LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Discussion of LibreDrive mode, compatible drives and firmwares
randomgeeza
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by randomgeeza »

Drive Information
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD08U
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: CFDL000915WL
Firmware date: 2022-12-27
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 66

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS9331
Firmware version: ID05

No disc inserted


Completely new to all of this and feeling my way around. Any insight would be gratefully received...
d00zah
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by d00zah »

randomgeeza wrote:
Fri Aug 18, 2023 6:45 pm
Drive Information
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD08U
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: CFDL000915WL
Firmware date: 2022-12-27
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 66

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS9331
Firmware version: ID05

No disc inserted


Completely new to all of this and feeling my way around. Any insight would be gratefully received...
Pioneer firmware update February 2023

A solution still pending...
Tom886
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by Tom886 »

tommik128 wrote:
Wed Aug 09, 2023 2:40 pm
Hi guys, I have the Pioneer 209 EBK (209-M) and the current firmware is only 1.34/ID60. It is probably perfect for MakeMKV but I would like to upgrade the drive since it will be used as a burner as well. Is that 1.54 firmware still safe for MakeMKV? (I guess it might be since that firmware should be quite old - 2020?).
Just registered to reply your question.
The BDR-209EBK is an awesome drive and absolutely makeMKV safe, incl FW1.54.
You can downgrade from v1.54 to previous versions (did it myself) and also crossflash to the BDR-211 v1.53 to read UHD discs (again, done by myself).
One important thing, don't crossflash to v1.54 of the BDR-211, you lose downgrade, crossflash, lose the ability to play UHD with a Leawo Blu-ray player (according to a different forum, other programs may be also affected) and lose the "safety" of makeMKV.

Cheers
Tom
miba78
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by miba78 »

Tom886 wrote:
Mon Aug 21, 2023 2:17 am
The BDR-209EBK is an awesome drive and absolutely makeMKV safe, incl FW1.54.
You can downgrade from v1.54 to previous versions (did it myself) and also crossflash to the BDR-211 v1.53 to read UHD discs (again, done by myself).
One important thing, don't crossflash to v1.54 of the BDR-211, you lose downgrade, crossflash, lose the ability to play UHD with a Leawo Blu-ray player (according to a different forum, other programs may be also affected) and lose the "safety" of makeMKV.
Hi Tom886,
which tool did you use to flash the BDR-209EBK to BDR-211, please?
Thanks
miba78
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by miba78 »

Hi,
can anyone recommend a tool to crossflash a BDR-209EBK to a BDR-211UBK?
anyone...? Bueller? :wink:
Thanks
uhxc378
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by uhxc378 »

Hi there,

I'd like to crossflash my Pioneer S12-XLT Firmware 1.02 to UHT Version, but I cant find the necessary tool. Where can I get it please?

Greetings
Aflutter8838
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by Aflutter8838 »

Hello,

Do you have instructions for flashing Pioneer Electronics BDR-XS07UHD. Right now my libre status shows possible, but not enabled. It looks like at one point this drive worked without flashing that is the reason I bought it. It looks like firmware has been updated. Please help
Billycar11
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by Billycar11 »

miba78 wrote:
Wed Sep 06, 2023 7:31 pm
Hi,
can anyone recommend a tool to crossflash a BDR-209EBK to a BDR-211UBK?
anyone...? Bueller? :wink:
Thanks
Email me for that
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
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Billycar11
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by Billycar11 »

uhxc378 wrote:
Wed Sep 06, 2023 8:22 pm
Hi there,

I'd like to crossflash my Pioneer S12-XLT Firmware 1.02 to UHT Version, but I cant find the necessary tool. Where can I get it please?

Greetings
Email below i maybe able to help
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
Billycar11
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by Billycar11 »

Aflutter8838 wrote:
Wed Sep 06, 2023 9:00 pm
Hello,

Do you have instructions for flashing Pioneer Electronics BDR-XS07UHD. Right now my libre status shows possible, but not enabled. It looks like at one point this drive worked without flashing that is the reason I bought it. It looks like firmware has been updated. Please help
Sorry there is currently no way to flash those on the new fw
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
nohairbear
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by nohairbear »

Got an older Pioneer drive, posting the particulars for inclusion in the .bin file. Thanks.

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209M
Revision: 8.11
Serial number: PADL077796WL
Firmware date: 2014-01-16
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 63

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 8.11/ID52
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Coopervid
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by Coopervid »

You guys asking questions on this forum are sloooooow. You should read PMs more frequently. Its a nuisance if you want to get help. Just my 2 cents.
MrEJ42
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by MrEJ42 »

Coopervid wrote:
Fri Sep 08, 2023 9:21 pm
You guys asking questions on this forum are sloooooow. You should read PMs more frequently. Its a nuisance if you want to get help. Just my 2 cents.
Meh. I discovered that my internal drive on my old PC works perfectly, so I'm in no rush for Pioneer support now.
Coopervid
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by Coopervid »

MrEJ42 wrote:
Fri Sep 08, 2023 10:10 pm
Coopervid wrote:
Fri Sep 08, 2023 9:21 pm
You guys asking questions on this forum are sloooooow. You should read PMs more frequently. Its a nuisance if you want to get help. Just my 2 cents.
Meh. I discovered that my internal drive on my old PC works perfectly, so I'm in no rush for Pioneer support now.
Read your PM.
MrEJ42
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by MrEJ42 »

Coopervid wrote:
Sat Sep 09, 2023 10:07 am
MrEJ42 wrote:
Fri Sep 08, 2023 10:10 pm
Coopervid wrote:
Fri Sep 08, 2023 9:21 pm
You guys asking questions on this forum are sloooooow. You should read PMs more frequently. Its a nuisance if you want to get help. Just my 2 cents.
Meh. I discovered that my internal drive on my old PC works perfectly, so I'm in no rush for Pioneer support now.
Read your PM.
You're confusing me with someone else. I have a BDR-XD08U, for which no solution currently exists.
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