ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

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drift
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Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

#181 Post by drift » Thu Oct 30, 2025 1:21 am

I need help to can you please send pm
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID76

Coopervid
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Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

#182 Post by Coopervid » Thu Oct 30, 2025 10:34 am

MHIGG wrote: Wed Oct 29, 2025 8:07 pm Would this be possible? I am new to all of this so I am unsure about anything :?
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
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
PM sent.

Coopervid
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Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

#183 Post by Coopervid » Thu Oct 30, 2025 10:36 am

drift wrote: Thu Oct 30, 2025 1:21 am I need help to can you please send pm
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID76
PM sent.

ignignokt126
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Joined: Mon Oct 27, 2025 5:27 pm

Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

#184 Post by ignignokt126 » Wed Nov 05, 2025 5:36 pm

Coopervid wrote: Tue Oct 28, 2025 10:44 am
ignignokt126 wrote: Mon Oct 27, 2025 5:30 pm Hi,

Is this drive flashable?

Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number: DJDL129030WL
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID76
PM is coming.
Thanks

bob-w-1993
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Joined: Tue Oct 28, 2025 8:31 am

Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

#185 Post by bob-w-1993 » Thu Nov 06, 2025 8:34 am

Hi,

Can someone point me in the right direction to unlock my new drive ? :)

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Current profile: CD-ROM
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number: DEDL113429WL
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID76

Fro5T
Posts: 2
Joined: Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:13 pm

Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

#186 Post by Fro5T » Sat Nov 08, 2025 2:10 am

Hello. I have an identical unit as those above.
It would be great if someone can help me out with the firmware flash.

Thanks in advance!

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID76

Coopervid
Posts: 4542
Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

#187 Post by Coopervid » Sat Nov 08, 2025 11:52 am

bob-w-1993 wrote: Thu Nov 06, 2025 8:34 am Hi,

Can someone point me in the right direction to unlock my new drive ? :)

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Current profile: CD-ROM
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number: DEDL113429WL
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID76
PM sent.

Coopervid
Posts: 4542
Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

#188 Post by Coopervid » Sat Nov 08, 2025 11:54 am

Fro5T wrote: Sat Nov 08, 2025 2:10 am Hello. I have an identical unit as those above.
It would be great if someone can help me out with the firmware flash.

Thanks in advance!

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID76
PM sent.

Fro5T
Posts: 2
Joined: Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:13 pm

Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

#189 Post by Fro5T » Sat Nov 08, 2025 8:21 pm

Coopervid wrote: Sat Nov 08, 2025 11:54 am
Fro5T wrote: Sat Nov 08, 2025 2:10 am Hello. I have an identical unit as those above.
It would be great if someone can help me out with the firmware flash.

Thanks in advance!

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID76
PM sent.
Thanks a lot!!

ImperfectTulip
Posts: 2
Joined: Sun Nov 09, 2025 1:25 am

Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

#190 Post by ImperfectTulip » Sun Nov 09, 2025 1:29 am

Hello, requesting a PM. Thanks in advance!

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Drive Information
OS device name: [redacted]
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number: [redacted]
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E113/ID76

Killerbiggs
Posts: 2
Joined: Sun Nov 09, 2025 5:00 am

Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

#191 Post by Killerbiggs » Sun Nov 09, 2025 5:04 am

Hi I also have the same drive and problem some help would be much appreciated.
Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number: DGDL118405WL
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E113/ID76
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted

Coopervid
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Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

#192 Post by Coopervid » Sun Nov 09, 2025 10:44 am

ImperfectTulip wrote: Sun Nov 09, 2025 1:29 am Hello, requesting a PM. Thanks in advance!

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Drive Information
OS device name: [redacted]
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number: [redacted]
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E113/ID76
PM sent.

ImperfectTulip
Posts: 2
Joined: Sun Nov 09, 2025 1:25 am

Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

#193 Post by ImperfectTulip » Sun Nov 09, 2025 4:14 pm

Coopervid wrote: Sun Nov 09, 2025 10:44 am PM sent.
And just like that my HD drive is now a UHD drive. Thanks a ton!

Coopervid
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Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

#194 Post by Coopervid » Sun Nov 09, 2025 5:37 pm

Killerbiggs wrote: Sun Nov 09, 2025 5:04 am Hi I also have the same drive and problem some help would be much appreciated.
Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number: DGDL118405WL
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E113/ID76
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted
PM sent.

Killerbiggs
Posts: 2
Joined: Sun Nov 09, 2025 5:00 am

Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

#195 Post by Killerbiggs » Sun Nov 09, 2025 6:29 pm

Thank you so much worked like a charm

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