Pioneer BDR-212DBK vs BDR-212V

Discussion of LibreDrive mode, compatible drives and firmwares
seatle89
Posts: 2
Joined: Mon Dec 16, 2024 10:43 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-212DBK vs BDR-212V

Post by seatle89 »

Hey guys,

I just bought a BDR-212V, and would like to enable UHD. Here is the info I see on MakeMKV:

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

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

I saw some posts with similar drives (firmware version, etc.). Could you please PM instructions on how to flash the drive? Thank you!
Payti
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Joined: Sun Nov 24, 2024 10:11 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-212DBK vs BDR-212V

Post by Payti »

Coopervid wrote:
Mon Dec 16, 2024 10:29 pm
And yes we checked that wit LG WH16NS58 1.V5 and VPTools. All newer multilayer discs after Verbatim moved the equipment to Taiwan have issues at the layer break. 50 Gb Ritek are still Ok. Were. These tests are 2 years old. Advice: Stop burning discs!
I wanted backup My family videos from CAM (15 years recording) to BD.
Hm i must consider recording to BD's ...
Coopervid
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Re: Pioneer BDR-212DBK vs BDR-212V

Post by Coopervid »

Payti wrote:
Mon Dec 16, 2024 11:02 pm
Coopervid wrote:
Mon Dec 16, 2024 10:29 pm
And yes we checked that wit LG WH16NS58 1.V5 and VPTools. All newer multilayer discs after Verbatim moved the equipment to Taiwan have issues at the layer break. 50 Gb Ritek are still Ok. Were. These tests are 2 years old. Advice: Stop burning discs!
I wanted backup My family videos from CAM (15 years recording) to BD.
Hm i must consider recording to BD's ...
No. Store on HDD.
lunarglyph
Posts: 2
Joined: Sun Dec 15, 2024 1:30 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-212DBK vs BDR-212V

Post by lunarglyph »

Coopervid wrote:
Sun Dec 15, 2024 12:03 pm
lunarglyph wrote:
Sun Dec 15, 2024 1:35 am
@Coopervid, I just bought a DBR-212V. Would you be able to PM me instructions for reflashing? Much appreciated!
PM sent.
Amazing, thank you so much!
Coopervid
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Re: Pioneer BDR-212DBK vs BDR-212V

Post by Coopervid »

seatle89 wrote:
Mon Dec 16, 2024 10:52 pm
Hey guys,

I just bought a BDR-212V, and would like to enable UHD. Here is the info I see on MakeMKV:

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

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

I saw some posts with similar drives (firmware version, etc.). Could you please PM instructions on how to flash the drive? Thank you!
PM sent.
seatle89
Posts: 2
Joined: Mon Dec 16, 2024 10:43 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-212DBK vs BDR-212V

Post by seatle89 »

Coopervid wrote:
Tue Dec 17, 2024 11:15 am
seatle89 wrote:
Mon Dec 16, 2024 10:52 pm
Hey guys,

I just bought a BDR-212V, and would like to enable UHD. Here is the info I see on MakeMKV:

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

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

I saw some posts with similar drives (firmware version, etc.). Could you please PM instructions on how to flash the drive? Thank you!
PM sent.
Thanks @Coopervid! Worked like a charm!
donniedisko
Posts: 2
Joined: Wed Dec 18, 2024 12:09 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-212DBK vs BDR-212V

Post by donniedisko »

Hello, I'm also looking for the firmware to enable UHD disks on my new BDR-212V.

Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: xxxxxxxxxxxx
Firmware date: 2022-05-31
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 68

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

Thanks!
zaqqaz6917
Posts: 30
Joined: Sun Feb 05, 2023 9:53 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-212DBK vs BDR-212V

Post by zaqqaz6917 »

I see in a post above, that Vinpower Australia is now selling drives with newer fw.
Not sure if USA Amazon seller RUNTECHMEDIA supply of compatible Vinpower/Pioneer 212 will last much longer as well.
Coopervid
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Re: Pioneer BDR-212DBK vs BDR-212V

Post by Coopervid »

donniedisko wrote:
Wed Dec 18, 2024 12:56 am
Hello, I'm also looking for the firmware to enable UHD disks on my new BDR-212V.

Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: xxxxxxxxxxxx
Firmware date: 2022-05-31
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 68

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

Thanks!
PM sent.
donniedisko
Posts: 2
Joined: Wed Dec 18, 2024 12:09 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-212DBK vs BDR-212V

Post by donniedisko »

Coopervid wrote:
Wed Dec 18, 2024 10:11 am
donniedisko wrote:
Wed Dec 18, 2024 12:56 am
Hello, I'm also looking for the firmware to enable UHD disks on my new BDR-212V.

Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: xxxxxxxxxxxx
Firmware date: 2022-05-31
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 68

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

Thanks!
PM sent.
Success! Thank you. PM me if I can send you a tip via ko-fi or similar for your time.
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