Old Modified JB8 Firmware

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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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==Compatible Drives==
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===History===
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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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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.  
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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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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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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!
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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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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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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.
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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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===Compatible Drive Models===
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| Asus BW-16D1HT  ^|| Recommended, well tested. "BW-16D1HT PRO" model is identical.<br> '''Note''': The "BW-16D1HT a" ('''a''' suffix, found on Aliexpress) is not supported.
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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''', typically manufactured 2015 and earlier)
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==RibShark's Custom Firmware==
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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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===Flashing Instructions===
===Flashing Instructions===
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# Ensure that the latest version of [https://www.makemkv.com/download/ MakeMKV] is installed
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See the [[OmniDrive]] wiki page for flashing instructions.
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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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# 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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# 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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[[Category:Dumping Guides]]
[[Category:Dumping Guides]]

Latest revision as of 03:42, 5 March 2026

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!.

History

On 2022-04-04, RibShark released a 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 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.

Flashing Instructions

See the OmniDrive wiki page for flashing instructions.

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