PIONEER BDR-209 UHD 4K support(flash?)

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HomeKino1337
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PIONEER BDR-209 UHD 4K support(flash?)

Post by HomeKino1337 »

Hi!

I am new here.
And i wonder if there is a way to flash PIONEER BDR-209.
It's an external drive from Asus. I can't get it to work with any 4K UHD movie. It says no disc inserted.

Is it possible to maybe flash it?
Can it still rip from regular Blu-Ray discs after a flash?

Following information below are from MakeMkv software:

Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-12D1S-U
Revision: E401
Firmware date: 2013-09-10
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 21

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E401/ID44
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-209 UHD 4K support(flash?)

Post by Billycar11 »

Yeah email me see guide below below
Last edited by Billycar11 on Mon Oct 19, 2026 9:20 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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
MrNobody
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Re: PIONEER BDR-209 UHD 4K support(flash?)

Post by MrNobody »

I believe I have the same unit, the Pioneer BDR-209DBK, and I wanted to ask if it can also be modified to burn 4K discs. If so, will it still be able to burn regular BD discs as well?

Thank you
Coopervid
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Re: PIONEER BDR-209 UHD 4K support(flash?)

Post by Coopervid »

MrNobody wrote: Thu Apr 16, 2026 3:42 pm I believe I have the same unit, the Pioneer BDR-209DBK, and I wanted to ask if it can also be modified to burn 4K discs. If so, will it still be able to burn regular BD discs as well?

Thank you
Post your Makemkv info and I will send the flasher. Burning will be still supported.
Coopervid
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Re: PIONEER BDR-209 UHD 4K support(flash?)

Post by Coopervid »

HomeKino1337 wrote: Tue Nov 26, 2024 4:37 pm Hi!

I am new here.
And i wonder if there is a way to flash PIONEER BDR-209.
It's an external drive from Asus. I can't get it to work with any 4K UHD movie. It says no disc inserted.

Is it possible to maybe flash it?
Can it still rip from regular Blu-Ray discs after a flash?

Following information below are from MakeMkv software:

Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-12D1S-U
Revision: E401
Firmware date: 2013-09-10
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 21

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E401/ID44
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
PM sent.
Ostermosmergoll
Posts: 4
Joined: Thu Apr 16, 2026 4:49 pm

Re: PIONEER BDR-209 UHD 4K support(flash?)

Post by Ostermosmergoll »

Hi,

I also have the Pioneer BDR 209, could I also get the flasher?
OS-Gerätename: D:
Produzent: PIONEER
Produkt: BD-RW BDR-209D
Revision: 1.30
Serienummer:
Firmware-Datum: 2014-12-05
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 13
Highest AACS version: 82

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.30/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Thank you
Billycar11
Posts: 6366
Joined: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:49 am

Re: PIONEER BDR-209 UHD 4K support(flash?)

Post by Billycar11 »

Ostermosmergoll wrote: Fri Apr 17, 2026 1:56 pm Hi,

I also have the Pioneer BDR 209, could I also get the flasher?
OS-Gerätename: D:
Produzent: PIONEER
Produkt: BD-RW BDR-209D
Revision: 1.30
Serienummer:
Firmware-Datum: 2014-12-05
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 13
Highest AACS version: 82

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.30/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Thank you
yes email me that drive info see below for email
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
Coopervid
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Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: PIONEER BDR-209 UHD 4K support(flash?)

Post by Coopervid »

Ostermosmergoll wrote: Fri Apr 17, 2026 1:56 pm Hi,

I also have the Pioneer BDR 209, could I also get the flasher?
OS-Gerätename: D:
Produzent: PIONEER
Produkt: BD-RW BDR-209D
Revision: 1.30
Serienummer:
Firmware-Datum: 2014-12-05
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 13
Highest AACS version: 82

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.30/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Thank you
PM sent.
Timberelf
Posts: 1
Joined: Sat May 02, 2026 7:19 am

Re: PIONEER BDR-209 UHD 4K support(flash?)

Post by Timberelf »

Hello,

i just found the same unit in my stash, i would love to get the flasher.

Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: D:
Produzent: PIONEER
Produkt: BD-RW BDR-209M
Revision: 8.11
Serienummer: QGDL132068WL
Firmware-Datum: 2014-01-16
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 8.11/ID52
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes


Thank you.
wallegg
Posts: 2
Joined: Mon Oct 19, 2026 2:12 pm

Re: PIONEER BDR-209 UHD 4K support(flash?)

Post by wallegg »

Hello,
Hi everyone,

I am trying to get my Pioneer BDR-209MBK drive to read 4K UHD Blu-rays with MakeMKV.

Currently, standard Blu-rays and DVDs read perfectly, and LibreDrive status shows as Enabled when a standard disc is inserted. However, when I insert a 4K UHD disc, the drive does not recognize it and displays "No disc inserted".

Source: BD-RE ASMedia ASM105x 8.11 OGDL062416WL

Here are my drive details from MakeMKV:
Drive Information
OS device name: K:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: ASMedia
Product: ASM105x
Revision: 8.11
Serial number: OGDL062416WL
Firmware date: 2014-01-16
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 8.11/ID52
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Could someone please point me in the right direction or help me with the correct flasher tool and firmware to enable 4K UHD support for this drive?

Thanks in advance for your help!
wallegg
Coopervid
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Re: PIONEER BDR-209 UHD 4K support(flash?)

Post by Coopervid »

Timberelf wrote: Sat May 02, 2026 7:23 am Hello,

i just found the same unit in my stash, i would love to get the flasher.

Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: D:
Produzent: PIONEER
Produkt: BD-RW BDR-209M
Revision: 8.11
Serienummer: QGDL132068WL
Firmware-Datum: 2014-01-16
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 8.11/ID52
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes


Thank you.
PM sent.
Coopervid
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Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: PIONEER BDR-209 UHD 4K support(flash?)

Post by Coopervid »

wallegg wrote: Mon Oct 19, 2026 2:35 pm Hello,
Hi everyone,

I am trying to get my Pioneer BDR-209MBK drive to read 4K UHD Blu-rays with MakeMKV.

Currently, standard Blu-rays and DVDs read perfectly, and LibreDrive status shows as Enabled when a standard disc is inserted. However, when I insert a 4K UHD disc, the drive does not recognize it and displays "No disc inserted".

Source: BD-RE ASMedia ASM105x 8.11 OGDL062416WL

Here are my drive details from MakeMKV:
Drive Information
OS device name: K:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: ASMedia
Product: ASM105x
Revision: 8.11
Serial number: OGDL062416WL
Firmware date: 2014-01-16
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 8.11/ID52
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Could someone please point me in the right direction or help me with the correct flasher tool and firmware to enable 4K UHD support for this drive?

Thanks in advance for your help!
wallegg
PM sent.
wallegg
Posts: 2
Joined: Mon Oct 19, 2026 2:12 pm

Re: PIONEER BDR-209 UHD 4K support(flash?)

Post by wallegg »

Thank You.
Obi_00
Posts: 3
Joined: Fri Oct 23, 2026 5:46 am

Re: PIONEER BDR-209 UHD 4K support(flash?)

Post by Obi_00 »

Hi everyone,

I am trying to get my Pioneer BDR-209MBK drive to read 4K UHD Blu-rays with MakeMKV.

Currently, standard Blu-rays and DVDs read perfectly, and LibreDrive status shows as Enabled when a standard disc is inserted. However, when I insert a 4K UHD disc, the drive does not recognise it and displays "No disc inserted".


Here are my drive details from MakeMKV:
Drive Information
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209M
Revision: 8.11
Firmware date: 2014-01-16
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 8.11/ID52
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Could someone please point me in the right direction or help me with the correct flasher firmware to enable 4K UHD support for this drive?

Thanks in advance for your help!
Obi_00
Posts: 3
Joined: Fri Oct 23, 2026 5:46 am

Re: PIONEER BDR-209 UHD 4K support(flash?)

Post by Obi_00 »

Hi everyone,

I am trying to get my Pioneer BDR-209MBK drive to read 4K UHD Blu-rays with MakeMKV.

Currently, standard Blu-rays and DVDs read perfectly, and LibreDrive status shows as Enabled when a standard disc is inserted. However, when I insert a 4K UHD disc, the drive does not recognise it and displays "No disc inserted".


Here are my drive details from MakeMKV:
Drive Information
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209M
Revision: 8.11
Firmware date: 2014-01-16
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 8.11/ID52
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Could someone please point me in the right direction or help me with the correct flasher firmware to enable 4K UHD support for this drive?

Thanks in advance for your help!