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Re: Flashing Pioneer BDR-212D
Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2025 7:56 am
by Coopervid
apoph1s wrote: Fri Sep 19, 2025 2:00 am
Hello,
I just got a new Pioneer BDR-212D drive to replace a LG that died. Finding these Pioneer drives is getting hard. I saw that the 212D can be flashed. What is the process to flash this drive?
Thanks.
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: DADL055270WL
Firmware date: 2022-03-16
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 82
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.02/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
PM sent.
Re: Flashing Pioneer BDR-212D
Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2025 8:27 am
by Billycar11
apoph1s wrote: Fri Sep 19, 2025 2:00 am
Hello,
I just got a new Pioneer BDR-212D drive to replace a LG that died. Finding these Pioneer drives is getting hard. I saw that the 212D can be flashed. What is the process to flash this drive?
Thanks.
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: DADL055270WL
Firmware date: 2022-03-16
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 82
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.02/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
see email below i have a flasher for it
just send that info like that
Re: Flashing Pioneer BDR-212D
Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2025 1:58 am
by Clappers25
I recently purchased a new Pioneer BDR-212D I would like to purchase the appropriate flash kit. The drive is installed in an OWC Mercury Pro external drive housing.
Here is the drive information from MakeMKV V1.18.2 - I have purchased a license.
Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.00
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2019-01-10
Bus encryption flags: 13
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.00/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Re: Flashing Pioneer BDR-212D
Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2025 11:17 pm
by Clappers25
Confirming successful flash of my new Pioneer BDR-212D. I was able to read and rip a UHD disk.
Thank you Billy!
Re: Flashing Pioneer BDR-212D
Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2025 2:26 am
by Nivsole
Hi, just purchased a pioneer drive and need your assistants.
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: DGDL056111WL
Firmware date: 2022-03-16
Bus encryption flags: 13
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.02/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
No disc inserted
Re: Flashing Pioneer BDR-212D
Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2025 4:47 am
by Billycar11
Nivsole wrote: Thu Oct 02, 2025 2:26 am
Hi, just purchased a pioneer drive and need your assistants.
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: DGDL056111WL
Firmware date: 2022-03-16
Bus encryption flags: 13
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.02/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
No disc inserted
sure just email that same info to the email below
Re: Flashing Pioneer BDR-212D
Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2025 1:22 am
by mescalero
I have a Pioneer BDR-212DBK, and would love to flash it. Connected to Linux (Ubuntu), MakeMKV shows the following information (on a Mac there is no OS device name):
Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/sr0
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.02
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2022-03-16
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 76
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.02/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
Thanks for any assistance!
Re: Flashing Pioneer BDR-212D
Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2025 10:28 am
by Coopervid
mescalero wrote: Sun Oct 05, 2025 1:22 am
I have a Pioneer BDR-212DBK, and would love to flash it. Connected to Linux (Ubuntu), MakeMKV shows the following information (on a Mac there is no OS device name):
Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/sr0
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.02
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2022-03-16
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 76
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.02/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
Thanks for any assistance!
PM sent. You need a Windows PC for flashing or a good VM like VMWare.
Re: Flashing Pioneer BDR-212D
Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2025 5:29 pm
by mescalero
Hi, I got your message, thanks. Unfortunately I do not have access to a Windows machine, but I’m trying to install VMWare on my Mac to see if I can get it to work.
Re: Flashing Pioneer BDR-212D
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2025 3:19 am
by chucky527c
Hi,
I just acquired a Pioneer BDR-212DBK and would like to be able to flash it to rip UHD. Here is the info:
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: -
Firmware date: 2022-03-16
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 82
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.02/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Please let me know if any additional info is needed
Re: Flashing Pioneer BDR-212D
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2025 10:07 am
by Coopervid
chucky527c wrote: Mon Nov 10, 2025 3:19 am
Hi,
I just acquired a Pioneer BDR-212DBK and would like to be able to flash it to rip UHD. Here is the info:
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: -
Firmware date: 2022-03-16
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 82
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.02/ID61
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Please let me know if any additional info is needed
PM sent.
Re: Flashing Pioneer BDR-212D
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2025 9:20 pm
by exxxx
Hi!
I've finally had some time to get these Pioneer drives I ordered setup. These were supposed to be identical drives but I'm not entirely sure what the difference between them is.
Here's the info for each one:
Drive A
Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212M
Revision: 1.04
Serial number: TGDL004787WL
Firmware date: 2022-12-20
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 82
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.04/ID56
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Drive B
Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: ADDL010873WL
Firmware date: 2022-05-31
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 82
LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID06
Re: Flashing Pioneer BDR-212D
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2025 9:39 pm
by Coopervid
exxxx wrote: Mon Nov 10, 2025 9:20 pm
Hi!
I've finally had some time to get these Pioneer drives I ordered setup. These were supposed to be identical drives but I'm not entirely sure what the difference between them is.
Here's the info for each one:
Drive A
Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212M
Revision: 1.04
Serial number: TGDL004787WL
Firmware date: 2022-12-20
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 82
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.04/ID56
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Drive B
Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: ADDL010873WL
Firmware date: 2022-05-31
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 82
LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID06
PM sent for both.
Re: Flashing Pioneer BDR-212D
Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2025 11:18 pm
by efgaleuh
Hi !
Got my hands on a Pioneer BD-RW Drive too, info below:
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212M
Revision: 1.01
Serial number: AE***********WL
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 82
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.01/ID56
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Would be nice to be able to crossflash the same to play UHD BD
Thank you
Greetings
Re: Flashing Pioneer BDR-212D
Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2025 10:41 am
by Coopervid
efgaleuh wrote: Wed Nov 12, 2025 11:18 pm
Hi !
Got my hands on a Pioneer BD-RW Drive too, info below:
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212M
Revision: 1.01
Serial number: AE***********WL
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 82
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.01/ID56
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Would be nice to be able to crossflash the same to play UHD BD
Thank you
Greetings
PM sent.