PIONEER BDR-209 change the Firmware ?

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karurosu15
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Re: PIONEER BDR-209 change the Firmware ?

Post by karurosu15 »

Hello,
I need the correct UHD firmware/patch for my Pioneer BDR-209D.
Información de unidad de disco
Nombre del SO del dispositivo: H:
Fabricante: PIONEER
Producto: BD-RW BDR-209D
Revisión: 1.51
Fecha del firmware: 2018-05-08
Marcas de cifrado bus: 13
Highest AACS version: 46

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8601
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.51/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Could you please send me the correct firmware and flashing instructions for this drive?
Thank you.
Coopervid
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Re: PIONEER BDR-209 change the Firmware ?

Post by Coopervid »

karurosu15 wrote: Sun Oct 04, 2026 9:26 am Hello,
I need the correct UHD firmware/patch for my Pioneer BDR-209D.
Información de unidad de disco
Nombre del SO del dispositivo: H:
Fabricante: PIONEER
Producto: BD-RW BDR-209D
Revisión: 1.51
Fecha del firmware: 2018-05-08
Marcas de cifrado bus: 13
Highest AACS version: 46

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8601
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.51/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Could you please send me the correct firmware and flashing instructions for this drive?
Thank you.
PM sent.
Billycar11
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Joined: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:49 am

Re: PIONEER BDR-209 change the Firmware ?

Post by Billycar11 »

karurosu15 wrote: Sun Oct 04, 2026 9:26 am Hello,
I need the correct UHD firmware/patch for my Pioneer BDR-209D.
Información de unidad de disco
Nombre del SO del dispositivo: H:
Fabricante: PIONEER
Producto: BD-RW BDR-209D
Revisión: 1.51
Fecha del firmware: 2018-05-08
Marcas de cifrado bus: 13
Highest AACS version: 46

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8601
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.51/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Could you please send me the correct firmware and flashing instructions for this drive?
Thank you.
See below for email
Send me your makemkv drive info section

For everyone else no need to post your drive info section here just reach out directly to avoid the long post approval process
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
somebodyshhh
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Joined: Wed Oct 07, 2026 4:20 pm

Re: PIONEER BDR-209 change the Firmware ?

Post by somebodyshhh »

Hello, I have a BDR-209D with firmware 1.34. Does anyone have the flashing instructions and files?
Billycar11
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Joined: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:49 am

Re: PIONEER BDR-209 change the Firmware ?

Post by Billycar11 »

somebodyshhh wrote: Wed Oct 07, 2026 4:28 pm Hello, I have a BDR-209D with firmware 1.34. Does anyone have the flashing instructions and files?
See below for email
Send me your makemkv drive info section

For everyone else no need to post your drive info section here just reach out directly to avoid the long post approval process
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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Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: PIONEER BDR-209 change the Firmware ?

Post by Coopervid »

somebodyshhh wrote: Wed Oct 07, 2026 4:28 pm Hello, I have a BDR-209D with firmware 1.34. Does anyone have the flashing instructions and files?
Post your Makemkv info. There are 2 hardware versions and I need to know which one your has.
bchilds101
Posts: 1
Joined: Sat Oct 17, 2026 6:29 am

Re: PIONEER BDR-209 change the Firmware ?

Post by bchilds101 »

Hello,
I need the correct UHD firmware/patch for my Pioneer BDR-209D.

Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/rdisk7
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E101
Serial number: QKDL144780WL
Firmware date: 2015-10-20
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 82

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E101/ID76
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-209 change the Firmware ?

Post by Coopervid »

bchilds101 wrote: Sat Oct 17, 2026 6:31 am Hello,
I need the correct UHD firmware/patch for my Pioneer BDR-209D.

Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/rdisk7
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E101
Serial number: QKDL144780WL
Firmware date: 2015-10-20
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 82

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E101/ID76
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Linux or MacOS?
Billycar11
Posts: 6381
Joined: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:49 am

Re: PIONEER BDR-209 change the Firmware ?

Post by Billycar11 »

bchilds101 wrote: Sat Oct 17, 2026 6:31 am Hello,
I need the correct UHD firmware/patch for my Pioneer BDR-209D.

Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/rdisk7
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E101
Serial number: QKDL144780WL
Firmware date: 2015-10-20
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 82

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E101/ID76
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
No need to post your info just see guide below for all future posters

Sure just email me
With this exact subject line

Pioneer FW + Flasher Request

And you will receive the flasher and fw for free within 5 minutes
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
BDB33
Posts: 1
Joined: Sun Oct 25, 2026 7:19 am

Re: PIONEER BDR-209 change the Firmware ?

Post by BDB33 »

Hi have read the guide and the first rule of flashing is "Make sure your Drive was built after 2016 on label or late 2015 if you want to risk it it says late 2015" Mine was built in Feb 2015, which by no means can be considered late. In a desperate plea that my drive isn't affected by this arbitrary cut-off, my details are below, should I try it?

Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209D
Revision: 1.30
Serial number: OBDL096894WL
Firmware date: 2014-12-05
Bus encryption flags: 13

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.30/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
mattjackson86
Posts: 14
Joined: Tue Jul 07, 2026 10:21 pm

Re: PIONEER BDR-209 change the Firmware ?

Post by mattjackson86 »

Your 209D can be cross flashed to expose UHD, just pick the firmware you want:
https://freemkv.org/firmware/find/?driv ... ision=1.51