Posted 30 April 2023

Samsung SE-506CB External Blu-ray Writer - Firmware

I've recently purchased a Samsung SE-506CB/RSWD External Blu-ray Writer. I like to update the firmware to the latest version on any computer / electrical items I buy and thought this would have been easy for a Samsung product.

But I've been unable to find what firmware version is installed (apart from the sticker underneath saying TS01) and can't find where I can download newer versions. Can anyone help?

Also does anyone know if this will play 4K discs if you have the appropriate 4K software?

Thanks
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  1. Deedie's avatar
    A quick Google would suggest that this is an old drive and no longer supported. No firmware updates are available, and Samsung have not provided driver updates beyond windows 8
  2. skyking_comms's avatar
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    Thanks

    It seems to be working fine on both Win 10 & 11.

    Having past experience of Samsung products they usually are very good at pushing out Firmware updates, so was surprised that I couldn't find anything on their website.

    I did see a site which had a TS02 Firmware, but always wary when it's not on an official manufacture website and wouldn't know how to manually update the firmware.
    Deedie's avatar
    If it's working, then I would just forget about it then
  3. PeacePipe's avatar
    You should be able to download a trial of software for playing films to see if it works.
    skyking_comms's avatar
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    I also need to get a 4K disc first!

    I asked as in the specs I noticed it supports quad layer discs up to 128GB
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