Asus BW-16D1X-U Platform RS8600 Firmware Flashing?

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Mooveedood
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U Platform RS8600 Firmware Flashing?

Post by Mooveedood »

I am also looking to flash my BW-16D1X-U with rs8600 drive platform. Any help is much appreciated!
Coopervid
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U Platform RS8600 Firmware Flashing?

Post by Coopervid »

Mooveedood wrote:
Wed Jun 25, 2025 1:18 am
I am also looking to flash my BW-16D1X-U with rs8600 drive platform. Any help is much appreciated!
To play it safe: Please post your Makemkv info.
Mooveedood
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U Platform RS8600 Firmware Flashing?

Post by Mooveedood »

Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E101
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2015-10-20
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E101/ID76
slideomix
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U Platform RS8600 Firmware Flashing?

Post by slideomix »

I'm also looking to flash this drive, here is my MakeMKV info. Thanks in advance!

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Drive Information
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number: <redacted>
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID76

No disc inserted
Billycar11
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U Platform RS8600 Firmware Flashing?

Post by Billycar11 »

slideomix wrote:
Thu Jun 26, 2025 2:35 am
I'm also looking to flash this drive, here is my MakeMKV info. Thanks in advance!

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Drive Information
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number: <redacted>
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID76

No disc inserted
sure email me that info below
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Auto flash kit $25 Email me for one Billycar5924@gmail.com
Coopervid
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U Platform RS8600 Firmware Flashing?

Post by Coopervid »

Mooveedood wrote:
Wed Jun 25, 2025 11:27 pm
Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E101
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2015-10-20
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E101/ID76
PM sent.
Mooveedood
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U Platform RS8600 Firmware Flashing?

Post by Mooveedood »

Worked like a charm! Thanks so much!
jelacie
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U Platform RS8600 Firmware Flashing?

Post by jelacie »

I actually just picked this drive up and need some help getting mine working too. Glad to find the thread with my exact specs. Also just verifying that this is also compatible with PassKey.

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E101
Serial number: QHDL136812WL
Firmware date: 2015-10-20
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E101/ID76
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted
Coopervid
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U Platform RS8600 Firmware Flashing?

Post by Coopervid »

jelacie wrote:
Sun Jun 29, 2025 8:41 am
I actually just picked this drive up and need some help getting mine working too. Glad to find the thread with my exact specs. Also just verifying that this is also compatible with PassKey.

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E101
Serial number: QHDL136812WL
Firmware date: 2015-10-20
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E101/ID76
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted
PM sent.
jelacie
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U Platform RS8600 Firmware Flashing?

Post by jelacie »

Thanks Cooper. Works fine!
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