ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

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Soldi5k
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Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

Post by Soldi5k »

Hello,, I bought this drive, how could I flash it?

Drive Information
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number: DIDL120185WL
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: E113/ID76
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Thanks in advance
Billycar11
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Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

Post by Billycar11 »

Soldi5k wrote:
Tue Jan 13, 2026 5:19 pm
Hello,, I bought this drive, how could I flash it?

Drive Information
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number: DIDL120185WL
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: E113/ID76
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Thanks in advance
Yes it can be made to do UHD email me that drive info see below
Buy a drive from the guide and video maker: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 20&t=17831
UHD Drive Guide: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 16&t=19634
Auto flash kit $40 Email Billycar5924@gmail.com No attachments
pastym
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Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

Post by pastym »

Billycar11 wrote:
Tue Jan 13, 2026 11:25 pm
Yes it can be made to do UHD email me that drive info see below
I also have this drive and would like to flash it.

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E113/ID76
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Thanks
Billycar11
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Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

Post by Billycar11 »

pastym wrote:
Thu Jan 15, 2026 1:51 am
Billycar11 wrote:
Tue Jan 13, 2026 11:25 pm
Yes it can be made to do UHD email me that drive info see below
I also have this drive and would like to flash it.

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E113/ID76
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Thanks
sure just email me that info we are not supposed to do it here
see below
Buy a drive from the guide and video maker: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 20&t=17831
UHD Drive Guide: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 16&t=19634
Auto flash kit $40 Email Billycar5924@gmail.com No attachments
carlsefni
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Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

Post by carlsefni »

carlsefni wrote:
Fri Dec 26, 2025 8:24 pm
Coopervid wrote:
Fri Dec 26, 2025 8:16 pm
You can go for it.
Great, thanks. I'll give it a go. At least I am reasonably familiar with the flashing process at this point! :lol:
Just to follow up, I finally received the drive (an LG BP60NB10), flashed it, and it seems to be ripping 4k just fine. Thanks! :D
Szary Kot
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Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

Post by Szary Kot »

Hello, I am considering buying a new Asus BW-16D1X-U. I'd like some tips. How to find out before buying that the drive can be flashed? Will information about the year of production help? Is information about the year of release or firmware version necessary before purchasing? Will the appropriate firmware be released by December 2022? Please help.
MartyMcNuts
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Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

Post by MartyMcNuts »

Szary Kot wrote:
Thu Jan 15, 2026 11:45 pm
Hello, I am considering buying a new Asus BW-16D1X-U. I'd like some tips. How to find out before buying that the drive can be flashed? Will information about the year of production help? Is information about the year of release or firmware version necessary before purchasing? Will the appropriate firmware be released by December 2022? Please help.
You can't find anything out until you have it in hand and can post the MakeMKV drive info and libredrive info sections. They either use a Pioneer (firmware on it should be pre 12/2022) or LG drive inside and both should be able to be flashed.
Cheers :D
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Szary Kot
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Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

Post by Szary Kot »

Thank you for your comprehensive answer.
amrit35
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Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

Post by amrit35 »

Hi all.

Below is the information on the drive i bought. Does the below mean i don't need to flash it and its already enabled by default ?

Drive Information
OS device name: H:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E113/ID76
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
MartyMcNuts
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Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

Post by MartyMcNuts »

amrit35 wrote:
Sun Jan 18, 2026 8:35 pm
Hi all.

Below is the information on the drive i bought. Does the below mean i don't need to flash it and its already enabled by default ?

Drive Information
OS device name: H:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E113/ID76
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Libredrive is enabled so is good for standard blu-ray. It cannot read UHD discs until you get it cross-flashed to a UHD model Pioneer. Contact Billycar11.
Cheers :D
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Coopervid
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Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

Post by Coopervid »

amrit35 wrote:
Sun Jan 18, 2026 8:35 pm
Hi all.

Below is the information on the drive i bought. Does the below mean i don't need to flash it and its already enabled by default ?

Drive Information
OS device name: H:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E113/ID76
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
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