BDR 212V UHD Guide

[Coopervid]

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.

[jovian]

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!

[eek24]

Thank you Coopervid, All went well and I was impressed with the thorough documentation.

[wildbomb]

Thanks, all went well. UHD discs now work!

[heruma]

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!

[Coopervid]

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.

[heruma]

Thank you very much @Coopervid for the prompt reply.

It worked wonderfully and I just finished testing the drive

[traveler286]

@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.

[BarryR]

@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

[victheripper]

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

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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!

[Coopervid]

@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.

[Coopervid]

@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.

[Coopervid]

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.

[BarryR]

@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.

[Coopervid]

@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.