BDR-212V UHD FW Flash

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connorc
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BDR-212V UHD FW Flash

Post by connorc »

Hi,

I have a BDR-212V Rev 1.0 FW Date 2020-08-07. I have read that it should be able to be flashed to unlock UHD disk compatibility given that it hasn't been updated. Any help or information is greatly appreciated. See below for the MakeMKV info:

Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.00
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-08-07
Bus encryption flags: 13

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.00/ID06
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted


Thanks again for the help.

Connor
Coopervid
Posts: 3426
Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: BDR-212V UHD FW Flash

Post by Coopervid »

connorc wrote:
Tue Mar 25, 2025 6:02 pm
Hi,

I have a BDR-212V Rev 1.0 FW Date 2020-08-07. I have read that it should be able to be flashed to unlock UHD disk compatibility given that it hasn't been updated. Any help or information is greatly appreciated. See below for the MakeMKV info:

Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.00
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-08-07
Bus encryption flags: 13

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.00/ID06
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted


Thanks again for the help.

Connor
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jmb13
Posts: 1
Joined: Sat Sep 27, 2025 2:12 am

Re: BDR-212V UHD FW Flash

Post by jmb13 »

Hi. New to forum. I have been futzing around looking for compatible uhd drives then just realized I already have a BDR212v with same firmware as above. Is this still flashable?
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.00
Serial number: ADDL008820WL
Firmware date: 2020-08-07
Bus encryption flags: 13

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.00/ID06
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted

any help appreciated.
Coopervid
Posts: 3426
Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: BDR-212V UHD FW Flash

Post by Coopervid »

jmb13 wrote:
Sat Sep 27, 2025 2:16 am
Hi. New to forum. I have been futzing around looking for compatible uhd drives then just realized I already have a BDR212v with same firmware as above. Is this still flashable?
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.00
Serial number: ADDL008820WL
Firmware date: 2020-08-07
Bus encryption flags: 13

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.00/ID06
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted

any help appreciated.
PM sent.
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