LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

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

#1876 Post by Superunknown » Sun Feb 15, 2026 9:57 am

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

#1877 Post by zittrig » Sun Feb 15, 2026 10:21 am

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

#1878 Post by Superunknown » Sun Feb 15, 2026 4:57 pm

Ah, that’s a shame :(

MrPenguin
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

#1879 Post by MrPenguin » Sun Feb 15, 2026 7:03 pm

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

#1880 Post by InigoMontoya » 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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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

#1881 Post by Billycar11 » 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
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

InigoMontoya
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

#1882 Post by InigoMontoya » 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?

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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

#1883 Post by MartyMcNuts » 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
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.
Cheers :D
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InigoMontoya
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

#1884 Post by InigoMontoya » Tue Feb 17, 2026 2:13 am

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

#1885 Post by Karl Napf » 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!"

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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

#1886 Post by Coopervid » Wed Feb 18, 2026 10:14 am

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.

tallnproud
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

#1887 Post by tallnproud » Sun Feb 22, 2026 4:18 pm

I seem to be in the unfortunate boat where I have a Pioneer drive (BDR-XD08) with 2022-12-17 firmware that can't be cross-flashed to enable UHD playback/ripping.
Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD08
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: **************
Firmware date: 2022-12-27
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 76

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS9330
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-BDS8
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.02
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
I have seen on multiple posts that a future update of LibreDrive might make cross-flashing possible. Is there an estimated time-frame for when that would happen? And if it did, where would this kind of news be shared?

Billycar11
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

#1888 Post by Billycar11 » Sun Feb 22, 2026 4:24 pm

tallnproud wrote:
Sun Feb 22, 2026 4:18 pm
I seem to be in the unfortunate boat where I have a Pioneer drive (BDR-XD08) with 2022-12-17 firmware that can't be cross-flashed to enable UHD playback/ripping.
Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD08
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: **************
Firmware date: 2022-12-27
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 76

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS9330
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-BDS8
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.02
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
I have seen on multiple posts that a future update of LibreDrive might make cross-flashing possible. Is there an estimated time-frame for when that would happen? And if it did, where would this kind of news be shared?
Email me that drive info section
I and only I can flash that
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

911delorean
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

#1889 Post by 911delorean » Wed Feb 25, 2026 10:18 pm

RS8xxx and later, including RS9xxx RSAxxx and so on. Should be supported.

At the time of this writing none of the Pioneer drives require firmware update - they should just work.

If youre drive is listed above but is not supported, it means that it is not yet added to SDF.bin . Please post the drive model here.
Thought I would post that my drive appears to be missing from the list even though it is supported according to the first post.

BDR-207D FW v1.60, says its a RS8000 so it should be supported.

Anything I can do to help?

havokcloud
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

#1890 Post by havokcloud » Sat Feb 28, 2026 10:10 pm

Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E101
Serial number: QDDL118815WL
Firmware date: 2015-10-20
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E101/ID76
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted

Pulled out my old external drive and I was wondering if someone can help this poor old soul properly flash his firmware. Would be greatly appreciated!

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