Discussion of LibreDrive mode, compatible drives and firmwares
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dnsrs
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by dnsrs » Thu Feb 27, 2025 11:58 pm
Just curious if there is a way to, or if anyone has, firmware dumps for these drives, specifically the old (before 12/22) firmware for the BDR-212V. Any information on this would be appreciated. Thanks!
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Coopervid
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by Coopervid » Fri Feb 28, 2025 12:11 am
dnsrs wrote: ↑Thu Feb 27, 2025 11:58 pm
Just curious if there is a way to, or if anyone has, firmware dumps for these drives, specifically the old (before 12/22) firmware for the BDR-212V. Any information on this would be appreciated. Thanks!
Yes but confidential.
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dnsrs
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by dnsrs » Fri Feb 28, 2025 12:15 am
Coopervid wrote: ↑Fri Feb 28, 2025 12:11 am
dnsrs wrote: ↑Thu Feb 27, 2025 11:58 pm
Just curious if there is a way to, or if anyone has, firmware dumps for these drives, specifically the old (before 12/22) firmware for the BDR-212V. Any information on this would be appreciated. Thanks!
Yes but confidential.
Alright, as long as someone out there has it I'm happy. Thanks again for letting me know!
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bird333
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by bird333 » Fri Feb 28, 2025 9:19 pm
Just curious, why are firmwares secret?
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Coopervid
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by Coopervid » Sat Mar 01, 2025 8:21 pm
bird333 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 28, 2025 9:19 pm
Just curious, why are firmwares secret?
Just think! A company that sells UHD drives at a premium doesn't like to have (crippled) cheaper drives to be upgraded.
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RadMan
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by RadMan » Sun Mar 16, 2025 7:01 pm
I've been wondering about this as well.
I've been unable to find/accertain any UHD movie "out-of-box" capable drives from Pioneer. Are there any such optical drives for PC from Pioneer, or anyone else?
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MrPenguin
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by MrPenguin » Sun Mar 16, 2025 7:45 pm
RadMan wrote: ↑Sun Mar 16, 2025 7:01 pm
I've been unable to find/accertain any UHD movie "out-of-box" capable drives from Pioneer. Are there any such optical drives for PC from Pioneer, or anyone else?
Your only real option is to buy from one of the
sellers who advertize on this forum.
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RadMan
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by RadMan » Sun Mar 16, 2025 8:08 pm
Or buy one that can be reflashed.... it's just Coopervid's comment seemed to insinuate that there might be other options.