Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

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Coopervid
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid »

Rlandin wrote:
Mon Dec 29, 2025 4:39 pm
Coopervid wrote:
Mon Dec 29, 2025 4:32 pm
Rlandin wrote:
Mon Dec 29, 2025 4:18 pm


That is all the info I have on linux.
To flash you need Windows anyway. So try with a Windows PC or install a VM. VMWare is recommended.
here

OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.10
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2017-04-18
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8511
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.10
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted
PM sent.
Coopervid
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid »

ACall wrote:
Mon Dec 29, 2025 5:44 pm
Hi there. I would appreciate a hand with UHD on my Verbatim 43890, please?
Thanks for your time and effort!

Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 17

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
PM sent.
Coopervid
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid »

flashtheripper wrote:
Mon Dec 29, 2025 6:09 pm
Hello, could I also get the flashing software for my pioneer drive?

MakeMKV Info:
Drive Information
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 72

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

Many thanks in advance!
PM sent.
Badboyztn
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Badboyztn »

Hello, could I also get the flashing software for my Pioneer drive?

Drive Information
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: CIDL502578WL
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 for the help.
Coopervid
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid »

Badboyztn wrote:
Fri Jan 02, 2026 7:27 pm
Hello, could I also get the flashing software for my Pioneer drive?

Drive Information
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: CIDL502578WL
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 for the help.
PM sent.
Unrefined0415
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Joined: Sat Jan 03, 2026 12:27 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Unrefined0415 »

Happy New Year! Are you still providing the firmware?

Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/sr0
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: DDDL525156WL
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 12

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.
Billycar11
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Billycar11 »

Unrefined0415 wrote:
Sat Jan 03, 2026 12:30 am
Happy New Year! Are you still providing the firmware?

Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/sr0
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: DDDL525156WL
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 12

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.
yes just email me that drive info see below
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 $40 Email me for one Billycar5924@gmail.com
Anakin324
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Joined: Sat Jan 03, 2026 2:36 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Anakin324 »

Happy New Jear !
Hello Gentelmen,
I have a Pioneer BDR-UD03 internal drive with firmware version 1.10. I would like to use it to rip 4K UHD Blu-rays with MakeMKV. LibreDrive is currently not activated.
Can you please help me with the right flashing tool or firmware to make it UHD friendly?

MFD: November 2019
Serial No: SKDL165327**
Internal Drive: BDR-UD03B

Best regards
Gregor M.
Thank you!
Please Help me,Thank you!
Billycar11
Posts: 5178
Joined: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:49 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Billycar11 »

Anakin324 wrote:
Sat Jan 03, 2026 2:54 pm
Happy New Jear !
Hello Gentelmen,
I have a Pioneer BDR-UD03 internal drive with firmware version 1.10. I would like to use it to rip 4K UHD Blu-rays with MakeMKV. LibreDrive is currently not activated.
Can you please help me with the right flashing tool or firmware to make it UHD friendly?

MFD: November 2019
Serial No: SKDL165327**
Internal Drive: BDR-UD03B

Best regards
Gregor M.
Thank you!
Please Help me,Thank you!
email me the full makemkv drive info section see below
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 $40 Email me for one Billycar5924@gmail.com
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