Pioneer BDR-212DBK vs BDR-212V

[Coopervid]

Deleted. Responded already to another post.

[IShopper42]

Hi Billycar11,

Hi Billycar11,

I ordered a BDR-212V from Vinpower Digital's Australian office. The drive I was shipped is labeled as a DBR-212BK. I was told to test the drive to see if it is UHD enabled. This is what I get from MakeMKV:

Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212BK
Revision: 1.04
Serial number: (Redacted)
Firmware date: 2022-12-20
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID81

No disc inserted

Is this drive unlockable?

Regards,
Ian.

No return it I still have the newest gen pioneers with old fw if you want one see below

I took a gamble and purchased a BDR-212DBK from an Amazon sale. The drive was manufactured in October 2024 but appears to have older firmware:

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

Have I lucked out with an unlockable drive this time? If so, can you help me out with the appropriate firmware and instructions?

Regards,
Ian.

[andser]

After reading recommendations I landed with:

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Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/sr1
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD08U
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: CIDL001355WL
Firmware date: 2022-12-27
Bus encryption flags: 1B

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

No disc inserted

In the debug logs:

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No  SDF v098: PIONEER_BD-RW__BDR-XD08U_1.02_CIDL001355WL
SDF id v098: PIONEER_BD-RW__BDR-XD08U_1.02_CIDL001355WL

Your help is greatly appreciated.

BTW: Tried to create a new post, however as a newbie to this forum either was not successful or blocked by moderations filters.

[Billycar11]

Hi Billycar11,

Hi Billycar11,

I ordered a BDR-212V from Vinpower Digital's Australian office. The drive I was shipped is labeled as a DBR-212BK. I was told to test the drive to see if it is UHD enabled. This is what I get from MakeMKV:

Is this drive unlockable?

Regards,
Ian.

No return it I still have the newest gen pioneers with old fw if you want one see below

I took a gamble and purchased a BDR-212DBK from an Amazon sale. The drive was manufactured in October 2024 but appears to have older firmware:

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

Have I lucked out with an unlockable drive this time? If so, can you help me out with the appropriate firmware and instructions?

Regards,
Ian.

yeah you are in luck email me that info below

[IShopper42]

Hi Billycar11,

yeah you are in luck email me that info below

Email message sent.

Thank you.

Regards,
Ian.

[MartyMcNuts]

After reading recommendations I landed with:

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Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/sr1
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD08U
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: CIDL001355WL
Firmware date: 2022-12-27
Bus encryption flags: 1B

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

No disc inserted

In the debug logs:

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No  SDF v098: PIONEER_BD-RW__BDR-XD08U_1.02_CIDL001355WL
SDF id v098: PIONEER_BD-RW__BDR-XD08U_1.02_CIDL001355WL

Your help is greatly appreciated.

BTW: Tried to create a new post, however as a newbie to this forum either was not successful or blocked by moderations filters.

This drive is incompatible. It has the post 11/2022 firmware and cannot be flashed at all. Return it if you can.

[smaxsomeass]

is this drive good to flash for uhd use? may i have the instructions please?

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: ...
Firmware date: 2022-05-31
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 81

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

No disc inserted

[Coopervid]

is this drive good to flash for uhd use? may i have the instructions please?

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: ...
Firmware date: 2022-05-31
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 81

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

No disc inserted

PM sent.

[smaxsomeass]

is this drive good to flash for uhd use? may i have the instructions please?

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: ...
Firmware date: 2022-05-31
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 81

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

No disc inserted

PM sent.

Yes, please send next PM

[Coopervid]

is this drive good to flash for uhd use? may i have the instructions please?

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: ...
Firmware date: 2022-05-31
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 81

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

No disc inserted

PM sent.

Yes, please send next PM

PM sent.

[smaxsomeass]

PM sent.

Yes, please send next PM

PM sent.

worked like a charm, thanks coopervid

[indigo9]

I have a Pioneer BDR-212V that is coming from Runtechmedia. Fingers crossed that it doesn't come with a newer firmware after 2022. Will report back.

[indigo9]

Reporting back that my order arrived and did not have a firmware after 2022.

@Coopervid, can you please help me to enable UHD ripping on this pioneer model? Thanks in advance.

Here is the info I got from MakeMKV:

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: XXXXX
Firmware date: 2022-05-31
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 77

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

No disc inserted

[vmware-fanboy]

Hello Coopervid I have just purchased Pioneer BDR-212V with drive information below.

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Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.02
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

No disc inserted

Can you please advise me on next steps for libredrive firmware?
Thank you very much.

PM sent.

Thank you - worked.

[ImDeranged]

I just replaced my LG drive with one of the BD-RW BDR-212V from Amazon. Info is. It's already done a disc two other drives couldn't read.

"Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom1
Current profile: DVD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: ...
Firmware date: 2022-05-31
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 81

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

I'd also like info on unlocking UHD. Thank you in advance.