Flashing Custom JB8 Firmware

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[https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=17058 Possibly related?]
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'''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!
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Work has began and is under construction by olofolleola4.
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==Compatible Drives==
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The reason (as of 2020-Mar-15) why LG/Asus BD ODDs needs to be flashed into Asus BW-16D1HT 3.02 (DE - Downgrade Enable) (most probably ODDs using PCB: '''JB8 2015.05.08''' ([https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/429374270607720461/693522730414374932/IMG_20200328_190956.jpg Reference Image])) is because that firmware supports Lead-in and the OpCode 0xf1[http://forum.redump.org/post/72629/#p72629][https://github.com/saramibreak/DiscImageCreator/commit/0eaf36944a1fc8531b303d1168c82fe8d6a04ec4] (normally used by Plextors to read the EEPROM, but in the case with Asus BW-16D1HT 3.02, it reads the cache) to read 1 sector[http://forum.redump.org/post/72760/#p72760] of Lead-out through cache. 
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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>
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'''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.'''
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==Latest compatible official firmware version for some of the LG (HL-DT-ST) (rebadges/clones from Asus/Dell/HP) BD ODDs to support DiscImageCreator:==
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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>
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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).
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'''JB9 2015.09.03 ODDs''':
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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>
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* LG (HL-DT-ST) WH16NS60: 1.00
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For instructions on flashing older LG/ASUS (HLDS JB7/JBC5) drive models, see [[Flashing Older HLDS Drives]]
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'''JB8 2015.05.08 ([https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/429374270607720461/693522730414374932/IMG_20200328_190956.jpg Reference Image]) ODDs''':
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===Compatible Drive Models===
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* Asus BC-12B1ST b (not yet tested)
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
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* Asus BC-12D2HT: 3.00
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! scope="col" style="width: 140px;" | Model !! Notes
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* Asus BW-16D1HT: 3.02
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* Dell BH40N (07MM6C) (not yet tested)
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| Asus BC-12D2HT ✱|| BD Reader only (cannot burn Blu-rays). Older models cannot be flashed
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* HL-DT-ST BH50N (not yet tested)
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* LG (HL-DT-ST) BH14NS58: 1.00
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| 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.
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* LG (HL-DT-ST) BH16NS40: 1.02
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* LG (HL-DT-ST) BH16NS50 (not yet tested)
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| LG UH12NS40 || BD Reader only (cannot burn Blu-rays). CH12NS40 is unknown.
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* LG (HL-DT-ST) BH16NS55: 1.02
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* LG (HL-DT-ST) BH16NS58: 1.00
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| LG WH14NS40 ✱|| Only newer models (SVC code NS50) can be flashed.
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* LG (HL-DT-ST) CH12NS40 (not yet tested)
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* LG (HL-DT-ST) UH12NS40: 1.00
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| LG BH14NS40 ✱|| Only newer models (SVC code NS50) can be flashed.
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* LG (HL-DT-ST) WH14NS40: 1.02
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* LG (HL-DT-ST) WH16NS40: 1.02
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| LG BH16NS40 ✱|| Only newer models (SVC code NS51) can be flashed.
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| LG WH16NS40 ✱|| Only newer models (SVC code NS51) can be flashed.
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| LG BH16NS50 ✱|| Older models (2015, v0495) unknown, may not be able to flash.
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| LG BH16NS55 ||
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| LG BH14NS58 || 
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| LG BH16NS58 || 
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| LG WH16NS58 || 
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| LG BH16NS60 || JB9-based drive. Can be cross-flashed to RibShark firmware <br> Removes official UHD support (software for this is deprecated anyway).
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| LG WH16NS60 || JB9-based drive. Can be cross-flashed to RibShark firmware <br> Removes official UHD support (software for this is deprecated anyway).
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✱ Older productions of these drive models are not compatible with the custom firmware (PCB code '''JB7 2011.11.17''' or '''JBC5 2012.05.02''', typically manufactured 2015 and earlier)
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'''JBC5 2012.05.02 ([https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/351024247411441664/861711935498092574/IMG_20210705_225104.jpg Reference Image]) ODDs''':
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==RibShark's Custom Firmware==
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* Asus BC-12B1ST b (not yet tested)
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* Dell CH30N (0H3209) (not yet tested)
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* HP CH30L (A2HH) (not yet tested)
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* LG (HL-DT-ST) CH12NS30 (not yet tested)
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* LG (HL-DT-ST) CH30N (not yet tested)
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* LG (HL-DT-ST) UH12NS30 (not yet tested)
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'''JB7 2011.11.17 ([https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/351024247411441664/864976389760352306/IMG_20210714_181513.jpg Reference Image]) ODDs''':
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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.  
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* Asus BW-12B1ST a: 1.00
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* HP BH40N (A2HH) (not yet tested)
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* LG (HL-DT-ST) BH14NS40: 1.00
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* LG (HL-DT-ST) BH16NS40: 1.03 (not yet added to DiscImageCreator)
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==From here and below, this guide will focus only on JB8 2015.05.08 ODDs!==
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===Flashing Instructions===
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'''Requirements (before BW-16D1HT 3.11)''':
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====Windows Flashing Instructions====
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* Microsoft Windows or GNU/Linux(-libre)
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* SATA controller in AHCI Mode, IDE Mode or an USB to SATA Controller (olofolleola4 tested this with JMicron [https://usb-ids.gowdy.us/read/UD/152d/2338 JM20337] and [https://pci-ids.ucw.cz/read/PC/8086/a102 Intel Corporation Q170/Q150/B150/H170/H110/Z170/CM236 Chipset SATA Controller (AHCI Mode)])
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* A stable power source for both the ODD and the computer.
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* No disc inside the ODD.
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'''Some notes before you begin''':
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# Ensure that the latest version of [https://www.makemkv.com/download/ MakeMKV] is installed
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* After each file have been sucessfully flashed, it's a good idea to power cycle the ODD, either by disconnecting the SATA Power cable (wait at least 15 seconds before reconnecting) or by restarting the computer.
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# Download [https://forum.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=22896 SDFtool Flasher v1.3.5] (must be v1.3.5 or later)
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* Specific instruction for GNU/Linux(-libre):
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# 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]
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<code>sudo wine '''ASUS_ODD_FW_Changer_-_'''FIRMWARE.exe</code>
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# Ensure your JB8 drive is connected to the PC and '''no disc is inserted'''
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# 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).
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# Press "Start" (High DPI screens may have an issue with SDFtool, the button may say "STA" or similar).
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# After it has written the firmware, you must power cycle the drive (disconnect USB adaptor, or turn off PC for internal drives).
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# Your drive should now be compatible with Redumper, as well as MakeMKV.
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* General Process:
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'''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>
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First, make sure MakeMKV is installed: https://www.makemkv.com/download/
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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).
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Next, download the SDFtool Flasher (updated version) from this thread in the MakeMKV support forum: https://forum.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=22896
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Run the SDFtool Flasher.exe, and it will open a dialog box.
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Select your ODD (drive) from the first drop-down menu.
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Click the second drop-down menu, 'Please select a Firmware to Write,' and choose the firmware from the list below, depending on your drive/firmware combination.
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Make sure there is a green checkmark next to 'Encrypted Firmware.'  If there isn't, click on the Red X to make it a green checkmark.
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Then click '''S T A R T''' and it will start flashing the firmware.
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'''ODDs'''
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====Linux Flashing Notes====
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* ASUS BW-16D1HT with firmware 3.11:
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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>
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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.
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First Flash [https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/351024247411441664/1145878027495030875/ASUS-BW-16D1HT-3.10-WM01601-211901041014.bin 3.10MK firmware]
 
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Specific instruction for GNU/Linux(-libre) (first you would need to install MakeMKV): <code>sudo makemkvcon f -f sdf_VERSION.bin -d /dev/srX rawflash enc -i ASUS-BW-16D1HT-3.10-WM01601-211901041014.bin</code>
 
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After that, flash [https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/351024247411441664/861693228213862460/ASUS_ODD_FW_Changer_-_DE_ASUS_BW-16D1HT_3.02.exe ASUS BW-16D1HT 3.02 (DE)] (SHA1: 4130578520c024218a1d99f86311525a05bccb60).
 
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First flash [https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/351024247411441664/861691990835986490/ASUS_ODD_FW_Changer_-_ASUS_BW-16D1HT-3.10-MK.exe 3.10MK] (SHA1: 70762635c4bbd324c4f2095dc336acb3b0764919), then flash [https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/351024247411441664/861693228213862460/ASUS_ODD_FW_Changer_-_DE_ASUS_BW-16D1HT_3.02.exe ASUS BW-16D1HT 3.02 (DE)] (SHA1: 4130578520c024218a1d99f86311525a05bccb60).
 
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First flash [https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/351024247411441664/861694109093068800/ASUS_ODD_FW_Changer_-_LG_WH14NS40-NS50-1.04-MK.exe 1.04MK] (SHA1: 501e141e101f34806741fc78469bb235f6c1056f), then flash [https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/351024247411441664/861691990835986490/ASUS_ODD_FW_Changer_-_ASUS_BW-16D1HT-3.10-MK.exe ASUS BW-16D1HT 3.10MK] (SHA1: 70762635c4bbd324c4f2095dc336acb3b0764919), and lastly flash [https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/351024247411441664/861693228213862460/ASUS_ODD_FW_Changer_-_DE_ASUS_BW-16D1HT_3.02.exe ASUS BW-16D1HT 3.02 (DE)] (SHA1: 4130578520c024218a1d99f86311525a05bccb60).
 
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The following text is WIP (Work-in-Progress), needs confirmation:
 
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A BD-ROM/DVD Rewriter cannot be cross-flashed to a Blu-ray Disc Rewriter or / UHD Blu-ray / DVD Writer with the ASUS Flash Tool, it needs to be flashed through DOS Flash
 
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First flash [https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/351024247411441664/861694850029322260/ASUS_ODD_FW_Changer_-_ASUS_BC-12D2HT-3.11-MK.exe 3.11MK] (SHA1: 73ae04273b8af1fb49b6471f446f3385cba4acec), then flash [https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/351024247411441664/861691990835986490/ASUS_ODD_FW_Changer_-_ASUS_BW-16D1HT-3.10-MK.exe ASUS BW-16D1HT 3.10MK] (SHA1: 70762635c4bbd324c4f2095dc336acb3b0764919), and lastly flash [https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/351024247411441664/861693228213862460/ASUS_ODD_FW_Changer_-_DE_ASUS_BW-16D1HT_3.02.exe ASUS BW-16D1HT 3.02 (DE)] (SHA1: 4130578520c024218a1d99f86311525a05bccb60).
 
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To-Do:
 
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* Provide compressed archive with all the ASUS_ODD_FW_Changer files in the near future!
 
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Latest revision as of 13:01, 24 January 2025

Note: If you have issues or questions with flashing your drive, please ask on the redump forum or 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.
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 sticker's manufacturing date and the PCB date code on your drive. Drives with a manufacturing date of 2015 or earlier are likely to be JB7 (incompatible).
You must ensure that the PCB code says 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).
For instructions on flashing older LG/ASUS (HLDS JB7/JBC5) drive models, see Flashing Older HLDS Drives

Compatible Drive Models

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..
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 (SVC code NS50) can be flashed.
LG BH14NS40 ✱ Only newer models (SVC code NS50) can be flashed.
LG BH16NS40 ✱ Only newer models (SVC code NS51) can be flashed.
LG WH16NS40 ✱ Only newer models (SVC code NS51) 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
Removes official UHD support (software for this is deprecated anyway).
LG WH16NS60 JB9-based drive. Can be cross-flashed to RibShark firmware
Removes official UHD support (software for this is deprecated anyway).

✱ Older productions of these drive models are not compatible with the custom firmware (PCB code JB7 2011.11.17 or JBC5 2012.05.02, typically manufactured 2015 and earlier)

RibShark's Custom Firmware

On 2022-04-04, RibShark released a hacked version of the 3.10 firmware that enabled lead-out reading without using the cache.

Flashing Instructions

Windows Flashing Instructions

  1. Ensure that the latest version of MakeMKV is installed
  2. Download SDFtool Flasher v1.3.5 (must be v1.3.5 or later)
  3. Download RibShark's custom firmware
  4. Ensure your JB8 drive is connected to the PC and no disc is inserted
  5. 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).
  6. Press "Start" (High DPI screens may have an issue with SDFtool, the button may say "STA" or similar).
  7. After it has written the firmware, you must power cycle the drive (disconnect USB adaptor, or turn off PC for internal drives).
  8. 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.
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 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.

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