How to flash Pioneer BDR-XD08B

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FireMeUp84
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How to flash Pioneer BDR-XD08B

Post by FireMeUp84 »

I just got a Pioneer BDR-XD08B (not from Billy). I want to flash it so that it can handle UHD and can work with makemkv.

Here's what makemkv says about my drive:

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Drive Information
OS device name: L:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD08
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: DCDL006508UC
Firmware date: 2022-12-27
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 82

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS9330
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-BDS8
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.02
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted

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MartyMcNuts
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Joined: Wed Nov 22, 2017 11:45 pm

Re: How to flash Pioneer BDR-XD08B

Post by MartyMcNuts »

FireMeUp84 wrote:
Tue Feb 17, 2026 9:57 pm
I just got a Pioneer BDR-XD08B (not from Billy). I want to flash it so that it can handle UHD and can work with makemkv.

Here's what makemkv says about my drive:

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Drive Information
OS device name: L:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD08
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: DCDL006508UC
Firmware date: 2022-12-27
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 82

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS9330
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-BDS8
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.02
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted

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Your drive's firmware is post 11/2022 and can't be easily flashed. Contact Billycar11 as you would most likely have to send it to him to be flashed in person.
Cheers :D
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