LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Discussion of LibreDrive mode, compatible drives and firmwares
markginter31
Posts: 1
Joined: Fri Aug 15, 2025 11:19 am

Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by markginter31 »

Hi -- I have the following. I tried to follow the advice I could find, and got an older Pioneer drive with firmware from 2019. I assume it's flashable. Just need the tools to do it. Finding the tools is what I'm not entirely clear on.
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.00
Serial number: AEDL033085WL
Firmware date: 2019-01-10
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 66

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.00/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Billycar11
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Joined: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:49 am

Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by Billycar11 »

markginter31 wrote:
Fri Aug 15, 2025 11:21 am
Hi -- I have the following. I tried to follow the advice I could find, and got an older Pioneer drive with firmware from 2019. I assume it's flashable. Just need the tools to do it. Finding the tools is what I'm not entirely clear on.
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.00
Serial number: AEDL033085WL
Firmware date: 2019-01-10
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 66

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.00/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Sure email me that info
See below
Buy a UHD drive from the guide and how to video maker: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 20&t=17831
UHD Drives Guide: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 16&t=19634
Auto flash kit $25 Email me for one Billycar5924@gmail.com
BOXMI
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Joined: Fri Aug 15, 2025 9:09 pm

Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by BOXMI »

My PIONEER XS07TUHD is not on the list.
Libredrive is possible but not enabled.

Can you help me?
MartyMcNuts
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Joined: Wed Nov 22, 2017 11:45 pm

Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by MartyMcNuts »

BOXMI wrote:
Fri Aug 15, 2025 9:10 pm
My PIONEER XS07TUHD is not on the list.
Libredrive is possible but not enabled.

Can you help me?
Post your MakeMKV drive info & libredrive info sections.
Cheers :D
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Genovipers
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Joined: Fri Aug 15, 2025 1:29 am

Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by Genovipers »

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number: DHDL1XXXXXXX
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 19

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID76

No disc inserted
Billycar11
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by Billycar11 »

Genovipers wrote:
Sat Aug 16, 2025 3:31 am
Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number: DHDL1XXXXXXX
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 19

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID76

No disc inserted
yes that drive can be flashed email me for a kit
see below for email
Buy a UHD drive from the guide and how to video maker: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 20&t=17831
UHD Drives Guide: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 16&t=19634
Auto flash kit $25 Email me for one Billycar5924@gmail.com
d-n-c
Posts: 3
Joined: Sat Jan 18, 2025 3:07 pm

Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by d-n-c »

Hi there,

I stumbled across this thread today. Is there hope for my hard drive again?

Drive Information
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD07
Revision: 1.06
Serial number: TLDL005047WL
Firmware date: 2024-10-09
Bus encryption flags: 13

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8D30
Firmware version: GENE

No disc inserted

Looking forward to your reply.
zhwghl
Posts: 1
Joined: Sat Aug 16, 2025 4:03 pm

Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by zhwghl »

Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD06U
Revision: 1.00
Serial number: QDDL000516JP
Firmware date: 2017-02-24
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 72

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8B30
Firmware version: ID69

Disc Information
Label: ONWARD
Timestamp: 2020-03-20 19:24:45
Protection: AACS2.0/C v72
Data capacity: 59.29 Gb
Disc type: BD-ROM UHD
Number of layers: 2
Bus encryption flags: 80


I cannot rip using my BD-RW BDR-XD06U. It was said that it works with the firmware 1.11. Should I upgrade the firmware to 1.11?

When I try to rip it says

LibreDrive compatible drive is required to open this disc - video can't be decrypted.
Backup failed

Please let me know what should I do

log
====--
MakeMKV v1.18.1 darwin(arm64-release) started
Optical drive "BD-RE PIONEER BD-RW BDR-XD06U 1.00 QDDL000516JPd" opened in OS access mode.
Backing up disc into folder "/Users/harry/Movies/backup/ONWARD"
Error 'Scsi error - ILLEGAL REQUEST:CANNOT WRITE MEDIUM - INCOMPATIBLE FORMAT' occurred while issuing SCSI command A30..0020..03F to device 'IoKit:/IOBDServices/98D03CFC'
Error 'Scsi error - ILLEGAL REQUEST:CANNOT WRITE MEDIUM - INCOMPATIBLE FORMAT' occurred while issuing SCSI command A40..0020..03F to device 'IoKit:/IOBDServices/98D03CFC'
Error 'Scsi error - ILLEGAL REQUEST:CANNOT WRITE MEDIUM - INCOMPATIBLE FORMAT' occurred while issuing SCSI command A30..0020..07F to device 'IoKit:/IOBDServices/98D03CFC'
Error 'Scsi error - ILLEGAL REQUEST:CANNOT WRITE MEDIUM - INCOMPATIBLE FORMAT' occurred while issuing SCSI command A40..0020..07F to device 'IoKit:/IOBDServices/98D03CFC'
Error 'Scsi error - ILLEGAL REQUEST:CANNOT WRITE MEDIUM - INCOMPATIBLE FORMAT' occurred while issuing SCSI command A30..0020..0BF to device 'IoKit:/IOBDServices/98D03CFC'
Error 'Scsi error - ILLEGAL REQUEST:CANNOT WRITE MEDIUM - INCOMPATIBLE FORMAT' occurred while issuing SCSI command A40..0020..0BF to device 'IoKit:/IOBDServices/98D03CFC'
...
Error 'Scsi error - ILLEGAL REQUEST:COPY PROTECTION KEY EXCHANGE FAILURE - KEY NOT ESTABLISHED' occurred while issuing SCSI command AD010..080002400 to device 'IoKit:/IOBDServices/98D03CFC'
Can't read AACS VID from disc - most likely current AACS host certificate is revoked by your drive
Saved AACS dump file as /Users/harry/Library/MakeMKV/MKB20_v72_ONWARD_4D8D.tgz
LibreDrive compatible drive is required to open this disc - video can't be decrypted.
Backup failed
Billycar11
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Joined: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:49 am

Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by Billycar11 »

zhwghl wrote:
Sat Aug 16, 2025 4:17 pm
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD06U
Revision: 1.00
Serial number: QDDL000516JP
Firmware date: 2017-02-24
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 72

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8B30
Firmware version: ID69

Disc Information
Label: ONWARD
Timestamp: 2020-03-20 19:24:45
Protection: AACS2.0/C v72
Data capacity: 59.29 Gb
Disc type: BD-ROM UHD
Number of layers: 2
Bus encryption flags: 80


I cannot rip using my BD-RW BDR-XD06U. It was said that it works with the firmware 1.11. Should I upgrade the firmware to 1.11?

When I try to rip it says

LibreDrive compatible drive is required to open this disc - video can't be decrypted.
Backup failed

Please let me know what should I do

log
====--
MakeMKV v1.18.1 darwin(arm64-release) started
Optical drive "BD-RE PIONEER BD-RW BDR-XD06U 1.00 QDDL000516JPd" opened in OS access mode.
Backing up disc into folder "/Users/harry/Movies/backup/ONWARD"
Error 'Scsi error - ILLEGAL REQUEST:CANNOT WRITE MEDIUM - INCOMPATIBLE FORMAT' occurred while issuing SCSI command A30..0020..03F to device 'IoKit:/IOBDServices/98D03CFC'
Error 'Scsi error - ILLEGAL REQUEST:CANNOT WRITE MEDIUM - INCOMPATIBLE FORMAT' occurred while issuing SCSI command A40..0020..03F to device 'IoKit:/IOBDServices/98D03CFC'
Error 'Scsi error - ILLEGAL REQUEST:CANNOT WRITE MEDIUM - INCOMPATIBLE FORMAT' occurred while issuing SCSI command A30..0020..07F to device 'IoKit:/IOBDServices/98D03CFC'
Error 'Scsi error - ILLEGAL REQUEST:CANNOT WRITE MEDIUM - INCOMPATIBLE FORMAT' occurred while issuing SCSI command A40..0020..07F to device 'IoKit:/IOBDServices/98D03CFC'
Error 'Scsi error - ILLEGAL REQUEST:CANNOT WRITE MEDIUM - INCOMPATIBLE FORMAT' occurred while issuing SCSI command A30..0020..0BF to device 'IoKit:/IOBDServices/98D03CFC'
Error 'Scsi error - ILLEGAL REQUEST:CANNOT WRITE MEDIUM - INCOMPATIBLE FORMAT' occurred while issuing SCSI command A40..0020..0BF to device 'IoKit:/IOBDServices/98D03CFC'
...
Error 'Scsi error - ILLEGAL REQUEST:COPY PROTECTION KEY EXCHANGE FAILURE - KEY NOT ESTABLISHED' occurred while issuing SCSI command AD010..080002400 to device 'IoKit:/IOBDServices/98D03CFC'
Can't read AACS VID from disc - most likely current AACS host certificate is revoked by your drive
Saved AACS dump file as /Users/harry/Library/MakeMKV/MKB20_v72_ONWARD_4D8D.tgz
LibreDrive compatible drive is required to open this disc - video can't be decrypted.
Backup failed
Email me that drive info see below for email
Buy a UHD drive from the guide and how to video maker: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 20&t=17831
UHD Drives Guide: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 16&t=19634
Auto flash kit $25 Email me for one Billycar5924@gmail.com
MartyMcNuts
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by MartyMcNuts »

d-n-c wrote:
Sat Aug 16, 2025 2:36 pm
Hi there,

I stumbled across this thread today. Is there hope for my hard drive again?

Drive Information
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD07
Revision: 1.06
Serial number: TLDL005047WL
Firmware date: 2024-10-09
Bus encryption flags: 13

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8D30
Firmware version: GENE

No disc inserted

Looking forward to your reply.
No. Firmware is post 11/2022. You will have to wait for future support.
Cheers :D
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For UHD enabled drives (AU/NZ/SG + Others) & DIY Single Drive Flasher (WW): https://uhdenableddrives.com
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