Is the Pioneer BDR209-EBK Flashable for UHD compatibility?

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Coopervid
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Re: Is the Pioneer BDR209-EBK Flashable for UHD compatibility?

Post by Coopervid »

archchaos wrote:
Sat Dec 27, 2025 9:16 pm
Hi guys, o/ i have the same drive, Pioneer 209-EBK

Drive Information
OS device name: H:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209M
Revision: 1.55
Serial number: QEDL054836WL
Firmware date: 2023-02-16
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 57

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.55/ID60
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

was wondering if mine is flashable to read uhd discs?

thank you!
PM sent.
MartyMcNuts
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Re: Is the Pioneer BDR209-EBK Flashable for UHD compatibility?

Post by MartyMcNuts »

Coopervid wrote:
Sat Dec 27, 2025 10:23 pm
archchaos wrote:
Sat Dec 27, 2025 9:16 pm
Hi guys, o/ i have the same drive, Pioneer 209-EBK

Drive Information
OS device name: H:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209M
Revision: 1.55
Serial number: QEDL054836WL
Firmware date: 2023-02-16
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 57

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.55/ID60
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

was wondering if mine is flashable to read uhd discs?

thank you!
PM sent.
No, the firmware is too new.
Cheers :D
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Coopervid
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Re: Is the Pioneer BDR209-EBK Flashable for UHD compatibility?

Post by Coopervid »

Correct Marty. PM deleted.
Bapi_v
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Re: Is the Pioneer BDR209-EBK Flashable for UHD compatibility?

Post by Bapi_v »

I have also bought a 209EBK as a spare and would like to be able to read UHD discs, if it's not too much trouble.
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209M
Revision: 1.50
Serial number: REDL002018WL
Firmware date: 2017-12-21
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 46

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8601
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.50/ID60
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted
Billycar11
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Re: Is the Pioneer BDR209-EBK Flashable for UHD compatibility?

Post by Billycar11 »

Bapi_v wrote:
Sun Jan 11, 2026 12:04 pm
I have also bought a 209EBK as a spare and would like to be able to read UHD discs, if it's not too much trouble.
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209M
Revision: 1.50
Serial number: REDL002018WL
Firmware date: 2017-12-21
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 46

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8601
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.50/ID60
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted
sure just email me that info see below
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
acaibowl
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Re: Is the Pioneer BDR209-EBK Flashable for UHD compatibility?

Post by acaibowl »

I have also have this model. Any help is appreciated.

Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/rdisk6
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209M
Revision: 1.50
Serial number: redacted
Firmware date: 2017-12-21
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 50

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8601
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.50/ID60
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Billycar11
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Re: Is the Pioneer BDR209-EBK Flashable for UHD compatibility?

Post by Billycar11 »

acaibowl wrote:
Tue Jan 13, 2026 4:41 am
I have also have this model. Any help is appreciated.

Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/rdisk6
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209M
Revision: 1.50
Serial number: redacted
Firmware date: 2017-12-21
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 50

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8601
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.50/ID60
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
if you want it to do UHD email me your drive info see email below
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
mpb4ripn
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Re: Is the Pioneer BDR209-EBK Flashable for UHD compatibility?

Post by mpb4ripn »

Hello!

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR -209M
Revision: 1.10
Serial number: NCDL010657WL
Firmware date: 2013-09-10
Bus encryption flags: 13
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1, 10/ID60 DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes Unrestricted read speed: Yes
No disc inserted
Billycar11
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Re: Is the Pioneer BDR209-EBK Flashable for UHD compatibility?

Post by Billycar11 »

mpb4ripn wrote:
Tue Jan 13, 2026 12:30 pm
Hello!

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR -209M
Revision: 1.10
Serial number: NCDL010657WL
Firmware date: 2013-09-10
Bus encryption flags: 13
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1, 10/ID60 DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes Unrestricted read speed: Yes
No disc inserted
sure just email me that info see below
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
vausabant
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Re: Is the Pioneer BDR209-EBK Flashable for UHD compatibility?

Post by vausabant »

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209D
Revision: 1.51
Serial number: REDL016420WL
Firmware date: 2018-05-08
Bus encryption flags: 13

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8601
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.51/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Ye
Billycar11
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Re: Is the Pioneer BDR209-EBK Flashable for UHD compatibility?

Post by Billycar11 »

vausabant wrote:
Wed Jan 14, 2026 2:14 am
Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209D
Revision: 1.51
Serial number: REDL016420WL
Firmware date: 2018-05-08
Bus encryption flags: 13

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8601
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.51/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Ye
yes just email me that info in plain text to my email below for a flasher see below for details
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
dukeforest
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Re: Is the Pioneer BDR209-EBK Flashable for UHD compatibility?

Post by dukeforest »

Can I use a flasher?
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Drive Information
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209MIO
Revision: 1.54
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 82

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID13

No disc inserted
Billycar11
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Re: Is the Pioneer BDR209-EBK Flashable for UHD compatibility?

Post by Billycar11 »

dukeforest wrote:
Sat Jan 24, 2026 12:58 pm
Can I use a flasher?
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Drive Information
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209MIO
Revision: 1.54
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 82

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID13

No disc inserted
sure just email me that 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
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