How to flash Pioneer BDR-XD08B
Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2026 9:57 pm
I just got a Pioneer BDR-XD08B (not from Billy). I want to flash it so that it can handle UHD and can work with makemkv.
Here's what makemkv says about my drive:
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Drive Information
OS device name: L:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD08
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: DCDL006508UC
Firmware date: 2022-12-27
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 82
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS9330
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-BDS8
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.02
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
No disc inserted
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Here's what makemkv says about my drive:
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Drive Information
OS device name: L:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD08
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: DCDL006508UC
Firmware date: 2022-12-27
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 82
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS9330
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-BDS8
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.02
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
No disc inserted
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