PIONEER BDR-212T Flashable?

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Super Ham
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PIONEER BDR-212T Flashable?

Post by Super Ham » Thu Jan 01, 2026 10:53 pm

Hello, I was wondering if this drive was flashable. Any help would be appreciated.

Below are the specifications:

Drive Information
OS device name: I:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
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

Coopervid
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Re: PIONEER BDR-212T Flashable?

Post by Coopervid » Fri Jan 02, 2026 2:06 pm

Super Ham wrote:
Thu Jan 01, 2026 10:53 pm
Hello, I was wondering if this drive was flashable. Any help would be appreciated.

Below are the specifications:

Drive Information
OS device name: I:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
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
PM sent.

hobymankz
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Re: PIONEER BDR-212T Flashable?

Post by hobymankz » Wed Jan 07, 2026 7:54 pm

Hello,

I have a similar external ASUS drive, so I have the same question.
Please help me with updating the firmware to a UHD reading friendly drive if that is possible.
Thank you very much!

Drive Information
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1H-U
Revision: E116
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 61

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

Billycar11
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Re: PIONEER BDR-212T Flashable?

Post by Billycar11 » Wed Jan 07, 2026 11:10 pm

hobymankz wrote:
Wed Jan 07, 2026 7:54 pm
Hello,

I have a similar external ASUS drive, so I have the same question.
Please help me with updating the firmware to a UHD reading friendly drive if that is possible.
Thank you very much!

Drive Information
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1H-U
Revision: E116
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 61

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
Yeah I can flash it email me the drive info 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
Auto flash kit $40 Email Billycar5924@gmail.com No attachments

hobymankz
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Re: PIONEER BDR-212T Flashable?

Post by hobymankz » Thu Jan 08, 2026 10:30 am

Email sent.

mortes82
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Re: PIONEER BDR-212T Flashable?

Post by mortes82 » Mon Jan 12, 2026 12:55 pm

Hi there!

I have the same type.

Could i get the fw, too? And how can i patch it myself into the device, is there an patcher included?

Edit: I found the guides and instructions for the flash, i am just curious for the correct FW.

Coopervid
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Re: PIONEER BDR-212T Flashable?

Post by Coopervid » Mon Jan 12, 2026 2:44 pm

mortes82 wrote:
Mon Jan 12, 2026 12:55 pm
Hi there!

I have the same type.

Could i get the fw, too? And how can i patch it myself into the device, is there an patcher included?

Edit: I found the guides and instructions for the flash, i am just curious for the correct FW.
You need to post your Makemkv info if you have a Pioneer drive.

mortes82
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Re: PIONEER BDR-212T Flashable?

Post by mortes82 » Mon Jan 12, 2026 3:06 pm

Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: H:
Produzent: ASUS
Produkt: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serienummer: deleted for obvious reasons
Firmware-Datum: 2020-07-21
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 1B
Highest AACS version: 68

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

Keine Disk eingelegt

Coopervid
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Re: PIONEER BDR-212T Flashable?

Post by Coopervid » Mon Jan 12, 2026 3:11 pm

mortes82 wrote:
Mon Jan 12, 2026 3:06 pm
Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: H:
Produzent: ASUS
Produkt: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serienummer: deleted for obvious reasons
Firmware-Datum: 2020-07-21
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 1B
Highest AACS version: 68

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

Keine Disk eingelegt
PM sent.

mortes82
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Re: PIONEER BDR-212T Flashable?

Post by mortes82 » Mon Jan 12, 2026 4:54 pm

Thank you, unfortunatelly i can not send you a pn but i send you my appreciations and gratitude.

Mars.X
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Location: Romania

Re: PIONEER BDR-212T Flashable?

Post by Mars.X » Mon Jan 19, 2026 3:24 pm

Hello!
I also have a Asus BW-16D1X-U external with a Pioneer BDR-212T drive inside.
Can i get the patched firmware for this unit, please?

Mars.X
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Re: PIONEER BDR-212T Flashable?

Post by Mars.X » Mon Jan 19, 2026 5:31 pm

Hello, I also have an external device Asus BW-16D1X-U, with Pioneer BDR-212T inside.
I need a patch for playing 4K Bluray discs. Can you help me, please?

Those are the specifications:

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
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

Billycar11
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Re: PIONEER BDR-212T Flashable?

Post by Billycar11 » Tue Jan 20, 2026 12:41 am

Mars.X wrote:
Mon Jan 19, 2026 5:31 pm
Hello, I also have an external device Asus BW-16D1X-U, with Pioneer BDR-212T inside.
I need a patch for playing 4K Bluray discs. Can you help me, please?

Those are the specifications:

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
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
sure email me that 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
Auto flash kit $40 Email Billycar5924@gmail.com No attachments

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