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

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Sagenumwoben3
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Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem

Post by Sagenumwoben3 »

Hi Coopervid,

Would you also help me with the firmware? Many thanks in advance.

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: 81

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

Post by Coopervid »

Sagenumwoben3 wrote:
Sat Apr 05, 2025 11:36 pm
Hi Coopervid,

Would you also help me with the firmware? Many thanks in advance.

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: 81

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

Post by Lancery »

Lancery wrote:
Wed Apr 02, 2025 6:57 am
I am in the same boat. Is it possible for this drive to be able to support UHD? Can someone please help? TIA.

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Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Current profile: DVD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: ...
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
Coopervid, any chance I could get your help on this too? Thanks in advance!
IamHerk
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Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem

Post by IamHerk »

Hi Coopervid,

Thank you for helping us with our 43890 drives. Can I get your help on the firmware as well. Here's my drive info...

IamHerk

Drive Information
OS device name: F:
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
Coopervid
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Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem

Post by Coopervid »

IamHerk wrote:
Thu Apr 10, 2025 3:52 pm
Hi Coopervid,

Thank you for helping us with our 43890 drives. Can I get your help on the firmware as well. Here's my drive info...

IamHerk

Drive Information
OS device name: F:
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
PM sent.
chris996
Posts: 8
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Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem

Post by chris996 »

I'm using Verbatim UHD Blu-ray Writer. I have original (unpatched) version.
With this writer I copied the entire movie to my hard disk. Title: GLADIATOR 2000.
So the product is definitely worth recommending.
jacknw
Posts: 1
Joined: Sun Apr 13, 2025 4:44 am

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

Post by jacknw »

Hi Coopervid,

Can you help share the firmware with me as well? Would really appreciate your help on that.

Drive Information
OS device name: F:
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
IamHerk
Posts: 2
Joined: Thu Apr 10, 2025 3:44 pm

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

Post by IamHerk »

Coopervid wrote:
Fri Apr 11, 2025 4:08 pm
IamHerk wrote:
Thu Apr 10, 2025 3:52 pm
Hi Coopervid,

Thank you for helping us with our 43890 drives. Can I get your help on the firmware as well. Here's my drive info...

IamHerk

Drive Information
OS device name: F:
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
PM sent.
Thank you very much, the flash worked perfectly.

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

Post by bobburger »

I'm also struggling with this on my 43890 Blu-ray writer. Any help appreciated!

Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD04
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: DDDL526178WL
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8A10
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US04
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
Coopervid
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Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem

Post by Coopervid »

bobburger wrote:
Wed Apr 30, 2025 6:55 pm
I'm also struggling with this on my 43890 Blu-ray writer. Any help appreciated!

Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD04
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: DDDL526178WL
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8A10
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US04
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
Your drive is UHD enabled. However, these Verbatim enclosures are power hungry. Connect to USB3 or use a powered USB hub.
bobburger
Posts: 2
Joined: Wed Apr 30, 2025 6:52 pm

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

Post by bobburger »

Coopervid wrote:
Wed Apr 30, 2025 7:58 pm
bobburger wrote:
Wed Apr 30, 2025 6:55 pm
I'm also struggling with this on my 43890 Blu-ray writer. Any help appreciated!

Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD04
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: DDDL526178WL
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8A10
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US04
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
Your drive is UHD enabled. However, these Verbatim enclosures are power hungry. Connect to USB3 or use a powered USB hub.
Thanks for the quick reply. I have it now plugged into a USB3 with the dedicated power cable attached as well but it's still failing to read the disc. When inserted it starts to spin, with disc information showing "Disc is being loaded" but eventually gives me the same output as before.
Coopervid
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Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem

Post by Coopervid »

bobburger wrote:
Wed Apr 30, 2025 8:34 pm
Coopervid wrote:
Wed Apr 30, 2025 7:58 pm
bobburger wrote:
Wed Apr 30, 2025 6:55 pm
I'm also struggling with this on my 43890 Blu-ray writer. Any help appreciated!

Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD04
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: DDDL526178WL
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8A10
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US04
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
Your drive is UHD enabled. However, these Verbatim enclosures are power hungry. Connect to USB3 or use a powered USB hub.
Thanks for the quick reply. I have it now plugged into a USB3 with the dedicated power cable attached as well but it's still failing to read the disc. When inserted it starts to spin, with disc information showing "Disc is being loaded" but eventually gives me the same output as before.
Wash the disc even if it is brand new. Try again. Clean your laser lens with a CD cleaning disc.
Billycar11
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Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem

Post by Billycar11 »

bobburger wrote:
Wed Apr 30, 2025 8:34 pm

Thanks for the quick reply. I have it now plugged into a USB3 with the dedicated power cable attached as well but it's still failing to read the disc. When inserted it starts to spin, with disc information showing "Disc is being loaded" but eventually gives me the same output as before.
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jinx100
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Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem

Post by jinx100 »

I have a couple Verbatim 43890 drives and they came with external power bricks. Have you tried using this external power source? I use that and it runs fine with single USB 2.0 connection.

Like Coopervid says, clean the disc. I've had new discs come with an oily film. Sometimes the disc is just defective, too.
babywinchester
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Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem

Post by babywinchester »

Hey Coopervid
I have the same drive as well and need your help in reading UHD
please can you help me with the same would be obliged really
Thanks
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