How To: Crossflash 212D to 212 - Club CDFreaks

Sarcoptic · 11-03-2008

Its finally happened. Thanks to the brilliant work of the DVRFlash team its now possible to crossflash your 212D to the 212. The files you will need are located here:
http://rapidshare.de/files/38802385/...flash.rar.html

The above file contains DVRFlash 2.5, the kernel, and firmware for the 212. The firmware installed will be 1.22. From there you can flash to with the latest pioneer official firmware which is 1.24. The DVRFlash command to run is:

dvrflash.exe -ff D: S0013000.122 S0013001.122

Say yes to the warnings and the flashing will then proceed. After which you reboot and you will be at 212 with be firmware 1.22 installed. Take note the command above assumes your drive is D so change as necessary. The kernel for the drive came from Pioneer China which supplied the kernel with this firmware. Thanks!

Skylon · 12-03-2008

Thanks Sarcoptic!

geekrule · 12-03-2008

Thank you, Sarcoptic!

*_chef_* · 12-03-2008

Pioneer china...the link you had posted does not work, sadly...........

Sarcoptic · 12-03-2008

Wow didn't take them long to pull that link...you are correct chef the china link is now dead...

michael1999 · 12-03-2008

how about 212L

http://club.cdfreaks.com/f87/post-ne...7/#post1852636

thanks

SithTracy · 13-03-2008

Thanks Sarcoptic... worked like a champ... Nice to add DVD-RAM write capabilities to the drive though I don't have a ton of DVD-RAM media.

Sarcoptic · 13-03-2008

Np...I don't have any DVD-RAM discs but my e-penis is now larger now that I can write to it if I ever want to...

*PumaUK* · 16-03-2008

Quote:

The above file contains DVRFlash 2.5, the kernel, and firmware for the 212. The firmware installed will be 1.22. From there you can flash to with the latest pioneer official firmware which is 1.24. The DVRFlash command to run is

just a note on this, you can use the latest firmware 1.24 and the 1.22 kernel to update, no need to use 1.22 and then update again

mentor · 17-03-2008

Any DVR 212L kernel?

Eluder · 21-03-2008

Worked like a charm, now hopefully someone will come out with the Buffalo Kernel.

FordMan · 22-03-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sarcoptic

The DVRFlash command to run is:

dvrflash.exe -ff D: S0013000.122 S0013001.122

Is the second "f" necessary? According to the DVDFlash -? help screen, only one is normally specified. Also, wouldn't the "-k" flag also be needed to put the drive in the kernel mode? See the following:

usage: DVRFlash [-[f][k][s][v][y][#]] [device] [kernel] [general]
Most features are autodetected, but if you want to specify options:
If no device is given, DVRFlash will detect all DVR devices and exit

-f : force flashing - required if converting or flashing Kernel
-k : put drive in Kernel mode
-s : silent-mode - don't display disclaimer
-v : verbose-mode - display more detail about drive
-y : yes-mode - respond 'Y' to all prompts
STRONGLY NOT RECOMMENDED FOR NORMAL OPERATION
-# : force alternate key for unknown DVR-109+ drives
0 = Universal Key (DVR-108)
1 = PIO-ADV
2 = GENERAL
3 = ASUS
4 = ASUS_NL
5 = PIODATA
6 = MEDION
7 = OEM_EXT
8 = OEM_INT
-? or -h : display this help message.

*PumaUK* · 22-03-2008

Quote:

Is the second "f" necessary? According to the DVDFlash -? help screen, only one is normally specified. Also, wouldn't the "-k" flag also be needed to put the drive in the kernel mode? See the following:

yes to crossflash, you need -ff, or it will not flash, -f will only work if you flashing the same drives firmware 112D>112D

FordMan · 26-03-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by PumaUK

yes to crossflash, you need -ff, or it will not flash, -f will only work if you flashing the same drives firmware 112D>112D

Thanks - it worked well!

Now, does anybody have the kernel for the 212D? I assume I would need that if I wanted to flash back to the D version, however unlikely that is.

*bjkg* · 26-03-2008

@ FordMan,

Suggest visiting The Dangerous Brothers Web Site for DVR-212D v1.15 Firmware ->

http://tdb.rpc1.org/#DVR212D

This is TDB DVR-212D RPC-1 v1.15 Firmware and using the Media Code Speed Edit tool and applying “Allow Same To Same Flashing” patch to the Official Pioneer DVR-212D Flasher you will be able to upgrade to Official Pioneer unmodified version 1.21/1.22/1.24 Firmwares if that is what you desire.

Regards,
bjkg

FordMan · 26-03-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by bjkg

@ FordMan,

Suggest visiting The Dangerous Brothers Web Site for DVR-212D v1.15 Firmware ->

http://tdb.rpc1.org/#DVR212D

This is TDB DVR-212D RPC-1 v1.15 Firmware and using the Media Code Speed Edit tool and applying “Allow Same To Same Flashing” patch to the Official Pioneer DVR-212D Flasher you will be able to upgrade to Official Pioneer unmodified version 1.21/1.22/1.24 Firmwares if that is what you desire.

Regards,
bjkg

Oh, yeah. Thanks. I forgot that I followed that route for my DVR-111D drive.

The reason I wanted to be able to switch back and forth is that I'm comparing write strategies. I found that despite the fact that the EU Pioneer site clearly states that MKM-001 media at 6X CLV, it in fact uses ZCLV, with 4X for only the first 670 MB or so, and also a similar amount on the second layer (if it is a full disc) near the burning end. This is with 1.24 firmware. This seems VERY backward. My DVR-111 drives are able to burn at 6X CLV on this media without issue and with great quality...

*bjkg* · 26-03-2008

@ FordMan,

You are wasting your time switching between the DVR-212D and DVR-212 version 1.24 Firmwares. The Firmware Write Strategies for DVR-212D version 1.24 Firmware and DVR-212 version 1.24 Firmware are EXACTLY the same. Firmware Write Strategy wise there is no differences between the two versions 1.24 Firmwares.

Regards,
bjkg

FordMan · 26-03-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by bjkg

@ FordMan,

You are wasting your time switching between the DVR-212D and DVR-212 version 1.24 Firmwares. The Firmware Write Strategies for DVR-212D version 1.24 Firmware and DVR-212 version 1.24 Firmware are EXACTLY the same. Firmware Write Strategy wise there is no differences between the two versions 1.24 Firmwares.

Regards,
bjkg

OK, then perhaps I need to copy the strategy from the DVR-111 firmware to ensure I get true CLV burning at 6X. Is this possible? I posted a thread about this in the MCSE thread, but no answers yet. I also pointed out that MCSE shows a second MCC-004-00 entry with no speed numbers. I'm having occasions where the DVR-212/212D will only show 4X burn speed for this media, but others with identical codes in the same spindle show all speeds through 18X.... I'm guessing it's caused by the duplicate entry that might have the recorder default to 4X.

Is it possible with MCSE to not only specify the speeds, but the method, i.e. CLV vs. ZCLV, or am I limited to merely copying the strategy from one media type to another?

*Bob* · 26-03-2008

I hope there will be a way to crossflash 215D to 215 or 215L.

*pinto2* · 26-03-2008

Quote:

I hope there will be a way to crossflash 215D to 215 or 215L.

Sure there will... soon, linky.

*Bob* · 26-03-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by pinto2

Sure there will... soon, linky.

thank you pinto2. Now all i need is crossflash to 215L

I'm not familiar with Pioneer flashing or Pioneers for that matter

My 215D will be here tomorrow i believe

*pinto2* · 26-03-2008

Off topic.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob

...I'm not familiar with Pioneer flashing or Pioneers for that matter...

With help from our knowledged "tools" members it wouldn't be that hard.
There is hope.

(although I'm not aiming at Dee-27).

*Bob* · 26-03-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by pinto2

Off topic.With help from our knowledged "tools" members it wouldn't be that hard.
There is hope.

(although I'm not aiming at Dee-27).

ahhhhh i see.

weirdg · 22-04-2008

Quick question... I just bought the silver DVR-2810 (retail version of DVR-212), and I was wondering if this crossflash works for this drive? I purchased a refurb off geeks.com.

WG

*_chef_* · 23-04-2008

Sure, by using DVRFlash properly with the correct kernel & firmware this should work fine.

Is there a pic/info about this silver 212?? oki.
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...iters/DVR-2810

11-03-2008	#1 (permalink)
Sarcoptic CD Freaks Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 67	How To: Crossflash 212D to 212 <a href='http://adstats.cdfreaks.com/www/delivery/ck.php?n=a13febf7&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE' target='_blank'><img src='http://adstats.cdfreaks.com/www/delivery/avw.php?zoneid=30&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE&n=a13febf7' border='0' alt='' /></a> Its finally happened. Thanks to the brilliant work of the DVRFlash team its now possible to crossflash your 212D to the 212. The files you will need are located here: http://rapidshare.de/files/38802385/...flash.rar.html The above file contains DVRFlash 2.5, the kernel, and firmware for the 212. The firmware installed will be 1.22. From there you can flash to with the latest pioneer official firmware which is 1.24. The DVRFlash command to run is: dvrflash.exe -ff D: S0013000.122 S0013001.122 Say yes to the warnings and the flashing will then proceed. After which you reboot and you will be at 212 with be firmware 1.22 installed. Take note the command above assumes your drive is D so change as necessary. The kernel for the drive came from Pioneer China which supplied the kernel with this firmware. Thanks!

12-03-2008	#2 (permalink)
Skylon CD Freaks Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 412	Re: How To: Crossflash 212D to 212 Thanks Sarcoptic! __________________ CPU: Intel E2160 M0 @ 3.0GHz (333x9) @ 1.375v @ Stock HSF GPU: Gigabyte GeForce 8600GT @ 700/1600 RAM: 2 x 1GB Kingston DDR2-667 @ 800 2.0v 4-4-4-12 MB: Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3 PSU: Cooler Master Extreme 650W HDD: 1 x Maxtor 40GB (IDE) + 1 x WD 320 GB (IDE) @ IT8212F IDE RAID Controller Card (ATAPI BIOS) Optical: Sony DRU-810A @ DW1640 BSLB +Speed RPC1 BenQ DW1800 @ LH-20A1P KL0P FBL EOS EOHT6 RPC1 DIY Pioneer DVR-112BK @ DVR-112L 8.25 +Speed RPC1 Gone: Samsung SH-S182D @ TS-H652D KC03 RPC1 Looking for: HardDrive: WD3200JB-00KFA0 or any WDXXXXJB-00KFA0 or PCB with Part Number: 2060-701314-002 REV A (etched on board) or 2061-701314-A00 AG (on sticker)

12-03-2008	#3 (permalink)
geekrule CD Freaks Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Rocket City Posts: 856	Re: How To: Crossflash 212D to 212 Thank you, Sarcoptic! __________________ [0:0] Plextor DVDR PX-760A (1.07) (burner) [0:1] Pioneer DVD-RW DVR-112L (8.25) (burner) [1:0] BenQ DVD LS DW1655 (BCIB) (scanner/lightscriber) [1:1] Yamaha CRW-F1E (1.0g) (audio burner) InActive: BenQ DVD DD DW1620 (B7W9), BenQ DVD DD DW1640 (BSLB), BenQ DVD DD DW1650 (BCDC), HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-H42N (RL01), Lite-On DVDRW SHM-165H6S (HS0E), Plextor Premium (1.07), Plextor Premium II (1.01), Plextor DVDR PX-716SA (1.11), Plextor DVDR PX-755SA (1.08), Sony DRU-500A (2.1a), TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-S203B (SB01)

12-03-2008	#4 (permalink)
_chef_ CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: @FX labs .de ...watching [Benders.Big.Score] [Tripping.The.Rift.The.Movie] Posts: 23,944	Re: How To: Crossflash 212D to 212 Pioneer china...the link you had posted does not work, sadly........... __________________ Started with burning capable optical drives (CD-R) in 1997. Bought optical drives from AOpen, HP, LiteOn, NEC, Philips, Pioneer, Plextor, Ricoh, Samsung, Sanyo, Toshiba and Yamaha. *'Things are now in motion that cannot be undone.' [Gandalf, LoTR]* Enable DMA with micrAp$0ft Enable DMA free at your will busTRACE => Upper/Lower Filters Util DevCon *HOW TO ... Delete the Upper & Lower Filters!* If you expect help then please start by using the powerful SEARCH.

12-03-2008	#5 (permalink)
Sarcoptic CD Freaks Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 67	Re: How To: Crossflash 212D to 212 Wow didn't take them long to pull that link...you are correct chef the china link is now dead...

12-03-2008	#6 (permalink)
michael1999 CD Freaks Rookie Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 49	Re: How To: Crossflash 212D to 212 how about 212L http://club.cdfreaks.com/f87/post-ne...7/#post1852636 thanks

13-03-2008	#7 (permalink)
SithTracy CD Freaks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: South East, WI U.S.A. Posts: 251	Re: How To: Crossflash 212D to 212 Thanks Sarcoptic... worked like a champ... Nice to add DVD-RAM write capabilities to the drive though I don't have a ton of DVD-RAM media.

13-03-2008	#8 (permalink)
Sarcoptic CD Freaks Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 67	Re: How To: Crossflash 212D to 212 Np...I don't have any DVD-RAM discs but my e-penis is now larger now that I can write to it if I ever want to...

17-03-2008	#10 (permalink)
mentor CD Freaks Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Shaolin Temple Posts: 135	Re: How To: Crossflash 212D to 212 Any DVR 212L kernel? __________________ System 1 LITE ON LH-20A1L OPTARC AD-7200S SAMSUNG SH-S203B PIONEER DVR-215L System 2 BENQ DW1650A NEC ND-3550A PIONEER DVR-112L PLEXTOR PX-PREMIUM System 3 BENQ DW1655A OPTARC AD-7170A LITE ON LH-18A1P PIONEER DVR-112L System 4 LITEON LH-20A1S ASUS DRW-2014L1T PIONEER DVR-212 PLEXTOR PX-PREMIUM System 5 OPTARC AD-7170S LITE ON LH-20A1P PIONEER DVR-212 SAMSUNG SH-S183L

21-03-2008	#11 (permalink)
Eluder CD Freaks Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 360	Re: How To: Crossflash 212D to 212 Worked like a charm, now hopefully someone will come out with the Buffalo Kernel. __________________ Pioneer DVR-215D@215 f/w1.18 BenQ DW1640 f/wBSOB Lite-On LTC-48161H f/wKH0R LG GGC-H20L f/w1.02

26-03-2008	#15 (permalink)
bjkg CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,623	Re: How To: Crossflash 212D to 212 @ FordMan, Suggest visiting The Dangerous Brothers Web Site for DVR-212D v1.15 Firmware -> http://tdb.rpc1.org/#DVR212D This is TDB DVR-212D RPC-1 v1.15 Firmware and using the Media Code Speed Edit tool and applying “Allow Same To Same Flashing” patch to the Official Pioneer DVR-212D Flasher you will be able to upgrade to Official Pioneer unmodified version 1.21/1.22/1.24 Firmwares if that is what you desire. Regards, bjkg

26-03-2008	#17 (permalink)
bjkg CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,623	Re: How To: Crossflash 212D to 212 @ FordMan, You are wasting your time switching between the DVR-212D and DVR-212 version 1.24 Firmwares. The Firmware Write Strategies for DVR-212D version 1.24 Firmware and DVR-212 version 1.24 Firmware are EXACTLY the same. Firmware Write Strategy wise there is no differences between the two versions 1.24 Firmwares. Regards, bjkg

26-03-2008	#19 (permalink)
Bob I donated to the Tsunami fund and all I got was this lousy title Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Looking for my zigzags ~ I come from the no place and i go to the no where Posts: 15,413	Re: How To: Crossflash 212D to 212 I hope there will be a way to crossflash 215D to 215 or 215L. __________________ "You've got a hole in your soul if you don't dig the Blues" .....My New Build is Finished. Click HERE to join CDFreaks.com Formerly rolling56 I'm not responsible for my typing in chat or on the board I have Oldtimers Keith Richards ~ "If You Want The Last Laugh........Join The Rolling Stones"

22-04-2008	#24 (permalink)
weirdg New on Forum Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 2	Re: How To: Crossflash 212D to 212 Quick question... I just bought the silver DVR-2810 (retail version of DVR-212), and I was wondering if this crossflash works for this drive? I purchased a refurb off geeks.com. WG

23-04-2008	#25 (permalink)
_chef_ CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: @FX labs .de ...watching [Benders.Big.Score] [Tripping.The.Rift.The.Movie] Posts: 23,944	Re: How To: Crossflash 212D to 212 Sure, by using DVRFlash properly with the correct kernel & firmware this should work fine. Is there a pic/info about this silver 212?? oki. http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...iters/DVR-2810 __________________ Started with burning capable optical drives (CD-R) in 1997. Bought optical drives from AOpen, HP, LiteOn, NEC, Philips, Pioneer, Plextor, Ricoh, Samsung, Sanyo, Toshiba and Yamaha. *'Things are now in motion that cannot be undone.' [Gandalf, LoTR]* Enable DMA with micrAp$0ft Enable DMA free at your will busTRACE => Upper/Lower Filters Util DevCon *HOW TO ... Delete the Upper & Lower Filters!* If you expect help then please start by using the powerful SEARCH.

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