is an extra flashing step before you flash OmniDrive.
-	## Ensure your drive is either a BP50NB40 or WP50NB40 with svc code NB50 or NB52. These steps are specific to this drive.	+	## Ensure your drive is either a BP50NB40 or WP50NB40 with svc code NB50 or NB52, or BP55EB40 with svc code EB50 or EB52. These steps are specific to this drive.
	## Run SDFtool.exe, select your drive in the top drop-down, and select WRITE Firmware.		## Run SDFtool.exe, select your drive in the top drop-down, and select WRITE Firmware.
-	## On the bottom drop-down, select [https://archive.org/download/de-lg-bp-50-nb-40-nb-50-1.03-mk/DE_LG_BP50NB40-NB50_1.03_MK.bin DE_LG_BP50NB40-NB50_1.03_MK.bin] (Using v1.3.5 there is no need to toggle the "encrypted" option, it should select "enc" automatically).	+	## On the bottom drop-down, select [https://archive.org/download/de-lg-bp-50-nb-40-nb-50-1.03-mk/DE_LG_BP50NB40-NB50_1.03_MK.bin DE_LG_BP50NB40-NB50_1.03_MK.bin] (Using v1.3.5 there is no need to toggle the "encrypted" option, it should select "enc" automatically, 1.03+ is usually encrypted).
	## Press "Start" and wait for it to flash. Once it is fully complete (wait 10 seconds after it says 100%), close SDFtool, and disconnect the USB drive.		## Press "Start" and wait for it to flash. Once it is fully complete (wait 10 seconds after it says 100%), close SDFtool, and disconnect the USB drive.
	## Reconnect the USB drive (again with no disc inserted), run SDFtool.exe and select your drive in the top drop-down, but this time select RECOVER Firmware and in the popup select the firmware you just flashed (DE_LG_BP50NB40-NB50_1.03_MK.bin).		## Reconnect the USB drive (again with no disc inserted), run SDFtool.exe and select your drive in the top drop-down, but this time select RECOVER Firmware and in the popup select the firmware you just flashed (DE_LG_BP50NB40-NB50_1.03_MK.bin).

Deterous at 14:15, 2 May 2026

2026-05-02T14:15:53Z

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	\| LG BH16NS50 ✱\|\| Older models (2015, v0495) are untested and may be incompatible.		\| LG BH16NS50 ✱\|\| Older models (2015, v0495) are untested and may be incompatible.
		+	\|-
		+	\| LG BH14NS50 \|\|
	\|-		\|-
	\| LG BH16NS55 \|\|		\| LG BH16NS55 \|\|

Deterous at 12:01, 2 May 2026

2026-05-02T12:01:49Z

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	\| Asus BW-16D1HT ✱\|\| "BW-16D1HT PRO" model is identical. Older models cannot be flashed.<br>"BW-16D1HT a" ('''a''' suffix, Chinese relabel) are sometimes incompatible JB7 models despite new manufacturing dates.<br>Some drives with a [http://web.archive.org/web/20260305075104/https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1082138636381855775/1479021238729834598/b01.jpg?ex=69aa855e&is=69a933de&hm=868cd6e2ff15d1cd2cee339bf237b05e955dedf9f34f43770b8c3b257543949c circular top] are incompatible JB7 models despite new manufacturing dates.		\| Asus BW-16D1HT ✱\|\| "BW-16D1HT PRO" model is identical. Older models cannot be flashed.<br>"BW-16D1HT a" ('''a''' suffix, Chinese relabel) are sometimes incompatible JB7 models despite new manufacturing dates.<br>Some drives with a [http://web.archive.org/web/20260305075104/https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1082138636381855775/1479021238729834598/b01.jpg?ex=69aa855e&is=69a933de&hm=868cd6e2ff15d1cd2cee339bf237b05e955dedf9f34f43770b8c3b257543949c circular top] are incompatible JB7 models despite new manufacturing dates.
	\|-		\|-
-	\| Asus BW-16D1X-U ✱\|\| External USB drive, ASUS branded BH50N internally, '''must be ~~newer~~ LG BH50N variant''', drives manufactured before 2025 ~~are likely~~ the older incompatible Pioneer BDR-212T variant.	+	\| Asus BW-16D1X-U ✱\|\| External USB drive, ASUS branded BH50N internally, '''must be LG BH50N variant''', drives manufactured before 2025 may or may not be the older incompatible Pioneer BDR-212T variant.
	\|-		\|-
	\| LG UH12NS40 ✱\|\| BD Reader only (cannot burn Blu-rays). Older models cannot be flashed.		\| LG UH12NS40 ✱\|\| BD Reader only (cannot burn Blu-rays). Older models cannot be flashed.

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	! Model !! Notes		! Model !! Notes
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-	\| Asus BC-12D2HT ✱\|\| BD Reader only (cannot burn Blu-rays). Older models cannot be flashed.	+	\| Asus BC-12D2HT ✱\|\| BD Reader only (cannot burn Blu-rays). Older models cannot be flashed. Requires cross-flashing.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Asus BW-16D1HT ✱\|\| "BW-16D1HT PRO" model is identical. Older models cannot be flashed.<br>"BW-16D1HT a" ('''a''' suffix, Chinese relabel) are sometimes incompatible JB7 models despite new manufacturing dates.<br>Some drives with a [http://web.archive.org/web/20260305075104/https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1082138636381855775/1479021238729834598/b01.jpg?ex=69aa855e&is=69a933de&hm=868cd6e2ff15d1cd2cee339bf237b05e955dedf9f34f43770b8c3b257543949c circular top] are incompatible JB7 models despite new manufacturing dates.		\| Asus BW-16D1HT ✱\|\| "BW-16D1HT PRO" model is identical. Older models cannot be flashed.<br>"BW-16D1HT a" ('''a''' suffix, Chinese relabel) are sometimes incompatible JB7 models despite new manufacturing dates.<br>Some drives with a [http://web.archive.org/web/20260305075104/https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1082138636381855775/1479021238729834598/b01.jpg?ex=69aa855e&is=69a933de&hm=868cd6e2ff15d1cd2cee339bf237b05e955dedf9f34f43770b8c3b257543949c circular top] are incompatible JB7 models despite new manufacturing dates.
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	\| Asus BW-16D1X-U ✱\|\| External USB drive, ASUS branded BH50N internally, '''must be LG BH50N variant''', drives manufactured before 2025 may or may not be the older incompatible Pioneer BDR-212T variant.		\| Asus BW-16D1X-U ✱\|\| External USB drive, ASUS branded BH50N internally, '''must be LG BH50N variant''', drives manufactured before 2025 may or may not be the older incompatible Pioneer BDR-212T variant.
	\|-		\|-
-	\| LG UH12NS40 ✱\|\| BD Reader only (cannot burn Blu-rays). Older models cannot be flashed.	+	\| LG UH12NS40 ✱\|\| BD Reader only (cannot burn Blu-rays). Older models cannot be flashed. Requires cross-flashing.
	\|-		\|-
-	\| LG CH12NS40 ✱\|\| BD Reader only (cannot burn Blu-rays). Older models cannot be flashed.	+	\| LG CH12NS40 ✱\|\| BD Reader only (cannot burn Blu-rays). Older models cannot be flashed. Requires cross-flashing.
	\|-		\|-
	\| LG WH14NS40 ✱\|\| Only newer models can be flashed.		\| LG WH14NS40 ✱\|\| Only newer models can be flashed.
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	\| LG BU50N \|\| Internal slim drive. Untested with OmniDrive, but is cross-flashable to BU40N so should work.		\| LG BU50N \|\| Internal slim drive. Untested with OmniDrive, but is cross-flashable to BU40N so should work.
	\|-		\|-
-	\| LG WP50NB40 \|\| External USB drive, '''must have svc code NB50 or NB52'''. Early models (svc code NB40) have incompatible BU20N internally.	+	\| LG WP50NB40 \|\| External USB drive, '''must have svc code NB50 or NB52'''. Early models (svc code NB40) have incompatible BU20N internally. Requires cross-flashing.
	\|-		\|-
-	\| LG BP50NB40 \|\| External USB drive, '''must have svc code NB50 or NB52'''. Early models (svc code NB40) have incompatible BU20N internally.	+	\| LG BP50NB40 \|\| External USB drive, '''must have svc code NB50 or NB52'''. Early models (svc code NB40) have incompatible BU20N internally. Requires cross-flashing.
	\|-		\|-
-	\| LG BP55EB40 \|\| External USB drive, '''must have svc code EB50 or EB52'''. Early models (svc code EB40) have incompatible BU20N internally.	+	\| LG BP55EB40 \|\| External USB drive, '''must have svc code EB50 or EB52'''. Early models (svc code EB40) have incompatible BU20N internally. Requires cross-flashing.
	\|-		\|-
-	\| LG BP60NB10 \|\| External USB drive, '''untested, must have svc code NB10 or NB12'''. ~~May require extra~~ flashing ~~step, not yet tested with OmniDrive~~.	+	\| LG BP60NB10 \|\| External USB drive, '''untested, must have svc code NB10 or NB12'''. Requires cross-flashing.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Archgon MD-8107-U3 \|\| External USB drive, BU40N internally. '''Enclosure may not be compatible''', but the internal BU40N drive can be be removed and used with a different enclosure/cable [https://forum.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=185790].		\| Archgon MD-8107-U3 \|\| External USB drive, BU40N internally. '''Enclosure may not be compatible''', but the internal BU40N drive can be be removed and used with a different enclosure/cable [https://forum.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=185790].