ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

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drift
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Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

Post by drift »

I need help to can you please send pm
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID76
Coopervid
Posts: 3823
Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

Post by Coopervid »

MHIGG wrote:
Wed Oct 29, 2025 8:07 pm
Would this be possible? I am new to all of this so I am unsure about anything :?
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 68

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID76
PM sent.
Coopervid
Posts: 3823
Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

Post by Coopervid »

drift wrote:
Thu Oct 30, 2025 1:21 am
I need help to can you please send pm
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID76
PM sent.
ignignokt126
Posts: 2
Joined: Mon Oct 27, 2025 5:27 pm

Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

Post by ignignokt126 »

Coopervid wrote:
Tue Oct 28, 2025 10:44 am
ignignokt126 wrote:
Mon Oct 27, 2025 5:30 pm
Hi,

Is this drive flashable?

Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number: DJDL129030WL
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID76
PM is coming.
Thanks
bob-w-1993
Posts: 1
Joined: Tue Oct 28, 2025 8:31 am

Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

Post by bob-w-1993 »

Hi,

Can someone point me in the right direction to unlock my new drive ? :)

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Current profile: CD-ROM
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number: DEDL113429WL
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID76
Fro5T
Posts: 2
Joined: Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:13 pm

Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

Post by Fro5T »

Hello. I have an identical unit as those above.
It would be great if someone can help me out with the firmware flash.

Thanks in advance!

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID76
Coopervid
Posts: 3823
Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

Post by Coopervid »

bob-w-1993 wrote:
Thu Nov 06, 2025 8:34 am
Hi,

Can someone point me in the right direction to unlock my new drive ? :)

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Current profile: CD-ROM
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number: DEDL113429WL
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID76
PM sent.
Coopervid
Posts: 3823
Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

Post by Coopervid »

Fro5T wrote:
Sat Nov 08, 2025 2:10 am
Hello. I have an identical unit as those above.
It would be great if someone can help me out with the firmware flash.

Thanks in advance!

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID76
PM sent.
Fro5T
Posts: 2
Joined: Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:13 pm

Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

Post by Fro5T »

Coopervid wrote:
Sat Nov 08, 2025 11:54 am
Fro5T wrote:
Sat Nov 08, 2025 2:10 am
Hello. I have an identical unit as those above.
It would be great if someone can help me out with the firmware flash.

Thanks in advance!

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID76
PM sent.
Thanks a lot!!
ImperfectTulip
Posts: 2
Joined: Sun Nov 09, 2025 1:25 am

Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

Post by ImperfectTulip »

Hello, requesting a PM. Thanks in advance!

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Drive Information
OS device name: [redacted]
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number: [redacted]
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E113/ID76
Killerbiggs
Posts: 2
Joined: Sun Nov 09, 2025 5:00 am

Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

Post by Killerbiggs »

Hi I also have the same drive and problem some help would be much appreciated.
Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number: DGDL118405WL
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E113/ID76
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted
Coopervid
Posts: 3823
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Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

Post by Coopervid »

ImperfectTulip wrote:
Sun Nov 09, 2025 1:29 am
Hello, requesting a PM. Thanks in advance!

Code: Select all

Drive Information
OS device name: [redacted]
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number: [redacted]
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E113/ID76
PM sent.
ImperfectTulip
Posts: 2
Joined: Sun Nov 09, 2025 1:25 am

Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

Post by ImperfectTulip »

Coopervid wrote:
Sun Nov 09, 2025 10:44 am
PM sent.
And just like that my HD drive is now a UHD drive. Thanks a ton!
Coopervid
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Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

Post by Coopervid »

Killerbiggs wrote:
Sun Nov 09, 2025 5:04 am
Hi I also have the same drive and problem some help would be much appreciated.
Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number: DGDL118405WL
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E113/ID76
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted
PM sent.
Killerbiggs
Posts: 2
Joined: Sun Nov 09, 2025 5:00 am

Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

Post by Killerbiggs »

Thank you so much worked like a charm
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