BDR 212V UHD Guide

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Flexkid
Posts: 2
Joined: Mon Jun 30, 2025 11:54 am

Re: BDR 212V UHD Guide

Post by Flexkid »

Hi Coopervid, could I get some help cross-flashing my BD-RW BDR-S12JX? Here is the makemkv info:

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-S12JX
Revision: 1.01
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 68

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F01
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.01/ID72
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted
Coopervid
Posts: 2979
Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: BDR 212V UHD Guide

Post by Coopervid »

Flexkid wrote:
Sat Jul 05, 2025 2:55 pm
Hi Coopervid, could I get some help cross-flashing my BD-RW BDR-S12JX? Here is the makemkv info:

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-S12JX
Revision: 1.01
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 68

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F01
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.01/ID72
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted
PM sent.
djharvey
Posts: 1
Joined: Sat Jul 05, 2025 9:05 pm

Re: BDR 212V UHD Guide

Post by djharvey »

Hello! Just registered so I could also ask for help getting my BDR-212V modified for MakeMKV/LibreDrive. Here is the drive info per MakeMKV:

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Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: [redacted]
Firmware date: 2022-05-31
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID06
Thanks for your help in advance!
Coopervid
Posts: 2979
Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: BDR 212V UHD Guide

Post by Coopervid »

djharvey wrote:
Sat Jul 05, 2025 9:10 pm
Hello! Just registered so I could also ask for help getting my BDR-212V modified for MakeMKV/LibreDrive. Here is the drive info per MakeMKV:

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Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: [redacted]
Firmware date: 2022-05-31
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID06
Thanks for your help in advance!
PM sent.
billem
Posts: 1
Joined: Tue Jul 01, 2025 9:53 pm

Re: BDR 212V UHD Guide

Post by billem »

Yet another request if you would be so kind.

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Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/rdisk10
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: [removed]
Firmware date: 2022-05-31
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID06
Hardy4825
Posts: 2
Joined: Fri Mar 28, 2025 2:01 am

Re: BDR 212V UHD Guide

Post by Hardy4825 »

Sorry to repost, but I think my last one (quoted below) may have been missed. If I left something out please let me know, thanks!
Hardy4825 wrote:
Fri Jul 04, 2025 9:52 pm
Hey, another person looking for help with the 212v when you get a chance. Thanks!

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Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: [REDACTED]
Firmware date: 2022-05-31
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 61

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

No disc inserted
Coopervid
Posts: 2979
Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: BDR 212V UHD Guide

Post by Coopervid »

Hardy4825 wrote:
Mon Jul 07, 2025 10:15 pm
Sorry to repost, but I think my last one (quoted below) may have been missed. If I left something out please let me know, thanks!
Hardy4825 wrote:
Fri Jul 04, 2025 9:52 pm
Hey, another person looking for help with the 212v when you get a chance. Thanks!

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Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: [REDACTED]
Firmware date: 2022-05-31
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 61

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

No disc inserted
PM sent. Yes, missed your post.
LeapingGecko
Posts: 1
Joined: Sun Dec 15, 2024 5:07 am

Re: BDR 212V UHD Guide

Post by LeapingGecko »

Hi Coopervid,

Can you please PM info for getting my two BDR-212V drives modified for MakeMKV/LibreDrive?

Drive 1 Information
OS device name: G:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: ...
Firmware date: 2022-05-31
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 81

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


Drive 2 Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: DCDL026043WL
Firmware date: 2022-05-31
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID06
Coopervid
Posts: 2979
Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: BDR 212V UHD Guide

Post by Coopervid »

LeapingGecko wrote:
Thu Jul 10, 2025 4:27 am
Hi Coopervid,

Can you please PM info for getting my two BDR-212V drives modified for MakeMKV/LibreDrive?

Drive 1 Information
OS device name: G:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: ...
Firmware date: 2022-05-31
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 81

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


Drive 2 Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: DCDL026043WL
Firmware date: 2022-05-31
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID06
PM sent.
alturigo
Posts: 2
Joined: Thu Jul 10, 2025 8:13 pm

Re: BDR 212V UHD Guide

Post by alturigo »

I'm also looking for an UHD upgrade for my BDR-212DBK

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Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/sr0
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.02
Firmware date: 2022-03-16
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: 1.02/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Coopervid
Posts: 2979
Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: BDR 212V UHD Guide

Post by Coopervid »

alturigo wrote:
Thu Jul 10, 2025 8:21 pm
I'm also looking for an UHD upgrade for my BDR-212DBK

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Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/sr0
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.02
Firmware date: 2022-03-16
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: 1.02/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
PM sent.
alturigo
Posts: 2
Joined: Thu Jul 10, 2025 8:13 pm

Re: BDR 212V UHD Guide

Post by alturigo »

Coopervid wrote:
Thu Jul 10, 2025 9:27 pm
alturigo wrote:
Thu Jul 10, 2025 8:21 pm
I'm also looking for an UHD upgrade for my BDR-212DBK

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Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/sr0
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.02
Firmware date: 2022-03-16
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: 1.02/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
PM sent.
Thank you! It worked perfectly. I would like to ask you something else by PM but they are blocked for me, any other way?
Coopervid
Posts: 2979
Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: BDR 212V UHD Guide

Post by Coopervid »

alturigo wrote:
Thu Jul 10, 2025 10:25 pm
Coopervid wrote:
Thu Jul 10, 2025 9:27 pm
alturigo wrote:
Thu Jul 10, 2025 8:21 pm
I'm also looking for an UHD upgrade for my BDR-212DBK

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Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/sr0
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.02
Firmware date: 2022-03-16
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: 1.02/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
PM sent.
Thank you! It worked perfectly. I would like to ask you something else by PM but they are blocked for me, any other way?
Read your PM.
zaybdr
Posts: 5
Joined: Wed May 21, 2025 9:50 am

Re: BDR 212V UHD Guide

Post by zaybdr »

Coopervid, I got a used BD-RW BDR-211M. Could you tell me about cross flash? Here is the information about makemkv.

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-211M
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: ****
Firmware date: 2017-02-23
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8800
Firmware version: ID58
Coopervid
Posts: 2979
Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: BDR 212V UHD Guide

Post by Coopervid »

zaybdr wrote:
Fri Jul 11, 2025 10:51 am
Coopervid, I got a used BD-RW BDR-211M. Could you tell me about cross flash? Here is the information about makemkv.

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-211M
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: ****
Firmware date: 2017-02-23
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8800
Firmware version: ID58
PM sent.
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