Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

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Coopervid
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid »

Win1M wrote: ↑
Fri Jan 09, 2026 8:13 am
 Hi Coopervid,

I just bought the following drive and came across the forum. If you could help let me know how to enable UHD on this? Thank you!


Drive Information
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: CIDL502630WL
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 68

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
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Coopervid
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid »

Zerocool2040 wrote: ↑
Sat Jan 10, 2026 1:27 am
 Hello
Coppervid
i would love your help with getting this drive flashed

Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: CIDL504656WL
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
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NegaBBB
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by NegaBBB »

Hello Coopervid,

i recently bought this drive and have problems reading UHD disks. I ask you for your help.
Thank you for reading. The drive information is below:

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: CJDLxxxxxx
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
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ookerberry
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by ookerberry »

Hi @coopervid,
I would also like some help updating the firmware to my UD03 drive please:

Drive Information
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: DGDL54xxxxWL
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 82

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

Cheers,
Ookerberry
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Nashorn
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Joined: Wed Dec 31, 2025 12:29 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Nashorn »

Hi Coopervid,
Could you please help me with updating the firmware of my drive?

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Drive Information
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: DEDL XXX
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
I really appreciate your help!
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olds216
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Joined: Mon Jan 12, 2026 12:46 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by olds216 »

Hi,

Could I get some help flashing this drive?

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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
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
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Coopervid
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid »

NegaBBB wrote: ↑
Sun Jan 11, 2026 4:22 pm
 Hello Coopervid,

i recently bought this drive and have problems reading UHD disks. I ask you for your help.
Thank you for reading. The drive information is below:

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: CJDLxxxxxx
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
Pm sent.
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Coopervid
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid »

ookerberry wrote: ↑
Sun Jan 11, 2026 9:09 pm
 Hi @coopervid,
I would also like some help updating the firmware to my UD03 drive please:

Drive Information
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: DGDL54xxxxWL
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 82

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

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

Post by Coopervid »

Nashorn wrote: ↑
Sun Jan 11, 2026 11:27 pm
 Hi Coopervid,
Could you please help me with updating the firmware of my drive?

Code: Select all

Drive Information
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: DEDL XXX
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
I really appreciate your help!
PM sent.
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Coopervid
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid »

olds216 wrote: ↑
Mon Jan 12, 2026 12:50 am
 Hi,

Could I get some help flashing this drive?

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
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
PM sent.
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denniskarlsson
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Joined: Mon Jan 12, 2026 3:41 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by denniskarlsson »

Hi,

I have this drive. Is it possible to flash it?

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Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/sr0
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: SBW-06D5H-U
Revision: E102
Serial number: 
Firmware date: 2023-04-20
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 68

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8511
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E102/ID26
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted
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eblyt
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Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2026 7:19 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by eblyt »

Hi Coopervid,

I need your support for my BDR-UD03 :)

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: xxx
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 60

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
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tpferreira
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Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2026 4:54 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by tpferreira »

Hi,

I am at a total loss. I got this drive in the hopes that it could read UHD. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: DDDL525449WL
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 82

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
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Billycar11
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Billycar11 »

tpferreira wrote: ↑
Wed Jan 14, 2026 4:57 am
 Hi,

I am at a total loss. I got this drive in the hopes that it could read UHD. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: DDDL525449WL
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 82

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
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Coopervid
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid »

eblyt wrote: ↑
Tue Jan 13, 2026 7:21 pm
 Hi Coopervid,

I need your support for my BDR-UD03 :)

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: xxx
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 60

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.
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