Got a BDR-212DBK. need firmware?

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BoloinaBox
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Got a BDR-212DBK. need firmware?

Post by BoloinaBox »

So i got the Pioneer BDR-212DBK and here is the information about it in MakeMKV

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: [redacted]
Firmware date: 2022-03-16
Bus encryption flags: 13

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.02/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted

Do i need to install a firmware patch? I could not find a download for it and if so are the instructions that of the "how to install" page?
Billycar11
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Re: Got a BDR-212DBK. need firmware?

Post by Billycar11 »

if you want it to UHD email me see below for details
Buy a drive from the guide and video maker: viewtopic.php?t=17831
UHD Drive Guide: viewtopic.php?t=19634
Auto flash kit $40 Email Billycar5924@gmail.com No attachments
ddockrx
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Re: Got a BDR-212DBK. need firmware?

Post by ddockrx »

I also have this drive. After reading through several posts about UHD compatibility, I could find only one other that shared the same info as mine with a firmware getting ever so close to the 12/22 point of no return.

Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: -omitted-
Firmware date: 2022-10-13
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.03/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted

Can mine still be flashed to UHD friendly? I also have a BDR-209DBK in another computer. Is that one too old?
bri4jenn
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Re: Got a BDR-212DBK. need firmware?

Post by bri4jenn »

How do I flash a Pioneer BDR-212DBK optical drive to use MakeMKV with UHD discs.

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.00
Serial number: BBDLXXXXXXWL
Firmware date: 2019-01-10
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 82

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.00/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Billycar11
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Joined: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:49 am

Re: Got a BDR-212DBK. need firmware?

Post by Billycar11 »

bri4jenn wrote: Sun Sep 27, 2026 1:45 am How do I flash a Pioneer BDR-212DBK optical drive to use MakeMKV with UHD discs.

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.00
Serial number: BBDLXXXXXXWL
Firmware date: 2019-01-10
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 82

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.00/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
ddockrx wrote: Thu Jan 02, 2025 9:33 pm I also have this drive. After reading through several posts about UHD compatibility, I could find only one other that shared the same info as mine with a firmware getting ever so close to the 12/22 point of no return.

Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: -omitted-
Firmware date: 2022-10-13
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.03/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted

Can mine still be flashed to UHD friendly? I also have a BDR-209DBK in another computer. Is that one too old?
sure email me that info and all others email me no need to post your info here just reach out to me directly
see below for email
Buy a drive from the guide and video maker: viewtopic.php?t=17831
UHD Drive Guide: viewtopic.php?t=19634
Auto flash kit $40 Email Billycar5924@gmail.com No attachments
Coopervid
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Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: Got a BDR-212DBK. need firmware?

Post by Coopervid »

BoloinaBox wrote: Sun Dec 08, 2024 1:16 am So i got the Pioneer BDR-212DBK and here is the information about it in MakeMKV

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: [redacted]
Firmware date: 2022-03-16
Bus encryption flags: 13

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.02/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted

Do i need to install a firmware patch? I could not find a download for it and if so are the instructions that of the "how to install" page?
PM sent.
Coopervid
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Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: Got a BDR-212DBK. need firmware?

Post by Coopervid »

ddockrx wrote: Thu Jan 02, 2025 9:33 pm I also have this drive. After reading through several posts about UHD compatibility, I could find only one other that shared the same info as mine with a firmware getting ever so close to the 12/22 point of no return.

Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: -omitted-
Firmware date: 2022-10-13
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.03/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted

Can mine still be flashed to UHD friendly? I also have a BDR-209DBK in another computer. Is that one too old?
PM sent. Please post the Makemkv info for your 209 as well. Flash to UHD possible.
Coopervid
Posts: 4839
Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: Got a BDR-212DBK. need firmware?

Post by Coopervid »

bri4jenn wrote: Sun Sep 27, 2026 1:45 am How do I flash a Pioneer BDR-212DBK optical drive to use MakeMKV with UHD discs.

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.00
Serial number: BBDLXXXXXXWL
Firmware date: 2019-01-10
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 82

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.00/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
PM sent.