Firmware

Safety considerations

You should only use the latest version of firmware for your unit unless it is causing problems, or removes a feature you need. It's sometimes necessary to install a specific firmware version in order to apply a region-unlocking hack to a player or drive.

Interruption of a firmware update will "brick" your device. Ensure that your player or computer is connected to an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) before starting a firmware update, and never disconnect power until the update is complete.

Never attempt to use the firmware for a different player or drive unless a reliable source reports that it is safe to do so. This applies to using OEM firmware in a rebadged player or drive, or attempting to "cross-flash" a drive to turn one player or drive into another.

Every firmware update carries the risk of rendering your device inoperable. Perform firmware upgrades at your own risk!

Standalone players

Integra

DHS-8.8

The Integra DHS-8.8 and the Onkyo DV-HD805 are the same player. (Integra is a division of Onkyo.) Firmware for one will work on the other.

2.8 2008 This firmware update adds support for 1080p/24Hz output and auto mode to the DHS-8.8 player, it adds more on-screen language display options. In addition, this firmware update improves network connectivity for supporting the download of web-enabled network content associated with certain HD DVD discs. Announcement

LG

BH200

BH02100330A 38,947,499 bytes 2010-03-30 It was improvement of performance;
The new firmware will improve the playability of the BD disc.
BH02090630A 38,926,512 bytes 2009-06-30 It was improvement of performance;
The new firmware will support the BD-Live function.
BH02081205A 38,832,725 bytes 2008-12-15 It was improvement of performance;
Compatibility issue with certain Java enabled Blu-ray movie discs.
BH02080620A 2008-06-20
BH02080402F 2008-04-02
BH02080314B 2008-03-14
BH02080124R 2008-01-24
BH02071119P 2007-11-19
BH02071119F 2007-11-19

BH100

Download 159,423,591 bytes 2010-04-07

Onkyo

DV-HD805

The Onkyo DV-HD805 and Integra DHS-8.8 are the same player. (Integra is a division of Onkyo.) Firmware for one will work on the other.

2.8 2008 This firmware update adds support for 1080p/24Hz output and auto mode to the DV-HD805 player, it adds more on-screen language display options. In addition, this firmware update improves network connectivity for supporting the download of web-enabled network content associated with certain HD DVD discs. Announcement

RCA

HDV5000

It appears that RCA never provided downloadable firmware ISOs for the HDV5000. RCA's website only provided instructions for how to download firmware updates through the player, which no longer works. The HDV5000 can use firmware for the Toshiba HD-XA1, but will then display Toshiba branding instead of RCA branding.

2.0 2007-??-??
  1. Improves HDMI and DVI connectivity with some televisions, monitors and projectors.
  2. Reduces HD DVD playback block noise.
  3. Eliminates high frequency feedback with some televisions, monitors and projectors via the HDMI connection.
 Announcement
1.4 2006-06-28
  1. Improves HDMI and DVI connectivity with some televisions, monitors and projectors.
  2. Reduces HD DVD playback block noise.
  3. Eliminates high frequency feedback with some televisions, monitors and projectors via the HDMI connection.
 Announcement

Samsung

BD-UP5000

Upgrade instructions

By CD
By Ethernet (no longer supported)

1.7 33,749,555 bytes 2013-10-17
  1. Improves playback compatibility in some movies
1.6 31,107,664 bytes 2010-06-11
  1. Improves playback compatibility in some movies
1.5 2010-04-28
  1. Improves playback compatibility in some movies
1.4 30,296,184 bytes 2008-11-06
  1. Improves playback compatibility in some movies
1.3 29,873,111 bytes 2008-05-30
  1. Upgrades current BD-UP5000 to profile 1.1
  2. Upgrades BD-UP5000 with HD audio bit-stream output function.
  3. Updates User interface based on BD profile 1.1
  4. Improves playback compatibility in some movies
1.2 27,314,828 bytes 2008-03-10
  1. This Firmware fixes the network connection error.
1.1 2008-02-29
  1. Improves playback compatibility in some movies
1.0 2008-01-17
  1. Improves playback compatibility in some movies

Toshiba

HD-A35

4.0 40,511,916 bytes 2008-08-18 This firmware update improves support for Addresses certain disc playback related issues identified by Toshiba, Play state specification is changed (Advanced playback function) When "pause state" continues 3 hours. Announcement
3.003 39,501,947 bytes 2008-05-29 This firmware update improves support for 1080p/24Hz OUTPUT and auto mode(for HD-A30 and HD-A35), improves network connectivity for supporting the download of web-enabled network content associated with certain HD DVD discs, and also addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related issues identified by Toshiba. Announcement
2.0 40,647,071 bytes 2008-01-25 This firmware update improves support for 1080p/24Hz and auto mode(for HD-A30 and HD-A35), improves network connectivity for supporting the download of web-enabled network content associated with certain HD DVD discs, and also addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related issues identified by Toshiba. Announcement
1.311 40,518,031 bytes 2007-11-09
1.3 40,518,031 bytes 2007-11-09 This firmware update improves network connectivity for supporting the download of web-enabled network content associated with certain HD DVD discs, improves certain video and audio processing capabilities, and also addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related issues identified by Toshiba. Announcement
1.1 36,308,747 bytes 2007-10-10

HD-EP35

4.0 40,512,080 bytes 2008-08-06 Addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related issues identified by Toshiba. Announcement
3.003 39,502,157 bytes 2008-05-20 This firmware update improves support for 1080p/24Hz OUTPUT and auto mode(for HD-A30 and HD-A35), improves network connectivity for supporting the download of web-enabled network content associated with certain HD DVD discs, and also addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related issues identified by Toshiba. Announcement
2.0 40,653,512 bytes 2008-01-22 This firmware update improves support for 1080p/24Hz and auto mode(for HD-A30 and HD-A35), improves network connectivity for supporting the download of web-enabled network content associated with certain HD DVD discs, and also addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related issues identified by Toshiba. Announcement
1.3 40,524,266 bytes 2007-11-08 This firmware update improves network connectivity for supporting the download of web-enabled network content associated with certain HD DVD discs, improves certain video and audio processing capabilities, and also addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related issues identified by Toshiba. Announcement
HD-A35_EP35 Ver1.100.zip

HD-A30

4.0 40,501,677 bytes 2008-08-18 This firmware update improves support for Addresses certain disc playback related issues identified by Toshiba, Play state specification is changed (Advanced playback function) When "pause state" continues 3 hours. Announcement
3.003 39,465,064 bytes 2008-05-29 This firmware update improves support for 1080p/24Hz OUTPUT and auto mode(for HD-A30 and HD-A35), improves network connectivity for supporting the download of web-enabled network content associated with certain HD DVD discs, and also addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related issues identified by Toshiba. Announcement
2.0 40,612,246 bytes 2008-01-25 This firmware update improves support for 1080p/24Hz and auto mode(for HD-A30 and HD-A35), improves network connectivity for supporting the download of web-enabled network content associated with certain HD DVD discs, and also addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related issues identified by Toshiba. Announcement
1.311 40,481,158 bytes 2007-11-09
1.3 40,481,158 bytes 2007-11-09 This firmware update improves network connectivity for supporting the download of web-enabled network content associated with certain HD DVD discs, improves certain video and audio processing capabilities, and also addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related issues identified by Toshiba. Announcement
1.1 36,273,924 bytes 2007-10-10

HD-EP30

4.0 40,501,841 bytes 2008-08-06 Addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related issues identified by Toshiba. Announcement
3.003 39,493,959 bytes 2008-05-20 This firmware update improves support for 1080p/24Hz OUTPUT and auto mode(for HD-A30 and HD-A35), improves network connectivity for supporting the download of web-enabled network content associated with certain HD DVD discs, and also addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related issues identified by Toshiba. Announcement
2.0 40,647,368 bytes 2008-01-21 This firmware update improves support for 1080p/24Hz and auto mode(for HD-A30 and HD-A35), improves network connectivity for supporting the download of web-enabled network content associated with certain HD DVD discs, and also addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related issues identified by Toshiba. Announcement
HD-A30_EP30 Ver1.300.zip This firmware update improves network connectivity for supporting the download of web-enabled network content associated with certain HD DVD discs, improves certain video and audio processing capabilities, and also addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related issues identified by Toshiba. Announcement
HD-A30_EP30 Ver1.100.zip

HD-A3 / HD-D3

4.0 40,472,993 bytes 2008-08-18 This firmware update improves support for Addresses certain disc playback related issues identified by Toshiba, Play state specification is changed (Advanced playback function) When "pause state" continues 3 hours. Announcement
3.003 39,465,064 bytes 2008-05-29 This firmware update improves support for 1080p/24Hz OUTPUT and auto mode(for HD-A30 and HD-A35), improves network connectivity for supporting the download of web-enabled network content associated with certain HD DVD discs, and also addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related issues identified by Toshiba. Announcement
2.0 40,612,246 bytes 2008-01-25 This firmware update improves support for 1080p/24Hz and auto mode(for HD-A30 and HD-A35), improves network connectivity for supporting the download of web-enabled network content associated with certain HD DVD discs, and also addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related issues identified by Toshiba. Announcement
1.311 40,481,158 bytes 2007-11-09
1.3 40,481,158 bytes 2007-11-09 This firmware update improves network connectivity for supporting the download of web-enabled network content associated with certain HD DVD discs, improves certain video and audio processing capabilities, and also addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related issues identified by Toshiba. Announcement
1.1 36,273,924 bytes 2007-10-10

HD-XA2

4.0 41,847,644 bytes 2008-08-18 This firmware update improves support for Addresses certain disc playback related issues identified by Toshiba, Play state specification is changed (Advanced playback function) When "pause state" continues 3 hours. Announcement
3.003 42,905,600 bytes This firmware update improves support for 1080p/24Hz OUTPUT and auto mode(for HD-A30 and HD-A35), improves network connectivity for supporting the download of web-enabled network content associated with certain HD DVD discs, and also addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related issues identified by Toshiba. Announcement
2.801 42,306,219 bytes 2008-01-07 This firmware update improves support for 1080p/24Hz OUTPUT and auto mode(for HD-A20 and HD-XA2), improves network connectivity supporting the download of web-enabled network content associated with certain HD DVD discs, and also addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related issues identified by Toshiba. In addition, this firmware update provides High Bit Rate Audio functionality for the HD-XA2 player. When integrated through the HDMI connection to a 7.1 capable multi-channel A/V receiver, High Bit Rate Audio has the potential to offer the latest in high definition surround sound. Announcement
2.723 42,496,714 bytes 2007-11-07
HD-XA2-2700N.zip
2.501 38,062,114 bytes 2007-09-07 This firmware update adds support for 1080p/24Hz output to the HD-A20 and HD-XA2 players. For the HD-A2, HD-A2W, HD-D2, HD-A20 and HD-XA2 players, it adds more on-screen language display options. In addition, this firmware update improves network connectivity for supporting the download of web- enabled network content associated with certain HD DVD discs, and also addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related issues identified by Toshiba. Announcement
2.2 This firmware update improves network connectivity for supporting the download of web-enabled network content associated with certain HD DVD discs, and also addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related issues identified by Toshiba. Announcement
2.0 This firmware update improves network connectivity for supporting the download of web-enabled network content associated with certain HD DVD discs, and also addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related issues identified by Toshiba. Announcement
1.6 This firmware update addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related problems identified by Toshiba. Announcement
1.5 This firmware update addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related problems identified by Toshiba. Announcement
1.3 39,213,056 bytes This firmware update addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related problems identified by Toshiba. Announcement

HD-XE1

4.0 41,847,800 bytes 2008-08-06 This firmware update improves support for Addresses certain disc playback related issues identified by Toshiba, Play state specification is changed (Advanced playback function) When "pause state" continues 3 hours. Announcement
3.003 42,917,234 bytes 2008-05-19 This firmware update improves support for 1080p/24Hz OUTPUT and auto mode(for HD-A30 and HD-A35), improves network connectivity for supporting the download of web-enabled network content associated with certain HD DVD discs, and also addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related issues identified by Toshiba. Announcement
2.801 42,312,731 bytes 2007-12-21 This firmware update improves support for 1080p/24Hz OUTPUT and auto mode(for HD-A20 and HD-XA2), improves network connectivity supporting the download of web-enabled network content associated with certain HD DVD discs, and also addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related issues identified by Toshiba. In addition, this firmware update provides High Bit Rate Audio functionality for the HD-XA2 player. When integrated through the HDMI connection to a 7.1 capable multi-channel A/V receiver, High Bit Rate Audio has the potential to offer the latest in high definition surround sound. Announcement
2.7 42,492,216 bytes 2007-11-04
HDXE1TE2501.zip This firmware update adds support for 1080p/24Hz output to the HD-A20 and HD-XA2 players. For the HD-A2, HD-A2W, HD-D2, HD-A20 and HD-XA2 players, it adds more on-screen language display options. In addition, this firmware update improves network connectivity for supporting the download of web- enabled network content associated with certain HD DVD discs, and also addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related issues identified by Toshiba. Announcement
2.2 Online only? September 2007 This firmware update improves network connectivity for supporting the download of web-enabled network content associated with certain HD DVD discs, and also addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related issues identified by Toshiba.
2.0 Online only? July 2007 This firmware update improves network connectivity for supporting the download of web-enabled network content associated with certain HD DVD discs, and also addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related issues identified by Toshiba.
1.5 Online only? April 2007 This firmware update addresses certain disc playback problems identified by Toshiba.
1.3 Online only? March 2007 This firmware update addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related problems identified by Toshiba.

HD-A20

4.0 41,011,809 bytes 2008-08-18 This firmware update improves support for Addresses certain disc playback related issues identified by Toshiba, Play state specification is changed (Advanced playback function) When "pause state" continues 3 hours. Announcement
3.003 42,072,064 bytes This firmware update improves support for 1080p/24Hz OUTPUT and auto mode(for HD-A30 and HD-A35), improves network connectivity for supporting the download of web-enabled network content associated with certain HD DVD discs, and also addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related issues identified by Toshiba. Announcement
2.801 41,464,360 bytes 2008-01-07 This firmware update improves support for 1080p/24Hz OUTPUT and auto mode(for HD-A20 and HD-XA2), improves network connectivity supporting the download of web-enabled network content associated with certain HD DVD discs, and also addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related issues identified by Toshiba. In addition, this firmware update provides High Bit Rate Audio functionality for the HD-XA2 player. When integrated through the HDMI connection to a 7.1 capable multi-channel A/V receiver, High Bit Rate Audio has the potential to offer the latest in high definition surround sound. Announcement
2.723 41,652,804 bytes 2007-11-07
HD-A20-2700N.zip
2.501 37,218,211 bytes 2007-09-07 This firmware update adds support for 1080p/24Hz output to the HD-A20 and HD-XA2 players. For the HD-A2, HD-A2W, HD-D2, HD-A20 and HD-XA2 players, it adds more on-screen language display options. In addition, this firmware update improves network connectivity for supporting the download of web- enabled network content associated with certain HD DVD discs, and also addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related issues identified by Toshiba. Announcement
2.2 This firmware update improves network connectivity for supporting the download of web-enabled network content associated with certain HD DVD discs, and also addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related issues identified by Toshiba. Announcement
2.0 This firmware update improves network connectivity for supporting the download of web-enabled network content associated with certain HD DVD discs, and also addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related issues identified by Toshiba. Announcement
1.6 This firmware update addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related problems identified by Toshiba. Announcement
1.5 This firmware update addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related problems identified by Toshiba. Announcement

HD-EP10

4.0 41,011,975 bytes 2008-08-06 This firmware update improves support for Addresses certain disc playback related issues identified by Toshiba, Play state specification is changed (Advanced playback function) When "pause state" continues 3 hours. Announcement
3.003 42,083,454 bytes 2008-05-19 This firmware update improves support for 1080p/24Hz OUTPUT and auto mode(for HD-A30 and HD-A35), improves network connectivity for supporting the download of web-enabled network content associated with certain HD DVD discs, and also addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related issues identified by Toshiba. Announcement
2.801 41,470,754 bytes 2007-12-21 This firmware update improves support for 1080p/24Hz OUTPUT and auto mode(for HD-A20 and HD-XA2), improves network connectivity supporting the download of web-enabled network content associated with certain HD DVD discs, and also addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related issues identified by Toshiba. In addition, this firmware update provides High Bit Rate Audio functionality for the HD-XA2 player. When integrated through the HDMI connection to a 7.1 capable multi-channel A/V receiver, High Bit Rate Audio has the potential to offer the latest in high definition surround sound. Announcement
2.7 41,659,249 bytes 2007-11-05
HDEP10TE2501.zip This firmware update adds support for 1080p/24Hz output to the HD-A20 and HD-XA2 players. For the HD-A2, HD-A2W, HD-D2, HD-A20 and HD-XA2 players, it adds more on-screen language display options. In addition, this firmware update improves network connectivity for supporting the download of web- enabled network content associated with certain HD DVD discs, and also addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related issues identified by Toshiba. Announcement
2.2 Online only? September 2007 This firmware update improves network connectivity for supporting the download of web-enabled network content associated with certain HD DVD discs, and also addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related issues identified by Toshiba.
2.0 Online only? July 2007 This firmware update improves network connectivity for supporting the download of web-enabled network content associated with certain HD DVD discs, and also addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related issues identified by Toshiba.

HD-A2 / HD-D2

4.0 41,015,900 bytes 2008-08-18 This firmware update improves support for Addresses certain disc playback related issues identified by Toshiba, Play state specification is changed (Advanced playback function) When "pause state" continues 3 hours. Announcement
3.003 42,072,064 bytes This firmware update improves support for 1080p/24Hz OUTPUT and auto mode(for HD-A30 and HD-A35), improves network connectivity for supporting the download of web-enabled network content associated with certain HD DVD discs, and also addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related issues identified by Toshiba. Announcement
2.801 41,466,405 bytes 2008-01-07 This firmware update improves support for 1080p/24Hz OUTPUT and auto mode(for HD-A20 and HD-XA2), improves network connectivity supporting the download of web-enabled network content associated with certain HD DVD discs, and also addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related issues identified by Toshiba. In addition, this firmware update provides High Bit Rate Audio functionality for the HD-XA2 player. When integrated through the HDMI connection to a 7.1 capable multi-channel A/V receiver, High Bit Rate Audio has the potential to offer the latest in high definition surround sound. Announcement
2.723
HD-A2-2700U.zip
2.501 This firmware update adds support for 1080p/24Hz output to the HD-A20 and HD-XA2 players. For the HD-A2, HD-A2W, HD-D2, HD-A20 and HD-XA2 players, it adds more on-screen language display options. In addition, this firmware update improves network connectivity for supporting the download of web- enabled network content associated with certain HD DVD discs, and also addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related issues identified by Toshiba. Announcement
2.2 This firmware update improves network connectivity for supporting the download of web-enabled network content associated with certain HD DVD discs, and also addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related issues identified by Toshiba. Announcement
2.0 This firmware update improves network connectivity for supporting the download of web-enabled network content associated with certain HD DVD discs, and also addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related issues identified by Toshiba. Announcement
1.6 37,150,720 bytes This firmware update addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related problems identified by Toshiba. Announcement
1.5 This firmware update addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related problems identified by Toshiba. Announcement
1.3 This firmware update addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related problems identified by Toshiba. Announcement
1.2 This firmware update addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related problems identified by Toshiba. Announcement

HD-E1

4.0 41,016,049 bytes 2008-08-05 This firmware update improves support for Addresses certain disc playback related issues identified by Toshiba, Play state specification is changed (Advanced playback function) When "pause state" continues 3 hours. Announcement
3.003 42,083,432 bytes 2008-05-19 This firmware update improves support for 1080p/24Hz OUTPUT and auto mode(for HD-A30 and HD-A35), improves network connectivity for supporting the download of web-enabled network content associated with certain HD DVD discs, and also addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related issues identified by Toshiba. Announcement
2.801 41,472,792 bytes 2007-12-21 This firmware update improves support for 1080p/24Hz OUTPUT and auto mode(for HD-A20 and HD-XA2), improves network connectivity supporting the download of web-enabled network content associated with certain HD DVD discs, and also addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related issues identified by Toshiba. In addition, this firmware update provides High Bit Rate Audio functionality for the HD-XA2 player. When integrated through the HDMI connection to a 7.1 capable multi-channel A/V receiver, High Bit Rate Audio has the potential to offer the latest in high definition surround sound. Announcement
2.7 41,659,239 bytes 2007-11-05
HDE1TE2501.zip This firmware update adds support for 1080p/24Hz output to the HD-A20 and HD-XA2 players. For the HD-A2, HD-A2W, HD-D2, HD-A20 and HD-XA2 players, it adds more on-screen language display options. In addition, this firmware update improves network connectivity for supporting the download of web- enabled network content associated with certain HD DVD discs, and also addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related issues identified by Toshiba. Announcement
2.2 Online only? September 2007 This firmware update improves network connectivity for supporting the download of web-enabled network content associated with certain HD DVD discs, and also addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related issues identified by Toshiba.
2.0 Online only? July 2007 This firmware update improves network connectivity for supporting the download of web-enabled network content associated with certain HD DVD discs, and also addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related issues identified by Toshiba.
1.5 Online only? April 2007 This firmware update addresses certain disc playback problems identified by Toshiba.
1.3 Online only? March 2007 This firmware update addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related problems identified by Toshiba.
1.205 Online only? February 2007 This firmware update addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related problems identified by Toshiba.

HD-XA1

4.0 73,603,585 bytes 2008-09-08 This firmware update improves support for Addresses certain disc playback related issues identified by Toshiba, Play state specification is changed (Advanced playback function) When "pause state" continues 3 hours. Announcement
HD-XA1-3001N.zip This firmware update improves network connectivity for supporting the download of web-enabled network content associated with certain HD DVD discs, improves certain video and audio processing capabilities, and also addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related issues identified by Toshiba. Announcement
2.4 73,182,752 bytes 2007-11-08 This firmware update improves network connectivity for supporting the download of web-enabled network content associated with certain HD DVD discs, improves certain video and audio processing capabilities, and also addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related issues identified by Toshiba. Announcement
HDA1-HDXA1-T2301N.iso This firmware update improves network connectivity for supporting the download of web-enabled network content associated with certain HD DVD discs, improves certain video and audio processing capabilities, and also addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related issues identified by Toshiba. Announcement
2.2 This firmware update adds support for certain anticipated network delivered content in future HD DVD discs, improves certain video and audio processing capabilities, as well as addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related problems identified by Toshiba. Announcement
2.1 This firmware update adds support for certain anticipated network delivered content in future HD DVD discs, improves certain video and audio processing capabilities, as well as addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related problems identified by Toshiba. Announcement
HD-XA1-2001N.zip This update adds some new features (extended support for Dolby True HD® and some network connectivity features). It also addresses some problems Toshiba has identified with HDMI/DVI connectivity and disc playback. Announcement
1.4 This firmware update addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related problems identified by Toshiba. Announcement
1.2 This firmware update addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related problems identified by Toshiba. Announcement

HD-A1 / HD-D1

4.0 73,603,585 bytes 2008-09-08 This firmware update improves support for Addresses certain disc playback related issues identified by Toshiba, Play state specification is changed (Advanced playback function) When "pause state" continues 3 hours. Announcement
HD-A1-3001N.zip This firmware update improves network connectivity for supporting the download of web-enabled network content associated with certain HD DVD discs, improves certain video and audio processing capabilities, and also addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related issues identified by Toshiba. Announcement
2.4 73,182,750 bytes 2007-11-08 This firmware update improves network connectivity for supporting the download of web-enabled network content associated with certain HD DVD discs, improves certain video and audio processing capabilities, and also addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related issues identified by Toshiba. Announcement
HDA1-HDXA1-T2301N.iso This firmware update improves network connectivity for supporting the download of web-enabled network content associated with certain HD DVD discs, improves certain video and audio processing capabilities, and also addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related issues identified by Toshiba. Announcement
2.2 This firmware update adds support for certain anticipated network delivered content in future HD DVD discs, improves certain video and audio processing capabilities, as well as addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related problems identified by Toshiba. Announcement
2.1 This firmware update adds support for certain anticipated network delivered content in future HD DVD discs, improves certain video and audio processing capabilities, as well as addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related problems identified by Toshiba. Announcement
HD-A1-2001N.zip This update adds some new features (extended support for Dolby True HD® and some network connectivity features). It also addresses some problems Toshiba has identified with HDMI/DVI connectivity and disc playback. Announcement
1.4 This firmware update addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related problems identified by Toshiba. Announcement
1.2 This firmware update addresses certain disc playback and HDMI/DVI related problems identified by Toshiba. Announcement

Internal PC drives

Buffalo

BRHC-6316FBS-BK

Instructions

XJ04 2,062,384 bytes 2008-08-12 Support for recording to BD-R discs and other new types of BD-R discs compliant with Blu-ray Disc Recordable Format Version 1.3.
Improved BD-R disc reading peformance
brhc6316-xj03.exe 2,115,038 bytes 2008-04-10 Support for 2x writing speed to LTH (Low to High/Organic dye type) type BD-R (1-2x speed 25GB) media
brhc6316-xj02.exe 2,098,128 bytes 2008-01-23 Fix for issue writing to certain Sony BD-R and BD-RE media
Improved writing quality with DVD+R media
Improved reading performance of DVD-RAM media
Fixed the problem that the PC may hang up at startup when connected via S-ATA

HDV-ROM2.4FB

TS06 444,559 bytes 2007-03-06

I-O Data

BRD-SH6B

1.03 (XJ04) 2,441,786 bytes 2008-10-06
  1. Improving BD-R media reading performance
  2. Improved writing performance of some BD-R SL/DL media
1.02 (XJ03) 2,436,150 bytes 2008-04-01
  • Compatible with BD-R LTH media.
1.01 (XJ02a) 2,434,115 bytes 2008-01-18
  • Countermeasures for problems that occur when starting the OS on some PCs.
  • Improved recognition performance for BD-R media.
  • Improved reading performance of DVD-RAM media.
  • Improved writing performance for some BD/DVD media.

LG

The first two generations of LG Blu-ray drives had read support for HD DVD discs. The naming convention is as follows:

G[BG][CW]-H[12]0[LN]

[BG] G = "Multi-blue" drive with support for Blu-ray and HD DVD; B = "Blu-ray only"
[CW] C = CD/DVD writer, Blu-ray/HD DVD reader; W = CD/DVD/Blu-ray writer, HD DVD reader
[12] 1 = 1st generation; 2 = 2nd generation
[LN] L = LightScribe support; N = no LightScribe support

Drives with a "B" as the second letter are multi-blue drives with HD DVD support removed from the firmware. Such drives can be flashed with the firmware for the drive that has the same model number, but with a "G" as the second letter. This must the only difference in the model numbers. You can cross-flash to restore HD DVD support; don't try to turn a first-generation drive into a second-generation drive, or add LightScribe support to a drive without LightScribe support.

GGW-H20L / GBW-H20L

The GBW-H20L is a GGW-H20L with HD DVD support removed from the firmware. It can be cross-flashed to turn it back into a GGW-H20L.

YL07 2,006,302 bytes 2011-05-11 Write strategy improvement for new BD-R and BD-RE Media
YL05 1,998,387 bytes 2008-11-05 Write strategy improvement for new BD-R and BD-RE Media (BD-R : 24kinds, BD-RE : 4kinds)
YL04 1,996,405 bytes 2008-09-26 Addition of write strategy
YL03 1,990,622 bytes 2008-04-17 Improved writing quality
YL02 1,988,539 bytes 2008-01-10 Improved writing quality

GGW-H20N / GBW-H20N

The GBW-H20N is a GGW-H20N with HD DVD support removed from the firmware. It can be cross-flashed to turn it back into a GGW-H20N.

XL07 2,006,302 bytes 2011-05-11 Write strategy improvement for new BD-R and BD-RE Media
XL05 1,998,387 bytes 2008-11-05 Write strategy improvement for new BD-R and BD-RE Media (BD-R : 24kinds, BD-RE : 4kinds)
XL04 1,996,405 bytes 2008-09-26 Addition of write strategy
XL03 1,990,622 bytes 2008-04-17 Improved writing quality
XL02 1,988,539 bytes 2008-01-10 Improved writing quality

GGC-H20L / GBC-H20L

The GBC-H20L is a GGC-H20L with HD DVD support removed from the firmware. It can be cross-flashed to turn it back into a GGC-H20L.

1.03 1,993,447 bytes 2008-07-17
1.02 1,998,387 bytes 2008-01-11

GGC-H20N / GBC-H20N

The GBC-H20N is a GGC-H20N with HD DVD support removed from the firmware. It can be cross-flashed to turn it back into a GGC-H20N.

1.03 1,993,409 bytes 2008-07-17
1.02 1,990,329 bytes 2008-01-11

GGW-H10N

1.04 832,744 bytes 2008-04-18
1.03 830,468 bytes 2008-01-11
1.02 830,491 bytes 2007-08-23
1.01 829,317 bytes 2007-06-15

Plextor

PX-B920SA

1.03 2,062,384 bytes 2009-01-16
1.02 2,115,038 bytes 2008-10-16
1.01 2,098,128 bytes 2008-05-30

Toshiba

TS-L802A

TF32 2,322,432 bytes 2007-03-07

Now compatible with Windows Vista. The following improvements have been made for Windows Vista.

  • Fixed the phenomenon where the operation was interrupted and writing was not possible when writing to DVD+-R DL media using the OS standard function.
  • Fixed the phenomenon where the writing speed to DVD media may not be able to write at the maximum speed specified.
  • Fixed the phenomenon where the media may be recognized as a blank disc when re-recognizing it after writing a file of approximately 130MB or less to DVD-R/RW media.
  • Fixed the phenomenon where writing to DVD+RW media may not be performed normally.

Fixed the phenomenon where the playback of HD DVD Twin Format content may stop in Windows XP and Windows Vista.
TF31 2006-09-15 Fixed the phenomenon where the recording capacity of some HD DVD-ROM media may not be recognized correctly when it is inserted again after being ejected, and playback may not be possible.
Fixed an issue where formatting may not be possible when turning on the power with the drive tray open and then inserting DVD-RAM media and attempting to format the media.

External PC drives

Buffalo

BRHC-6316U2

Instructions

XJ04 2,062,384 bytes 2008-08-12 Support for recording to BD-R discs and other new types of BD-R discs compliant with Blu-ray Disc Recordable Format Version 1.3.
Improved BD-R disc reading peformance
brhc6316-xj03.exe 2,115,038 bytes 2008-04-10 Support for 2x writing speed to LTH (Low to High/Organic dye type) type BD-R (1-2x speed 25GB) media
brhc6316-xj02.exe 2,098,128 bytes 2008-01-23 Fix for issue writing to certain Sony BD-R and BD-RE media
Improved writing quality with DVD+R media
Improved reading performance of DVD-RAM media

LG

BE06LU10 / BE06LU11

The BE06LU11 is a BE06LU10 with HD DVD support removed from the firmware. It can be cross-flashed to turn it back into a BE06LU10.

YE05 1,997,032 bytes 2009-02-20

HP

HD100

HP10 1,002,408 bytes 2007-04-06

I-O Data

BRD-UXH6

1.03 (XJ04) 2,441,786 bytes 2008-10-06
  1. Improving BD-R media reading performance
  2. Improved writing performance of some BD-R SL/DL media
1.02 (XJ03) 2,436,150 bytes 2008-04-01
  • Compatible with BD-R LTH media.
1.01 (XJ02a) 2,434,115 bytes 2008-01-18
  • Countermeasures for problems that occur when starting the OS on some PCs.
  • Improved recognition performance for BD-R media.
  • Improved reading performance of DVD-RAM media.
  • Improved writing performance for some BD/DVD media.