Asus BW-16D1X-U

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Coopervid
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U

Post by Coopervid »

Revoxer wrote: ↑
Thu Nov 27, 2025 12:09 pm
 Just taken delivery of this one :-)
Think it's Pioneer? Just need Libredrive now :-)

Drive Information
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1H-U
Revision: E116
Serial number: DGDL....22WL
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: E116/ID71
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
You have Libredrive already but it's not yet UHD capable. So check your PM.
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Anthony1
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Joined: Fri Nov 28, 2025 3:33 am

Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U

Post by Anthony1 »

I'm in the same situation can I get help @coopervid ? looks like I have Libredrive so maybe I only need the flash for the pioneer RS8F00 or is there anything else? (if so where can I find it?) I would like this ASUS to also work with 4k UHD.

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number: DIDL****58WL
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B

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
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Coopervid
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U

Post by Coopervid »

Anthony1 wrote: ↑
Fri Nov 28, 2025 3:56 am
 I'm in the same situation can I get help @coopervid ? looks like I have Libredrive so maybe I only need the flash for the pioneer RS8F00 or is there anything else? (if so where can I find it?) I would like this ASUS to also work with 4k UHD.

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number: DIDL****58WL
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B

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
PM sent.
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Yanksnorth
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U

Post by Yanksnorth »

Good afternoon all,
I just purchased a Asus BW-16D1X-U and would like to enable the ability to read 4K blu-rays. I have attached the information from MakeMKV. Thanks very much in advance.

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom1
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number: DIDL127672WL
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
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted
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knawrocke
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Joined: Wed Nov 26, 2025 3:40 am

Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U

Post by knawrocke »

@Coopervid,
sent another message in another topic because i didn't see my PM notification. Sorry about that.
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Coopervid
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U

Post by Coopervid »

Yanksnorth wrote: ↑
Fri Nov 28, 2025 9:42 pm
 Good afternoon all,
I just purchased a Asus BW-16D1X-U and would like to enable the ability to read 4K blu-rays. I have attached the information from MakeMKV. Thanks very much in advance.

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom1
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number: DIDL127672WL
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
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted
PM sent.
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Ghop2025
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Joined: Sun Nov 30, 2025 4:55 am

Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U

Post by Ghop2025 »

Can't read 4K disc ( first time trying to as well ). Where do I get the firmware to write to update the drive? Any drawbacks anyone has seen by updating?

Info from MakeMKV:
OS device name: I:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: A105
Serial number: KLGM4TG1716
Firmware date: 2120-12-02 11:14
Bus encryption flags: 1F
Highest AACS version: 57

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: MT1959

No disc inserted
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MartyMcNuts
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U

Post by MartyMcNuts »

Ghop2025 wrote: ↑
Sun Nov 30, 2025 4:57 am
 Can't read 4K disc ( first time trying to as well ). Where do I get the firmware to write to update the drive? Any drawbacks anyone has seen by updating?

Info from MakeMKV:
OS device name: I:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: A105
Serial number: KLGM4TG1716
Firmware date: 2120-12-02 11:14
Bus encryption flags: 1F
Highest AACS version: 57

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: MT1959

No disc inserted
This has a LG 5.25" drive inside. You can flash it to WH16NS60 1.02-MK using SDFtool Flasher.
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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Coopervid
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U

Post by Coopervid »

whoami wrote: ↑
Sun Nov 23, 2025 12:19 am
 Can you help me @Coopervid?
Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/sr0
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 16

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
Not sure if I oversaw you. Just in case you have now a PM.
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brandon428
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Joined: Mon Dec 01, 2025 11:21 pm

Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U

Post by brandon428 »

I'm a little lost also. Could you point me in the right direction?

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 77

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

No disc inserted
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Coopervid
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U

Post by Coopervid »

brandon428 wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 01, 2025 11:24 pm
 I'm a little lost also. Could you point me in the right direction?

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 77

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

No disc inserted
PM sent.
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