Asus BW-16D1X-U

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Coopervid
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U

#316 Post by Coopervid » Sun Nov 23, 2025 6:56 pm

bjohnson wrote: Sun Nov 23, 2025 4:02 pm Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E102
Serial number: _
Firmware date: 2017-01-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 16

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E102/ID76
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

I have the above drive, is there a way to get this to support UHD?

Any assistance is greatly appreciated.
PM sent.
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theforkster
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U

#317 Post by theforkster » Mon Nov 24, 2025 4:57 am

Thanks Coopervid! It worked and all is well!
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bjohnson
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U

#318 Post by bjohnson » Mon Nov 24, 2025 5:06 pm

Coopervid wrote: Sun Nov 23, 2025 6:56 pm
bjohnson wrote: Sun Nov 23, 2025 4:02 pm Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E102
Serial number: _
Firmware date: 2017-01-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 16

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E102/ID76
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

I have the above drive, is there a way to get this to support UHD?

Any assistance is greatly appreciated.
PM sent.
Thanks so much, worked like a charm.
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rbadger332
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U

#319 Post by rbadger332 » Tue Nov 25, 2025 2:09 am

Like many others I bought one of these drives recently as well. Can I get assistance making this drive UHD/4K friendly please?

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number: XXXXXXX017WL
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 57

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
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Coopervid
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U

#320 Post by Coopervid » Tue Nov 25, 2025 10:41 am

rbadger332 wrote: Tue Nov 25, 2025 2:09 am Like many others I bought one of these drives recently as well. Can I get assistance making this drive UHD/4K friendly please?

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number: XXXXXXX017WL
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 57

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
PM sent.
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Revoxer
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U

#321 Post by Revoxer » Tue Nov 25, 2025 9:03 pm

Im just about to order one of these from Amazon - advertised as Asus BW-16D1X-U
Am I doing the right thing?
Guessing everyones managed to flash with Libre drive firmware from MartyMcNuts pack.
Thank you
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MartyMcNuts
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U

#322 Post by MartyMcNuts » Tue Nov 25, 2025 10:51 pm

Revoxer wrote: Tue Nov 25, 2025 9:03 pm Im just about to order one of these from Amazon - advertised as Asus BW-16D1X-U
Am I doing the right thing?
Guessing everyones managed to flash with Libre drive firmware from MartyMcNuts pack.
Thank you
Some of these contain LG drives, others Pioneer drives. It's just luck of the draw if you get a Pioneer drive inside! If it's a LG, yes, you can flash it yourself with the available tools. If it's a Pioneer you will need the non-public tool and firmware.
Cheers :D
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For UHD enabled drives (AU/NZ/SG + Others) & DIY Single Drive Flasher (WW): https://uhdenableddrives.com
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rbadger332
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U

#323 Post by rbadger332 » Wed Nov 26, 2025 1:56 am

Coopervid wrote: Tue Nov 25, 2025 10:41 am
rbadger332 wrote: Tue Nov 25, 2025 2:09 am Like many others I bought one of these drives recently as well. Can I get assistance making this drive UHD/4K friendly please?

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number: XXXXXXX017WL
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 57

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
PM sent.
Worked great! Thanks!
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bigkenw
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U

#324 Post by bigkenw » Wed Nov 26, 2025 2:37 am

I was starting to use my drive to rip and realized I might be able to use UHD as well. Can you help? Thank you in advance! Below is my drive info:

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E101
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2015-10-20
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E101/ID76
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
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knawrocke
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U

#325 Post by knawrocke » Wed Nov 26, 2025 3:43 am

Seems i wasn't lucky in the BW-16D1X-U draw and got a pioneer drive and will need the proprietary drivers...

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Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number: ---------4WL
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID76
Any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks.
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MartyMcNuts
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U

#326 Post by MartyMcNuts » Wed Nov 26, 2025 4:16 am

knawrocke wrote: Wed Nov 26, 2025 3:43 am Seems i wasn't lucky in the BW-16D1X-U draw and got a pioneer drive and will need the proprietary drivers...

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Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number: ---------4WL
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID76
Any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks.
I think you mean you were lucky!!
Cheers :D
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For UHD enabled drives (AU/NZ/SG + Others) & DIY Single Drive Flasher (WW): https://uhdenableddrives.com
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knawrocke
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U

#327 Post by knawrocke » Thu Nov 27, 2025 12:45 am

MartyMcNuts wrote: Wed Nov 26, 2025 4:16 am
knawrocke wrote: Wed Nov 26, 2025 3:43 am Seems i wasn't lucky in the BW-16D1X-U draw and got a pioneer drive and will need the proprietary drivers...

Code: Select all

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number: ---------4WL
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID76
Any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks.
I think you mean you were lucky!!
Whoops. You are right. I just saw Pioneer and "freaked out"... Thanks for the response
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Coopervid
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U

#328 Post by Coopervid » Thu Nov 27, 2025 10:20 am

bigkenw wrote: Wed Nov 26, 2025 2:37 am I was starting to use my drive to rip and realized I might be able to use UHD as well. Can you help? Thank you in advance! Below is my drive info:

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E101
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2015-10-20
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E101/ID76
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
PM sent.
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Coopervid
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U

#329 Post by Coopervid » Thu Nov 27, 2025 10:23 am

knawrocke wrote: Thu Nov 27, 2025 12:45 am
MartyMcNuts wrote: Wed Nov 26, 2025 4:16 am
knawrocke wrote: Wed Nov 26, 2025 3:43 am Seems i wasn't lucky in the BW-16D1X-U draw and got a pioneer drive and will need the proprietary drivers...

Code: Select all

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number: ---------4WL
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID76
Any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks.
I think you mean you were lucky!!
Whoops. You are right. I just saw Pioneer and "freaked out"... Thanks for the response
Check your PM. It has information how to enable UHD capabilty for this drive.
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Revoxer
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Location: Cambridge

Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U

#330 Post by Revoxer » Thu Nov 27, 2025 12:09 pm

Just taken delivery of this one :-)
Think it's Pioneer? Just need Libredrive now :-)

Drive Information
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1H-U
Revision: E116
Serial number: DGDL....22WL
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 82

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E116/ID71
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
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