Pioneer BDR-212DBK vs BDR-212V

[seatle89]

Hey guys,

I just bought a BDR-212V, and would like to enable UHD. Here is the info I see on MakeMKV:

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: (redacted)
Firmware date: 2022-05-31
Bus encryption flags: 13

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID06

I saw some posts with similar drives (firmware version, etc.). Could you please PM instructions on how to flash the drive? Thank you!

[Payti]

And yes we checked that wit LG WH16NS58 1.V5 and VPTools. All newer multilayer discs after Verbatim moved the equipment to Taiwan have issues at the layer break. 50 Gb Ritek are still Ok. Were. These tests are 2 years old. Advice: Stop burning discs!

I wanted backup My family videos from CAM (15 years recording) to BD.
Hm i must consider recording to BD's ...

[Coopervid]

And yes we checked that wit LG WH16NS58 1.V5 and VPTools. All newer multilayer discs after Verbatim moved the equipment to Taiwan have issues at the layer break. 50 Gb Ritek are still Ok. Were. These tests are 2 years old. Advice: Stop burning discs!

I wanted backup My family videos from CAM (15 years recording) to BD.
Hm i must consider recording to BD's ...

No. Store on HDD.

[lunarglyph]

@Coopervid, I just bought a DBR-212V. Would you be able to PM me instructions for reflashing? Much appreciated!

PM sent.

Amazing, thank you so much!

[Coopervid]

Hey guys,

I just bought a BDR-212V, and would like to enable UHD. Here is the info I see on MakeMKV:

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: (redacted)
Firmware date: 2022-05-31
Bus encryption flags: 13

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID06

I saw some posts with similar drives (firmware version, etc.). Could you please PM instructions on how to flash the drive? Thank you!

PM sent.

[seatle89]

Hey guys,

I just bought a BDR-212V, and would like to enable UHD. Here is the info I see on MakeMKV:

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: (redacted)
Firmware date: 2022-05-31
Bus encryption flags: 13

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID06

I saw some posts with similar drives (firmware version, etc.). Could you please PM instructions on how to flash the drive? Thank you!

PM sent.

Thanks @Coopervid! Worked like a charm!

[donniedisko]

Hello, I'm also looking for the firmware to enable UHD disks on my new BDR-212V.

Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: xxxxxxxxxxxx
Firmware date: 2022-05-31
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 68

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID06

Thanks!

[zaqqaz6917]

I see in a post above, that Vinpower Australia is now selling drives with newer fw.
Not sure if USA Amazon seller RUNTECHMEDIA supply of compatible Vinpower/Pioneer 212 will last much longer as well.

[Coopervid]

Hello, I'm also looking for the firmware to enable UHD disks on my new BDR-212V.

Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: xxxxxxxxxxxx
Firmware date: 2022-05-31
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 68

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID06

Thanks!

PM sent.

[donniedisko]

Hello, I'm also looking for the firmware to enable UHD disks on my new BDR-212V.

Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: xxxxxxxxxxxx
Firmware date: 2022-05-31
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 68

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID06

Thanks!

PM sent.

Success! Thank you. PM me if I can send you a tip via ko-fi or similar for your time.

[SLEEPWELL83]

Hey I have the BDR-212D and was hoping to enable UHD. Here's the drive info:

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom2
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.00
Firmware date: 2019-01-10
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: 1.00/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted

Thanks

[Coopervid]

Hey I have the BDR-212D and was hoping to enable UHD. Here's the drive info:

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom2
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.00
Firmware date: 2019-01-10
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: 1.00/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted

Thanks

PM sent.

[D0do42]

Hello,
I recently acquired a Pioneer BDR-212V, too.

Here's the drive information as shown in MakeMKV:

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Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: (redacted)
Firmware date: 2022-05-31
Bus encryption flags: 13

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID06

I would like to enable UHD like the others before me in this thread.
Could you send the instructions to me as well, Coopervid?

Thanks!

[Coopervid]

Hello,
I recently acquired a Pioneer BDR-212V, too.

Here's the drive information as shown in MakeMKV:

Code: Select all

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: (redacted)
Firmware date: 2022-05-31
Bus encryption flags: 13

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID06

I would like to enable UHD like the others before me in this thread.
Could you send the instructions to me as well, Coopervid?

Thanks!

PM sent.

[D0do42]

Many thanks for the quick response, Coopervid! That worked like a charm. Any way to send you a tip?
Merry Christmas everyone!