All Pioneer drives will be LibreDrive supported

[Coopervid]

I just want to make sure I am understanding correctly.

Based on the SDF update November 2025 I see that there are a bunch of BDR-209D firmware versions listed:

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PIONEER-BD-RW___BDR-209D-1.10-44290838-8600ID61-20130910
PIONEER-BD-RW___BDR-209D-1.20-90EB76E2-8600ID61-20140408
PIONEER-BD-RW___BDR-209D-1.30-6901C899-8600ID61-20141205
PIONEER-BD-RW___BDR-209D-1.31-8CF13BF3-8600ID61-20150525
PIONEER-BD-RW___BDR-209D-1.32-F3AD8FFF-8600ID61-20150825
PIONEER-BD-RW___BDR-209D-1.33-CC733748-8600ID61-20151209
PIONEER-BD-RW___BDR-209D-1.34-FCF25369-8600ID61-20160425
PIONEER-BD-RW___BDR-209D-1.50-7F6800F0-8600ID61-20171221
PIONEER-BD-RW___BDR-209D-1.50-F67F9D64-8601ID61-20171221
PIONEER-BD-RW___BDR-209D-1.51-148709AB-8600ID61-20180508
PIONEER-BD-RW___BDR-209D-1.51-664813FF-8601ID61-20180508

Would this mean that a a BDR-209DBK (I am going to assume that BK means black) manufactured in 2022 it should now work?

For standard blu-ray, yes. For UHD no. If the firmware is pre 12/2022 it can be cross-flashed to a UHD model firmware.

I would be looking to UHD. Is the cross flashing something that I could do myself? I have previous flashed LG drives.

If the drive is manufactured before 12/2022 would that mean the firmware is okay? Would the version be on the label or it is something that would need to be dumped from the drive?

You need to post your Makemkv info. Afterwards you will receive instructions for flashing your drive for UHDs.

[mossman1120]

For standard blu-ray, yes. For UHD no. If the firmware is pre 12/2022 it can be cross-flashed to a UHD model firmware.

I would be looking to UHD. Is the cross flashing something that I could do myself? I have previous flashed LG drives.

If the drive is manufactured before 12/2022 would that mean the firmware is okay? Would the version be on the label or it is something that would need to be dumped from the drive?

You need to post your Makemkv info. Afterwards you will receive instructions for flashing your drive for UHDs.

So noted. For this model is there something to look for to make sure the firmware allows for flashing? Is the manufacture date sufficient?

[Coopervid]

Post your Makemkv info.

[mossman1120]

Post your Makemkv info.

I don’t have it yet otherwise I would. Trying to avoid getting stuck with a drive that I can’t use.

[Coopervid]

Post your Makemkv info.

I don’t have it yet otherwise I would. Trying to avoid getting stuck with a drive that I can’t use.

My crystal ball seems to be too dull. Get the drive and if it has firmware younger than 12/2022 it's fine. If not, return it.