Bw-16d1ht Firmware Now

However, ASUS has spent years trying to close the loophole. If you own one of these drives, understanding its firmware version is the difference between a functional ripping machine and a paperweight. Officially, 4K UHD Blu-ray drives must use a software handshake (AACS 2.0) to decrypt discs. However, a handful of "UHD Friendly" drives—including the early BW-16D1HT—could read raw sector data from UHD discs without this handshake, allowing tools like MakeMKV to do the decryption.

You can usually flash down to 1.02-MK or 1.03-MK using a simple Windows flasher (SDFtool Flasher). bw-16d1ht firmware

For new users: Stop hunting for old stock. Instead, buy a or a pre-flashed LG BP60NB10 (external). The Pioneer drives currently offer better support for modern UHD discs without the cat-and-mouse firmware war. Disclaimer: Flashing drive firmware with unofficial builds voids your warranty and carries a small risk of bricking the device. This article is for educational purposes. Always verify that you own a legal copy of any disc you wish to back up. However, ASUS has spent years trying to close the loophole