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nilsman wrote: Thu Oct 23, 2025 8:56 pm How to enable LibreDrive?

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XS07U
Revision: 1.00
Serial number: ***
Firmware date: 2019-01-07
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 76

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8E21
Firmware version: ID69

Voxelium wrote: Thu Oct 23, 2025 10:31 pm Hello,
I have one of these, but the firmware is post-patch. I am aware of the recent news regarding pioneer drives though.
I was just wondering, when the new fix rolls out and 4k UHD support is restored to post-patch Pioneer drives, will this model be one of the supported drives?
I bought it intentionally while they were still readily available for MSRP, knowing the firmware was post-patch, because I know a fix will come eventually, and I would rather get it while they are still available.
TL;DR Will this drive with post-patch firmware work with the upcoming fix for pioneer drives, whenever it releases?
Much appreciated!

Galactic23 wrote: Fri Oct 24, 2025 11:38 pm How do i get UHD disc to work on my XS07?

Drive Information
OS device name: I:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XS07
Revision: 1.01
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-09-03
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 68

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8E20
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-BDS7
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.01
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

MartyMcNuts wrote: Thu Oct 23, 2025 11:06 pm

Voxelium wrote: Thu Oct 23, 2025 10:31 pm Hello,
I have one of these, but the firmware is post-patch. I am aware of the recent news regarding pioneer drives though.
I was just wondering, when the new fix rolls out and 4k UHD support is restored to post-patch Pioneer drives, will this model be one of the supported drives?
I bought it intentionally while they were still readily available for MSRP, knowing the firmware was post-patch, because I know a fix will come eventually, and I would rather get it while they are still available.
TL;DR Will this drive with post-patch firmware work with the upcoming fix for pioneer drives, whenever it releases?
Much appreciated!

Mike has said that the newer Pioneer drives will be libredrive supported but that does not mean UHD supported. I'm not sure if there will be any flashing required or if libredrive will just be enabled, so, if it's the latter, unless your drive is an actual UHD model (XS07UHD) then it more than likely won't support UHD discs.

The XS07S would need to be cross-flashed to enable UHD support and we just don't know at this stage if firmware flashing will be enabled or not with the newer, post 11/2022 firmware.

Voxelium wrote: Sat Oct 25, 2025 5:28 am

MartyMcNuts wrote: Thu Oct 23, 2025 11:06 pm

Voxelium wrote: Thu Oct 23, 2025 10:31 pm Hello,
I have one of these, but the firmware is post-patch. I am aware of the recent news regarding pioneer drives though.
I was just wondering, when the new fix rolls out and 4k UHD support is restored to post-patch Pioneer drives, will this model be one of the supported drives?
I bought it intentionally while they were still readily available for MSRP, knowing the firmware was post-patch, because I know a fix will come eventually, and I would rather get it while they are still available.
TL;DR Will this drive with post-patch firmware work with the upcoming fix for pioneer drives, whenever it releases?
Much appreciated!

Mike has said that the newer Pioneer drives will be libredrive supported but that does not mean UHD supported. I'm not sure if there will be any flashing required or if libredrive will just be enabled, so, if it's the latter, unless your drive is an actual UHD model (XS07UHD) then it more than likely won't support UHD discs.

The XS07S would need to be cross-flashed to enable UHD support and we just don't know at this stage if firmware flashing will be enabled or not with the newer, post 11/2022 firmware.

Thank you for explaining this with such clarity. This is vital information to know. I will keep my XS07 for now and look for a UHD enabled drive in the meantime.

With that being said, do you think firmware cross-flashing might be possible at a later stage somewhere down the line? I have no problem waiting, as long as there is a possibility that it can be done at some point.

Cheers!

uptou2 wrote: Sat Oct 25, 2025 5:26 pm How can I flash my optical drive to enable UHD/ripping support?

Drive Information
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XS07
Revision: 1.01
Firmware date: 2020-09-03
Bus encryption flags: 13

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8E20
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-BDS7
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.01
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

MicroFilm wrote: Sun Oct 26, 2025 1:32 am Hello. It looks like this one should be doable?
Please and thank you!

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XS07
Revision: 1.01
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-09-03
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 82

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8E20
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-BDS7
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.01
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Coopervid wrote: Sun Oct 26, 2025 6:40 pm

MicroFilm wrote: Sun Oct 26, 2025 1:32 am Hello. It looks like this one should be doable?
Please and thank you!

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XS07
Revision: 1.01
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-09-03
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 82

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8E20
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-BDS7
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.01
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

PM sent.

ducdalsace wrote: Sun Oct 26, 2025 6:57 pm Hello!
How can i flash the drive to UHD ripping support ?
Thanks.
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XS07
Revision: 1.01
Serial number: REMOVED
Firmware date: 2020-09-03
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 76

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8E20
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-BDS7
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.01
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes