Pioneer BDR-208D - "No disk" for UHD

[timjohnson408]

It very well could be that I'm missing something, but from what I've read on these forums, my drive should be able to read a UHD disk because it is enabled for LibreDrive. Am I wrong? Do I still need to do some extra flashing to get this to work? I have two UHD disks that just give a status of "No disk" when I put it into MakeMKV v1.17.8.

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-208D
Revision: 1.10
Serial number: [redacted]
Firmware date: 2012-08-22
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 64

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8301
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-208
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.10/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

[Coopervid]

It very well could be that I'm missing something, but from what I've read on these forums, my drive should be able to read a UHD disk because it is enabled for LibreDrive. Am I wrong? Do I still need to do some extra flashing to get this to work? I have two UHD disks that just give a status of "No disk" when I put it into MakeMKV v1.17.8.

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-208D
Revision: 1.10
Serial number: [redacted]
Firmware date: 2012-08-22
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 64

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8301
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-208
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.10/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Read your PM.

[MartyMcNuts]

It very well could be that I'm missing something, but from what I've read on these forums, my drive should be able to read a UHD disk because it is enabled for LibreDrive. Am I wrong? Do I still need to do some extra flashing to get this to work? I have two UHD disks that just give a status of "No disk" when I put it into MakeMKV v1.17.8.

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-208D
Revision: 1.10
Serial number: [redacted]
Firmware date: 2012-08-22
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 64

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8301
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-208
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.10/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Libredrive does not equal UHD compatibility!!

[timjohnson408]

Read your PM.

I went through the tutorial but am getting "Failed to enter kernel mode." I'm on a Windows 10 PC and tried running BDRFlash as admin and also tried rebooting.

[Coopervid]

Read your PM.

I went through the tutorial but am getting "Failed to enter kernel mode." I'm on a Windows 10 PC and tried running BDRFlash as admin and also tried rebooting.

Are you sure you followed the instructions by the book? And no disc in drive and tray closed?

[Ezatoka]

Firmware date: 2012-08-22

isn't that usually a problem with UHD?

[Coopervid]

Firmware date: 2012-08-22

isn't that usually a problem with UHD?

No. The limitation exists only with LG / ASUS drives. A 208 has capable hardware.

[timjohnson408]

Are you sure you followed the instructions by the book? And no disc in drive and tray closed?

AhhhhhhI'm an idiot. I initially read your DM about removing the disk but forgot when I got around to actually flashing it.

[Coopervid]

Are you sure you followed the instructions by the book? And no disc in drive and tray closed?

AhhhhhhI'm an idiot. I initially read your DM about removing the disk but forgot when I got around to actually flashing it.

Calm down. Others did that before and called themselves the same. Until now I had no unsuccessful attempt in the end. Happy UHD ripping!

[timjohnson408]

Calm down. Others did that before and called themselves the same. Until now I had no unsuccessful attempt in the end. Happy UHD ripping!

Thanks for the help! I really appreciate it!

[chrisb42]

Found my old Pioneer 208M, is this more or less the same as a 208D? In any case, here is the drive info:

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-208M
Revision: 1.40
Serial number: [redacted]
Firmware date: 2014-03-06
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8301
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-208
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.40/ID60
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

[suspiciouslywherever]

Hello, I have a PIONEER BDR-208D. It seems possible to flash for UHD. Can anyone offer assistance? Thanks!

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-208D
Revision: 1.10
Serial number: [...]
Firmware date: 2012-08-22
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 68

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8301
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-208
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.10/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

[Billycar11]

Hello, I have a PIONEER BDR-208D. It seems possible to flash for UHD. Can anyone offer assistance? Thanks!

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-208D
Revision: 1.10
Serial number: [...]
Firmware date: 2012-08-22
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 68

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8301
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-208
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.10/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

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