Discussion of LibreDrive mode, compatible drives and firmwares
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paul.t
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#1801
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by paul.t » Fri Dec 12, 2025 1:51 pm
Hello! I'm new to this LibreDrive for Pioneer drive train.
Recently bought a Pioneer sourced from Japan
Wonder will LibreDrive works on this drive?

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Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212M
Revision: 1.00
Serial number: TCDL002844WL
Firmware date: 2019-01-10
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 82
LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID20
No disc inserted
Many thanks!
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Coopervid
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#1802
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by Coopervid » Fri Dec 12, 2025 3:25 pm
paul.t wrote: ↑Fri Dec 12, 2025 1:51 pm
Hello! I'm new to this LibreDrive for Pioneer drive train.
Recently bought a Pioneer sourced from Japan
Wonder will LibreDrive works on this drive?
PXL_20251212_134409591.jpg
Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212M
Revision: 1.00
Serial number: TCDL002844WL
Firmware date: 2019-01-10
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 82
LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID20
No disc inserted
Many thanks!
PM sent.
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alx89
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#1803
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by alx89 » Fri Dec 12, 2025 6:35 pm
MartyMcNuts wrote: ↑Tue Dec 09, 2025 11:10 pm
alx89 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 09, 2025 11:07 pm
I have MakeMKV 1.17.7. Do I need to update it?
No. Just insert a UHD disc and start ripping!
When I try to rip, I get this message:
LibreDrive compatible drive is required to open this disc - video can't be decrypted.
Failed to open disc
Any ideas are most welcome!
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Coopervid
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#1804
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by Coopervid » Fri Dec 12, 2025 7:45 pm
alx89 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 12, 2025 6:35 pm
MartyMcNuts wrote: ↑Tue Dec 09, 2025 11:10 pm
alx89 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 09, 2025 11:07 pm
I have MakeMKV 1.17.7. Do I need to update it?
No. Just insert a UHD disc and start ripping!
When I try to rip, I get this message:
LibreDrive compatible drive is required to open this disc - video can't be decrypted.
Failed to open disc
Any ideas are most welcome!
Internet access must be enabled for Makemkv.
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kzburner
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by kzburner » Sun Dec 14, 2025 4:21 am
Is it possible to update the firmware of this drive to read UHD discs now?
Thanks!
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD08U
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: CGDL002140UC
Firmware date: 2022-12-27
Bus encryption flags: 1B
LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS9331
Firmware version: ID05
No disc inserted
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Billycar11
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#1806
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by Billycar11 » Sun Dec 14, 2025 5:16 am
should work as is
you likely have a download issue with makemkv
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juli1_19_
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by juli1_19_ » Sun Dec 14, 2025 3:00 pm
Hello everyone,
Also have some problems with my pioneer drive. Here are the specs :
Informations lecteur
Nom du lecteur SE : E:
Fabricant : PIONEER
Produit : BD-RW BDR-XD07U
Révision : 1.06
Numéro de série : BADL003704WL
Date micrologiciel : 2024-10-09
Marqueurs d'encryptage bus : 13
LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8D31
Firmware version: ID05
Thanks
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kzburner
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#1808
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by kzburner » Sun Dec 14, 2025 7:38 pm
Billycar11 wrote: ↑Sun Dec 14, 2025 5:16 am
should work as is
you likely have a download issue with makemkv
Thanks, yep sorted it out!
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bhenry001
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#1809
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by bhenry001 » Mon Dec 15, 2025 12:20 am
I have a Pioneer BD-RW BDR-12D, it says it is ready, but when I put in a UHD disc, say Wizard of Oz, it say Disc not found.
Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: DGDL056325WL
Firmware date: 2022-03-16
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 50
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.02/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
When I looked at other posts, it just said PM sent. Not sure what that means. Please help.
Thank you,
Bruce
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MartyMcNuts
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#1810
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by MartyMcNuts » Mon Dec 15, 2025 12:41 am
bhenry001 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 15, 2025 12:20 am
I have a Pioneer BD-RW BDR-12D, it says it is ready, but when I put in a UHD disc, say Wizard of Oz, it say Disc not found.
Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: DGDL056325WL
Firmware date: 2022-03-16
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 50
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.02/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
When I looked at other posts, it just said PM sent. Not sure what that means. Please help.
Thank you,
Bruce
Of course not! It is not a UHD model!! Libredrive does not equal UHD readability. It can be cross-flashed though. Just email Billycar11 your MakeMKV drive info and libredrive info sections above for assistance.
Cheers
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For UHD enabled drives (AU/NZ/SG + Others) & DIY Single Drive Flasher (WW):
https://uhdenableddrives.com
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waluigi4smash2018
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#1811
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by waluigi4smash2018 » Mon Dec 15, 2025 4:24 am
Hi there! My drive isn't listed in the newest SDF.bin. Can mine be added? Thanks!
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212BK
Revision: 1.04
Serial number: DCDL048915WL
Firmware date: 2022-12-20
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 82
LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID81
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dcoke22
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#1812
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by dcoke22 » Mon Dec 15, 2025 5:31 am
waluigi4smash2018 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 15, 2025 4:24 am
Hi there! My drive isn't listed in the newest SDF.bin. Can mine be added? Thanks!
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212BK
Revision: 1.04
Serial number: DCDL048915WL
Firmware date: 2022-12-20
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 82
LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID81
Did MakeMKV create a firmware dump file in MakeMKV's data directory (listed on the General tab of preferences)? If so, email it in.
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Coopervid
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#1813
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by Coopervid » Mon Dec 15, 2025 9:45 am
bhenry001 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 15, 2025 12:20 am
I have a Pioneer BD-RW BDR-12D, it says it is ready, but when I put in a UHD disc, say Wizard of Oz, it say Disc not found.
Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: DGDL056325WL
Firmware date: 2022-03-16
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 50
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.02/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
When I looked at other posts, it just said PM sent. Not sure what that means. Please help.
Thank you,
Bruce
PM sent.
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waluigi4smash2018
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- Joined: Mon Dec 15, 2025 4:21 am
#1814
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by waluigi4smash2018 » Mon Dec 15, 2025 4:34 pm
dcoke22 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 15, 2025 5:31 am
waluigi4smash2018 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 15, 2025 4:24 am
Hi there! My drive isn't listed in the newest SDF.bin. Can mine be added? Thanks!
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212BK
Revision: 1.04
Serial number: DCDL048915WL
Firmware date: 2022-12-20
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 82
LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID81
Did MakeMKV create a firmware dump file in MakeMKV's data directory (listed on the General tab of preferences)? If so, email it in.
You’re right, it looks like it created a dump and I didn’t notice. I just emailed the .tgz file to
support@makemkv.com. Thanks for your help.
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warpgremlin
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#1815
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by warpgremlin » Tue Dec 23, 2025 1:51 am
warpgremlin wrote: ↑Sat Jun 07, 2025 7:27 pm
Have Pioneer drive (SATA native, via USB enclosure to a Windows box).
UHD disks won't decrypt. Need firmware update... I think.
Code: Select all
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-S13JX
Revision: 1.04
Serial number: xxxxxxxxxxxx
Firmware date: 2022-12-12
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 61
LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS9201
Firmware version: ID72
Giving this a bump. Is this a supported drive yet?