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Coopervid
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Re: Pioneer RS8F00

#76 Post by Coopervid » Fri Jan 09, 2026 11:15 am

DarkLucy wrote: Thu Jan 08, 2026 4:50 pm Hello, I am new on this stuff. I have a drive that cannot read UHD.
Informations:

Drive Information
OS device name: L:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1H-U
Revision: E116
Serial number: XXXX
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 75

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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Possible that this drive can be flashed to 4kUHD?
I have read a bit through the forum but I want to be 100% sure, that I doing things correctly if I would go the flashing way.
I appreciate every help thanks :)
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takashi112
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Re: Pioneer RS8F00

#77 Post by takashi112 » Fri Jan 09, 2026 8:38 pm

Hi There,

I bought a new ASUS drive. Here is my info

Drive Information OS device name: /dev/sr0
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number: XXXX
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 76

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


Its not reading UHD right now, can anyone please help me out here?

Thanks,
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Re: Pioneer RS8F00

#78 Post by Coopervid » Sat Jan 10, 2026 2:37 pm

takashi112 wrote: Fri Jan 09, 2026 8:38 pm Hi There,

I bought a new ASUS drive. Here is my info

Drive Information OS device name: /dev/sr0
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number: XXXX
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 76

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


Its not reading UHD right now, can anyone please help me out here?

Thanks,
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stevezombie99
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Re: Pioneer RS8F00

#79 Post by stevezombie99 » Mon Jan 12, 2026 12:46 pm

Hello, looking into the possibility of flashing this to read UHD.

Drive Information
OS device name: I:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1H-U
Revision: E116
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 76

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

If it's possible, can anyone help, thank you.
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Coopervid
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Re: Pioneer RS8F00

#80 Post by Coopervid » Mon Jan 12, 2026 2:45 pm

stevezombie99 wrote: Mon Jan 12, 2026 12:46 pm Hello, looking into the possibility of flashing this to read UHD.

Drive Information
OS device name: I:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1H-U
Revision: E116
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 76

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

If it's possible, can anyone help, thank you.
PM sent.
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bmagic
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Re: Pioneer RS8F00

#81 Post by bmagic » Mon Jan 12, 2026 3:30 pm

Hello. Am I correct in assuming that I cannot flash this drive myself and that it would be better to get a different drive? It is an ASUS BW-161X-U

Drive Information
OS device name: M:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 76

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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Billycar11
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Re: Pioneer RS8F00

#82 Post by Billycar11 » Mon Jan 12, 2026 9:25 pm

bmagic wrote: Mon Jan 12, 2026 3:30 pm Hello. Am I correct in assuming that I cannot flash this drive myself and that it would be better to get a different drive? It is an ASUS BW-161X-U

Drive Information
OS device name: M:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 76

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
Yes it can do UHD send me your makemkv drive info section see below for email
Buy a drive from the guide and video maker: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 20&t=17831
UHD Drive Guide: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 16&t=19634
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Re: Pioneer RS8F00

#83 Post by bmagic » Mon Jan 12, 2026 9:57 pm

Billycar11 wrote: Mon Jan 12, 2026 9:25 pm
bmagic wrote: Mon Jan 12, 2026 3:30 pm Hello. Am I correct in assuming that I cannot flash this drive myself and that it would be better to get a different drive? It is an ASUS BW-161X-U

Drive Information
OS device name: M:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 76

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
Yes it can do UHD send me your makemkv drive info section see below for email
Email Sent
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NicemanGamingNL
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Re: Pioneer RS8F00

#84 Post by NicemanGamingNL » Sun Jan 18, 2026 11:30 am

Hello there.
I too am looking for help with flashing for UHD compatibility on my drive.

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number:
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: E113/ID76
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
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amrit35
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Re: Pioneer RS8F00

#85 Post by amrit35 » Sun Jan 18, 2026 9:27 pm

Just got my new drive. Can anyone help me flash it ? Flashing program and file ?

Drive Information
OS device name: H:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number:
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
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Coopervid
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Re: Pioneer RS8F00

#86 Post by Coopervid » Mon Jan 19, 2026 10:53 am

NicemanGamingNL wrote: Sun Jan 18, 2026 11:30 am Hello there.
I too am looking for help with flashing for UHD compatibility on my drive.

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number:
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: E113/ID76
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
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stevezombie99
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Re: Pioneer RS8F00

#87 Post by stevezombie99 » Wed Jan 21, 2026 4:51 pm

Coopervid wrote: Mon Jan 12, 2026 2:45 pm
stevezombie99 wrote: Mon Jan 12, 2026 12:46 pm Hello, looking into the possibility of flashing this to read UHD.

Drive Information
OS device name: I:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1H-U
Revision: E116
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 76

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

If it's possible, can anyone help, thank you.
PM sent.
Thank you, worked once I stopped being an idiot.
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4K_UHD
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Re: Pioneer RS8F00

#88 Post by 4K_UHD » Fri Feb 06, 2026 5:42 pm

Hi,
I have the same drive ASUS BW-16D1X-U. Could you please help me to flash it and make it UHD friendly
Info

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number:
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: E113/ID76
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted
Thanks
Last edited by 4K_UHD on Fri Feb 06, 2026 7:37 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Coopervid
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Re: Pioneer RS8F00

#89 Post by Coopervid » Fri Feb 06, 2026 7:37 pm

4K_UHD wrote: Fri Feb 06, 2026 5:42 pm Hi,
I have the same drive ASUS BW-16D1X-U. Could you please help me to flash it and make it UHD friendly

Thanks
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4K_UHD
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Re: Pioneer RS8F00

#90 Post by 4K_UHD » Fri Feb 06, 2026 8:33 pm

I updated the post.
I added the info
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