LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Discussion of LibreDrive mode, compatible drives and firmwares
josmbrake
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Joined: Thu Jul 10, 2025 4:21 pm

Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

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Coopervid wrote:
Thu Jul 10, 2025 6:42 pm
josmbrake wrote:
Thu Jul 10, 2025 4:37 pm
Greetings. I'm VERY new to this. I'm looking to buy a blu ray drive to rip discs, including 4k UHD discs.

1. What are the best drives to purchase (makes and models)?
2. Which have the least difficulty accepting libredive firmware (makes and models)?
3. Price is an issue, but right no I'm just interested in knowing what works best and easiest.

I appreciate any help! Don't want to waste my time and money.

I have an M2 Mac running sequoia 15.5. I can also run a windows VM, if that makes a difference.

Thanks!!!
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Coopervid
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by Coopervid »

josmbrake wrote:
Thu Jul 10, 2025 7:22 pm
Coopervid wrote:
Thu Jul 10, 2025 6:42 pm
josmbrake wrote:
Thu Jul 10, 2025 4:37 pm
Greetings. I'm VERY new to this. I'm looking to buy a blu ray drive to rip discs, including 4k UHD discs.

1. What are the best drives to purchase (makes and models)?
2. Which have the least difficulty accepting libredive firmware (makes and models)?
3. Price is an issue, but right no I'm just interested in knowing what works best and easiest.

I appreciate any help! Don't want to waste my time and money.

I have an M2 Mac running sequoia 15.5. I can also run a windows VM, if that makes a difference.

Thanks!!!
Tell us your country of residence.
USA
Check for a 212V Vinpower Pioneer on Newegg or Amazon. Supplies are drying out.
Salkin
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Joined: Thu Jul 03, 2025 7:32 am

Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by Salkin »

Hello guys, the topic of 4k ripping is quite new to me. I have a pioneer drive and would like to know if it is possible to rip 4k Uhd Blu rays with the drive. This is the information from makemkv.

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-211M
Revision: 1.53
Serial number: SADL005580WL
Firmware date: 2020-08-03
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 77

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8801
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-211
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.53/ID60
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted

Your help is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Billycar11
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by Billycar11 »

Salkin wrote:
Sat Jul 12, 2025 7:01 am
Hello guys, the topic of 4k ripping is quite new to me. I have a pioneer drive and would like to know if it is possible to rip 4k Uhd Blu rays with the drive. This is the information from makemkv.

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-211M
Revision: 1.53
Serial number: SADL005580WL
Firmware date: 2020-08-03
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 77

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8801
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-211
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.53/ID60
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted

Your help is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
sure email me that drive info see below
Buy a UHD drive from the guide and how to video maker: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 20&t=17831
UHD Drives Guide: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 16&t=19634
Auto flash kit $25 Email me for one Billycar5924@gmail.com
gerald191146
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Joined: Sun Jul 20, 2025 3:02 am

Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by gerald191146 »

Hello guys, I just got a new (to me) BD drive and was hoping to find out how to make it UHD compatible. Much appreciated :D

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Drive Information
OS device name: L:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: SBC-06D2X-U
Revision: 1.10
Serial number: 
Firmware date: 2017-04-18
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 77

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8591
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.10/ID22
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Coopervid
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by Coopervid »

gerald191146 wrote:
Sun Jul 20, 2025 3:34 am
Hello guys, I just got a new (to me) BD drive and was hoping to find out how to make it UHD compatible. Much appreciated :D

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Drive Information
OS device name: L:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: SBC-06D2X-U
Revision: 1.10
Serial number: 
Firmware date: 2017-04-18
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 77

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8591
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.10/ID22
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Not possible. This is a BD combo and only writers can be flashed.
SQKid89
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Joined: Sun Jul 20, 2025 7:57 pm

Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by SQKid89 »

Hi, looking to see if I can reflash this for UHD (discs not currently recognized):

Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Current profile: DVD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209D
Revision: 1.33
Serial number: OEDL108964WL
Firmware date: 2015-12-09
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.33/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes


Thanks!
Billycar11
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by Billycar11 »

SQKid89 wrote:
Sun Jul 20, 2025 8:07 pm
Hi, looking to see if I can reflash this for UHD (discs not currently recognized):

Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Current profile: DVD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209D
Revision: 1.33
Serial number: OEDL108964WL
Firmware date: 2015-12-09
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.33/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes


Thanks!
Sure just email me the drive info section see below for email
Buy a UHD drive from the guide and how to video maker: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 20&t=17831
UHD Drives Guide: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 16&t=19634
Auto flash kit $25 Email me for one Billycar5924@gmail.com
gerald191146
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by gerald191146 »

Dang, I was hoping it would be a possibility since I saw this post below. Is there any hope for future development so I can hold onto it, or just move on? Thank you for your help.
Coopervid wrote:
Sun Feb 23, 2025 9:35 pm
louisefindlay23 wrote:
Sun Feb 23, 2025 6:03 pm
Hi.

First time ripping BDs today with the new drive I received for my birthday and curious if it's 4K capable. I would appreciate if someone can let me know if it's flashable and I can consider buying some 4K discs in the future.

Thanks :)

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: SBC-06D2X-U
Revision: 1.10
Serial number: ...
Firmware date: 2017-04-18
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 25

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8591
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.10/ID22
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
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Coopervid
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Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by Coopervid »

Sorry! There have been a few cases when I oversaw 8591 instead of 8511 since both are listed as UD03 or US03.
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