Flashing Pioneer BDR-212D

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Coopervid
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Re: Flashing Pioneer BDR-212D

Post by Coopervid »

apoph1s wrote:
Fri Sep 19, 2025 2:00 am
Hello,

I just got a new Pioneer BDR-212D drive to replace a LG that died. Finding these Pioneer drives is getting hard. I saw that the 212D can be flashed. What is the process to flash this drive?

Thanks.

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: DADL055270WL
Firmware date: 2022-03-16
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 82

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.
Billycar11
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Joined: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:49 am

Re: Flashing Pioneer BDR-212D

Post by Billycar11 »

apoph1s wrote:
Fri Sep 19, 2025 2:00 am
Hello,

I just got a new Pioneer BDR-212D drive to replace a LG that died. Finding these Pioneer drives is getting hard. I saw that the 212D can be flashed. What is the process to flash this drive?

Thanks.

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: DADL055270WL
Firmware date: 2022-03-16
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 82

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
see email below i have a flasher for it
just send that info like that
Buy a UHD drive from the guide and how to video maker: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 20&t=17831
UHD Drives Guide: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 16&t=19634
Auto flash kit $25 Email me for one Billycar5924@gmail.com
Clappers25
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Re: Flashing Pioneer BDR-212D

Post by Clappers25 »

I recently purchased a new Pioneer BDR-212D I would like to purchase the appropriate flash kit. The drive is installed in an OWC Mercury Pro external drive housing.

Here is the drive information from MakeMKV V1.18.2 - I have purchased a license.

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.00
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2019-01-10
Bus encryption flags: 13

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.00/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Clappers25
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Re: Flashing Pioneer BDR-212D

Post by Clappers25 »

Confirming successful flash of my new Pioneer BDR-212D. I was able to read and rip a UHD disk.
Thank you Billy!
Nivsole
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Joined: Thu Oct 02, 2025 2:11 am

Re: Flashing Pioneer BDR-212D

Post by Nivsole »

Hi, just purchased a pioneer drive and need your assistants.

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: DGDL056111WL
Firmware date: 2022-03-16
Bus encryption flags: 13

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

No disc inserted
Billycar11
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Re: Flashing Pioneer BDR-212D

Post by Billycar11 »

Nivsole wrote:
Thu Oct 02, 2025 2:26 am
Hi, just purchased a pioneer drive and need your assistants.

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: DGDL056111WL
Firmware date: 2022-03-16
Bus encryption flags: 13

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

No disc inserted
sure just email that same info to the email below
Buy a UHD drive from the guide and how to video maker: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 20&t=17831
UHD Drives Guide: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 16&t=19634
Auto flash kit $25 Email me for one Billycar5924@gmail.com
mescalero
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Re: Flashing Pioneer BDR-212D

Post by mescalero »

I have a Pioneer BDR-212DBK, and would love to flash it. Connected to Linux (Ubuntu), MakeMKV shows the following information (on a Mac there is no OS device name):

Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/sr0
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.02
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2022-03-16
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 76

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

Thanks for any assistance!
Coopervid
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Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: Flashing Pioneer BDR-212D

Post by Coopervid »

mescalero wrote:
Sun Oct 05, 2025 1:22 am
I have a Pioneer BDR-212DBK, and would love to flash it. Connected to Linux (Ubuntu), MakeMKV shows the following information (on a Mac there is no OS device name):

Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/sr0
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.02
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2022-03-16
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 76

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

Thanks for any assistance!
PM sent. You need a Windows PC for flashing or a good VM like VMWare.
mescalero
Posts: 2
Joined: Fri Oct 03, 2025 9:34 pm

Re: Flashing Pioneer BDR-212D

Post by mescalero »

Hi, I got your message, thanks. Unfortunately I do not have access to a Windows machine, but I’m trying to install VMWare on my Mac to see if I can get it to work.
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