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Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05
Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2025 5:05 pm
by 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!
Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05
Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2025 5:46 pm
by Coopervid
buyitownit wrote: ↑Wed Jun 11, 2025 5:05 pm
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.
Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05
Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2025 6:02 pm
by buyitownit
Yes, having UHD capability would be ace!
Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05
Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2025 7:28 pm
by Coopervid
buyitownit wrote: ↑Wed Jun 11, 2025 6:02 pm
Yes, having UHD capability would be ace!
PM sent.
Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05
Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2025 7:54 pm
by 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
Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05
Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2025 11:01 am
by Coopervid
buyitownit wrote: ↑Wed Jun 11, 2025 7:54 pm
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...
Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05
Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2025 5:15 pm
by buyitownit
Great! I will find a UHD and give it a try!
Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05
Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2025 1:01 am
by 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
Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05
Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2025 10:35 am
by Coopervid
labe225 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 29, 2025 1:01 am
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.
Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05
Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2025 5:50 pm
by labe225
Coopervid wrote: ↑Fri Aug 29, 2025 10:35 am
labe225 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 29, 2025 1:01 am
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!
Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05
Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2025 1:00 am
by 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
Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05
Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2025 8:46 am
by Billycar11
Monyx wrote: ↑Sat Aug 30, 2025 1:00 am
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
Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05
Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2025 2:14 pm
by 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!
Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05
Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2025 4:50 pm
by Coopervid
g4x86matrix wrote: ↑Sat Aug 30, 2025 2:14 pm
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.
Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05
Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2025 9:16 pm
by 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
No disc inserted