LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Discussion of LibreDrive mode, compatible drives and firmwares
Superunknown
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by Superunknown »

I've was doing some tidying and discovered an BDR-XD08TB in a cupboard :D Is it possible to enable LibreDrive for MakeMKV / UHD ripping on it, please?
Drive Information
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD08
Revision: 1.04
Serial number: CGDL000966WL
Firmware date: 2024-10-09
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 76

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS9330
Firmware version: GENE

No disc inserted
zittrig
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

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The firmware is past 11/2022 and can't be flashed. Perhaps there's a solution in the future.
Superunknown
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

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Ah, that’s a shame :(
MrPenguin
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

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Superunknown wrote:
Sun Feb 15, 2026 4:57 pm
Ah, that’s a shame :(
We waited over 2 years for Mike to add LibreDrive support for firmware >= 2022-12. Don't give up on cross-flashing yet ... ;).
InigoMontoya
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

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Just wondering if anyone knew if the Pioneer BDR-211XJB with firmware 1.51 (2018) would work for LibreDrive/UHD ripping? I assume it would be because of the firmware date, but I cant seem to find this drive listed on the compatible/incompatible list or the LibreDrive list.
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

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InigoMontoya wrote:
Mon Feb 16, 2026 10:32 pm
Just wondering if anyone knew if the Pioneer BDR-211XJB with firmware 1.51 (2018) would work for LibreDrive/UHD ripping? I assume it would be because of the firmware date, but I cant seem to find this drive listed on the compatible/incompatible list or the LibreDrive list.

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InigoMontoya
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

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Billycar11 wrote:
Tue Feb 17, 2026 12:19 am
InigoMontoya wrote:
Mon Feb 16, 2026 10:32 pm
Just wondering if anyone knew if the Pioneer BDR-211XJB with firmware 1.51 (2018) would work for LibreDrive/UHD ripping? I assume it would be because of the firmware date, but I cant seem to find this drive listed on the compatible/incompatible list or the LibreDrive list.

Email me your makemkv drive info section see below for email
Sorry. Should have been more specific. I don't have this drive. I was thinking about purchasing it. Just wanted to be sure it would work first. Maybe this isnt enough info though?
MartyMcNuts
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

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InigoMontoya wrote:
Tue Feb 17, 2026 12:54 am
Billycar11 wrote:
Tue Feb 17, 2026 12:19 am
InigoMontoya wrote:
Mon Feb 16, 2026 10:32 pm
Just wondering if anyone knew if the Pioneer BDR-211XJB with firmware 1.51 (2018) would work for LibreDrive/UHD ripping? I assume it would be because of the firmware date, but I cant seem to find this drive listed on the compatible/incompatible list or the LibreDrive list.

Email me your makemkv drive info section see below for email
Sorry. Should have been more specific. I don't have this drive. I was thinking about purchasing it. Just wanted to be sure it would work first. Maybe this isnt enough info though?
No one can be sure one way or another until we can see the MakeMKV drive info & libredrive info sections.
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InigoMontoya
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

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MartyMcNuts wrote:
Tue Feb 17, 2026 1:17 am
InigoMontoya wrote:
Tue Feb 17, 2026 12:54 am
Billycar11 wrote:
Tue Feb 17, 2026 12:19 am



Email me your makemkv drive info section see below for email
Sorry. Should have been more specific. I don't have this drive. I was thinking about purchasing it. Just wanted to be sure it would work first. Maybe this isnt enough info though?
No one can be sure one way or another until we can see the MakeMKV drive info & libredrive info sections.
Got it. Ill try to get more info. Thanks!
Karl Napf
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

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"Hi, I'm new here and can't send PMs yet. I have a Pioneer BDR-UD03 (FW 1.14 / RS8511) and I'm looking for the MK-Firmware for LibreDrive support. Can someone help me out? Thanks from Germany!"
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

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Karl Napf wrote:
Tue Feb 17, 2026 10:11 pm
"Hi, I'm new here and can't send PMs yet. I have a Pioneer BDR-UD03 (FW 1.14 / RS8511) and I'm looking for the MK-Firmware for LibreDrive support. Can someone help me out? Thanks from Germany!"
PM sent.
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