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

[dizzycreator]

Yes, please send next PM.

[dizzycreator]

Currently in the 43890's factory state I put in a 4K disc and it spins it a few times then spits it out. It reads HD discs, but spits out UHD/4K discs.

Info from MakeMKV:

Drive Information
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: [redacted]
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 68

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

[zeemysteryman]

I have the opportunity to go get one of these. As of now, are they still flashable for UHD?

[dizzycreator]

Just got the flash today and it worked first try. Thank you coopervid!!

I did the flash on a PC, but I'm using makemkv on a mac. Getting macos Sequoia to playback .mkv files properly with the HDR tone mapping to my display was a separate ordeal. I finally got it to work with Movist Pro.

[megaturkey]

Got my blu-ray collection backed up with this drive. All was well, but apparently, it won't work for 4K. Any help would be greatly appreciated if possible.

Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.11
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2018-11-28
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 50

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8511
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.11
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

[Coopervid]

viewtopic.php?f=16&t=37034&p=169124#p169124

[spacegodzilla11]

Yes, please send next PM.

[enolagay]

Would it be possible for you to send me a copy of this flasher? I picked up one of these drives and would love to get it reading UHD as well. Thanks!

[Fox_Mulder]

Post your Makemkv info.

How much should the firmware cost? I'm trying to decide which is more worthwhile.

I don't charge for it but you are free to send some bucks as appreciation.

I was now able to buy a 43890.

Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: J:
Produzent: PIONEER
Produkt: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serienummer: **************
Firmware-Datum: 2020-06-15
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 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
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

@Coopervid
I hope that the hardware is ok for firmware UD04?

[Robo111]

Hi Coopervid, I have the Verbatim 43890 - that isn't reading 4k - can you help me please?

Drive Information
OS device name: H:
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]

How much should the firmware cost? I'm trying to decide which is more worthwhile.

I don't charge for it but you are free to send some bucks as appreciation.

I was now able to buy a 43890.

Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: J:
Produzent: PIONEER
Produkt: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serienummer: **************
Firmware-Datum: 2020-06-15
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 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
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

@Coopervid
I hope that the hardware is ok for firmware UD04?

PM is coming.

[Coopervid]

Hi Coopervid, I have the Verbatim 43890 - that isn't reading 4k - can you help me please?

Drive Information
OS device name: H:
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.

[slickpic]

PM sent.

Hi Coopervid, got your PM: Yes, please send next PM

[spectrumpursuit]

Hi Coopervid, I have the Verbatim 43890 that doesn't work reading 4k disks - can you please help?

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

[enolagay]

Here are my details. I would appreciate it if you could help me to get it reading UHD discs.

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