View source for Flashing Older HLDS Drives

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==OmniDrive==

Redump highly recommends the use of [[OmniDrive]] firwmare that is based on ASUS 3.02. 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 OmniDrive, older (2015 and earlier) drive models with the same name are JB7 and may brick your drive.'''

==Background==

Some info on firmware downgrading the drive from the MakeMKV wiki is available [https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=17058 here].

Known good LG/Asus (HLDS) blu-ray ODDs were initially recommended to be flashed with Asus BW-16D1HT 3.02 (DE - Downgrade Enable), especially ODDs using PCB: '''JB8 2015.05.08''' ([https://archive.org/download/redump_wiki_images/IMG_20200328_190956.jpg Reference Image]))
The 3.02 (DE) firmware supports Lead-in and the OpCode 0xf1[https://forum.redump.info/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[https://forum.redump.info/post/72760/#p72760] of Lead-out through cache.

Older HLDS drives based on JB7 or JBC5 platforms may also have firmwares that are able to dump in scrambled mode. See the below list for drives that may work and their corresponding firmware version (list is a work in progress).

==Drive Models==
'''Latest compatible official firmware version for some of the LG (HL-DT-ST) (rebadges/clones from Asus/Dell/HP) BD ODDs to support DiscImageCreator:'''

'''JB9 2015.09.03 ODDs''':
* LG (HL-DT-ST) WH16NS60: 1.00

'''JB8 2015.05.08 ([https://web.archive.org/web/20211108135730/https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/429374270607720461/693522730414374932/IMG_20200328_190956.jpg Reference Image]) ODDs''':
* Asus BC-12B1ST b (not yet tested)
* Asus BC-12D2HT: 3.00
* Asus BW-16D1HT: 3.02 ('''Note''': The "BW-16D1HT a" ('''a''' suffix, found on Aliexpress) is not supported)
* Dell BH40N (07MM6C) (not yet tested)
* HL-DT-ST BH50N (not yet tested)
* LG (HL-DT-ST) BH14NS58: 1.00
* LG (HL-DT-ST) BH16NS40: 1.02
* LG (HL-DT-ST) BH16NS50 (not yet tested)
* LG (HL-DT-ST) BH16NS55: 1.02
* LG (HL-DT-ST) BH16NS58: 1.00
* LG (HL-DT-ST) CH12NS40 (not yet tested)
* LG (HL-DT-ST) UH12NS40: 1.00
* LG (HL-DT-ST) WH14NS40: 1.02
* LG (HL-DT-ST) WH16NS40: 1.02

'''JBC5 2012.05.02 ([https://web.archive.org/web/20211118183816/https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/351024247411441664/861711935498092574/IMG_20210705_225104.jpg Reference Image]) ODDs''':
* Asus BC-12B1ST b (not yet tested)
* Asus BC-12D2HT (not yet tested)
* Dell CH30N (0H3209) (not yet tested)
* HP CH30L (A2HH) (not yet tested)
* LG (HL-DT-ST) CH12NS30 (not yet tested)
* LG (HL-DT-ST) CH30N (not yet tested)
* LG (HL-DT-ST) UH12NS30 (not yet tested)
* LG (HL-DT-ST) CH12NS38 (not yet tested)

'''JB7 2011.11.17 ([https://web.archive.org/web/20211119013323/https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/351024247411441664/864976389760352306/IMG_20210714_181513.jpg Reference Image]) ODDs''':
* Asus BW-12B1ST a: 1.00
* Asus BW-16D1HT: None
* HP BH40L (A2HH) (not yet tested)
* HP BH40N (A2HH) (B7C6)
* LG (HL-DT-ST) BH40N (not yet tested)
* LG (HL-DT-ST) BH14NS40: 1.00
* LG (HL-DT-ST) BH16NS40: 1.03 (not yet added to DiscImageCreator)
* LG (HL-DT-ST) BH16NS48 (not yet tested)
* LG (HL-DT-ST) WH14NS40: 1.03 (not yet added to DiscImageCreator)
* LG (HL-DT-ST) WH16NS40 (not yet tested)

==Flashing Instructions==

From here and below, this guide will focus only on [https://i.imgur.com/qmrhNV7.jpg JB8 2015.05.08] ODDs.

As mentioned above, these instructions are no longer recommended as [[OmniDrive]] is preferred for JB8 drives.

===Requirements (before BW-16D1HT 3.11)===
* Microsoft Windows or GNU/Linux(-libre)
* 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)])
* A stable power source for both the ODD and the computer.
* No disc inside the ODD.

===Some notes before you begin===
* Make sure the drive does NOT contain a disc.
* 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.
* Specific instruction for GNU/Linux(-libre):
<code>sudo wine '''ASUS_ODD_FW_Changer_-_'''FIRMWARE.exe</code>

===General Process===
* First, make sure MakeMKV is installed: https://www.makemkv.com/download/
* Next, download the SDFtool Flasher (updated version) from this thread in the MakeMKV support forum: https://forum.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=22896
* Run the SDFtool Flasher.exe, and it will open a dialog box. Select your ODD (drive) from the first drop-down menu.
* Ensure you are using SDFtool Flasher v1.3.5 (earlier versions may not correctly detect encrypted firmware).
* 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.
* Then click '''S T A R T''' and it will start flashing the firmware.

===Model-specific instructions===

'''ASUS BW-16D1HT with firmware 3.11'''
* First Flash [https://web.archive.org/web/20231007230134/https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/351024247411441664/1145878027495030875/ASUS-BW-16D1HT-3.10-WM01601-211901041014.bin 3.10MK] (SHA1: 303a00628bbf67ee8ba61757d61c370e45bd4451), then flash [https://web.archive.org/web/20220511164028/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). 
* 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>


'''ASUS BW-16D1HT with firmware 3.00 --> 3.10'''
* First flash [https://web.archive.org/web/20220511164053/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://web.archive.org/web/20220511164028/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).


'''LG (HL-DT-ST) WH14NS40 (SVC CODE: NS50) 1.00 --> 1.04'''
* First flash [https://web.archive.org/web/20220511164055/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://web.archive.org/web/20220511164053/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://web.archive.org/web/20220511164028/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).


'''LG (HL-DT-ST) BH16NS55 (SVC CODE: NS55) with firmware 1.00(?) --> 1.04'''
* First flash [https://web.archive.org/web/20220511164021/https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/351024247411441664/861694423385112666/ASUS_ODD_FW_Changer_-_LG_BH16NS55-1.04-MK.exe 1.04MK] (SHA1: 522835987c3793450d7cddb65b307a7a08f96d2d), then flash [https://web.archive.org/web/20220511164053/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://web.archive.org/web/20220511164028/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).


'''LG (HL-DT-ST) WH16NS40 (SVC CODE: NS50) with firmware 1.00(?) --> 1.03 (1.02 (maybe earlier firmware versions as well) supports OpCode: 0xF1, no need to cross-flash)'''
*First flash [https://web.archive.org/web/20220511164027/https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/351024247411441664/861694610211078178/ASUS_ODD_FW_Changer_-_LG_WH16NS40-NS50-1.03-MK.exe 1.03MK] (SHA1: ec93390aa3aca491d9a331946ccec129fd4fc402), then flash [https://web.archive.org/web/20220511164053/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://web.archive.org/web/20220511164028/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).


'''Asus BC-12D2HT (PCB: JB8 2015.05.08) (Asus Label (circle) IDs: 90DD0230-B20000, 90DD0230-B20010) with firmware 3.00 --> 3.11'''
''Note: these instructions need further testing before they can be recommended for use''
* 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
* First flash [https://web.archive.org/web/20220511164029/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://web.archive.org/web/20220511164053/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://web.archive.org/web/20220511164028/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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