Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

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tfm55x
Posts: 1
Joined: Thu Feb 19, 2026 8:25 pm

Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

Post by tfm55x »

How can I get a patched firmware build for this drive? I'm finally getting around to ripping all my disc content and have UHDs that I want to ingest. Assuming it's possible to flash the firmware from MacOS/Linux. If not, pls advise.

Drive Information:
OS device name: /dev/rdisk4
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 3.01
Serial number: QEDL112057UC
Firmware date: 2014-12-26
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 18

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8231
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-XD05
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 3.01/ID34
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted
Billycar11
Posts: 5415
Joined: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:49 am

Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

Post by Billycar11 »

tfm55x wrote:
Thu Feb 19, 2026 8:32 pm
How can I get a patched firmware build for this drive? I'm finally getting around to ripping all my disc content and have UHDs that I want to ingest. Assuming it's possible to flash the firmware from MacOS/Linux. If not, pls advise.

Drive Information:
OS device name: /dev/rdisk4
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 3.01
Serial number: QEDL112057UC
Firmware date: 2014-12-26
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 18

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8231
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-XD05
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 3.01/ID34
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted
sure email me that info and all others email me no need to post your info here just reach out to me directly
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
comadose
Posts: 29
Joined: Sun Sep 21, 2025 2:33 pm

Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

Post by comadose »

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jkinsey1776
Posts: 1
Joined: Sat Feb 21, 2026 11:22 pm

Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

Post by jkinsey1776 »

I have the same drive a lot of people have reported and would like to know how to upgrade it to support UHD discs.

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 3.01
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2014-12-26
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 56

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8231
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-XD05
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 3.01/ID34
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Billycar11
Posts: 5415
Joined: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:49 am

Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

Post by Billycar11 »

jkinsey1776 wrote:
Sun Feb 22, 2026 3:36 am
I have the same drive a lot of people have reported and would like to know how to upgrade it to support UHD discs.

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 3.01
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2014-12-26
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 56

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8231
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-XD05
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 3.01/ID34
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
sure email me that info and all others email me no need to post your info here just reach out to me directly
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
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