PIONEER BDR-212T Flashable?

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MartyMcNuts
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Re: PIONEER BDR-212T Flashable?

Post by MartyMcNuts »

4K_UHD wrote: Fri Feb 06, 2026 6:22 pm I have ASUS BW-16D1X-U.
Can someone help me to flash it and make it UHD friendly
Post the MakeMKV drive info & libredrive info sections and we can then tell you.
Cheers :D
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sanumaj
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Re: PIONEER BDR-212T Flashable?

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Billycar11
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Re: PIONEER BDR-212T Flashable?

Post by Billycar11 »

sanumaj wrote: Mon Feb 16, 2026 6:02 am This is what my MakeMkv reads. Unable to send PM to Coppervid. Thanks in advance for the help

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom1
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number: DIDL127631WL
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 77

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E113/ID76
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
dont post the same info all over the place

already responded to you here:viewtopic.php?f=19&t=24990&p=195543#p195548

sure email me that info and all others email me no need to post your info here just reach out to me directly
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
audit13
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Re: PIONEER BDR-212T Flashable?

Post by audit13 »

Hi,

Just got an Asus external and would love to know if it can be flashed for UHD.

Here's the drive information:

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom2
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 68

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E113/ID76
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Any information would be appreciated.

Thank you.
Billycar11
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Re: PIONEER BDR-212T Flashable?

Post by Billycar11 »

audit13 wrote: Thu Feb 19, 2026 11:16 pm Hi,

Just got an Asus external and would love to know if it can be flashed for UHD.

Here's the drive information:

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom2
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 68

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E113/ID76
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Any information would be appreciated.

Thank you.
sure email me that info and all others email me no need to post your info here just reach out to me directly
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
gecko71539
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Re: PIONEER BDR-212T Flashable?

Post by gecko71539 »

Hi, I also have the same ASUS drive. Can you also help me flash it for UHD please? I just sent you an email
Billycar11
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Re: PIONEER BDR-212T Flashable?

Post by Billycar11 »

gecko71539 wrote: Fri Feb 27, 2026 6:04 pm Hi, I also have the same ASUS drive. Can you also help me flash it for UHD please? I just sent you an email
Already emailed you
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
watom11
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Re: PIONEER BDR-212T Flashable?

Post by watom11 »

Hello, Can you provide me the LibreDrive Firmware ?
Here are drive infos :

Drive Information
Nom du lecteur SE : /dev/sr0
Fabricant : ASUS
Produit : BW-16D1H-U
Révision : E116
Numéro de série : DIDL121671WL
Date micrologiciel : 2020-07-21
Marqueurs d'encryptage bus : 1B
Version AACS la plus haute : 16

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E116/ID71
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Coopervid
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Re: PIONEER BDR-212T Flashable?

Post by Coopervid »

watom11 wrote: Wed Jul 01, 2026 12:47 pm Hello, Can you provide me the LibreDrive Firmware ?
Here are drive infos :

Drive Information
Nom du lecteur SE : /dev/sr0
Fabricant : ASUS
Produit : BW-16D1H-U
Révision : E116
Numéro de série : DIDL121671WL
Date micrologiciel : 2020-07-21
Marqueurs d'encryptage bus : 1B
Version AACS la plus haute : 16

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E116/ID71
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
PM sent.
hagimomo231
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Re: PIONEER BDR-212T Flashable?

Post by hagimomo231 »

Coopervid wrote: Wed Jul 01, 2026 4:11 pm
watom11 wrote: Wed Jul 01, 2026 12:47 pm Hello, Can you provide me the LibreDrive Firmware ?
Here are drive infos :

Drive Information
Nom du lecteur SE : /dev/sr0
Fabricant : ASUS
Produit : BW-16D1H-U
Révision : E116
Numéro de série : DIDL121671WL
Date micrologiciel : 2020-07-21
Marqueurs d'encryptage bus : 1B
Version AACS la plus haute : 16

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E116/ID71
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
PM sent.
Hi i am new here,

I have a:
Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: \Device\CdRom0
Aktuelles Profil: BD-ROM
Produzent: ASUS
Produkt: BW-16D1H-U
Revision: E116
Serienummer: DDDL109844WL
Firmware-Datum: 2020-07-21
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 1B
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E116/ID71
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

is it possible to get a firmware to play uhd/4k, or is my Drive not able?

yours sincerely,
hagimomo231
Coopervid
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Re: PIONEER BDR-212T Flashable?

Post by Coopervid »

hagimomo231 wrote: Wed Jul 01, 2026 5:59 pm
Coopervid wrote: Wed Jul 01, 2026 4:11 pm
watom11 wrote: Wed Jul 01, 2026 12:47 pm Hello, Can you provide me the LibreDrive Firmware ?
Here are drive infos :

Drive Information
Nom du lecteur SE : /dev/sr0
Fabricant : ASUS
Produit : BW-16D1H-U
Révision : E116
Numéro de série : DIDL121671WL
Date micrologiciel : 2020-07-21
Marqueurs d'encryptage bus : 1B
Version AACS la plus haute : 16

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E116/ID71
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
PM sent.
Hi i am new here,

I have a:
Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: \Device\CdRom0
Aktuelles Profil: BD-ROM
Produzent: ASUS
Produkt: BW-16D1H-U
Revision: E116
Serienummer: DDDL109844WL
Firmware-Datum: 2020-07-21
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 1B
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E116/ID71
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

is it possible to get a firmware to play uhd/4k, or is my Drive not able?

yours sincerely,
hagimomo231
It is capable after flashing. PM sent.
hagimomo231
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Re: PIONEER BDR-212T Flashable?

Post by hagimomo231 »

Coopervid wrote: Wed Jul 01, 2026 4:11 pm
hagimomo231 wrote: Wed Jul 01, 2026 12:47 pm I have a:
Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: \Device\CdRom0
Aktuelles Profil: BD-ROM
Produzent: ASUS
Produkt: BW-16D1H-U
Revision: E116
Serienummer: DDDL109844WL
Firmware-Datum: 2020-07-21
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 1B
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E116/ID71
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

is it possible to get a firmware to play uhd/4k, or is my Drive not able?

yours sincerely,
hagimomo231
PM sent.
Hi again,

sry, but it says "Drive and Firmware Hardware types don't match"
I selected the two files and didnt change a setting.

Do i need to force flash?
Last edited by hagimomo231 on Wed Jul 01, 2026 7:58 pm, edited 2 times in total.
Coopervid
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Re: PIONEER BDR-212T Flashable?

Post by Coopervid »

hagimomo231 wrote: Wed Jul 01, 2026 7:49 pm
Coopervid wrote: Wed Jul 01, 2026 4:11 pm
hagimomo231 wrote: Wed Jul 01, 2026 12:47 pm I have a:
Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: \Device\CdRom0
Aktuelles Profil: BD-ROM
Produzent: ASUS
Produkt: BW-16D1H-U
Revision: E116
Serienummer: DDDL109844WL
Firmware-Datum: 2020-07-21
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 1B
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E116/ID71
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

is it possible to get a firmware to play uhd/4k, or is my Drive not able?

yours sincerely,
hagimomo231
PM sent.
Hi again,

sry, but it says "Drive and Firmware Hardware types don't match"
I selected the two files and didnt change a setting.

Do i need to force flash?
That's what the tutorial says. You didn't read. Shame on you!
Billycar11
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Re: PIONEER BDR-212T Flashable?

Post by Billycar11 »

watom11 wrote: Wed Jul 01, 2026 12:47 pm Hello, Can you provide me the LibreDrive Firmware ?
Here are drive infos :

Drive Information
Nom du lecteur SE : /dev/sr0
Fabricant : ASUS
Produit : BW-16D1H-U
Révision : E116
Numéro de série : DIDL121671WL
Date micrologiciel : 2020-07-21
Marqueurs d'encryptage bus : 1B
Version AACS la plus haute : 16

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E116/ID71
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Sure email that drive info section see below for email
No need to post here publicly
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
Billycar11
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Re: PIONEER BDR-212T Flashable?

Post by Billycar11 »

hagimomo231 wrote: Wed Jul 01, 2026 5:59 pm
Hi i am new here,

I have a:
Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: \Device\CdRom0
Aktuelles Profil: BD-ROM
Produzent: ASUS
Produkt: BW-16D1H-U
Revision: E116
Serienummer: DDDL109844WL
Firmware-Datum: 2020-07-21
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 1B
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E116/ID71
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

is it possible to get a firmware to play uhd/4k, or is my Drive not able?

yours sincerely,
hagimomo231
Sure email that drive info section see below for email
No need to post here publicly
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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