Get UHD Access From the E116 Version of ASUS BW-16D1H-U?

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noctem_aurelius
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Re: Get UHD Access From the E116 Version of ASUS BW-16D1H-U?

Post by noctem_aurelius »

Billycar11 wrote: Sat Sep 26, 2026 1:42 pm
noctem_aurelius wrote: Wed Sep 23, 2026 8:37 am I bought an ASUS Drive too and it doesn't support the MediaTek Chipset Flashing as well. Would love some help. Couldn't get help from Billycar because the payment method isn't available to me.

Drive Information:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1H-U
Revision: E116
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: E116/ID71
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

At the moment, UHD Blu-ray discs are not recognized by the drive.

Could you please let me know if this drive can be sidegraded for UHD support and, if so, send me the appropriate instructions/firmware?
sure email me that info and all others email me no need to post your info here publicly just reach out to me directly
see below for email

i have payment methods available for you all you had to do was tell me it was not available in your country


At that time you did not have that option @Billycar. I see since then you have also increased the price from 25$ to 40$. I will try to see if it fits my budget. Thanks for your reply @Billycar. Maybe @Coopervid could help, that's why I asked him, people on reddit said so. I will try to email you if I can @Billycar.

Thanks for the response. It's really appreciated.
Coopervid
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Re: Get UHD Access From the E116 Version of ASUS BW-16D1H-U?

Post by Coopervid »

pgjohn wrote: Sun Sep 27, 2026 10:22 am Hi @Coopervid. Could I please get the info about the UHD enabling firmware? I have the same BW-16D1H-U with the 2020 Pioneer drive (2020-07-21, E116 version firmware).

Drive Information
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1H-U
Revision: E116
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B

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.
noctem_aurelius
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Re: Get UHD Access From the E116 Version of ASUS BW-16D1H-U?

Post by noctem_aurelius »

Coopervid wrote: Mon Sep 28, 2026 10:24 am
pgjohn wrote: Sun Sep 27, 2026 10:22 am Hi @Coopervid. Could I please get the info about the UHD enabling firmware? I have the same BW-16D1H-U with the 2020 Pioneer drive (2020-07-21, E116 version firmware).

Drive Information
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1H-U
Revision: E116
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B

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.
@Coopervid. I can't seem to see the message in Private Messages. Is it somewhere else? Thanks for the reply. Could you check if it was actually sent?
Coopervid
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Re: Get UHD Access From the E116 Version of ASUS BW-16D1H-U?

Post by Coopervid »

noctem_aurelius wrote: Mon Oct 05, 2026 6:34 am
Coopervid wrote: Mon Sep 28, 2026 10:24 am
pgjohn wrote: Sun Sep 27, 2026 10:22 am Hi @Coopervid. Could I please get the info about the UHD enabling firmware? I have the same BW-16D1H-U with the 2020 Pioneer drive (2020-07-21, E116 version firmware).

Drive Information
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1H-U
Revision: E116
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B

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.
@Coopervid. I can't seem to see the message in Private Messages. Is it somewhere else? Thanks for the reply. Could you check if it was actually sent?
Will send in a minute.
noctem_aurelius
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Re: Get UHD Access From the E116 Version of ASUS BW-16D1H-U?

Post by noctem_aurelius »

Coopervid wrote: Mon Oct 05, 2026 2:32 pm
noctem_aurelius wrote: Mon Oct 05, 2026 6:34 am
Coopervid wrote: Mon Sep 28, 2026 10:24 am

PM sent.
@Coopervid. I can't seem to see the message in Private Messages. Is it somewhere else? Thanks for the reply. Could you check if it was actually sent?
Will send in a minute.

A Very Very Thank You @Coopervid. I will try to send a donation after trying the instructions and try to set up the PayPal.