Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem

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Coopervid
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Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem

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Micky12 wrote:
Mon Sep 15, 2025 4:41 pm
Did I meant.
What did you mean? :D
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Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem

Post by Micky12 »

The old Verbatim 43888 with the UD04 died in a second no one knows why.
So it it did and not does.

I was very lucky to buy this drive for only 49.99eur brandnew.
I hate my other 43899 I bought a month ago because it often hangs nearly at the layerbreak.
Flashed LG in it…. In my opinion no equal to pioneer.
Coopervid
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Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem

Post by Coopervid »

Micky12 wrote:
Mon Sep 15, 2025 5:05 pm
The old Verbatim 43888 with the UD04 died in a second no one knows why.
So it it did and not does.

I was very lucky to buy this drive for only 49.99eur brandnew.
I hate my other 43899 I bought a month ago because it often hangs nearly at the layerbreak.
Flashed LG in it…. In my opinion no equal to pioneer.
So you still burn. Sigh.....

Read this:

https://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=185539&page=19
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Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem

Post by Micky12 »

Thx. Well this is a huge thread.
I’ll read it in the next days.
jkoiou
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Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem

Post by jkoiou »

Hi looking for firmware for my burner so I can rip my 4K movies and watch on my PC that doesn't have a 4k drive (watch on my PS5 on a different tv in house):
It's a Verbatim

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: ACDL380269WL
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8511
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.14
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted

Please and thank you :)
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Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem

Post by jkoiou »

jkoiou wrote:
Thu Sep 18, 2025 12:22 am
Hi looking for firmware for my burner so I can rip my 4K movies and watch on my PC that doesn't have a 4k drive (watch on my PS5 on a different tv in house):
It's a Verbatim

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: ACDL380269WL
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8511
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.14
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted

Please and thank you :)
Hi. Can anyone help please?
Billycar11
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Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem

Post by Billycar11 »

jkoiou wrote:
Thu Sep 18, 2025 12:22 am
Hi looking for firmware for my burner so I can rip my 4K movies and watch on my PC that doesn't have a 4k drive (watch on my PS5 on a different tv in house):
It's a Verbatim

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: ACDL380269WL
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8511
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.14
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted

Please and thank you :)
Sure email these details see below for email
Buy a UHD drive from the guide and how to video maker: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 20&t=17831
UHD Drives Guide: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 16&t=19634
Auto flash kit $25 Email me for one Billycar5924@gmail.com
poser
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Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem

Post by poser »

just picked up the Verbatim 43890 and would like to be able to use it with 4k discs if possible. any help would be greatly appreciated. The specs are below. TIA.....

OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: -----------
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 76

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8511
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.14
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted
Billycar11
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Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem

Post by Billycar11 »

poser wrote:
Sun Sep 21, 2025 2:17 am
just picked up the Verbatim 43890 and would like to be able to use it with 4k discs if possible. any help would be greatly appreciated. The specs are below. TIA.....

OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: -----------
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 76

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8511
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.14
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted
sure email me for the flasher
Buy a UHD drive from the guide and how to video maker: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 20&t=17831
UHD Drives Guide: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 16&t=19634
Auto flash kit $25 Email me for one Billycar5924@gmail.com
Micky12
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Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem

Post by Micky12 »

Hey,
After a Little bit time I wanna say, that the old pioneer drive works like a charm.
Thank you very much. No issues at all, compared to the lg.

For 4K it only works with 4x but no errors at all.

I’ll use my new 43888 only for ripping my old DVDs.
ianson51
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Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem

Post by ianson51 »

Coopervid wrote:
Fri Apr 04, 2025 10:05 am
hollish wrote:
Wed Apr 02, 2025 7:46 pm
Hi there @Coopervid, I feel bad joining in on the "please PM me firmware" band wagon, but I foolishly bought a 43890 thinking I could use it for UHD blu-rays, not really understanding the distinction as this is my first foray into backing up disc content. I was hoping to find a resolution on my own, but so far the only solution I have is "buy a different drive." I see you've still been helping people recently, so I hope you can find time to send me a PM as well.

Here is my Makemkv info:

Code: Select all

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: ...
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8511
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.14
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted
Thanks in advance! :)
PM sent.
Hi I have the same dilemma I ordered the verbatim rebrand and it came with a 43889 firmware UD03 rev 1.14 I need tthe UD04 to rip 4kuhd where do I find this files anywhere
Coopervid
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Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem

Post by Coopervid »

ianson51 wrote:
Mon Oct 20, 2025 3:15 pm
Coopervid wrote:
Fri Apr 04, 2025 10:05 am
hollish wrote:
Wed Apr 02, 2025 7:46 pm
Hi there @Coopervid, I feel bad joining in on the "please PM me firmware" band wagon, but I foolishly bought a 43890 thinking I could use it for UHD blu-rays, not really understanding the distinction as this is my first foray into backing up disc content. I was hoping to find a resolution on my own, but so far the only solution I have is "buy a different drive." I see you've still been helping people recently, so I hope you can find time to send me a PM as well.

Here is my Makemkv info:

Code: Select all

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: ...
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8511
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.14
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted
Thanks in advance! :)
PM sent.
Hi I have the same dilemma I ordered the verbatim rebrand and it came with a 43889 firmware UD03 rev 1.14 I need tthe UD04 to rip 4kuhd where do I find this files anywhere
PM sent.
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