BDR 212V UHD Guide

[Coopervid]

Got another BDR-212DBK. MakeMKV shows the exact same info now as it showed with the previous unit, same firmware etc, so I just flashed the same files I already had, since they had been successfully flashed on the first unit. And this time, according to the flashing program, everything went OK too. But the unit won't read any BD disc, neither regular not UHD discs. It reads DVD, though.

I've flashed it again just in case, but to no avail. Maybe this is a faulty unit. I should have checked if it read BD discs before flashing, like I did with the previous unit... I'll probably need to return it. Is there any way I can flash the original firmware back?

Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.02
Firmware date: 2022-03-16

Thanks in advance.

PM sent.

[Rudyard]

Thank you! Next time I'll be more cautious

[jtuts]

Hello,

I should be getting this drive tomorrow and just wanted to get some clarification. From what I can tell, we are not able to flash this particular drive ourselves and the instructions are only available through PM. Is this correct?

If not, can someone please point me to the correct files/instructions? I would like to start understanding the process in preparation for flashing the drive.

Thanks!

[Coopervid]

Hello,

I should be getting this drive tomorrow and just wanted to get some clarification. From what I can tell, we are not able to flash this particular drive ourselves and the instructions are only available through PM. Is this correct?

If not, can someone please point me to the correct files/instructions? I would like to start understanding the process in preparation for flashing the drive.

Thanks!

Post your Makemkv info when you receive it. Please try CDs, DVDs and BDs when it arrives. Sometimes people receive defective returned drives.

[jtuts]

Hello,

I should be getting this drive tomorrow and just wanted to get some clarification. From what I can tell, we are not able to flash this particular drive ourselves and the instructions are only available through PM. Is this correct?

If not, can someone please point me to the correct files/instructions? I would like to start understanding the process in preparation for flashing the drive.

Thanks!

Post your Makemkv info when you receive it. Please try CDs, DVDs and BDs when it arrives. Sometimes people receive defective returned drives.

Okay, will do. Thanks again!

[jtuts]

@Coopervid

Okay, finally got this setup, here is info you requested:
BR - good
CD - good
DVD - good
UHD - no disc inserted (which I assume is expected)

Screenshot 2025-05-02 174620.png (11.53 KiB) Viewed 1689 times

Thanks!

Edit: I also am using the Vantec NexStar DX2 enclosure, if that matters at all.

[Coopervid]

@Coopervid

Okay, finally got this setup, here is info you requested:
BR - good
CD - good
DVD - good
UHD - no disc inserted (which I assume is expected)
Screenshot 2025-05-02 174620.png

Thanks!

Edit: I also am using the Vantec NexStar DX2 enclosure, if that matters at all.

PM sent. Important when using an enclosure for flashing. Remove BOTH power and USB afterwards.

[valentine]

Hey Coopervid, could I perhaps get some help cross-flashing my BDR-212DBK? Here is the makemkv info:
Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/rdisk4
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.02
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2022-03-16
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 68

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!

[Coopervid]

Hey Coopervid, could I perhaps get some help cross-flashing my BDR-212DBK? Here is the makemkv info:
Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/rdisk4
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.02
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2022-03-16
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 68

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!

PM sent.

[Wolf2142]

Hey, sorry been a long time since I used any forums and tried to post a topic (pending?), but maybe this is also a correct place?

I have the below drive, and from reading the forums I need to flash it to use it for UHD, can anyone help me out with the process via PM? I have never flashed a drive before and don't want use the wrong firmware or tool et al. and end up bricking the thing. Thank you in advance!

Drive Information
OS device name: XXXXX
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: XXXXXXXXXXX
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

No disc inserted

[Coopervid]

Hey, sorry been a long time since I used any forums and tried to post a topic (pending?), but maybe this is also a correct place?

I have the below drive, and from reading the forums I need to flash it to use it for UHD, can anyone help me out with the process via PM? I have never flashed a drive before and don't want use the wrong firmware or tool et al. and end up bricking the thing. Thank you in advance!

Drive Information
OS device name: XXXXX
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: XXXXXXXXXXX
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

No disc inserted

PM sent.