Pioneer bdr 209 and Pioneer bdr 209m

[pmccarenko]

Thank you very much. Firmware flashed successfully, but i can not backup any UHD Disc. For example:

Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-S11
Revision: 1.53
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-08-03
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 82

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8800
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-211
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.53/ID43
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Disc Information
Label: The Good The Bad And The Ugly
Timestamp: 2025-06-19 18:22:24
Protection: AACS2.0/C v82
Data capacity: 92.84 Gb
Disc type: BD-ROM UHD
Number of layers: 3
Bus encryption flags: 80

MakeMKV v1.18.1 win(x64-release) started
Downloading latest SDF to C:\Users\MediaUser/.MakeMKV ...
Automatic SDF downloading is disabled or failed.
Using LibreDrive mode (v01.0 id=341479DBE353)
Backing up disc into folder "C:/BD/The Good The Bad And The Ugly"
Downloading latest HK to C:\Users\MediaUser/.MakeMKV ...
Automatic HK downloading is disabled or failed.
Saved AACS dump file as C:\Users\MediaUser/.MakeMKV/MKB20_v82_The_Good_The_Bad_And_The_Ugly_53EC.tgz
The volume key is unknown for this disc - video can't be decrypted
Backup failed

[MartyMcNuts]

Thank you very much. Firmware flashed successfully, but i can not backup any UHD Disc. For example:

Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-S11
Revision: 1.53
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-08-03
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 82

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8800
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-211
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.53/ID43
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Disc Information
Label: The Good The Bad And The Ugly
Timestamp: 2025-06-19 18:22:24
Protection: AACS2.0/C v82
Data capacity: 92.84 Gb
Disc type: BD-ROM UHD
Number of layers: 3
Bus encryption flags: 80

MakeMKV v1.18.1 win(x64-release) started
Downloading latest SDF to C:\Users\MediaUser/.MakeMKV ...
Automatic SDF downloading is disabled or failed.
Using LibreDrive mode (v01.0 id=341479DBE353)
Backing up disc into folder "C:/BD/The Good The Bad And The Ugly"
Downloading latest HK to C:\Users\MediaUser/.MakeMKV ...
Automatic HK downloading is disabled or failed.
Saved AACS dump file as C:\Users\MediaUser/.MakeMKV/MKB20_v82_The_Good_The_Bad_And_The_Ugly_53EC.tgz
The volume key is unknown for this disc - video can't be decrypted
Backup failed

Automatic SDF downloading is disabled or failed.

This is your issue. MakeMKV needs Internet access to download the hashed keys. Ensure you have allowed internet access in preferences and that your system is not geo blocking Russia as that's where the keys are hosted. Usually, running MakeMKV through a VPN helps with this.

[phauturok]

Hi - is it possible to get this drive to read UHD. Thank you in advance.

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209D
Revision: 1.10
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2013-09-10
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 77

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.10/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted

PM sent.

Thank you - flashed without dramas.

[pmccarenko]

Thank you very much. Firmware flashed successfully, but i can not backup any UHD Disc. For example:

Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-S11
Revision: 1.53
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-08-03
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 82

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8800
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-211
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.53/ID43
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Disc Information
Label: The Good The Bad And The Ugly
Timestamp: 2025-06-19 18:22:24
Protection: AACS2.0/C v82
Data capacity: 92.84 Gb
Disc type: BD-ROM UHD
Number of layers: 3
Bus encryption flags: 80

MakeMKV v1.18.1 win(x64-release) started
Downloading latest SDF to C:\Users\MediaUser/.MakeMKV ...
Automatic SDF downloading is disabled or failed.
Using LibreDrive mode (v01.0 id=341479DBE353)
Backing up disc into folder "C:/BD/The Good The Bad And The Ugly"
Downloading latest HK to C:\Users\MediaUser/.MakeMKV ...
Automatic HK downloading is disabled or failed.
Saved AACS dump file as C:\Users\MediaUser/.MakeMKV/MKB20_v82_The_Good_The_Bad_And_The_Ugly_53EC.tgz
The volume key is unknown for this disc - video can't be decrypted
Backup failed

Automatic SDF downloading is disabled or failed.

This is your issue. MakeMKV needs Internet access to download the hashed keys. Ensure you have allowed internet access in preferences and that your system is not geo blocking Russia as that's where the keys are hosted. Usually, running MakeMKV through a VPN helps with this.

Thank you very much for your advise. I have allowed internet access in preferences, but Russia may be blocked. May be you can advise me VPN for work with Russia?

[MartyMcNuts]

Thank you very much. Firmware flashed successfully, but i can not backup any UHD Disc. For example:

Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-S11
Revision: 1.53
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-08-03
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 82

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8800
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-211
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.53/ID43
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Disc Information
Label: The Good The Bad And The Ugly
Timestamp: 2025-06-19 18:22:24
Protection: AACS2.0/C v82
Data capacity: 92.84 Gb
Disc type: BD-ROM UHD
Number of layers: 3
Bus encryption flags: 80

MakeMKV v1.18.1 win(x64-release) started
Downloading latest SDF to C:\Users\MediaUser/.MakeMKV ...
Automatic SDF downloading is disabled or failed.
Using LibreDrive mode (v01.0 id=341479DBE353)
Backing up disc into folder "C:/BD/The Good The Bad And The Ugly"
Downloading latest HK to C:\Users\MediaUser/.MakeMKV ...
Automatic HK downloading is disabled or failed.
Saved AACS dump file as C:\Users\MediaUser/.MakeMKV/MKB20_v82_The_Good_The_Bad_And_The_Ugly_53EC.tgz
The volume key is unknown for this disc - video can't be decrypted
Backup failed

Automatic SDF downloading is disabled or failed.

This is your issue. MakeMKV needs Internet access to download the hashed keys. Ensure you have allowed internet access in preferences and that your system is not geo blocking Russia as that's where the keys are hosted. Usually, running MakeMKV through a VPN helps with this.

Thank you very much for your advise. I have allowed internet access in preferences, but Russia may be blocked. May be you can advise me VPN for work with Russia?

Use whatever VPN you want. Just select a country that works. You may need to try a couple.

[phauturok]

Hi - is it possible to get this drive to read UHD. Thank you in advance.

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209D
Revision: 1.10
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2013-09-10
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 77

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.10/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted

PM sent.

Thank you - flashed without dramas.

Donation sent - Pioneer in a Flash!

[pmccarenko]

Automatic SDF downloading is disabled or failed.

This is your issue. MakeMKV needs Internet access to download the hashed keys. Ensure you have allowed internet access in preferences and that your system is not geo blocking Russia as that's where the keys are hosted. Usually, running MakeMKV through a VPN helps with this.

Thank you very much for your advise. I have allowed internet access in preferences, but Russia may be blocked. May be you can advise me VPN for work with Russia?

Use whatever VPN you want. Just select a country that works. You may need to try a couple.

All done. All works Well. Donation sent by my daughter Anastasiia. Thank you very much!

[AvidUser101]

Hi, is it possible to flash this drive?

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209D
Revision: 1.34
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2016-04-25
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 66

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.34/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted

[Swill37]

Hi, I'm hoping this drive is possible to flash for UHD:

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209M
Revision: 1.30
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2014-12-05
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.30
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted

Please and Thanks!

[Coopervid]

Hi, is it possible to flash this drive?

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209D
Revision: 1.34
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2016-04-25
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 66

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.34/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted

PM sent.

[Coopervid]

Hi, I'm hoping this drive is possible to flash for UHD:

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209M
Revision: 1.30
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2014-12-05
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.30
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted

Please and Thanks!

PM sent.

[lediable]

Does anyone know how reliable the BDR-209DBK drives on eBay that come from China tend to be? Considering how difficult it is to source one in the US I didn't know if it is worth the gamble, but I want to come up with some solution since my 6-month old LG WH14NS40 seems to have a lot of issues standard bluray discs (although I've had good luck with UHD discs).

Some of them are as little as $60 for a supposedly "new" drive, like this example:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/167751376420

Here's an older unit but listed by a seller with a pretty good rating (based off a lot of reviews):
https://www.ebay.com/itm/134602374771

Another option I would consider is this Pioneer BDR-S09XLB since it sounds like it is possible to update for UHD ripping:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/205415512797

Thanks for thoughts - and HUGE thanks to the folks who've put in work getting UHD ripping to work

[Mercy]

Hi I was wondering if it was possible to flash this drive?

Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/sr0
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209D
Revision: 1.34
Serial number: QADL148886WL
Firmware date: 2016-04-25
Bus encryption flags: 13

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.34/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted

[Coopervid]

Hi I was wondering if it was possible to flash this drive?

Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/sr0
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209D
Revision: 1.34
Serial number: QADL148886WL
Firmware date: 2016-04-25
Bus encryption flags: 13

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.34/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted

PM is coming.

[Piranha26]

Hi guys,

I'm a DVDFab user.

I want to crossflash my existing Pioneer BDR-209M to a BDR-S11JBK to make it UHD capable/friendly. I found a post where someone of you said he would own 4 drives and all of them have been crossflashed to a BDR-S11 successfully. My question is how to do that? I can't find the neccessary bin file anywhere on the internet. Could someone please help or provide the neccessary file to me?

My drive is Libre enabled (please check the attached Info file of my drive)

Is it possible to flash with SDFtool flasher or do I need BDR flash?

Someone here says one would need 2 files. A kernel file and another one...
https://forum.cdrinfo.pl/showpost.php?p ... tcount=780

So I'm a bit confused. Can someone please assist?

Thank you in advance
Piranha26