Asus BW-16D1H-U Pro

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Buldre
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Asus BW-16D1H-U Pro

Post by Buldre »

Hi, I am new to this forum.

I have an MKV license and just purchased an Asus. I would like to extend it to become a LibreDrive to open 4K UHD disks.

I want to use it with a Mac on the latest OS, but I also have a Win 10 laptop for execution if necessary.

From below MKV info this should be possible?
Can you help?
What does it cost?
Can I do it myself?

Best regards, Buldre
Norway

MKV info with BD inserted:

Drive Information

OS device name: /dev/rdisk2

Current profile: BD-ROM

Manufacturer: ASUS

Product: BW-16D1H-U

Revision: E116

Serial number: —

Firmware date: 2020-07-21

Bus encryption flags: 1B

Highest AACS version: 76



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
Billycar11
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Re: Asus BW-16D1H-U Pro

Post by Billycar11 »

Email me for the flasher.
You will need to use windows
Send that info to me in the email
It's $25
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
Buldre
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Re: Asus BW-16D1H-U Pro

Post by Buldre »

Thanks! :D
Buldre
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Re: Asus BW-16D1H-U Pro

Post by Buldre »

Worked super!
Thanks!
stoffel010170
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Re: Asus BW-16D1H-U Pro

Post by stoffel010170 »

Hi

is it only possible to flash the device under Windows?

KR
Stefan
Billycar11
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Re: Asus BW-16D1H-U Pro

Post by Billycar11 »

stoffel010170 wrote: Tue Nov 19, 2024 12:50 pm Hi

is it only possible to flash the device under Windows?

KR
Stefan
No pioneers can not be flashed on Linux VMS varry I recommend you use windows and email me for the auto flasher
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
Maskman
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Re: Asus BW-16D1H-U Pro

Post by Maskman »

Hi,

Which firmware for the ASUS BW-16D1H-U PRO please ? I also have issue with Nero Burning rom (a better software ?) which doesn’t detect my device :? maybe need a driver I don’t have, just the default Windows one.

Thanks.
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Billycar11
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Re: Asus BW-16D1H-U Pro

Post by Billycar11 »

Maskman wrote: Sun Mar 29, 2026 10:36 pm Hi,

Which firmware for the ASUS BW-16D1H-U PRO please ? I also have issue with Nero Burning rom (a better software ?) which doesn’t detect my device :? maybe need a driver I don’t have, just the default Windows one.

Thanks.
See guide below or email me or Marty
For an automated flasher
That's an lg drive not pioneer
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
Perez
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Re: Asus BW-16D1H-U Pro

Post by Perez »

Hi,
can I flash this drive?

Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: \Device\CdRom1
Aktuelles Profil: DVD-ROM
Produzent: ASUS
Produkt: BW-16D1H-U
Revision: E115
Serienummer: TFDL026755WL
Firmware-Datum: 2019-03-07
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 1B
Highest AACS version: 68

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E115/ID71
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

I know that RS8F00 is not flashable via the SDFTOOL. Any workaround? I really do not ant to brick my drive.

Thx a lot
Billycar11
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Re: Asus BW-16D1H-U Pro

Post by Billycar11 »

Perez wrote: Mon Aug 03, 2026 4:42 pm Hi,
can I flash this drive?

Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: \Device\CdRom1
Aktuelles Profil: DVD-ROM
Produzent: ASUS
Produkt: BW-16D1H-U
Revision: E115
Serienummer: TFDL026755WL
Firmware-Datum: 2019-03-07
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 1B
Highest AACS version: 68

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E115/ID71
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

I know that RS8F00 is not flashable via the SDFTOOL. Any workaround? I really do not ant to brick my drive.

Thx a lot
Sure email me that drive info section see below for email
I have an automated flasher for it
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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Re: Asus BW-16D1H-U Pro

Post by Coopervid »

Perez wrote: Mon Aug 03, 2026 4:42 pm Hi,
can I flash this drive?

Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: \Device\CdRom1
Aktuelles Profil: DVD-ROM
Produzent: ASUS
Produkt: BW-16D1H-U
Revision: E115
Serienummer: TFDL026755WL
Firmware-Datum: 2019-03-07
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 1B
Highest AACS version: 68

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E115/ID71
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

I know that RS8F00 is not flashable via the SDFTOOL. Any workaround? I really do not ant to brick my drive.

Thx a lot
PM sent.
Perez
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Re: Asus BW-16D1H-U Pro

Post by Perez »

Coopervid wrote: Tue Aug 04, 2026 9:12 am
Perez wrote: Mon Aug 03, 2026 4:42 pm Hi,
can I flash this drive?

Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: \Device\CdRom1
Aktuelles Profil: DVD-ROM
Produzent: ASUS
Produkt: BW-16D1H-U
Revision: E115
Serienummer: TFDL026755WL
Firmware-Datum: 2019-03-07
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 1B
Highest AACS version: 68

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E115/ID71
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

I know that RS8F00 is not flashable via the SDFTOOL. Any workaround? I really do not ant to brick my drive.

Thx a lot
PM sent.


Thx @ Coopervid!

My drive will now be displayed this way

Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: G:
Produzent: PIONEER
Produkt: BD-RW BDR-S12U
Revision: 1.02
Serienummer: TFDL026755WL
Firmware-Datum: 2022-03-07
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 1B
Highest AACS version: 68

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F01
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.02/ID43
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

4K Blurays can now be ripped? (not played... i know)
Coopervid
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Re: Asus BW-16D1H-U Pro

Post by Coopervid »

Ripped and played if you activate integration for VLC in Makemkv.
Perez
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Re: Asus BW-16D1H-U Pro

Post by Perez »

Coopervid wrote: Wed Aug 05, 2026 3:46 pm Ripped and played if you activate integration for VLC in Makemkv.
okay, was was just confused, because the firmware is still marked as "unpatched" and I thought it should be displayed as patched when UHD was activated.
I still have to check the integration for VLS in Makemakv (formally used DVDFab), but together with handbrake MakeMKV seems to be really great.
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