BDR 212V UHD Guide

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Coopervid
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Re: BDR 212V UHD Guide

Post by Coopervid » Sat Jan 25, 2025 3:13 pm

eek24 wrote: Sat Jan 25, 2025 1:21 pm Coopervid,
I just received my BDR-212V from Amazon this morning. I was hoping you would help me by sharing how to flash the drive to enable UHD read ability. Please note that I have never used PM so I may be blocked as a new user.

Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: ...
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
PM sent.
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jovian
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Re: BDR 212V UHD Guide

Post by jovian » Sat Jan 25, 2025 5:35 pm

Hello @Coopervid. I just got a BDR 212V as well. Can you help me flash this drive:

Drive Information
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.02
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2022-05-31
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 76

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

Thank you!
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eek24
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Re: BDR 212V UHD Guide

Post by eek24 » Sat Jan 25, 2025 6:05 pm

Thank you Coopervid, All went well and I was impressed with the thorough documentation.
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wildbomb
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Re: BDR 212V UHD Guide

Post by wildbomb » Sun Jan 26, 2025 2:44 pm

Thanks, all went well. UHD discs now work!
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heruma
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Re: BDR 212V UHD Guide

Post by heruma » Sun Jan 26, 2025 8:40 pm

Hello @Coopervid.

I recently purchased a BDR 212V and would like to know if you could help me flash this drive when you have time?

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

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

No disc inserted

Thank you for your time!
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Coopervid
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Re: BDR 212V UHD Guide

Post by Coopervid » Sun Jan 26, 2025 9:13 pm

heruma wrote: Sun Jan 26, 2025 8:40 pm Hello @Coopervid.

I recently purchased a BDR 212V and would like to know if you could help me flash this drive when you have time?

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

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

No disc inserted

Thank you for your time!
PM sent.
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heruma
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Joined: Tue Jan 07, 2025 4:24 am

Re: BDR 212V UHD Guide

Post by heruma » Mon Jan 27, 2025 12:18 am

Thank you very much @Coopervid for the prompt reply.

It worked wonderfully and I just finished testing the drive :D
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traveler286
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Re: BDR 212V UHD Guide

Post by traveler286 » Mon Jan 27, 2025 10:19 pm

@coopervid,
I too would like instructions to upgrade my BDR 212V for 4K Ultra disk reading for Plex server. I just registered so cannot directly PM you yet.
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BarryR
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Re: BDR 212V UHD Guide

Post by BarryR » Mon Jan 27, 2025 11:00 pm

@Coopervid

Was wondering if you could steer me in the right direction. I have same drive as many above

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

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

No disc inserted
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victheripper
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Joined: Mon Jan 27, 2025 8:09 am

Re: BDR 212V UHD Guide

Post by victheripper » Mon Jan 27, 2025 11:34 pm

I just received a BDR 212V drive and would like to flash it for UHD support. Here is the relevant info:

Code: Select all

Drive Information
OS device name: H:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: 
Firmware date: 2022-05-31
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 18

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

No disc inserted
Thanks!
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Coopervid
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Re: BDR 212V UHD Guide

Post by Coopervid » Tue Jan 28, 2025 5:30 pm

traveler286 wrote: Mon Jan 27, 2025 10:19 pm @coopervid,
I too would like instructions to upgrade my BDR 212V for 4K Ultra disk reading for Plex server. I just registered so cannot directly PM you yet.
PM sent.
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Coopervid
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Re: BDR 212V UHD Guide

Post by Coopervid » Tue Jan 28, 2025 5:35 pm

BarryR wrote: Mon Jan 27, 2025 11:00 pm @Coopervid

Was wondering if you could steer me in the right direction. I have same drive as many above

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

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

No disc inserted
PM sent.
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Coopervid
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Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: BDR 212V UHD Guide

Post by Coopervid » Tue Jan 28, 2025 5:37 pm

victheripper wrote: Mon Jan 27, 2025 11:34 pm I just received a BDR 212V drive and would like to flash it for UHD support. Here is the relevant info:

Code: Select all

Drive Information
OS device name: H:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: 
Firmware date: 2022-05-31
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 18

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

No disc inserted
Thanks!
PM sent.
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BarryR
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Joined: Sat Jan 25, 2025 11:21 pm

Re: BDR 212V UHD Guide

Post by BarryR » Tue Jan 28, 2025 6:09 pm

Coopervid wrote: Tue Jan 28, 2025 5:35 pm
BarryR wrote: Mon Jan 27, 2025 11:00 pm @Coopervid

Was wondering if you could steer me in the right direction. I have same drive as many above

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

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

No disc inserted
PM sent.
Yes, please send next PM.
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Coopervid
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Re: BDR 212V UHD Guide

Post by Coopervid » Wed Jan 29, 2025 6:34 pm

BarryR wrote: Tue Jan 28, 2025 6:09 pm
Coopervid wrote: Tue Jan 28, 2025 5:35 pm
BarryR wrote: Mon Jan 27, 2025 11:00 pm @Coopervid

Was wondering if you could steer me in the right direction. I have same drive as many above

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

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.
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