BDR 212V UHD Guide

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Billycar11
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Re: BDR 212V UHD Guide

Post by Billycar11 »

Mysft wrote: Sat Oct 04, 2025 9:52 pm Hi all-new member here. I have an Asus BW-16D1X-U using the Pioneer RS8F00 platform (firmware ID76) and would appreciate any guidance or the correct firmware link to enable LibreDrive. Thanks in advance!
UnclejoshC wrote: Sat Oct 04, 2025 5:57 pm Hi,

I would also like the firmware flashing instructions for my drive. Thank you in advance!

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.02
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2022-05-31
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID06

No disc inserted
Sure just email me the drive info section like this 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
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Mysft
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Joined: Sat Oct 04, 2025 9:42 pm

Re: BDR 212V UHD Guide

Post by Mysft »

Appreciate that Billy! Email sent with all details included
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retnuh999
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Re: BDR 212V UHD Guide

Post by retnuh999 »

Coopervid wrote: Thu Sep 11, 2025 9:22 am
idontreallyknow16 wrote: Thu Sep 11, 2025 1:20 am Another looking for some help. Much appreciated!

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: DGDL--------
Firmware date: 2022-05-31
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 77

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID06

No disc inserted
PM sent.

Greetings!

Long time follower, first time post. Would love to have some firmware help as well - just got the 212V. Info below. Much appreciated!

Hard Drive
Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/rdisk4

Current profile: DVD-ROM

Manufacturer: PIONEER

Product: BD-RW BDR-212V

Revision: 1.02

Serial number: DGDL0_________
Firmware date: 2022-05-31

Bus encryption flags: 13

Highest AACS version: 81



LibreDrive Information

Status: Possible, not yet enabled

Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00

Firmware version: ID06
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Coopervid
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Re: BDR 212V UHD Guide

Post by Coopervid »

retnuh999 wrote: Mon Oct 06, 2025 3:23 pm
Coopervid wrote: Thu Sep 11, 2025 9:22 am
idontreallyknow16 wrote: Thu Sep 11, 2025 1:20 am Another looking for some help. Much appreciated!

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: DGDL--------
Firmware date: 2022-05-31
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 77

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID06

No disc inserted
PM sent.

Greetings!

Long time follower, first time post. Would love to have some firmware help as well - just got the 212V. Info below. Much appreciated!

Hard Drive
Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/rdisk4

Current profile: DVD-ROM

Manufacturer: PIONEER

Product: BD-RW BDR-212V

Revision: 1.02

Serial number: DGDL0_________
Firmware date: 2022-05-31

Bus encryption flags: 13

Highest AACS version: 81



LibreDrive Information

Status: Possible, not yet enabled

Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00

Firmware version: ID06
PM sent.
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retnuh999
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Joined: Mon Oct 06, 2025 3:15 pm

Re: BDR 212V UHD Guide

Post by retnuh999 »

Coopervid wrote: Mon Oct 06, 2025 7:01 pm
retnuh999 wrote: Mon Oct 06, 2025 3:23 pm
Coopervid wrote: Thu Sep 11, 2025 9:22 am

PM sent.

Greetings!

Long time follower, first time post. Would love to have some firmware help as well - just got the 212V. Info below. Much appreciated!

Hard Drive
Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/rdisk4

Current profile: DVD-ROM

Manufacturer: PIONEER

Product: BD-RW BDR-212V

Revision: 1.02

Serial number: DGDL0_________
Firmware date: 2022-05-31

Bus encryption flags: 13

Highest AACS version: 81



LibreDrive Information

Status: Possible, not yet enabled

Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00

Firmware version: ID06
PM sent.

Excellent, thank you!
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Rdecker664
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Joined: Sat Oct 11, 2025 5:42 am

Re: BDR 212V UHD Guide

Post by Rdecker664 »

I just purchased a BDR-212V drive. Would it be possible to get the firmware necessary to flash the drive. Thanks


Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.02
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2022-05-31
Bus encryption flags: 13

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID06
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Billycar11
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Re: BDR 212V UHD Guide

Post by Billycar11 »

Rdecker664 wrote: Tue Oct 21, 2025 5:47 am I just purchased a BDR-212V drive. Would it be possible to get the firmware necessary to flash the drive. Thanks


Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.02
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2022-05-31
Bus encryption flags: 13

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID06
Yes email me that drive info
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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jeju2298
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Re: BDR 212V UHD Guide

Post by jeju2298 »

Hi @Coopervid,

Heard you’re the person for getting a Pioneer BDR-212V to read UHD’s. Could you please send me a PM with what to do to get it to read UHD? :D

Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/rdisk4
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.01
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2021-07-20
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 57

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID06

Disc Information
Label: IROBOT_US
Timestamp: 2007-12-17 20:02:00
Protection: AACS v4, BD+ v2007.12
Data capacity: 46.61 Gb
Disc type: BD-ROM
Number of layers: 2
Channel bit length: 74,5 nm (25.0 GB max. per layer)
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Coopervid
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Re: BDR 212V UHD Guide

Post by Coopervid »

jeju2298 wrote: Wed Oct 22, 2025 3:48 pm Hi @Coopervid,

Heard you’re the person for getting a Pioneer BDR-212V to read UHD’s. Could you please send me a PM with what to do to get it to read UHD? :D

Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/rdisk4
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.01
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2021-07-20
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 57

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID06

Disc Information
Label: IROBOT_US
Timestamp: 2007-12-17 20:02:00
Protection: AACS v4, BD+ v2007.12
Data capacity: 46.61 Gb
Disc type: BD-ROM
Number of layers: 2
Channel bit length: 74,5 nm (25.0 GB max. per layer)
PM sent.
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TnEGuy
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Joined: Tue Oct 28, 2025 2:32 am

Re: BDR 212V UHD Guide

Post by TnEGuy »

Hello. I have a Pioneer drive that seems to be similar to other drives asked about in this thread. I didn't know if it was more appropriate to post my question here or to start a new thread. My drive info is:

Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.02
Serial Number: XXXXXXXXXXXX
Firmware Date: 2022-03-16
Bus encryption flags: 13

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00 (the same as other drives in this thread)
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

Currently, this drive will not recognize 4K UHD disks. I have used it to rip regular Blu-Ray disks.

Is the firmware on this drive too recent? Can this drive be re-flashed and therefore saved from a life of mediocrity?
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Coopervid
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Re: BDR 212V UHD Guide

Post by Coopervid »

TnEGuy wrote: Wed Oct 29, 2025 2:49 am Hello. I have a Pioneer drive that seems to be similar to other drives asked about in this thread. I didn't know if it was more appropriate to post my question here or to start a new thread. My drive info is:

Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.02
Serial Number: XXXXXXXXXXXX
Firmware Date: 2022-03-16
Bus encryption flags: 13

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00 (the same as other drives in this thread)
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

Currently, this drive will not recognize 4K UHD disks. I have used it to rip regular Blu-Ray disks.

Is the firmware on this drive too recent? Can this drive be re-flashed and therefore saved from a life of mediocrity?
PM sent.
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TnEGuy
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Joined: Tue Oct 28, 2025 2:32 am

Re: BDR 212V UHD Guide

Post by TnEGuy »

The drive flashed without a hitch and is working flawlessly.

Thanks Coopervid!
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cmullins83
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Joined: Sun Nov 02, 2025 8:20 pm

Re: BDR 212V UHD Guide

Post by cmullins83 »

May I please have the instructions as well?
I wasn't aware this was available for my drive.
So exciting!
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Coopervid
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Re: BDR 212V UHD Guide

Post by Coopervid »

cmullins83 wrote: Sun Nov 02, 2025 8:21 pm May I please have the instructions as well?
I wasn't aware this was available for my drive.
So exciting!
You need to post your Makemkv info.
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TnEGuy
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Re: BDR 212V UHD Guide

Post by TnEGuy »

Hello Coopervid,

I just received the following drive:

Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: DGDL027890WL
Firmware date: 2022-05-31
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 76

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID06

I have seen very similar drive information posted by others in this thread. Given your responses to them it appears as if this drive can be flashed to read UHD disks.

I also recently acquired a Pioneer BDR-212DBK drive a few weeks ago. You gave me the flasher and firmware for flashing that drive. (Thanks again. That drive works perfectly!)

The pre-flash BDR-212DBK drive info was:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.02
Firmware Date: 2022-03-16

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.02/ID61

Just to be sure, can my new BDR-212V drive be flashed? If so, should the BDR-212V drive be flashed using the same flasher and firmware as the BDR-212-DBK drive? If not, would you please PM me with the right stuff again?

As always, I'm very grateful for all of the guidance and help you are willing to provide!
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