LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Discussion of LibreDrive mode, compatible drives and firmwares
Sayaka
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by Sayaka »

babayaga wrote: Tue Sep 08, 2026 1:57 pmBDR-AD07 1.03 — checksum FFA23F11
Well, that was... difficult. :mrgreen:

1.03 firmware for BDR-AD07BK, BDR-AD07R, BDR-AD07W, in official flasher form : https://mega.nz/file/quYWiSAZ#Slau74DJQ ... mrMVxa_vSs
babayaga
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by babayaga »

Sayaka wrote: Tue Sep 08, 2026 6:37 pm
babayaga wrote: Tue Sep 08, 2026 1:57 pmBDR-AD07 1.03 — checksum FFA23F11
Well, that was... difficult. :mrgreen:

1.03 firmware for BDR-AD07BK, BDR-AD07R, BDR-AD07W, in official flasher form : https://mega.nz/file/quYWiSAZ#Slau74DJQ ... mrMVxa_vSs
Thank you :)
andy0424tw
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by andy0424tw »

Hello all,

I have a Pioneer BDR-S13J-X (Firmware 1.01) that I'm trying to use for 4K UHD ripping, but LibreDrive does not seem to be enabled.
Here are the specific issues I am encountering:

1. The "LibreDrive Information" section does not appear at all in MakeMKV.
2. When attempting to open a 4K UHD disc (Inception), I receive the following error log:
Can't read AACS VID from disc - most likely current AACS host certificate is revoked by your drive
The AACS dump file "C:\Users\svdbu/.MakeMKV/MKB20_v61_Inception_80F3.tgz" was successfully sent for analysis
LibreDrive compatible drive is required to open this disc - video can't be decrypted.
Failed to open disc

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-S13JX
Revision: 1.01
Serial number: AKDL000463WL
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 61

Disc Information
Label: INCEPTION
Timestamp: 2017-11-13 16:59:12
Protection: AACS2.0/C v61
Data capacity: 92.55 Gb
Disc type: BD-ROM UHD
Number of layers: 3
Bus encryption flags: 80

Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.
Billycar11
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by Billycar11 »

andy0424tw wrote: Wed Sep 16, 2026 11:59 am Hello all,

I have a Pioneer
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

you can also just update with the official flasher or old official flasher but if you want to stay on old fw email me
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
net777
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by net777 »

Hi Guys,
Where I can download BDRFlash?
MrPenguin
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by MrPenguin »

net777 wrote: Wed Sep 16, 2026 4:27 pm Where I can download BDRFlash?
Nowhere, almost certainly for legal reasons. BDRFlash made Pioneer very unhappy somehow...
Coopervid
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by Coopervid »

net777 wrote: Wed Sep 16, 2026 4:27 pm Hi Guys,
Where I can download BDRFlash?
You need to post your Makemkv info and then you will receive a PM.
Billycar11
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by Billycar11 »

net777 wrote: Wed Sep 16, 2026 4:27 pm Hi Guys,
Where I can download BDRFlash?
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
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
androgenix
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by androgenix »

Apologies if already asked and answered elsewhere (I couldn't find with a search).

I have Pioneer BDR-212UHBK (from Japan) with following MakeMkv info:
Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212U
Revision: 1.04
Serial number: CCDL006904WL
Firmware date: 2022-12-20
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 82

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F01
Firmware version: ID83

No disc inserted

Same either way with USB or direct SATA connection.

I tried submitting the firmware .tgz to MakeMkv support some time ago but no change since.

Any way to get this LibreDrive enabled? With UHD support?

Thanks
Last edited by androgenix on Thu Oct 15, 2026 9:07 am, edited 1 time in total.
Coopervid
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by Coopervid »

androgenix wrote: Thu Oct 15, 2026 9:03 am Apologies if already asked and answered elsewhere (I couldn't find with a search).

I have Pioneer BDR-212UHBK with following MakeMkv info:
No pictures possible. Just copy the text from Makemkv info.
Billycar11
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by Billycar11 »

androgenix wrote: Thu Oct 15, 2026 9:03 am Apologies if already asked and answered elsewhere (I couldn't find with a search).

I have Pioneer BDR-212UHBK (from Japan) with following MakeMkv info:
Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212U
Revision: 1.04
Serial number: CCDL006904WL
Firmware date: 2022-12-20
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 82

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F01
Firmware version: ID83

No disc inserted

Same either way with USB or direct SATA connection.

I tried submitting the firmware .tgz to MakeMkv support some time ago but no change since.

Any way to get this LibreDrive enabled? With UHD support?

Thanks
probably best to just reflash it see pinned guides for that
mike has not been very active updating support for new fw
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
Yethidran
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by Yethidran »

yes reflash it to a BDR-X12U, firmware version 1.06 dated 2022-12-20, it definitely works for me in MakeMKV. no problems ripping 4K UHD at all..remember to back up your drive first!!
Yethidran
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by Yethidran »

Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-X12U
Revision: 1.06
Serial number: BBDL022237WL
Firmware date: 2022-12-20
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 61

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS9001
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-X12T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.06/ID43
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted
Yethidran
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by Yethidran »

see my makeMKV readout...
Coopervid
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by Coopervid »

androgenix wrote: Thu Oct 15, 2026 9:03 am Apologies if already asked and answered elsewhere (I couldn't find with a search).

I have Pioneer BDR-212UHBK (from Japan) with following MakeMkv info:
Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212U
Revision: 1.04
Serial number: CCDL006904WL
Firmware date: 2022-12-20
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 82

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F01
Firmware version: ID83

No disc inserted

Same either way with USB or direct SATA connection.

I tried submitting the firmware .tgz to MakeMkv support some time ago but no change since.

Any way to get this LibreDrive enabled? With UHD support?

Thanks
PM sent for flashing to 1.02 which is Libredrive and UHD capable.