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Super Ham wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 01, 2026 10:53 pm

Hello, I was wondering if this drive was flashable. Any help would be appreciated.

Below are the specifications:

Drive Information
OS device name: I:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 82

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E113/ID76

hobymankz wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 07, 2026 7:54 pm

Hello,

I have a similar external ASUS drive, so I have the same question.
Please help me with updating the firmware to a UHD reading friendly drive if that is possible.
Thank you very much!

Drive Information
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1H-U
Revision: E116
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 61

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E116/ID71
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

mortes82 wrote: ↑

Mon Jan 12, 2026 12:55 pm

Hi there!

I have the same type.

Could i get the fw, too? And how can i patch it myself into the device, is there an patcher included?

Edit: I found the guides and instructions for the flash, i am just curious for the correct FW.

mortes82 wrote: ↑

Mon Jan 12, 2026 3:06 pm

Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: H:
Produzent: ASUS
Produkt: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serienummer: deleted for obvious reasons
Firmware-Datum: 2020-07-21
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 1B
Highest AACS version: 68

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E113/ID76
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Keine Disk eingelegt

Mars.X wrote: ↑

Mon Jan 19, 2026 5:31 pm

Hello, I also have an external device Asus BW-16D1X-U, with Pioneer BDR-212T inside.
I need a patch for playing 4K Bluray discs. Can you help me, please?

Those are the specifications:

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 19

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E113/ID76
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read:Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes