Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

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fornax
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by fornax »

Coopervid wrote:
Mon Mar 16, 2026 7:09 pm
Post your Makemkv info after flashing. Did you follow the tutorial?
Yes, I followed the tutorial.

Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: /dev/sr1
Produzent: PIONEER
Produkt: BD-RW BDR-UD04
Revision: 1.14
Serienummer:
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 1B

Disk-Informationen
Disk wird geladen

Disk does not load...
Coopervid
Posts: 4419
Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid »

Makar wrote:
Tue Mar 17, 2026 12:10 am
Hi,

I got lucky and bought the last Pio UD03 in the state at Staples :)

Drive Information
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 77

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8511
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.14
PM sent.
Coopervid
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Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid »

fornax wrote:
Tue Mar 17, 2026 6:17 am
Coopervid wrote:
Mon Mar 16, 2026 7:09 pm
Post your Makemkv info after flashing. Did you follow the tutorial?
Yes, I followed the tutorial.

Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: /dev/sr1
Produzent: PIONEER
Produkt: BD-RW BDR-UD04
Revision: 1.14
Serienummer:
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 1B

Disk-Informationen
Disk wird geladen

Disk does not load...
Did you remove all power to drive after flashing including the USB connection?
Migaman
Posts: 3
Joined: Thu Mar 05, 2026 12:43 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Migaman »

Coopervid wrote:
Sun Mar 15, 2026 10:34 am
PM sent.
Thank you!
JakaBasej02
Posts: 1
Joined: Wed Mar 11, 2026 7:45 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by JakaBasej02 »

Makar wrote:
Tue Mar 17, 2026 12:10 am
Good day/evening sirs, I am new and cannot send PMs, but I would like to flash my drive so that it can rip 4K BD, can anyone help me please? thanks in advance! Drive Information Manufacturer: PIONEER Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03 Revision: 1.14
It's definitely worth getting that drive updated. The UD03 is a solid performer for 4K once the LibreDrive firmware is applied. Just make sure you double-check the revision matches the flasher requirements mentioned by the experts here to avoid any issues.
fornax
Posts: 4
Joined: Sat Mar 14, 2026 4:34 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by fornax »

Coopervid wrote:
Tue Mar 17, 2026 1:23 pm
fornax wrote:
Tue Mar 17, 2026 6:17 am
Coopervid wrote:
Mon Mar 16, 2026 7:09 pm
Post your Makemkv info after flashing. Did you follow the tutorial?
Yes, I followed the tutorial.

Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: /dev/sr1
Produzent: PIONEER
Produkt: BD-RW BDR-UD04
Revision: 1.14
Serienummer:
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 1B

Disk-Informationen
Disk wird geladen

Disk does not load...
Did you remove all power to drive after flashing including the USB connection?
Yes, I tried it several times, also with rebooting. The tested DVD works in my internal drive (which is not BluRay)
Coopervid
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Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid »

fornax wrote:
Tue Mar 24, 2026 3:32 pm
Coopervid wrote:
Tue Mar 17, 2026 1:23 pm
fornax wrote:
Tue Mar 17, 2026 6:17 am


Yes, I followed the tutorial.

Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: /dev/sr1
Produzent: PIONEER
Produkt: BD-RW BDR-UD04
Revision: 1.14
Serienummer:
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 1B

Disk-Informationen
Disk wird geladen

Disk does not load...
Did you remove all power to drive after flashing including the USB connection?
Yes, I tried it several times, also with rebooting. The tested DVD works in my internal drive (which is not BluRay)
Most likely a power issue since these enclosures are very power hungry. Try an USB-C port , use the rear USB-C ports of a desktop or a powered USB hub.
mushiness
Posts: 1
Joined: Thu Mar 26, 2026 9:10 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by mushiness »

Turns out a drive I've had laying around for years is a UD03, could I get the 4K compatable firmware as well? Also, at the risk of being a choosing beggar, is Windows still a requirement to flash the drive? I can work with that if need be, but I'd prefer to use either Linux or MacOS.

Drive Information
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.10
Serial number: QHDL087083WL
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
rembyx
Posts: 1
Joined: Sat Mar 28, 2026 3:43 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by rembyx »

Hello! I'm trying to upgrade my drive to accept UHD if it's possible, any help would be much appreciated:

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: DGDL539020WL
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

No disc inserted
wimun
Posts: 1
Joined: Sat Mar 28, 2026 4:06 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by wimun »

Hello! I'm new here :) I need help with the correct firmware for my Blu-ray drive Asus SBW-06D5H-U,
which is identical to the PIONEER BDR-US03


Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: \Device\CdRom0
Produzent: ASUS
Produkt: SBW-06D5H-U
Revision: E101
Serienummer: THDL188128WL
Firmware-Datum: 2018-08-22
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8511
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E101/ID26
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Billycar11
Posts: 5535
Joined: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:49 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Billycar11 »

wimun wrote:
Sat Mar 28, 2026 4:31 pm
Hello! I'm new here :) I need help with the correct firmware for my Blu-ray drive Asus SBW-06D5H-U,
which is identical to the PIONEER BDR-US03


Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: \Device\CdRom0
Produzent: ASUS
Produkt: SBW-06D5H-U
Revision: E101
Serienummer: THDL188128WL
Firmware-Datum: 2018-08-22
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8511
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E101/ID26
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
rembyx wrote:
Sat Mar 28, 2026 3:45 am
Hello! I'm trying to upgrade my drive to accept UHD if it's possible, any help would be much appreciated:

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: DGDL539020WL
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

No disc inserted
mushiness wrote:
Thu Mar 26, 2026 9:29 pm
Turns out a drive I've had laying around for years is a UD03, could I get the 4K compatable firmware as well? Also, at the risk of being a choosing beggar, is Windows still a requirement to flash the drive? I can work with that if need be, but I'd prefer to use either Linux or MacOS.

Drive Information
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.10
Serial number: QHDL087083WL
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
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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