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UHDforLIFE wrote: Sun Aug 10, 2025 1:41 am Hi, I have a BDR 212V and I would like a flash.

OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.02
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2022-05-31
Bus encryption flags: 13

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID06

thanks!

carpler wrote: Mon Aug 11, 2025 11:12 am I purchased a Pioneer device on eBay.
I have no idea how to check whether the burner is new or used (any ideas?), but at the moment it seems to be working, even though I haven't made any ripping yet.

However, I would like to ask you this.
Here is the information returned by MakeMKV:

Drive Information
OS device name: I:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212D
Revision: 1.00
Serial number: XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Firmware date: 2019-01-10
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 78

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

The unit arrived with the initial firmware, and it seems to be already unlocked as a LibreDrive device.
However, I understand that the firmware may be too old and unable to rip discs with recent AACS versions.
Do you suggest I update the firmware or leave it as it is?
What limitations would I have if I leave the current firmware?
Thank you for your attention!

NathanielHornblower wrote: Thu Aug 21, 2025 3:43 am Hello again,

The two drives I ordered arrived. Unboxed one and put in the OWC case (Thanks for the rec, Billy!) and here's the info:

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Drive Information
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.02
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2022-05-31
Bus encryption flags: 13

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID06

ihavoc wrote: Tue Aug 26, 2025 2:15 pm Hello, if someone can PM me with what I need for my BDR-212V thank you

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Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-212V
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: DGDL028112WL
Firmware date: 2022-05-31
Bus encryption flags: 13

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID06

flojo wrote: Thu Aug 28, 2025 10:52 pm FWIW, I just successfully ripped all 30 UHD discs of the "Game Of Thrones: The Complete Collection" UHD box set using a Pioneer BDR-212V in a OWC Mercury Pro (OWCMR3UKIT) enclosure.

This is frivolous information to most, but it's a landmark for me as I never thought disc GOTUHD_S7_D2_B5 would rip :-/

MartyMcNuts wrote: Thu Aug 28, 2025 11:45 pm

flojo wrote: Thu Aug 28, 2025 10:52 pm FWIW, I just successfully ripped all 30 UHD discs of the "Game Of Thrones: The Complete Collection" UHD box set using a Pioneer BDR-212V in a OWC Mercury Pro (OWCMR3UKIT) enclosure.

This is frivolous information to most, but it's a landmark for me as I never thought disc GOTUHD_S7_D2_B5 would rip :-/

It's amazing how much better Pioneer drives are!!

Billycar11 wrote: Fri Aug 29, 2025 1:03 am

MartyMcNuts wrote: Thu Aug 28, 2025 11:45 pm

flojo wrote: Thu Aug 28, 2025 10:52 pm FWIW, I just successfully ripped all 30 UHD discs of the "Game Of Thrones: The Complete Collection" UHD box set using a Pioneer BDR-212V in a OWC Mercury Pro (OWCMR3UKIT) enclosure.

This is frivolous information to most, but it's a landmark for me as I never thought disc GOTUHD_S7_D2_B5 would rip :-/

It's amazing how much better Pioneer drives are!!

i know but so many dont believe us and think we are shills

Coopervid wrote: Mon Dec 16, 2024 10:29 pm And yes we checked that wit LG WH16NS58 1.V5 and VPTools. All newer multilayer discs after Verbatim moved the equipment to Taiwan have issues at the layer break. 50 Gb Ritek are still Ok. Were. These tests are 2 years old. Advice: Stop burning discs!

macep wrote: Sat May 16, 2026 12:40 am

Coopervid wrote: Mon Dec 16, 2024 10:29 pm And yes we checked that wit LG WH16NS58 1.V5 and VPTools. All newer multilayer discs after Verbatim moved the equipment to Taiwan have issues at the layer break. 50 Gb Ritek are still Ok. Were. These tests are 2 years old. Advice: Stop burning discs!

Hi, sorry for replying to an old post, but could you advice me where I can download LG WH16NS58 1.V5 and VPTools? I just purchased BUFFALO BRXL-16U3 and am trying to make it a BD quality scanner. Thank you in advance.