Unable to flash my lg wh16ns40 drive using a NexStart DX drive enclosure.

spaceharfang

It starts the process, open and close the tray, then just fail and a ask to contact support.
I've included the log file.
The drive still works normally.

october262

your drive has version 1.04 firmware and will not currently work with the downgrade tool
see post #9 - https://forum.dvdfab.cn/forum/uhd-copy-ripper/370669-which-drive-should-i-to-buy

Mona

We are working on the solution for lg wh16ns40 drive with firmware 1.04 and the solution will be available soon. I will keep you posted.

steavedaguru

the solution is available from me today :rolleyes::p:D
but if i tell u i get banned for the 3rd time

Mona

The new UHD Drive Tool 2.0.0.2 supports to downgrade lg wh16ns40 drive with firmware 1.04 now.

Anyone who has issue downgrading this drive can update DVDFab to have a try.

NOTE: The drive model will become "WH16NS60" from "WH16NS40" after downgrading the firmware, but don't worry, it's safe to downgrade and the downgraded drive will be able read the back-up UHD Blu-ray discs well.

BigPoppa

The new UHD Drive Tool 2.0.0.2 supports to downgrade lg wh16ns40 drive with firmware 1.04 now.

Anyone who has issue downgrading this drive can update DVDFab to have a try.

NOTE: The drive model will become "WH16NS60" from "WH16NS40" after downgrading the firmware, but don't worry, it's safe to downgrade and the downgraded drive will be able read the back-up UHD Blu-ray discs well.
Mona

I am replying to you after 2 years, sorry. I have 2 of these drives with the WH16NS60 firmware, is it possible to get them back to the WH16NS40 firmware?

october262

I am replying to you after 2 years, sorry. I have 2 of these drives with the WH16NS60 firmware, is it possible to get them back to the WH16NS40 firmware?
BigPoppa

see Q18 - https://forum.dvdfab.cn/forum/uhd-co...usb-connection
it should restore your old firmware

BigPoppa

see Q18 - https://forum.dvdfab.cn/forum/uhd-co...usb-connection
it should restore your old firmware

october262

Thanks but they show in there as the WH16NS60 models now. All my drives are WH16NS40 models.

BigPoppa

The old drives just show as that now after this specific update above.

october262

The old drives just show as that now after this specific update above.
BigPoppa

did you try what is listed under "Troubleshooting" - drive safe mode ?? perhaps you can restore your drives firmware there.

BigPoppa

did you try what is listed under "Troubleshooting" - drive safe mode ?? perhaps you can restore your drives firmware there.
october262

No, I haven't but I will try it. Thanks.

BigPoppa

No, I haven't but I will try it. Thanks.
BigPoppa

That didn't work either. I also tried the suggestions on this site and it doesn't work. The LG Firmware program won't work either because it sees it as a WH16NS60. This isn't very pleasant. I can't believe DVDFAB's software turned my drives into something else and I can't get them back now. I always wondered why the drives were so loud and grindy sounding and it is because of the other firmware. I bought 2 new WH16NS40 and they don't grind when used.

october262

That didn't work either. I also tried the suggestions on this site and it doesn't work. The LG Firmware program won't work either because it sees it as a WH16NS60. This isn't very pleasant. I can't believe DVDFAB's software turned my drives into something else and I can't get them back now. I always wondered why the drives were so loud and grindy sounding and it is because of the other firmware. I bought 2 new WH16NS40 and they don't grind when used.
BigPoppa

try here - https://forum.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=26069

BigPoppa

try here - https://forum.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=26069
october262

Thank you again, I tried the flasher from there but because the drive identifies itself ad the 60, they don't work. If someone out there has just the .bin file, I can use a flasher tool to flash it. I may just be out of luck.

october262

Thank you again, I tried the flasher from there but because the drive identifies itself ad the 60, they don't work. If someone out there has just the .bin file, I can use a flasher tool to flash it. I may just be out of luck.
BigPoppa

will this work ?? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yfpf6HoMMis

BigPoppa

will this work ?? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yfpf6HoMMis
october262

This is kind of what I did and I just fixed them in the last 30 minutes. Thank you for trying to help. I know have four WH16NS40's again.

Rich86

The new UHD Drive Tool 2.0.0.2 supports to downgrade lg wh16ns40 drive with firmware 1.04 now.

Anyone who has issue downgrading this drive can update DVDFab to have a try.

NOTE: The drive model will become "WH16NS60" from "WH16NS40" after downgrading the firmware, but don't worry, it's safe to downgrade and the downgraded drive will be able read the back-up UHD Blu-ray discs well.
Mona

Will the updated drive tool also work on the LG WH16NS40 Svc NS50 drive with firmware 1.05? Will it install the WH16NS60 firmware on it?

Mona

Will the updated drive tool also work on the LG WH16NS40 Svc NS50 drive with firmware 1.05? Will it install the WH16NS60 firmware on it?
Rich86

Yes, it will install WH16NS60 firmware on it.

Rich86

Yes, it will install WH16NS60 firmware on it.
Mona

Thanks. The UHD Drive tool seems to have run perfectly. However, my LG WH16NS40 drive is still identified as WH16NS40, but now has firmware 1.02 installed and with very light testing, reads 4kUHD media just fine. I have not tried to actually rip or copy anything with it yet.
Update: test copied a complete 4K/UHD title to verify drive works properly without read errors - all went well.