Pioneer firmware update February 2023

Discussion of LibreDrive mode, compatible drives and firmwares
Tokyofool
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Re: Pioneer firmware update February 2023

Post by Tokyofool »

Tokyofool wrote:
Fri Sep 05, 2025 1:58 pm
Coopervid wrote:
Fri Sep 05, 2025 1:39 pm
Tokyofool wrote:
Fri Sep 05, 2025 12:48 pm
I have got a Pioneer BDR-212, I am able to use Makemkv to rip some Blu-ray Audio disk, but I think the drive is not LibreDrive enabled yet ...


Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/rdisk2
Current profile: BD-R SRM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212U
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: BKDL006601WL
Firmware date: 2022-03-07
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 81



LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F01
Firmware version: ID83

Can someone provide me instructions on how to get the drive LibreDrive enabled?

Thanks in advance.
PM sent.
Thanks. Will try it later.
Successfully updated the firmware, worked well ripping a 4K disc. Thanks a lot!
EthanW
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Re: Pioneer firmware update February 2023

Post by EthanW »

Got a Pioneer BDR-212DBK, LibreDrive enabled but can someone provide me instructions on how to get UHD


Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.00
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2019-01-10
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 82

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

No disc inserted

Thanks
Billycar11
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Re: Pioneer firmware update February 2023

Post by Billycar11 »

EthanW wrote:
Wed Sep 10, 2025 12:04 am
Got a Pioneer BDR-212DBK, LibreDrive enabled but can someone provide me instructions on how to get UHD


Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.00
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2019-01-10
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 82

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

No disc inserted

Thanks
sure email me that drive info section 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
Tokyofool
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Re: Pioneer firmware update February 2023

Post by Tokyofool »

Thanks to the help here (especially from @Coopervid), I am able to have my BDR-212V LibreDrive enabled. I then bought a 2nd one-

Drive Information

Manufacturer: PIONEER

Product: BD-RW BDR-212V

Revision: 1.02

Serial number: DGDL028336WL

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


Can this drive be LibreDrive enabled? I have already got firmware for BDR-S12JBK, can I use the same 2 files? Or I need a different set of firmware?

Thanks in advance
Coopervid
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Re: Pioneer firmware update February 2023

Post by Coopervid »

Yes. Also PMed you.
nadious
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Re: Pioneer firmware update February 2023

Post by nadious »

So, I've managed to flash two LG drives that I had in the past couple of months. Both work and allow me to rip UHD. I found a post online where someone had the exact same drive I did, so it was pretty direct and made the process pretty simple with a simple tool and couple of clicks.

That being said, I've now run across this drive in my possession:
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD07
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: ADDL025929UC
Firmware date: 2020-08-20
Bus encryption flags: 13

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8D30
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-BDS7
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.03
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted
Is the drive able to be flashed to read UHD? And if so, what firmware do I need? I've tried to do my due diligence and try to find the answers before posting here, but not coming up with anything easily. I've tried reading a UHD disk as it is now, but it does not work, so I'm assuming I need to flash another firmware on it to make it work?
Billycar11
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Re: Pioneer firmware update February 2023

Post by Billycar11 »

nadious wrote:
Sun Sep 14, 2025 7:59 pm
So, I've managed to flash two LG drives that I had in the past couple of months. Both work and allow me to rip UHD. I found a post online where someone had the exact same drive I did, so it was pretty direct and made the process pretty simple with a simple tool and couple of clicks.

That being said, I've now run across this drive in my possession:
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD07
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: ADDL025929UC
Firmware date: 2020-08-20
Bus encryption flags: 13

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8D30
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-BDS7
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.03
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted
Is the drive able to be flashed to read UHD? And if so, what firmware do I need? I've tried to do my due diligence and try to find the answers before posting here, but not coming up with anything easily. I've tried reading a UHD disk as it is now, but it does not work, so I'm assuming I need to flash another firmware on it to make it work?
it can do UHD email me that drive info see below for contact details
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
dave1231
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Re: Pioneer firmware update February 2023

Post by dave1231 »

Hello Billycar11 or Coopervid!

I am hoping you can help me out with enabling LibreDrive + UHD. Information below:

Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209M
Revision: 1.54
Serial number: ***Redacted*** (I don't think this is necessary but lmk if it is)
Firmware date: 2022-05-31
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 77

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID04
Billycar11
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Re: Pioneer firmware update February 2023

Post by Billycar11 »

dave1231 wrote:
Thu Sep 25, 2025 12:51 am
Hello Billycar11 or Coopervid!

I am hoping you can help me out with enabling LibreDrive + UHD. Information below:

Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209M
Revision: 1.54
Serial number: ***Redacted*** (I don't think this is necessary but lmk if it is)
Firmware date: 2022-05-31
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 77

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID04
Sure just email me that drive info see email 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
sspell
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Re: Pioneer firmware update February 2023

Post by sspell »

Hi I have this drive would like it to do uhd mkv backup of uhd disc any help or will it work?
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-X12
Revision: 1.07
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2023-08-01
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 77

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS9000
Firmware version: ID56

No disc inserted
MartyMcNuts
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Re: Pioneer firmware update February 2023

Post by MartyMcNuts »

sspell wrote:
Thu Sep 25, 2025 8:07 pm
Hi I have this drive would like it to do uhd mkv backup of uhd disc any help or will it work?
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-X12
Revision: 1.07
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2023-08-01
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 77

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS9000
Firmware version: ID56

No disc inserted
I answered you in the other thread. Please don't post the same thing in multiple threads!!
Cheers :D
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sspell
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Re: Pioneer firmware update February 2023

Post by sspell »

ok sorry but found the other tread after posting here.
MartyMcNuts
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Re: Pioneer firmware update February 2023

Post by MartyMcNuts »

sspell wrote:
Thu Sep 25, 2025 11:58 pm
ok sorry but found the other tread after posting here.
So? You only need to ask once. Someone will answer sooner or later.
Cheers :D
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lezbhonest
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Re: Pioneer firmware update February 2023

Post by lezbhonest »

Hi there, posting on here because my driver platform says "Pioneer". Honestly I am really new to this and doing my best to figure it out, but am lost. I tried to SDF tool and it says that the drive platform was MT1959 and wouldn't work. So then I tried the Asus modified tool and that didn't work either. That said "Erorr 1". Please help. Main computer is a mac, but I have an old windows 10 machine that works great.

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

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID76
nicholfd
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Re: Pioneer firmware update February 2023

Post by nicholfd »

lezbhonest wrote:
Mon Sep 29, 2025 8:09 pm
Hi there, posting on here because my driver platform says "Pioneer". Honestly I am really new to this and doing my best to figure it out, but am lost. I tried to SDF tool and it says that the drive platform was MT1959 and wouldn't work. So then I tried the Asus modified tool and that didn't work either. That said "Erorr 1". Please help. Main computer is a mac, but I have an old windows 10 machine that works great.

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

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID76
Contact coopervid or billycar11 directly & provide them the above drive information from MakeMKV. They can provide you with a flash "package" for it, to make the task simple. The software they provide runs on Windows - physical or virtual on macOS (I've flashed my drives from a MacBook Air, with a Windows 11 Pro ARM VM).
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