LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

[mike admin]

You can't downgrade either as it just tells you your firmware is newer.

This could be (technically) bypassed. As of today there is zero need, but still...

[bobb09]

Hi, I just installed a new Pioneer BDR-S12UHT and tried to backup the 4k Lord of the Rings 9-disc Trilogy. However, Makemkv invariably comes up with the attached - "Libredrive compatible drive is required to open this disc - video can't be decrypted. Backup failed."
I'd be grateful for any advice as all the documentation states drive is compatible.
Many thanks,
Bob

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1.01 firmware isn't supported yet. Should be in the next day or 2.

Thanks M, let's keep our fingers crossed - LOL!

[SamuriHL]

Thanks, Mike!

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212U
Revision: 1.01
Serial number: xxxxxxxxxxx
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 76

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F01
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.01/ID58
DVD all regions: Possible, not yet enabled
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Disc Information
Label: RESIDENT_EVIL_RACCOON_CITY
Timestamp: 2021-12-02 18:22:09
Protection: AACS2.0/C v76
Data capacity: 57.79 Gb
Disc type: BD-ROM UHD
Number of layers: 2
Bus encryption flags: 80

You rock!

[Coopervid]

Now Sam - this is interesting. You have a 212-T. Is this supposed to read UHDs or was this just enabled via Libredrive? If yes, this would be great!! I always suspected Pioneer to just cripple the cheaper drives by firmware restrictions. Expecting your reply!

[MartyMcNuts]

Now Sam - this is interesting. You have a 212-T. Is this supposed to read UHDs or was this just enabled via Libredrive? If yes, this would be great!! I always suspected Pioneer to just cripple the cheaper drives by firmware restrictions. Expecting your reply!

Coops,

My BDR-S12UHT is an official UHD drive and here is the MakeMKV info:

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom2
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-S12U
Revision: 1.00
Serial number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 76

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F01
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.00/ID43
DVD all regions: Possible, not yet enabled
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Disc Information
Label: WRECK_IT_RALPH
Timestamp: 2018-08-31 16:53:35
Protection: AACS2.0/C v61
Data capacity: 61.54 Gb
Disc type: BD-ROM UHD
Number of layers: 2
Bus encryption flags: 80


Looks like the BDR-S12UHT and the BDR-212UBK use the exact same platform and firmware. My firmware is 1.00 but I'm sure if I upgraded it to 1.01 it would be 1.01/ID58.

[Coopervid]

I'm cooling down since both of your drives seem to be UHD capable in the first place. Let's wait if there are some options to "upgrade" non-UHD drives in the future. Thanks, Marty!



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[SamuriHL]

Now Sam - this is interesting. You have a 212-T. Is this supposed to read UHDs or was this just enabled via Libredrive? If yes, this would be great!! I always suspected Pioneer to just cripple the cheaper drives by firmware restrictions. Expecting your reply!

I have a 212ubk. And it is definitely reading UHD's as I'm ripping one as we speak.

[Coopervid]

Great!! But Pioneer also sells triple layer drives w/o the UHD option in their advertisements. And I just expect them to be "crippled" by firmware. We will have to wait and see if these can be made UHD capable.

[MartyMcNuts]

Great!! But Pioneer also sells triple layer drives w/o the UHD option in their advertisements. And I just expect them to be "crippled" by firmware. We will have to wait and see if these can be made UHD capable.

What models?

[Coopervid]

The 212EBK is advertised as triple layer but w/o UHD support.

All drives need to have "UH" in their names to be officially UHD capable by Pioneer. Like the BDR- S12UHT.

[MartyMcNuts]

The 212EBK is advertised as triple layer but w/o UHD support.

All drives need to have "UH" in their names to be officially UHD capable by Pioneer. Like the BDR- S12UHT.

Yeah, can't get that model in Oz. Only the 212DBK which is only SL/DL. I can get the 212EBK on Amazon (import) but it is $170.00!! Not much point in that when the BDR-S12UHT is available in Oz and is a few dollars cheaper!

[Coopervid]

Let's just keep cool and wait how this evolves. The bull on the hill is just waiting to f... them all

[SamuriHL]

It may be slow, but, it's a smooth reading drive. 4x max so it took an hour for that 2 layer UHD. I'm getting some more movies tomorrow so I'll have some more stuff to throw at it.

[MartyMcNuts]

It may be slow, but, it's a smooth reading drive. 4x max so it took an hour for that 2 layer UHD. I'm getting some more movies tomorrow so I'll have some more stuff to throw at it.

Yep, "slowly but surely" can be a good thing!

[Coopervid]

It may be slow, but, it's a smooth reading drive. 4x max so it took an hour for that 2 layer UHD. I'm getting some more movies tomorrow so I'll have some more stuff to throw at it.

Good news. So we have a new reader that is preferrable for critical discs.