Flashing Pioneer BDR-212D

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zdjh22
Posts: 3
Joined: Tue Apr 04, 2023 4:37 pm

Re: Flashing Pioneer BDR-212D

Post by zdjh22 »

Yet another Pioneer BDR-212M, my workhorse for non-UDF. I would love to be able to use this for UDF discs as well.


Drive Information
OS device name: H:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212M
Revision: 1.00
Serial number: SKDL000579WL
Firmware date: 2019-01-10
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 82

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.00/ID56
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Thanks!
Coopervid
Posts: 4175
Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: Flashing Pioneer BDR-212D

Post by Coopervid »

zdjh22 wrote:
Mon Nov 17, 2025 5:08 pm
Yet another Pioneer BDR-212M, my workhorse for non-UDF. I would love to be able to use this for UDF discs as well.


Drive Information
OS device name: H:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212M
Revision: 1.00
Serial number: SKDL000579WL
Firmware date: 2019-01-10
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 82

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.00/ID56
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Thanks!
You mean UHD. PM sent.
zdjh22
Posts: 3
Joined: Tue Apr 04, 2023 4:37 pm

Re: Flashing Pioneer BDR-212D

Post by zdjh22 »

Coopervid wrote:
Mon Nov 17, 2025 7:30 pm

You mean UHD. PM sent.
Thanks! Worked perfectly.

I must have meant UDF filesystems on UHD discs! Yeah - that's the ticket :)
reelmccoy
Posts: 1
Joined: Wed Jan 21, 2026 6:07 pm

Re: Flashing Pioneer BDR-212D

Post by reelmccoy »

Finally got the nerve to plug in my BDR-212D (via usb 3.x) and put makemkv to use. Was curious to see if there was a firmware update and found this thread. I'm game to update. :)

Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Current profile: DVD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.02
Serial number:
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

Thanks a ton!
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ember1205
Posts: 67
Joined: Fri May 05, 2017 3:19 pm

Re: Flashing Pioneer BDR-212D

Post by ember1205 »

I have the exact same drive with all of the same specs...

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Current profile: DVD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.02
Serial number:
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
Billycar11
Posts: 5299
Joined: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:49 am

Re: Flashing Pioneer BDR-212D

Post by Billycar11 »

ember1205 wrote:
Wed Jan 21, 2026 7:38 pm
I have the exact same drive with all of the same specs...

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Current profile: DVD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.02
Serial number:
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
reelmccoy wrote:
Wed Jan 21, 2026 6:13 pm
Finally got the nerve to plug in my BDR-212D (via usb 3.x) and put makemkv to use. Was curious to see if there was a firmware update and found this thread. I'm game to update. :)

Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Current profile: DVD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.02
Serial number:
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

Thanks a ton!
Sure just email me that makemkv drive info section see below for email
Buy a drive from the guide and video maker: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 20&t=17831
UHD Drive Guide: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 16&t=19634
Auto flash kit $40 Email Billycar5924@gmail.com No attachments
DC-2187
Posts: 38
Joined: Sun Jun 09, 2019 6:09 pm

Re: Flashing Pioneer BDR-212D

Post by DC-2187 »

Hello,

I was wondering if I can get some help on getting this drive flashed.

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: DEDL055897WL
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
Billycar11
Posts: 5299
Joined: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:49 am

Re: Flashing Pioneer BDR-212D

Post by Billycar11 »

DC-2187 wrote:
Thu Jan 22, 2026 2:13 am
Hello,

I was wondering if I can get some help on getting this drive flashed.

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: DEDL055897WL
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
yes same as the others just email me that drive info section see below
Buy a drive from the guide and video maker: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 20&t=17831
UHD Drive Guide: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 16&t=19634
Auto flash kit $40 Email Billycar5924@gmail.com No attachments
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