ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

[Soldi5k]

Hello,, I bought this drive, how could I flash it?

Drive Information
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number: DIDL120185WL
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

Thanks in advance

[Billycar11]

Hello,, I bought this drive, how could I flash it?

Drive Information
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number: DIDL120185WL
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

Thanks in advance

Yes it can be made to do UHD email me that drive info see below

[pastym]

Yes it can be made to do UHD email me that drive info see below

I also have this drive and would like to flash it.

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

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

Thanks

[Billycar11]

Yes it can be made to do UHD email me that drive info see below

I also have this drive and would like to flash it.

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

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

Thanks

sure just email me that info we are not supposed to do it here
see below

[carlsefni]

You can go for it.

Great, thanks. I'll give it a go. At least I am reasonably familiar with the flashing process at this point!

Just to follow up, I finally received the drive (an LG BP60NB10), flashed it, and it seems to be ripping 4k just fine. Thanks!

[Szary Kot]

Hello, I am considering buying a new Asus BW-16D1X-U. I'd like some tips. How to find out before buying that the drive can be flashed? Will information about the year of production help? Is information about the year of release or firmware version necessary before purchasing? Will the appropriate firmware be released by December 2022? Please help.

[MartyMcNuts]

Hello, I am considering buying a new Asus BW-16D1X-U. I'd like some tips. How to find out before buying that the drive can be flashed? Will information about the year of production help? Is information about the year of release or firmware version necessary before purchasing? Will the appropriate firmware be released by December 2022? Please help.

You can't find anything out until you have it in hand and can post the MakeMKV drive info and libredrive info sections. They either use a Pioneer (firmware on it should be pre 12/2022) or LG drive inside and both should be able to be flashed.

[Szary Kot]

Thank you for your comprehensive answer.

[amrit35]

Hi all.

Below is the information on the drive i bought. Does the below mean i don't need to flash it and its already enabled by default ?

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

[MartyMcNuts]

Hi all.

Below is the information on the drive i bought. Does the below mean i don't need to flash it and its already enabled by default ?

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

Libredrive is enabled so is good for standard blu-ray. It cannot read UHD discs until you get it cross-flashed to a UHD model Pioneer. Contact Billycar11.

[Coopervid]

Hi all.

Below is the information on the drive i bought. Does the below mean i don't need to flash it and its already enabled by default ?

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

PM sent.

[Walkamo]

Hi Everyone,

I have been using this drive for a few years for Blu-ray's, however would like to now use it for UHD discs. Can someone help with updating the firmware? Right now it just says this disc is not supported.

Here are the details of the drive.

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E102
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2018-01-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B

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

Thanks,

Walkamo

[Mars.X]

Hello! I also have this external drive and i would like to flash it for UHD.

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: 19

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

Thanks for your help!
Mars.X

[Billycar11]

Hi Everyone,

I have been using this drive for a few years for Blu-ray's, however would like to now use it for UHD discs. Can someone help with updating the firmware? Right now it just says this disc is not supported.

Here are the details of the drive.

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E102
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2018-01-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B

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

Thanks,

Walkamo

sure email me that drive info section see below for email

[KidJoe]

So those getting a Pioneer drive inside when purchasing the Asus BW-16D1X-U, where are you purchasing them from?