Yet another Pioneer BDR-212M, my workhorse for non-UDF. I would love to be able to use this for UDF discs as well.
Drive Information
OS device name: H:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212M
Revision: 1.00
Serial number: SKDL000579WL
Firmware date: 2019-01-10
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: 1.00/ID56
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Thanks!
Flashing Pioneer BDR-212D
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Coopervid
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Re: Flashing Pioneer BDR-212D
You mean UHD. PM sent.zdjh22 wrote: Mon Nov 17, 2025 5:08 pm Yet another Pioneer BDR-212M, my workhorse for non-UDF. I would love to be able to use this for UDF discs as well.
Drive Information
OS device name: H:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212M
Revision: 1.00
Serial number: SKDL000579WL
Firmware date: 2019-01-10
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: 1.00/ID56
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Thanks!
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zdjh22
- Posts: 3
- Joined: Tue Apr 04, 2023 4:37 pm
Re: Flashing Pioneer BDR-212D
Thanks! Worked perfectly.
I must have meant UDF filesystems on UHD discs! Yeah - that's the ticket
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reelmccoy
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Re: Flashing Pioneer BDR-212D
Finally got the nerve to plug in my BDR-212D (via usb 3.x) and put makemkv to use. Was curious to see if there was a firmware update and found this thread. I'm game to update. 
Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Current profile: DVD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.02
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2022-03-16
Bus encryption flags: 13
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
Thanks a ton!
Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Current profile: DVD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.02
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2022-03-16
Bus encryption flags: 13
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
Thanks a ton!
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ember1205
- Posts: 70
- Joined: Fri May 05, 2017 3:19 pm
Re: Flashing Pioneer BDR-212D
I have the exact same drive with all of the same specs...
Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Current profile: DVD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.02
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2022-03-16
Bus encryption flags: 13
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
Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Current profile: DVD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.02
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2022-03-16
Bus encryption flags: 13
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
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Billycar11
- Posts: 6386
- Joined: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:49 am
Re: Flashing Pioneer BDR-212D
ember1205 wrote: Wed Jan 21, 2026 7:38 pm I have the exact same drive with all of the same specs...
Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Current profile: DVD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.02
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2022-03-16
Bus encryption flags: 13
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
Sure just email me that makemkv drive info section see below for emailreelmccoy wrote: Wed Jan 21, 2026 6:13 pm Finally got the nerve to plug in my BDR-212D (via usb 3.x) and put makemkv to use. Was curious to see if there was a firmware update and found this thread. I'm game to update.
Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Current profile: DVD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.02
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2022-03-16
Bus encryption flags: 13
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
Thanks a ton!
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DC-2187
- Posts: 49
- Joined: Sun Jun 09, 2019 6:09 pm
Re: Flashing Pioneer BDR-212D
Hello,
I was wondering if I can get some help on getting this drive flashed.
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: DEDL055897WL
Firmware date: 2022-03-16
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 82
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
I was wondering if I can get some help on getting this drive flashed.
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: DEDL055897WL
Firmware date: 2022-03-16
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 82
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
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Billycar11
- Posts: 6386
- Joined: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:49 am
Re: Flashing Pioneer BDR-212D
yes same as the others just email me that drive info section see belowDC-2187 wrote: Thu Jan 22, 2026 2:13 am Hello,
I was wondering if I can get some help on getting this drive flashed.
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: DEDL055897WL
Firmware date: 2022-03-16
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 82
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
Buy a drive from the guide and video maker: viewtopic.php?t=17831
UHD Drive Guide: viewtopic.php?t=19634
Auto flash kit $40 Email Billycar5924@gmail.com No attachments
UHD Drive Guide: viewtopic.php?t=19634
Auto flash kit $40 Email Billycar5924@gmail.com No attachments
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CMoney
- Posts: 1
- Joined: Fri Mar 10, 2017 2:23 am
Re: Flashing Pioneer BDR-212D
Hello.
Can I get some help to flash this to read UHD? I think it can be flashed to read UHD. I happen to luck out and find one to purchase. In the past I have flashed LG and ASUS drives with SDFTool but I could not find firmware version and instructions on the forums.
Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: DGDL........
Firmware date: 2022-03-16
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 82
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
Hope to get fewer read errors than my ASUS and LG drives.
Thank you
Can I get some help to flash this to read UHD? I think it can be flashed to read UHD. I happen to luck out and find one to purchase. In the past I have flashed LG and ASUS drives with SDFTool but I could not find firmware version and instructions on the forums.
Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: DGDL........
Firmware date: 2022-03-16
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 82
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
Hope to get fewer read errors than my ASUS and LG drives.
Thank you
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Billycar11
- Posts: 6386
- Joined: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:49 am
Re: Flashing Pioneer BDR-212D
Yes just email me that drive info section see below for emailCMoney wrote: Fri Jan 30, 2026 8:56 pm Hello.
Can I get some help to flash this to read UHD? I think it can be flashed to read UHD. I happen to luck out and find one to purchase. In the past I have flashed LG and ASUS drives with SDFTool but I could not find firmware version and instructions on the forums.
Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: DGDL........
Firmware date: 2022-03-16
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 82
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
Hope to get fewer read errors than my ASUS and LG drives.
Thank you
Buy a drive from the guide and video maker: viewtopic.php?t=17831
UHD Drive Guide: viewtopic.php?t=19634
Auto flash kit $40 Email Billycar5924@gmail.com No attachments
UHD Drive Guide: viewtopic.php?t=19634
Auto flash kit $40 Email Billycar5924@gmail.com No attachments
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Erad2008
- Posts: 1
- Joined: Tue Oct 27, 2026 6:22 am
Re: Flashing Pioneer BDR-212D
Hi. My info is below for my BDR-212D drive. Cheers
Drive Information
OS device name: R:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.00
Serial number: AIDL039026WL
Firmware date: 2019-01-10
Bus encryption flags: 13
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.00/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Drive Information
OS device name: R:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.00
Serial number: AIDL039026WL
Firmware date: 2019-01-10
Bus encryption flags: 13
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.00/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
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Billycar11
- Posts: 6386
- Joined: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:49 am
Re: Flashing Pioneer BDR-212D
Sure just email meErad2008 wrote: Tue Oct 27, 2026 6:24 am Hi. My info is below for my BDR-212D drive. Cheers
Drive Information
OS device name: R:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.00
Serial number: AIDL039026WL
Firmware date: 2019-01-10
Bus encryption flags: 13
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.00/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
With this exact subject line
Pioneer FW + Flasher Request
And you will receive the flasher and fw for free within 5 minutes
Buy a drive from the guide and video maker: viewtopic.php?t=17831
UHD Drive Guide: viewtopic.php?t=19634
Auto flash kit $40 Email Billycar5924@gmail.com No attachments
UHD Drive Guide: viewtopic.php?t=19634
Auto flash kit $40 Email Billycar5924@gmail.com No attachments
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mattjackson86
- Posts: 14
- Joined: Tue Jul 07, 2026 10:21 pm
Re: Flashing Pioneer BDR-212D
https://freemkv.org/firmware/find/?driv ... ision=1.03
Flashable to 211M and others
Flashable to 211M and others
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gwhitcombe71
- Posts: 48
- Joined: Fri Oct 23, 2026 2:41 am
Re: Flashing Pioneer BDR-212D
my 212D is on 1.02 and showed up as flashable on teh same freemkv page, proper handy.