DVRTool v1.0 - firmware flashing utility for Pioneer DVR/BDR drives

[techguru]

for file BDR-S11JX_FW153EU.exe
there is 2 folders extracted from it
11TM_BDR-S11JX_FW153EU
11T_BDR-S11JX_FW153EU

if im flashing a 209D any idea which one I should use
the TM one contains a kernal file
the T one doesn't

[jadburner]

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for file BDR-S11JX_FW153EU.exe
there is 2 folders extracted from it
11TM_BDR-S11JX_FW153EU
11T_BDR-S11JX_FW153EU

if im flashing a 209D any idea which one I should use
the TM one contains a kernal file
the T one doesn't

11T_BDR-S11JX_FW153EU.exe is for hardware SAT 8800.

11TM_BDR-S11JX_FW153EU.exe is for SAT 8801.

If your 209D has hardware SAT 8600, use the SAT 8800 firmware. If your 209D is SAT 8601, use the SAT 8801 firmware.

[techguru]

@jadburner
just so you know the 209d/m doesn't seem to wanna take the BDR-S11J-X firmware

[jadburner]

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@jadburner
just so you know the 209d/m doesn't seem to wanna take the BDR-S11J-X firmware

That crossflash should work. You must be using incorrect files or not checking the "Force flash" box.

[techguru]

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That crossflash should work. You must be using incorrect files or not checking the "Force flash" box.

tried both
BDR-S11J-X_FW150EU
BDR-S11JX_FW153EU
and defiantly checked force flash

[jadburner]

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tried both
BDR-S11J-X_FW150EU
BDR-S11JX_FW153EU
and defiantly checked force flash

What is the hardware version of your BDR-209? SAT XXXX.

[techguru]

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What is the hardware version of your BDR-209? SAT XXXX.

SAT8600

[jadburner]

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SAT8600

Check your PM.

[techguru]

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Check your PM.

think I figured out why
its not a 209d/m its a 209UBK
I probably modified the firmware when I first got it
basically its a BDR-2209

[Oinker]

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think I figured out why
its not a 209d/m its a 209UBK
I probably modified the firmware when I first got it
basically its a BDR-2209

Shouldn't be a problem, I flashed my 209E/M (which is identical to 209U/2209) to S11J-X.

[techguru]

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Shouldn't be a problem, I flashed my 209E/M (which is identical to 209U/2209) to S11J-X.

I guess mine is not compatible then... either that or some driver is interfering with it
I might try flashing it on another pc sometime

[Oinker]

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I guess mine is not compatible then... either that or some driver is interfering with it
I might try flashing it on another pc sometime

Which firmware is your 209M currently on? Must be 1.54 or below. 1.55 contains the downgrade/crossflash protections already. Did you try the firmware and kernel files that jadburner gave you?

[techguru]

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Which firmware is your 209M currently on? Must be 1.54 or below. 1.55 contains the downgrade/crossflash protections already. Did you try the firmware and kernel files that jadburner gave you?

1.51
yea I tried them as well

[Oinker]

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1.51
yea I tried them as well

Did you select both firmware and kernel files together, so both show up under "Select file(s)" then? If just one file is shown there, it won't work. What actually happens? Do you get some error message?

I have the following 3 pioneer models (as listed on serial label) with the indicated stock pioneer firmware:

1) BDR-212V, Rev 1.01, Firmware date 2021-07-20

2) BDR-212DBK, Rev 1.02, Firmware date 2022-03-16

3) BDR-213ULBK, Rev 1.02, Firmware date 2022-04-06

Is it possible to receive a copy of BDRFlash to do the following crossflashes:

BDR-212V and BDR-212DBK --> BDR-S12UHT v1.02 (firmware BDR-S12JBK_UHT_FW102EU.exe)

BDR-213ULBK --> BDR-S13U-X v1.03 (firmware BDR-S13JX_UX_EX_CX_FW103EU.exe)

From what I understand:

1) In all cases, the new model/firmware being crossflashed to:

a) is compatible with the original old model/firmware.

b) will enable BDXL writing and UHD ripping on the drive (using the appropriate software).

c) is dated <= Nov 30, 2022 and thus not among the Pioneer firmwares that prevent crossflashing/downgrading and disable libredrive.

2) I won't be stuck with my choice of crossflashed firmware: if, for some reason I'm unhappy with the results, I can use BDRFlash again to crossflash to a different (compatible) firmware, provided I have the firmware (and kernel) files.

Is this all correct? By all means, please advise if a different model/firmware version would be a better choice for any of the models, especially if I am choosing too high of firmware versions.

Also, I would be doing the crossflashing over a sata to usb y-connector (Vantec CB-ST00U3). Please let me know if this could be problematic and if another connector (or direct sata to pc motherboard) is advisable.

Thanks so much in advance to all the contributors to this excellent forum/topic, especially @blackened2687, who I understand is the OP and creator of the fantastic softwares DVRTool and BDRFlash, and @jadburner for his great and informative posts and helpful guidance!