OmniDrive - Revision history

Deterous at 12:27, 19 March 2026

2026-03-19T12:27:19Z

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	\| Buffalo BRUHD-PU3-BK \|\| External USB drive, BU40N internally. The enclosure may interfere with drive inquiry data, but redumper should still detect OmniDrive if flashed correctly.		\| Buffalo BRUHD-PU3-BK \|\| External USB drive, BU40N internally. The enclosure may interfere with drive inquiry data, but redumper should still detect OmniDrive if flashed correctly.
	\|-		\|-
-	\| Buffalo BRXL-PTV6U3 \|\| External USB drive, BU40N internally. The enclosure may interfere with drive inquiry data, but redumper should still detect OmniDrive if flashed correctly.	+	\| Buffalo BRXL-PTV6U3 \|\| External USB drive, BU40N internally. The enclosure may interfere with drive inquiry data, but redumper should still detect OmniDrive if flashed correctly. If not, the internal BU40N drive can be removed and used with a different enclosure/cable.
		+	\|-
		+	\| Buffalo BRXL-PUS6U3B \|\| External USB drive, BU40N internally. The enclosure interferes with drive inquiry data, making OmniDrive detection fail even after a successful flash. The internal BU40N drive can be removed and used with a different enclosure/cable.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Verbatim 43888 \|\| External USB drive with USB-C port, '''must be newer LG BU40N variant''', drives manufactured before 2025 are always the older incompatible Pioneer BDR-UD04 variant (most but not all manufactured in 2025 are BU40N).		\| Verbatim 43888 \|\| External USB drive with USB-C port, '''must be newer LG BU40N variant''', drives manufactured before 2025 are always the older incompatible Pioneer BDR-UD04 variant (most but not all manufactured in 2025 are BU40N).

RibShark: Removed duplicate BH50N entry

2026-03-12T22:21:38Z

Removed duplicate BH50N entry

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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 BH50N \|\|~~
	\|-		\|-
	\| LG BH50N \|\|		\| LG BH50N \|\|

RibShark: Added BH50N/BW-16D1X-U

2026-03-12T22:20:46Z

Added BH50N/BW-16D1X-U

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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.
	\|-		\|-
	\| 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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	\| LG BH-A10AME \|\| Uncommon drive that should be compatible but is untested.		\| LG BH-A10AME \|\| Uncommon drive that should be compatible but is untested.
		+	\|-
		+	\| LG BH50N \|\|
		+	\|-
		+	\| LG BH50N \|\|
	\|}		\|}
	✱ Note: Older productions of these drive models are not compatible with OmniDrive (PCB codes '''JB7 2011.11.17''' or '''JBC5 2012.05.02''' are not compatible, typically manufactured 2015 and earlier). If you cannot see the PCB code (such as online listings before purchasing), JB8 models typically have a [http://web.archive.org/web/20260211120149/https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/5A0AAOSwp5VoIf91/s-l960.jpg flat top with four dimples], while the older incompatible JB7 models have a [http://web.archive.org/web/20250916080203/https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/~9wAAOSwAV9oN6nV/s-l1600.jpg circular top]. If there is an svc code on a sticker, it must be NS50 or NS52 (svc code NS40 identifies the older incompatible models). From visual inspection, the PCB code is the best indicator however as its possible a drive has been re-cased.		✱ Note: Older productions of these drive models are not compatible with OmniDrive (PCB codes '''JB7 2011.11.17''' or '''JBC5 2012.05.02''' are not compatible, typically manufactured 2015 and earlier). If you cannot see the PCB code (such as online listings before purchasing), JB8 models typically have a [http://web.archive.org/web/20260211120149/https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/5A0AAOSwp5VoIf91/s-l960.jpg flat top with four dimples], while the older incompatible JB7 models have a [http://web.archive.org/web/20250916080203/https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/~9wAAOSwAV9oN6nV/s-l1600.jpg circular top]. If there is an svc code on a sticker, it must be NS50 or NS52 (svc code NS40 identifies the older incompatible models). From visual inspection, the PCB code is the best indicator however as its possible a drive has been re-cased.

Deterous at 04:59, 9 March 2026

2026-03-09T04:59:19Z

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	\| 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.
-	\|-
-	\| Verbatim 43888 \|\| External USB drive with USB-C port, '''must be newer LG BU40N variant''', drives manufactured before 2025 are always the older incompatible Pioneer BDR-UD04 variant (most but not all manufactured in 2025 are BU40N).
-	\|-
-	\| Verbatim 43889 \|\| External USB drive with USB-C port, '''must be newer LG BU40N variant''', drives manufactured before 2025 are always the older incompatible Pioneer BDR-UD03 variant (most but not all manufactured in 2025 are BU40N).
-	\|-
-	\| Verbatim 43890 \|\| External USB drive with USB 3.0 Micro-B port and power supply, '''must be newer LG BU40N variant''' (unconfirmed if BU40N variants exist), drives manufactured before 2025 are always the older incompatible Pioneer BDR-UD03 variant.
	\|-		\|-
	\| 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].
		+	\|-
		+	\| Asus SBW-06D5H-U \|\| External USB drive, BU40N internally, '''must be newer LG BU40N variant''', drives manufactured before 2025 are likely the older incompatible Pioneer BDR-US03 variant.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Buffalo BRUHD-PU3-BK \|\| External USB drive, BU40N internally. The enclosure may interfere with drive inquiry data, but redumper should still detect OmniDrive if flashed correctly.		\| Buffalo BRUHD-PU3-BK \|\| External USB drive, BU40N internally. The enclosure may interfere with drive inquiry data, but redumper should still detect OmniDrive if flashed correctly.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Buffalo BRXL-PTV6U3 \|\| External USB drive, BU40N internally. The enclosure may interfere with drive inquiry data, but redumper should still detect OmniDrive if flashed correctly.		\| Buffalo BRXL-PTV6U3 \|\| External USB drive, BU40N internally. The enclosure may interfere with drive inquiry data, but redumper should still detect OmniDrive if flashed correctly.
		+	\|-
		+	\| Verbatim 43888 \|\| External USB drive with USB-C port, '''must be newer LG BU40N variant''', drives manufactured before 2025 are always the older incompatible Pioneer BDR-UD04 variant (most but not all manufactured in 2025 are BU40N).
		+	\|-
		+	\| Verbatim 43889 \|\| External USB drive with USB-C port, '''must be newer LG BU40N variant''', drives manufactured before 2025 are always the older incompatible Pioneer BDR-UD03 variant (most but not all manufactured in 2025 are BU40N).
		+	\|-
		+	\| Verbatim 43890 \|\| External USB drive with USB 3.0 Micro-B port and power supply, '''must be newer LG BU40N variant''' (unconfirmed if BU40N variants exist), drives manufactured before 2025 are always the older incompatible Pioneer BDR-UD03 variant.
	\|-		\|-
	\|}		\|}

Deterous at 12:56, 8 March 2026

2026-03-08T12:56:19Z

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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 BP50NB40 \|\| External USB drive, '''must have svc code NB50 or NB52'''. ~~Requires extra flashing step, read MakeMKV forum~~.	+	\| 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'''. May require extra flashing step, not yet tested with OmniDrive.	+	\| 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 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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	# 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 or WP50NB40 external USB drive (svc NB50 or NB52), 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.
	## 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).

Deterous at 12:07, 8 March 2026

2026-03-08T12:07:14Z

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	\| Verbatim 43890 \|\| External USB drive with USB 3.0 Micro-B port and power supply, '''must be newer LG BU40N variant''' (unconfirmed if BU40N variants exist), drives manufactured before 2025 are always the older incompatible Pioneer BDR-UD03 variant.		\| Verbatim 43890 \|\| External USB drive with USB 3.0 Micro-B port and power supply, '''must be newer LG BU40N variant''' (unconfirmed if BU40N variants exist), drives manufactured before 2025 are always the older incompatible Pioneer BDR-UD03 variant.
		+	\|-
		+	\| 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].
	\|-		\|-
	\| Buffalo BRUHD-PU3-BK \|\| External USB drive, BU40N internally. The enclosure may interfere with drive inquiry data, but redumper should still detect OmniDrive if flashed correctly.		\| Buffalo BRUHD-PU3-BK \|\| External USB drive, BU40N internally. The enclosure may interfere with drive inquiry data, but redumper should still detect OmniDrive if flashed correctly.

Deterous at 02:03, 6 March 2026

2026-03-06T02:03:14Z

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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 external USB drive (~~WP50NB40~~ svc NB50~~/NB52~~ or ~~BP50NB40 svc NB50/~~NB52), there is an extra flashing step before you flash OmniDrive.	+	# 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.
	## 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).
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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 external USB drive, you can flash directly to OmniDrive.	+	# If your drive is not an LG BP50NB40 or WP50NB40 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 07:56, 5 March 2026

2026-03-05T07:56:02Z

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	\| LG WH16NS60 \|\| JB9-based drive. Can be cross-flashed to OmniDrive firmware.		\| LG WH16NS60 \|\| JB9-based drive. Can be cross-flashed to OmniDrive firmware.
	\|-		\|-
		+	\| LG BH-A10AME \|\| Uncommon drive that should be compatible but is untested.
	\|}		\|}
	✱ Note: Older productions of these drive models are not compatible with OmniDrive (PCB codes '''JB7 2011.11.17''' or '''JBC5 2012.05.02''' are not compatible, typically manufactured 2015 and earlier). If you cannot see the PCB code (such as online listings before purchasing), JB8 models typically have a [http://web.archive.org/web/20260211120149/https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/5A0AAOSwp5VoIf91/s-l960.jpg flat top with four dimples], while the older incompatible JB7 models have a [http://web.archive.org/web/20250916080203/https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/~9wAAOSwAV9oN6nV/s-l1600.jpg circular top]. If there is an svc code on a sticker, it must be NS50 or NS52 (svc code NS40 identifies the older incompatible models). From visual inspection, the PCB code is the best indicator however as its possible a drive has been re-cased.		✱ Note: Older productions of these drive models are not compatible with OmniDrive (PCB codes '''JB7 2011.11.17''' or '''JBC5 2012.05.02''' are not compatible, typically manufactured 2015 and earlier). If you cannot see the PCB code (such as online listings before purchasing), JB8 models typically have a [http://web.archive.org/web/20260211120149/https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/5A0AAOSwp5VoIf91/s-l960.jpg flat top with four dimples], while the older incompatible JB7 models have a [http://web.archive.org/web/20250916080203/https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/~9wAAOSwAV9oN6nV/s-l1600.jpg circular top]. If there is an svc code on a sticker, it must be NS50 or NS52 (svc code NS40 identifies the older incompatible models). From visual inspection, the PCB code is the best indicator however as its possible a drive has been re-cased.

Deterous at 07:53, 5 March 2026

2026-03-05T07:53:37Z

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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.
	\|-		\|-
-	\| Asus BW-16D1HT ✱\|\| "BW-16D1HT PRO" model is identical. Older models cannot be flashed.<br>~~The~~ "BW-16D1HT a" ('''a''' suffix, Chinese relabel) ~~may be JB8 or~~ incompatible JB7 ~~model~~ 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.
	\|-		\|-
	\| 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.

Deterous at 07:25, 5 March 2026

2026-03-05T07:25:19Z

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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.
	\|-		\|-
-	\| 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~~.	+	\| Asus BW-16D1HT ✱\|\| "BW-16D1HT PRO" model is identical. Older models cannot be flashed.<br>The "BW-16D1HT a" ('''a''' suffix, Chinese relabel) may be JB8 or incompatible JB7 model despite new manufacturing dates.
	\|-		\|-
	\| 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.