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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 ...

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.

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I appreciate ...

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 ...

@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.

United States.

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 ...