NiB ASUS USB drives for sale w/Poineer drives & firmware flashable TODAY for UHD!
NiB ASUS USB drives for sale w/Poineer drives & firmware flashable TODAY for UHD!
Hello,
[2025-10-03 Update] - I still have drives in stock. I'll periodically update this first post/line when stock is low, or I have additional drives coming.
I have ASUS external USB drives on-hand. All have been opened, connected to a Mac & had the drive and firmware verified with MakeMKV. They have a Pioneer drive with firmware from 2020-07-21, and can be flashed today with the help of billycar11 or coopervid, for backing up UHD discs.
Drive details from MakeMKV:
Revision: E113
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 78
LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID76
I'm selling the drives for $300 USD, un-flashed, new in box (only opened to verify drive Mfg/Model/Firmware). You can flash them on your own with the help of billycar11 or coopervid here in the forums.
If you're interested in buying the drive pre-flashed, please make a donation to billycar11 ($25 USD) or coopervid (20€ or $25 USD), ask them to PM or e-mail me to confirm, and I will flash the drive for no extra cost before shipping it. When you inform me you want a drive pre-flashed, I'll share their PayPal info in a PM or private e-mail.
Note: The drives come with a disc that includes various applications & tools. I have not tested or verified anything on the disc. I strongly suggest you use caution if you install/use the tools on the disc, especially if any of them may prompt or automatically "update" the drive firmware. If the drive firmware is modified after being flashed for UHD/4K/backup, the drive may become unflashable or no longer work for UHD/4K/backup! Please take caution.
Any questions, feel free to send me a PM or post in this thread.
Thanks,
Frank
[2025-10-03 Update] - I still have drives in stock. I'll periodically update this first post/line when stock is low, or I have additional drives coming.
I have ASUS external USB drives on-hand. All have been opened, connected to a Mac & had the drive and firmware verified with MakeMKV. They have a Pioneer drive with firmware from 2020-07-21, and can be flashed today with the help of billycar11 or coopervid, for backing up UHD discs.
Drive details from MakeMKV:
Revision: E113
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 78
LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID76
I'm selling the drives for $300 USD, un-flashed, new in box (only opened to verify drive Mfg/Model/Firmware). You can flash them on your own with the help of billycar11 or coopervid here in the forums.
If you're interested in buying the drive pre-flashed, please make a donation to billycar11 ($25 USD) or coopervid (20€ or $25 USD), ask them to PM or e-mail me to confirm, and I will flash the drive for no extra cost before shipping it. When you inform me you want a drive pre-flashed, I'll share their PayPal info in a PM or private e-mail.
Note: The drives come with a disc that includes various applications & tools. I have not tested or verified anything on the disc. I strongly suggest you use caution if you install/use the tools on the disc, especially if any of them may prompt or automatically "update" the drive firmware. If the drive firmware is modified after being flashed for UHD/4K/backup, the drive may become unflashable or no longer work for UHD/4K/backup! Please take caution.
Any questions, feel free to send me a PM or post in this thread.
Thanks,
Frank
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Re: NiB ASUS USB drives for sale w/Poineer drives & firmware flashable TODAY for UHD!
Interested in 2 pre-flashed. Long time user of the software but just joined forum and it won’t allow me to PM. Have a blu ray drive but need something for UHD. How would you suggest I proceed with payment and purchase if I cannot PM?
Re: NiB ASUS USB drives for sale w/Poineer drives & firmware flashable TODAY for UHD!
I'll PM you & see if you can reply (I don't know if this will work). Once we get our communications worked out, if you want me to flash them, please make a donation to billycar11 and/or coopervid for their work & support of the hobby. Then we can finalize when I have confirmation from at least one of them. Just a moment - incoming PM to you...
Re: NiB ASUS USB drives for sale w/Poineer drives & firmware flashable TODAY for UHD!
PM sent with my e-mail contact info. Please let me know if you receive it & see it on the forums.Jack Thauer wrote: ↑Sat Sep 27, 2025 11:34 pmInterested in 2 pre-flashed. Long time user of the software but just joined forum and it won’t allow me to PM. Have a blu ray drive but need something for UHD. How would you suggest I proceed with payment and purchase if I cannot PM?
Thanks!
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Re: NiB ASUS USB drives for sale w/Poineer drives & firmware flashable TODAY for UHD!
Received thanks. Replying now.
Re: NiB ASUS USB drives for sale w/Poineer drives & firmware flashable TODAY for UHD!
E-mail reply sent with details for donations & how to proceed. Thanks!
Re: NiB ASUS USB drives for sale w/Poineer drives & firmware flashable TODAY for UHD!
Do you still have any left? I tried to PM you but I had never made an account and its not letting me, so I guess I have a waiting period for PMs?
Re: NiB ASUS USB drives for sale w/Poineer drives & firmware flashable TODAY for UHD!
Hello - I still have drives.
I will PM you and you will be able to reply to the PM. I'll include my e-mail address in the PM.
Thanks,
Frank
Re: NiB ASUS USB drives for sale w/Poineer drives & firmware flashable TODAY for UHD!
PM sent with my e-mail contact info. Please let me know if you receive it & see it on the forums.
Thanks,
Frank
Thanks,
Frank
Re: NiB ASUS USB drives for sale w/Poineer drives & firmware flashable TODAY for UHD!
Hu Frank,
I got.your PM and tried to email, but the email address bounced back saying the domain didnt exist. Could you double check and make sure there was no typo?
I got.your PM and tried to email, but the email address bounced back saying the domain didnt exist. Could you double check and make sure there was no typo?
Re: NiB ASUS USB drives for sale w/Poineer drives & firmware flashable TODAY for UHD!
Sorry - typo in my e-mail address in the PM. Should be "nicholas" not "nichoals"...
You should be able to reply to the PM. We can discuss there or via e-mail. I'll send another PM with corrected e-mail.
Thanks,
Frank
You should be able to reply to the PM. We can discuss there or via e-mail. I'll send another PM with corrected e-mail.
Thanks,
Frank
Re: NiB ASUS USB drives for sale w/Poineer drives & firmware flashable TODAY for UHD!
Hello all!
I still have on-hand stock available. When I run out, I'll update this thread - no need to PM for stock info. I've tried to purchase more drives, but don't have confirmation on availability yet or the physical, internal drive mfg/model/firmware. I'll update the thread with additional/new stock status once I've confirmed.
The forums seem to be slow/spotty for me, with Cloudflare complaining it can't reach the host (MakeMKV server) many times when I try using the forums/PMs. Usually after a refresh or two, the forums work. I've replied to all PMs & inquiries about my drives. The last two replies I sent (in the last hour) seem to be "sitting" in my Outbox. If you PM'd me and don't see a reply by tomorrow morning (Tuesday), please try posting a note here in this thread/topic. I have notifications turned on & check the thread multiple times a day.
Someone asked if after the drives are flashed, will the drives recognize/backup "UHD discs above 80 and 90 GB". They stated they have a "LG external drive that struggles on discs above 80 GB, and can't read 90 GB at all". The drive I flashed for myself & am keeping has been used to rip four recent 4K UHD discs. I'm not sure of the disc size. I've asked for more info or an example of a "recent" disc (last 5 years) to see if I have one in my collection to test/confirm with. I'll also check with billycar11 & coopervid to confirm (they provide the firmware).
If anyone has any general questions, please feel free to post this in this thread (no PM necessary), so the question/answer might help others.
Thanks again for any interest in my drives.
Frank
I still have on-hand stock available. When I run out, I'll update this thread - no need to PM for stock info. I've tried to purchase more drives, but don't have confirmation on availability yet or the physical, internal drive mfg/model/firmware. I'll update the thread with additional/new stock status once I've confirmed.
The forums seem to be slow/spotty for me, with Cloudflare complaining it can't reach the host (MakeMKV server) many times when I try using the forums/PMs. Usually after a refresh or two, the forums work. I've replied to all PMs & inquiries about my drives. The last two replies I sent (in the last hour) seem to be "sitting" in my Outbox. If you PM'd me and don't see a reply by tomorrow morning (Tuesday), please try posting a note here in this thread/topic. I have notifications turned on & check the thread multiple times a day.
Someone asked if after the drives are flashed, will the drives recognize/backup "UHD discs above 80 and 90 GB". They stated they have a "LG external drive that struggles on discs above 80 GB, and can't read 90 GB at all". The drive I flashed for myself & am keeping has been used to rip four recent 4K UHD discs. I'm not sure of the disc size. I've asked for more info or an example of a "recent" disc (last 5 years) to see if I have one in my collection to test/confirm with. I'll also check with billycar11 & coopervid to confirm (they provide the firmware).
If anyone has any general questions, please feel free to post this in this thread (no PM necessary), so the question/answer might help others.
Thanks again for any interest in my drives.
Frank
Re: NiB ASUS USB drives for sale w/Poineer drives & firmware flashable TODAY for UHD!
Pioneers have no trouble with 3-layer discs while LGs tend to struggle with those.
Re: NiB ASUS USB drives for sale w/Poineer drives & firmware flashable TODAY for UHD!
Thanks for confirming. They gave me a list of recent 4K UHD discs they couldn't rip with their LG. I have a couple in my collection.
Below is the MakeMKV info for my flashed drive & one of the discs they suggested. It ripped perfectly on the drive I flashed for myself & am keeping. This is the same model chassis/drive/FW I have for sale, NiB.
Thanks,
Frank
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Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/rdisk4
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-S12U
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: ############
Firmware date: 2022-03-07
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 81
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F01
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.02/ID43
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Disc Information
Label: SPIDER_MAN_ACROSS_SPIDER_VERSE
Timestamp: 2023-07-13 15:43:25
Protection: AACS2.0/C v77
Data capacity: 93.22 Gb
Disc type: BD-ROM UHD
Number of layers: 3
Bus encryption flags: 80
Re: NiB ASUS USB drives for sale w/Poineer drives & firmware flashable TODAY for UHD!
Hi. Newly registered user and can't PM. Interested in a drive, are you able to PM me?