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by Manciple
Sun Feb 25, 2024 2:07 am
Forum: UHD drives
Topic: Drive not recognized when using SATA to USB adapter
Replies: 4
Views: 1704

Re: Drive not recognized when using SATA to USB adapter

Just an update/resolution: Received the Vantec NexStar DX2 on the same day I ordered it (thanks Jeff Bezos). Windows is now recognizing the drive and it's working fine. Glad I got the Pioneer drive instead of the LG, and same sentiment on this enclosure. The extra cost is worth it to protect the dri...
by Manciple
Sat Feb 24, 2024 7:26 am
Forum: UHD drives
Topic: Drive not recognized when using SATA to USB adapter
Replies: 4
Views: 1704

Re: Drive not recognized when using SATA to USB adapter

Hello Billycar11, thanks for your response. I have been reading your guides over the past few weeks before deciding to buy a drive. I've read "The Ultimate UHD Flashing Guide Updated 2023 https://forum.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=74718#p74718 , among some of your others. * ... I appreciat...
by Manciple
Sat Feb 24, 2024 4:43 am
Forum: UHD drives
Topic: Drive not recognized when using SATA to USB adapter
Replies: 4
Views: 1704

Drive not recognized when using SATA to USB adapter

Hi All, New to the forum. I bought a Pioneer BDR-212V and successfully flashed its firmware down to a BDR-S12U Version 1.02 22/03/07. TL;DR: Pioneer drive BDR-212V flashed down to BDR-S12U SATA to USB 3 adapter: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HQQNSZN?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1 The PC ...
by Manciple
Wed Feb 21, 2024 3:38 pm
Forum: UHD drives
Topic: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2024
Replies: 2530
Views: 5301011

Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023

@Coopervid. PM received. I'm still unable to send PM's as I'm a new user, hence my reply here. I've canceled the LG order and substituted in the Pioneer. I'll be back in touch once I get it, if I can't get the flash tools available here to work on it.
by Manciple
Tue Feb 20, 2024 9:48 pm
Forum: UHD drives
Topic: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2024
Replies: 2530
Views: 5301011

Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023

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by Manciple
Tue Feb 20, 2024 5:49 pm
Forum: UHD drives
Topic: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2024
Replies: 2530
Views: 5301011

Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023

Hello: New to the forum and joined to ask two specific questions. My specific questions: Is it still true that post-December 2022 Pioneers have firmware that cannot be downgraded? Related, is it likely that a Pioneer BDR-S13U-X bought directly from Amazon will have firmware that still cannot be cros...