I have created a windows GUI for the MakeMKV sdftool command line flasher. The appearance (and use) is similar to the modifed ASUS flasher, which should make it a bit easier for those that are unsure about using the command line. The latest version is v1.3.5.

NOTE: If the GUI looks a bit deformed (happens on a 4k monitor), you can right click the exe and select properties. In the compatibility tab, click "Change high DPI settings" then under "High DPI scaling override" tick the box and select "System (Enhanced)" in the dropbox.

UPDATE -22/12/2022: This update fixes the string error for the Buffalo drives.

UPDATE -02/07/2022: This update should fix the encrypted firmware detection for the new ASUS BW-16D1HT 3.11 firmware.

UPDATE - 21/03/2022: This update fixes the encrypted firmware detection issue with ASUS drives.

UPDATE - 02/03/2022: This update has some improvements of the encrypted firmware detection.

UPDATE - 08/01/2022: In the latest update, I have re-enabled the selectable encrypted firmware option for you just in case you need it. On the rare occasion the automatic encryption check is incorrect, simply click the ✔ or ✖ to toggle it.

UPDATE - 21/12/2021: The latest version of the SDFtool Flasher has a checkbox option to flash the boot loader with the main firmware to the drive. This is useful for the newer BP50NB40 with SVC: NB52. It's also possible that other newer models may require this option later on. We will all work it out together as we go!!

For the moment, to flash the BP50NB40 SVC:NB52, using the latest SDFtool Flasher, follw the steps below:

1. Flash the drive to BP50NB40 (NB50) 1.03-MK.

Now for the crossflash:

2. Select the RECOVERY option and in the pop up, select the BP50NB40 (NB50) 1.03-MK firmware that you just flashed. 3. Select the BP60NB10 1.00-MK or BU40N 1.00 firmware in the normal drop box. 4. Click START

Here's a visual aid for you:

UPDATE - 26/09/2021: The latest version of the SDFtool Flasher will automatically check for both the MT1959 Drive Platform and Encrypted Firmware. It also removes the requirement for .net framework as .net 6.0 is built in to the executable.

UPDATE - 26/09/2020: I have made a couple of minor code adjustments. Also, the "RECOVER Drive" option feature is now available. I have used it to recover a BH16NS55 that was flashed with BU40N firmware.

Requirements:

If you selected WRITE:

If you selected RECOVER:

Encrypted Firmware: HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BE16NU50-1.04-N000300-212005081025.bin HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BH14NS50-1.03-N000400-212004211008.bin HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BH16NS40-NS50-1.05-N000600-212005061331.bin HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BH16NS50-1.03-N000400-212004210958.bin HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BH16NS55-1.05-N000400-212004211049.bin HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BH16NS60-1.02-N000600-212005081014.bin HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BP50NB40-NB50-1.03-N000800-212005070917.bin HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BP50NB40-NB52-1.03-N000300-212107081603.bin HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BP55EB40-NB50-1.03-N000800-212005070924.bin HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BP60NB10-1.02-N000800-212005070935.bin HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BP60NB10-NB12-1.02-N000300-212107081556.bin HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-1.02-R000200-212012011716.bin HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-1.04-N000500-212005061142.bin HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-BN13-0002300-212009251104.bin HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-BU13-0002300-212009251104.bin HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_WH14NS40-NS50-1.05-N000900-212005061444.bin HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_WH16NS40-NS50-1.05-N000900-212005061440.bin HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_WH16NS60-1.03-N000600-212005081010.bin HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_WP50NB40-NB50-1.03-N000800-212005070929.bin HL-DT-ST-BDDVDRW_CH12NS40-1.03-N000800-212005080957.bin HL-DT-ST-BDDVDRW_UH12NS40-1.03-N000800-212005080959.bin

WARNING: Use at your own risk!! Please be very careful using the recovery option. It should work for:

https://www.mediafire.com/file/rak1mk0p ... ).zip/file

Here is the old original version of the SDFtool flasher:

Here is the link to my "All You Need Firmware Pack"

https://www.mediafire.com/file/ph1ap2eg ... ).zip/file

As usual, any issues with the GUI, let me know.

PS: For your convenience, here are the firmware files to recover the old LG/ASUS drives:

Enjoy!!