Asus BW-16D1X-U

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Coopervid
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U

Post by Coopervid »

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

Post by theforkster »

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

Post by bjohnson »

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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Joined: Tue Nov 25, 2025 2:06 am

Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U

Post by rbadger332 »

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

Post by Coopervid »

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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Location: Cambridge

Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U

Post by Revoxer »

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

Post by MartyMcNuts »

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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rbadger332
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U

Post by rbadger332 »

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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Joined: Wed Nov 26, 2025 2:34 am

Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U

Post by bigkenw »

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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