Pioneer bdr 209 and Pioneer bdr 209m

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NeverBeenThere
Posts: 1
Joined: Sat Jan 10, 2026 11:28 pm

Re: Pioneer bdr 209 and Pioneer bdr 209m

Post by NeverBeenThere »

Hi, there. I recently purchased Pioneer drive on eBay, drive label is BDR-209DBK and makemkv info is:

Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209D
Revision: 1.34
Serial number: ...
Firmware date: 2016-04-25
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 82

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

Is it possible to patch/cross-flash this drive to read UHD or not? And, if it is possible to patch/cross-flash, do I loose any original drive features if I do it?

Thanks for all the help in advance.
DirkA520
Posts: 1
Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2026 2:11 am

Re: Pioneer bdr 209 and Pioneer bdr 209m

Post by DirkA520 »

I scanned the forums but only see responses of "PM sent". I hate to be that guy, but is my BDR-209M compatible with UHD flashing?

Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/rdisk3
Current profile: DVD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209M
Revision: 1.34
Serial number:
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/ID60
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Billycar11
Posts: 5236
Joined: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:49 am

Re: Pioneer bdr 209 and Pioneer bdr 209m

Post by Billycar11 »

DirkA520 wrote:
Tue Jan 13, 2026 2:16 am
I scanned the forums but only see responses of "PM sent". I hate to be that guy, but is my BDR-209M compatible with UHD flashing?

Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/rdisk3
Current profile: DVD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209M
Revision: 1.34
Serial number:
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/ID60
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
NeverBeenThere wrote:
Mon Jan 12, 2026 9:22 pm
Hi, there. I recently purchased Pioneer drive on eBay, drive label is BDR-209DBK and makemkv info is:

Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209D
Revision: 1.34
Serial number: ...
Firmware date: 2016-04-25
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 82

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

Is it possible to patch/cross-flash this drive to read UHD or not? And, if it is possible to patch/cross-flash, do I loose any original drive features if I do it?

Thanks for all the help in advance.
they can do UHD just email me that drive info 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
grifter
Posts: 1
Joined: Mon Mar 13, 2023 1:18 am

Re: Pioneer bdr 209 and Pioneer bdr 209m

Post by grifter »

I just got a PIONEER BDR-209 that is in an Asus enclosure, would love to read UHD disks with it, right now it doesn't seem to know they are in the drive.

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom1
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-12D1S-U
Revision: E401
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2013-09-10
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E401/ID44
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted
Billycar11
Posts: 5236
Joined: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:49 am

Re: Pioneer bdr 209 and Pioneer bdr 209m

Post by Billycar11 »

grifter wrote:
Wed Jan 14, 2026 1:49 am
I just got a PIONEER BDR-209 that is in an Asus enclosure, would love to read UHD disks with it, right now it doesn't seem to know they are in the drive.

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom1
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-12D1S-U
Revision: E401
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2013-09-10
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E401/ID44
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted
yes it can do uhd email me the info see below for details
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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