LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Discussion of LibreDrive mode, compatible drives and firmwares
paul.t
Posts: 1
Joined: Fri Dec 12, 2025 1:23 pm

Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by paul.t »

Hello! I'm new to this LibreDrive for Pioneer drive train.
Recently bought a Pioneer sourced from Japan
Wonder will LibreDrive works on this drive?
PXL_20251212_134409591.jpg
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Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212M
Revision: 1.00
Serial number: TCDL002844WL
Firmware date: 2019-01-10
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 82

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID20

No disc inserted
Many thanks!
Coopervid
Posts: 3887
Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by Coopervid »

paul.t wrote:
Fri Dec 12, 2025 1:51 pm
Hello! I'm new to this LibreDrive for Pioneer drive train.
Recently bought a Pioneer sourced from Japan
Wonder will LibreDrive works on this drive?

PXL_20251212_134409591.jpg
Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212M
Revision: 1.00
Serial number: TCDL002844WL
Firmware date: 2019-01-10
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 82

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID20

No disc inserted
Many thanks!
PM sent.
alx89
Posts: 3
Joined: Wed Aug 06, 2025 8:17 pm

Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by alx89 »

MartyMcNuts wrote:
Tue Dec 09, 2025 11:10 pm
alx89 wrote:
Tue Dec 09, 2025 11:07 pm
I have MakeMKV 1.17.7. Do I need to update it?
No. Just insert a UHD disc and start ripping!
When I try to rip, I get this message:

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

Any ideas are most welcome!
Coopervid
Posts: 3887
Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by Coopervid »

alx89 wrote:
Fri Dec 12, 2025 6:35 pm
MartyMcNuts wrote:
Tue Dec 09, 2025 11:10 pm
alx89 wrote:
Tue Dec 09, 2025 11:07 pm
I have MakeMKV 1.17.7. Do I need to update it?
No. Just insert a UHD disc and start ripping!
When I try to rip, I get this message:

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

Any ideas are most welcome!
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