LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Discussion of LibreDrive mode, compatible drives and firmwares
Billycar11
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by Billycar11 »

simon0374 wrote:
Mon Oct 30, 2023 8:30 pm
right, 2nd attempt at this, just got a pioneer and it doesn't work with 4k, I think it can with the right flash tho, here's the info sheet

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD07
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: BBDL015868WL
Firmware date: 2020-08-20
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 46

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8D30
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-BDS7
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.03
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

please let me know if it's possible, based on the info on this thread i think it is, any help is very much appreciated
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simon0374
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by simon0374 »

forgive me if I'm misunderstanding but the remote flashing service, does that mean you take control of my p.c remotely to do this or do you just email me a link for a download or something like that? also, I'm uk based does that make any difference for the flash?

many thanks in advance :)
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Billycar11
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by Billycar11 »

simon0374 wrote:
Mon Oct 30, 2023 10:56 pm
forgive me if I'm misunderstanding but the remote flashing service, does that mean you take control of my p.c remotely to do this or do you just email me a link for a download or something like that? also, I'm uk based does that make any difference for the flash?
many thanks in advance
just a download link
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simon0374
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by simon0374 »

ok mate I'm gonna drop you an email now :)
WandStick9898
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by WandStick9898 »

Hi - thanks for all the info. I'm returning to ripping after having been into it a few years ago when it was just BDR. I've acquired this drive, but am confused if it's possible to flash:

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XS07U
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: CDDLxxxxxUC
Firmware date: 2023-01-06
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 77

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8E21
Firmware version: ID05

Sorry if this was obvious, I'm just not super clear.

Thanks in advance for any help!
MartyMcNuts
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by MartyMcNuts »

WandStick9898 wrote:
Tue Oct 31, 2023 12:08 am
Hi - thanks for all the info. I'm returning to ripping after having been into it a few years ago when it was just BDR. I've acquired this drive, but am confused if it's possible to flash:

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XS07U
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: CDDLxxxxxUC
Firmware date: 2023-01-06
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 77

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8E21
Firmware version: ID05

Sorry if this was obvious, I'm just not super clear.

Thanks in advance for any help!
No, it can't currently be flashed as it has the newer firmware. If the firmware is dated Dec 2022 or newer then it's no good, for now anyway.
Cheers :D
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WandStick9898
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by WandStick9898 »

Hey thanks Marty for the quick reply. Guess I got unlucky on the source. Anybody have trouble returning to Amazon?
MartyMcNuts
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by MartyMcNuts »

WandStick9898 wrote:
Tue Oct 31, 2023 12:35 am
Hey thanks Marty for the quick reply. Guess I got unlucky on the source. Anybody have trouble returning to Amazon?
I know some people have returned them but I don't know what reason they used.

I think the only chance you have of getting one with older firmware is from a seller here.
Cheers :D
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zaqqaz6917
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by zaqqaz6917 »

WandStick9898 wrote:
Tue Oct 31, 2023 12:35 am
Hey thanks Marty for the quick reply. Guess I got unlucky on the source. Anybody have trouble returning to Amazon?
Amazon offers numerous reasons for making a return.
Selecting any one of them will not affect the return.

Select changed mind or accidental purchase etc
WandStick9898
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by WandStick9898 »

zaqqaz6917 wrote:
Tue Oct 31, 2023 10:08 am
WandStick9898 wrote:
Tue Oct 31, 2023 12:35 am
Hey thanks Marty for the quick reply. Guess I got unlucky on the source. Anybody have trouble returning to Amazon?
Amazon offers numerous reasons for making a return.
Selecting any one of them will not affect the return.

Select changed mind or accidental purchase etc
Makes sense thanks!
Hugomac105
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by Hugomac105 »

Hi

is it possible to flash a Pioneer BDR-205BK for UHD?

Thanks,

Hugh
Billycar11
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by Billycar11 »

Hugomac105 wrote:
Sat Nov 04, 2023 11:31 am
Hi

is it possible to flash a Pioneer BDR-205BK for UHD?

Thanks,

Hugh
Probably not needs to be platform 8301 or newer
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by bultom »

Why on earth did i flashed my pioneer drive ... :cry:

Before flashing i looked around and found threads saying "if it's just wrote increase media capability, there no risk" so i flashed dec 2022 ... and opened MakeMKV and went very disapointed :lol:

When i bought it, it was on 1.02, flashed 1.03 checked MakeMKV was still ok ... and then :[
Informations lecteur
Nom du lecteur SE : G:
Fabricant : PIONEER
Produit : BD-RW BDR-S12U
Révision : 1.04
Numéro de série : AGDL******WL
Date micrologiciel : 2022-12-20
Marqueurs d'encryptage bus : 1B
Version AACS la plus haute : 76

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F01
Firmware version: ID43
Billycar11
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by Billycar11 »

bultom wrote:
Sat Nov 04, 2023 12:34 pm
Why on earth did i flashed my pioneer drive ... :cry:

Before flashing i looked around and found threads saying "if it's just wrote increase media capability, there no risk" so i flashed dec 2022 ... and opened MakeMKV and went very disapointed :lol:

When i bought it, it was on 1.02, flashed 1.03 checked MakeMKV was still ok ... and then :[
Informations lecteur
Nom du lecteur SE : G:
Fabricant : PIONEER
Produit : BD-RW BDR-S12U
Révision : 1.04
Numéro de série : AGDL******WL
Date micrologiciel : 2022-12-20
Marqueurs d'encryptage bus : 1B
Version AACS la plus haute : 76

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F01
Firmware version: ID43
Rip no more UHD now
No one here is recommending updates pioneer is out there hurting people pioneer charges $300 for some of those and they won't let people downgrade it's sad it's our hardware we should be able to put whatever software we want on it.
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bultom
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Re: LibreDrive for Pioneer drives

Post by bultom »

Yeah that sucks we can't flash what we want as soon as we accept the fact of voiding warranty

Like on some smartphones, you wonna flash somthing that is not supported by the contructor ? ok go ahead but you loose warranty :D

And this is that fair :)
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