Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

[buyitownit]

Hi! I'm new to this as I recently decided to cancel crappy Netflix and build a real media collection. I've got around 100 DVD/Blu-ray discs and would like to use MakeMKV to put them on my Plex server.

I've found an old Pioneer BDR-XD05 and am hoping I can use it to rip my collection. Here the stats from MakeMKV:

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 1.21
Serial number: ...
Firmware date: 2014-04-02
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 65

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8231
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-XD05
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.21
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

I've read a lot about flashing firmware, do I need to flash this drive? Can someone hold my hand and help?

Thanks!

[Coopervid]

Hi! I'm new to this as I recently decided to cancel crappy Netflix and build a real media collection. I've got around 100 DVD/Blu-ray discs and would like to use MakeMKV to put them on my Plex server.

I've found an old Pioneer BDR-XD05 and am hoping I can use it to rip my collection. Here the stats from MakeMKV:

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 1.21
Serial number: ...
Firmware date: 2014-04-02
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 65

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8231
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-XD05
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.21
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

I've read a lot about flashing firmware, do I need to flash this drive? Can someone hold my hand and help?

Thanks!

It will work for DVD and BD anyway. If you intend to rip UHDs just reply to this and we can make it happen.

[buyitownit]

Yes, having UHD capability would be ace!

[Coopervid]

Yes, having UHD capability would be ace!

PM sent.

[buyitownit]

Amazing! Thank you.

Does this look correct?

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD06U
Revision: 1.11
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2017-06-22
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 66

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8B30
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-XS06
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.11/ID69
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

[Coopervid]

Amazing! Thank you.

Does this look correct?

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD06U
Revision: 1.11
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2017-06-22
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 66

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8B30
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-XS06
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.11/ID69
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Put an UHD in your drive and you will start smiling...

[buyitownit]

Great! I will find a UHD and give it a try!

[labe225]

I was wondering if I could also get some assistance?

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 3.01
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2014-12-26
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 76

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

[Coopervid]

I was wondering if I could also get some assistance?

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 3.01
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2014-12-26
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 76

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

PM sent.

[labe225]

I was wondering if I could also get some assistance?

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 3.01
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2014-12-26
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 76

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

PM sent.

Thanks, everything worked flawlessly!

[Monyx]

Can firmware be flashed for UHD read?

Drive Information
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 3.10
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2017-06-22
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8232
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-XD05
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 3.10/ID34
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

[Billycar11]

Can firmware be flashed for UHD read?

Drive Information
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 3.10
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2017-06-22
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8232
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-XD05
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 3.10/ID34
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

yes email me that drive info section see below for email

[g4x86matrix]

I bought my Pioneer BD-RW BDR-XD05 six years ago, but after upgrading its official firmware once, its access to UHD was disabled. Can I get some assistance to re-enable its UHD functions?

The drive info is the following:

Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/sr0
Current profile: DVD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 3.10
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2017-06-22
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8232
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-XD05
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 3.10/ID34
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes


Thanks a lot for any help!

[Coopervid]

I bought my Pioneer BD-RW BDR-XD05 six years ago, but after upgrading its official firmware once, its access to UHD was disabled. Can I get some assistance to re-enable its UHD functions?

The drive info is the following:

Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/sr0
Current profile: DVD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 3.10
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2017-06-22
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8232
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-XD05
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 3.10/ID34
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes


Thanks a lot for any help!

PM sent.

[vidster]

I have this drive and it has served me well for years with blu ray rips. Am I reading the posts correctly in that it is possible to to handle UHD?

Here is my drive info:

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 3.01
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2014-12-26
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 68

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

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