Pioneer BDR-212DBK vs BDR-212V

[Billycar11]

Hi, I have a BDR 212V and I would like a flash.

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

thanks!

sure email me that drive info section see below for email

[carpler]

I purchased a Pioneer device on eBay.
I have no idea how to check whether the burner is new or used (any ideas?), but at the moment it seems to be working, even though I haven't made any ripping yet.

However, I would like to ask you this.
Here is the information returned by MakeMKV:

Drive Information
OS device name: I:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.00
Serial number: XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Firmware date: 2019-01-10
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 78

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.00/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

The unit arrived with the initial firmware, and it seems to be already unlocked as a LibreDrive device.
However, I understand that the firmware may be too old and unable to rip discs with recent AACS versions.
Do you suggest I update the firmware or leave it as it is?
What limitations would I have if I leave the current firmware?
Thank you for your attention!

[Coopervid]

I purchased a Pioneer device on eBay.
I have no idea how to check whether the burner is new or used (any ideas?), but at the moment it seems to be working, even though I haven't made any ripping yet.

However, I would like to ask you this.
Here is the information returned by MakeMKV:

Drive Information
OS device name: I:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.00
Serial number: XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Firmware date: 2019-01-10
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 78

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.00/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

The unit arrived with the initial firmware, and it seems to be already unlocked as a LibreDrive device.
However, I understand that the firmware may be too old and unable to rip discs with recent AACS versions.
Do you suggest I update the firmware or leave it as it is?
What limitations would I have if I leave the current firmware?
Thank you for your attention!

The drive is fairly old but it should be OK. I will send you a PM that allows also ripping of UHD discs. Regarding the newest AACS dumps have to be sent from a non-Pioneer drive but you can always use the keydb.cgf file. Read this thread:

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