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

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ofinity
Posts: 1
Joined: Wed Jan 28, 2026 12:12 am

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

Post by ofinity »

Hey Coopervid,

I just got a Verbatim 43890, could I get your help with flashing it?

Thank you


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

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
dharrismkv
Posts: 1
Joined: Mon Jan 19, 2026 5:33 pm

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

Post by dharrismkv »

Hi,

I recently purchased one of these drives and would like to be able to read UHD discs. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Here is the information I get from MakeMKV.

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Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: DDDL535693WL
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 63

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
Billycar11
Posts: 5499
Joined: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:49 am

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

Post by Billycar11 »

dharrismkv wrote:
Wed Jan 28, 2026 1:31 am
Hi,

I recently purchased one of these drives and would like to be able to read UHD discs. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Here is the information I get from MakeMKV.

Code: Select all

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: DDDL535693WL
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 63

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
sure email me that drive info section see below for email and details
Buy a drive from the guide and video maker: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 20&t=17831
UHD Drive Guide: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 16&t=19634
Auto flash kit $40 Email Billycar5924@gmail.com No attachments
Coopervid
Posts: 4367
Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

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

Post by Coopervid »

ofinity wrote:
Wed Jan 28, 2026 12:40 am
Hey Coopervid,

I just got a Verbatim 43890, could I get your help with flashing it?

Thank you


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

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
PM sent.
Coopervid
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Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

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

Post by Coopervid »

amidoingitright wrote:
Mon Jan 26, 2026 9:53 am
Coopervid wrote:
Sun Jan 25, 2026 4:24 pm
amidoingitright wrote:
Sun Jan 25, 2026 11:35 am
Hi Coopervid,

I've just purchased a Verbatim 43890, could you please share the patch to enable UHD playback with me please?

BD-RW BDR-UD03

Thanks
Post your Makemkv info.
Drive Information
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: redacted
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
I'll try to send a PM now but forum is slooooooooow......
darksamus
Posts: 3
Joined: Wed Jan 28, 2026 6:09 pm

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

Post by darksamus »

I have this drive too but I can't PM messages because I just join this forum. My drive info below.


Drive Information
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: CIDL503639WL
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
Billycar11
Posts: 5499
Joined: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:49 am

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

Post by Billycar11 »

darksamus wrote:
Wed Jan 28, 2026 9:14 pm
I have this drive too but I can't PM messages because I just join this forum. My drive info below.


Drive Information
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: CIDL503639WL
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
Email me that drive info section see below for email
Buy a drive from the guide and video maker: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 20&t=17831
UHD Drive Guide: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 16&t=19634
Auto flash kit $40 Email Billycar5924@gmail.com No attachments
darksamus
Posts: 3
Joined: Wed Jan 28, 2026 6:09 pm

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

Post by darksamus »

Email sent, but will send again.
frankbJohn117
Posts: 1
Joined: Thu Jan 29, 2026 3:22 am

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

Post by frankbJohn117 »

I recently bought one of these drives. It works ok for most discs, but for some more recent discs, it can't read them. I would also like it if I could get it to read a UHD disc. Here is the info from MakeMKV.
Drive Information
OS device name: I:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: BADL468485WL
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
Billycar11
Posts: 5499
Joined: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:49 am

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

Post by Billycar11 »

frankbJohn117 wrote:
Thu Jan 29, 2026 3:35 am
I recently bought one of these drives. It works ok for most discs, but for some more recent discs, it can't read them. I would also like it if I could get it to read a UHD disc. Here is the info from MakeMKV.
Drive Information
OS device name: I:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: BADL468485WL
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
sure it can do UHD just email me that drive info section see email below
Buy a drive from the guide and video maker: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 20&t=17831
UHD Drive Guide: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 16&t=19634
Auto flash kit $40 Email Billycar5924@gmail.com No attachments
darksamus
Posts: 3
Joined: Wed Jan 28, 2026 6:09 pm

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

Post by darksamus »

Billycar11,

I've sent you two emails in the past 10 hours about getting the software. I've already sent you $40 via paypaly and there is still no email response or the software.
Last edited by darksamus on Fri Jan 30, 2026 2:41 pm, edited 1 time in total.
pradogx
Posts: 2
Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2026 8:17 pm

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

Post by pradogx »

Coopervid,

Can you help me out with this as well? Much appreciated!

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: xxxxxxxxxxxx
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
Billycar11
Posts: 5499
Joined: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:49 am

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

Post by Billycar11 »

darksamus wrote:
Thu Jan 29, 2026 1:14 pm
Billycar11,

I've sent you two emails in the past 10 hours about getting the software. I've already sent you $40 via paypaly and there is still no email response or the software.

you got your flasher within 11hrs of paying
Last edited by Billycar11 on Fri Feb 06, 2026 9:40 pm, edited 3 times in total.
Buy a drive from the guide and video maker: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 20&t=17831
UHD Drive Guide: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 16&t=19634
Auto flash kit $40 Email Billycar5924@gmail.com No attachments
KidJoe
Posts: 18
Joined: Wed Mar 25, 2020 5:23 pm

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

Post by KidJoe »

Another "satisfied customer" here. :D

I purchased a Verbatim 43890 from Staples (Prices Corner shopping center, Wilmington, DE) yesterday. It has a Pioneer BDR-UD03 in it. I emailed the drive info to Billycar11 last night, got a quick response, and received the flasher before I woke up this morning. I just flashed my drive and I'm ripping now. Couldn't ask for more on a Friday night into Saturday morning.

Thank you!
Kahyld
Posts: 2
Joined: Sat Jan 31, 2026 4:15 pm

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

Post by Kahyld »

Hallo
I hope Im just as luckly as you, got a 43890 and got the problem.

Also Im new here. o/
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