Discussion of LibreDrive mode, compatible drives and firmwares
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BDOER_Back
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#181
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by BDOER_Back » Sun Feb 02, 2025 11:34 pm
Hi
First messagge here,
My drive:
Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number: DCDL---------
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID76
Flashing it, will support bigger discs or it's just only for ripping 4K discs?
Based on previous messagges, it seems that is possible to get it working, please I need information about how to do it.
Thanks
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sophonax42
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#183
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by sophonax42 » Mon Feb 03, 2025 9:17 am
Coopervid wrote: Fri Jan 31, 2025 9:22 pm
sophonax42 wrote: Fri Jan 31, 2025 2:28 pm
I have this:
Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number: ---
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 76
LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID76
No disc inserted
PM sent.
Yes, please send next PM
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kstack34
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#184
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by kstack34 » Tue Mar 04, 2025 7:43 pm
Good afternoon!
To anyone that can help, i also just recieved a BW-16D1x-U and am looking for the easiest way to flash. here is my info:
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1x-U
Revision: A105
Serial Number: ...
Firmware date: 2120-12-02
Bus Encryption flags: 1F
LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, Not yet enabled
Drive platform: MT 1959
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kstack34
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#186
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by kstack34 » Wed Mar 05, 2025 1:04 am
zittrig wrote: Tue Mar 04, 2025 7:58 pm
You can flash it by yourself with the SDFToolFlasher to
BW-16D1H-U A204
or
BW-16D1HT
You can find all you need there ----->
viewtopic.php?f=16&t=19634
ok thanks! i was getting alittle confused between posts because of the time discrepencies between posts that i was reading and different meathods etc. ill give it a shot
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SomethingElse
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#187
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by SomethingElse » Sat Mar 08, 2025 6:46 pm
I am able to flash myself, but unsure on what firmware I need to use:
Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: A104
Serial number: ---
Firmware date: 2119-01-04 10:47
Bus encryption flags: 1F
LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible (with patched firmware)
Drive platform: MT1959
Harware support: Yes
Firmware support: No
Firmware type: Original (patched version available)
Firmware version: 0.A104W
Thanks in advance for any help!
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zittrig
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#188
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by zittrig » Sun Mar 09, 2025 5:53 am
Have a look directly above your post. Same situation.

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ZoboZodiac
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#189
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by ZoboZodiac » Sun Mar 09, 2025 12:54 pm
Hi, I've got an ASUS BW-16D 1X-U drive and it doesn't recognise UHD discs.
I'm happy to run commands myself but the information online is confusing and conflicting, so I'm not sure what to run to get my drive working correctly.
Drive Information
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 68
LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID76
Could someone please help me set this up?
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Billycar11
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#190
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by Billycar11 » Mon Mar 10, 2025 5:35 am
ZoboZodiac wrote: Sun Mar 09, 2025 12:54 pm
Hi, I've got an ASUS BW-16D 1X-U drive and it doesn't recognise UHD discs.
I'm happy to run commands myself but the information online is confusing and conflicting, so I'm not sure what to run to get my drive working correctly.
Drive Information
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 68
LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID76
Could someone please help me set this up?
pioneers can not be done diy
you have to email someone with the flasher
see below for pricing
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gregl123
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#191
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by gregl123 » Sun Mar 23, 2025 12:01 pm
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: A105
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2120-12-02 11:14
Bus encryption flags: 1F
Highest AACS version: 17
LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
need help trying to flash my model I'm new and completely lost
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SomethingElse
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#193
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by SomethingElse » Wed Mar 26, 2025 5:25 am
zittrig wrote: Sun Mar 09, 2025 5:53 am
Have a look directly above your post. Same situation.
Thank you!
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Ptitvert
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#194
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by Ptitvert » Mon Mar 31, 2025 7:56 pm
Hi everyone,
I've just got this drive:
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Drive Information
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number: DEDL111370WL
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID76
Could you help me how to "flash" or "LibreDrive" it?
Thank you very much in advance for your help.
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Billycar11
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#195
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by Billycar11 » Mon Mar 31, 2025 7:59 pm
Ptitvert wrote: Mon Mar 31, 2025 7:56 pm
Hi everyone,
I've just got this drive:
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Drive Information
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number: DEDL111370WL
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID76
Could you help me how to "flash" or "LibreDrive" it?
Thank you very much in advance for your help.
sure email me for a flasher