Request for cross-flash firmware: BDR-209EBK to UHD compatible

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Drake26
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Request for cross-flash firmware: BDR-209EBK to UHD compatible

Post by Drake26 »

Hello everyone,
I have a Pioneer BDR-209EBK drive with firmware 1.51, and I would like to cross-flash it to enable UHD 4K playback and ripping capabilities.
Here are my drive details from MakeMKV
Drive Information
OS device name: M:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209M
Revision: 1.51
Serial number: XXXXXXXXXXXX
Firmware date: 2018-05-08
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8601
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.51/ID60
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Could someone please provide me with the correct, safe firmware file and the steps to achieve this on my RS8600 platform?
Thank you very much for your time and help!
Billycar11
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Joined: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:49 am

Re: Request for cross-flash firmware: BDR-209EBK to UHD compatible

Post by Billycar11 »

Drake26 wrote: Fri Oct 02, 2026 8:27 am Hello everyone,
I have a Pioneer BDR-209EBK drive with firmware 1.51, and I would like to cross-flash it to enable UHD 4K playback and ripping capabilities.
Here are my drive details from MakeMKV
Drive Information
OS device name: M:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209M
Revision: 1.51
Serial number: XXXXXXXXXXXX
Firmware date: 2018-05-08
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8601
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.51/ID60
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Could someone please provide me with the correct, safe firmware file and the steps to achieve this on my RS8600 platform?
Thank you very much for your time and help!
sure email me that info and all others email me no need to post your info here just reach out to me directly
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Coopervid
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Re: Request for cross-flash firmware: BDR-209EBK to UHD compatible

Post by Coopervid »

Drake26 wrote: Fri Oct 02, 2026 8:27 am Hello everyone,
I have a Pioneer BDR-209EBK drive with firmware 1.51, and I would like to cross-flash it to enable UHD 4K playback and ripping capabilities.
Here are my drive details from MakeMKV
Drive Information
OS device name: M:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209M
Revision: 1.51
Serial number: XXXXXXXXXXXX
Firmware date: 2018-05-08
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8601
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.51/ID60
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Could someone please provide me with the correct, safe firmware file and the steps to achieve this on my RS8600 platform?
Thank you very much for your time and help!
PM sent.