BDR 212V UHD Guide

[traveler286]

@coopervid,
I too would like instructions to upgrade my BDR 212V for 4K Ultra disk reading for Plex server. I just registered so cannot directly PM you yet.

Yes, please send the next PM

[BarryR]

PM sent.

Yes, please send next PM.

PM sent.

@coopervid Thank you very much

Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-S12U
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: ...
Firmware date: 2022-03-07
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F01
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.02/ID43
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

[traveler286]

Thanks Coopervid.

I was planning to purchase a license instead of a donation. I am just starting my journey into Plex Media server and have a lot to process including audio CDs. I have 16TB of storage and cloud backup.

[AirProo]

@Coopervid

Was wondering if you could steer me in the right direction. I have same drive as many above

Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: XXX
Firmware date: 2022-05-31
Bus encryption flags: 13

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID06

No disc inserted

Hi @Coopervid!

I have bought an "ASUS Extern BDWriter BW- 16D1X-U". It says in MakeMKV that it has Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00. Is it possible to get this drive to read 4k disc?


Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number: **************
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 64

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID76

[Coopervid]

Thanks Coopervid.

I was planning to purchase a license instead of a donation. I am just starting my journey into Plex Media server and have a lot to process including audio CDs. I have 16TB of storage and cloud backup.

A licence will not fix your drive. Post your Makemkv info.

[averma24]

Hi Coopervid
Today I just got my Pioneer BDR-212V drive from amazon .
As lately some of the new bought Pioneer drives have newer firmware , I was unsure if shall be lucky .
On the label of my drive the MFD date is 2024-03
However , Makemkv says different :

Drive Information
OS device name :E:
Manufacturer : PIONEER
Product : BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision :1.02
Serial number :XXXXXXXXX
Firmware date :2022-05-31
Bus encryption flags :13

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible , not yet enabled
Drive platform : Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version : ID06
No disk inserted

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I used the drive inside a OWC Mercury PRO enclosure , usb attached .
No info about Highest AACS version

Which steps should I take in order to flash my drive ?

I'm new to the forum , I don't think I am able to get PMs.
Thank you in advance .

[averma24]

Anybody please help me with my Pioneer drive !

[Coopervid]

Anybody please help me with my Pioneer drive !

PM sent.

[averma24]

Thank you very much @Coopervid

[averma24]

@Coopervid
It worked like a charm , even with the drive inside the OWC Mercury PRO usb enclosure , with Windows inside a Qemu VM .

Now UHD discs work .

[sumboxcar182]

Hello!

I'm looking to see if i can support UHD discs with my BDR-212V as well, as i think it might just need a small update, but not sure.

My makemkv info:

Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.00
Serial number: ...
Firmware date: 2020-08-07
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 78

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.00/ID06
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted

[JayGee68]

Hi guys
I just got my drive today and would like any help in getting it up and running.
I used to use ANYDVD back in the day but stopped backing up when Blu-Rays came out.
TIA

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Current profile: DVD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.02
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2022-05-31
Bus encryption flags: 13

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID06

[Billycar11]

Hi guys
I just got my drive today and would like any help in getting it up and running.
I used to use ANYDVD back in the day but stopped backing up when Blu-Rays came out.
TIA

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Current profile: DVD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.02
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2022-05-31
Bus encryption flags: 13

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID06

Hello!

I'm looking to see if i can support UHD discs with my BDR-212V as well, as i think it might just need a small update, but not sure.

My makemkv info:

Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.00
Serial number: ...
Firmware date: 2020-08-07
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 78

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.00/ID06
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted

Just email me that info see below I have a flasher for it

[kaister]

Hi,

I just started getting into backing up Blu-ray, I have mix of regular and UHD Blu-rays. Read that the pioneer drives are the best. Also that I should get any drive with firmware before Dec 2022. So I went ahead and purchase a Pioneer BDR-212V, Verbatim 43890 (BDR-UD03), and a BDR-XD05S since all these are made before 2022. Bought a few to test out which one is better. Both the 212V and 43890 works with standard Blu-ray but not UHD, don't have the XD05 yet. I would like to enable UHD to at least one of these.

Not sure how this work but any help is greatly appreciated.

Drive Information
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.00
Serial number: [removed]
Firmware date: 2020-08-07
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.00/ID06
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted

Drive Information
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: [removed]
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8511
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.14
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted

[christopher_2]

How did you guys get this drive flashed, I bought one and am trying to figure it out SDF Tool doesn't have pioneer firmware in it.

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: ...
Firmware date: 2022-05-31
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 12

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID06

No disc inserted