Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

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g4x86matrix
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Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

Post by g4x86matrix »

It works greatly and thank you!\ very much!
Billycar11
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Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

Post by Billycar11 »

vidster wrote:
Sat Aug 30, 2025 9:16 pm
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
yes just email me the drive info section see email below
Buy a UHD drive from the guide and how to video maker: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 20&t=17831
UHD Drives Guide: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 16&t=19634
Auto flash kit $25 Email me for one Billycar5924@gmail.com
cryze
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Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

Post by cryze »

Hi there, will my drive also work with UHD?
Many thanks!

Here are the details:

Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/rdisk7
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 3.10
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2017-06-22
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 66

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
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Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

Post by Billycar11 »

cryze wrote:
Tue Sep 16, 2025 1:54 pm
Hi there, will my drive also work with UHD?
Many thanks!

Here are the details:

Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/rdisk7
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 3.10
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2017-06-22
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 66

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 for the flasher just send that info to the email below
Buy a UHD drive from the guide and how to video maker: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 20&t=17831
UHD Drives Guide: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 16&t=19634
Auto flash kit $25 Email me for one Billycar5924@gmail.com
Redeemed116
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Joined: Sun Oct 12, 2025 3:47 pm

Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

Post by Redeemed116 »

Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 1.21
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2014-04-02
Bus encryption flags: 1B

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

Good morning all, I was wondering if my old Pioneer BDR-XD05 is capable of decrypting UHD discs? I am unable to send PM's for whatever reason, probably because my account was just created. Please let me know if this can be done. Thank you!
Coopervid
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Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

Post by Coopervid »

Redeemed116 wrote:
Sun Oct 12, 2025 3:52 pm
Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 1.21
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2014-04-02
Bus encryption flags: 1B

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

Good morning all, I was wondering if my old Pioneer BDR-XD05 is capable of decrypting UHD discs? I am unable to send PM's for whatever reason, probably because my account was just created. Please let me know if this can be done. Thank you!
PM sent.
Redeemed116
Posts: 3
Joined: Sun Oct 12, 2025 3:47 pm

Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

Post by Redeemed116 »

When I tried to flash it, I receive an error stating "Drive and firmware hardware don't match." The sticker on the bottom of the drive lists it as BDR-XD05W however, MakeMKV recognizes it as a BDR-XD05.

Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 1.21
Serial number: NCDL013399UC
Firmware date: 2014-04-02
Bus encryption flags: 1B

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

No disc inserted
Coopervid
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Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

Post by Coopervid »

Redeemed116 wrote:
Tue Oct 14, 2025 4:37 am
When I tried to flash it, I receive an error stating "Drive and firmware hardware don't match." The sticker on the bottom of the drive lists it as BDR-XD05W however, MakeMKV recognizes it as a BDR-XD05.

Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 1.21
Serial number: NCDL013399UC
Firmware date: 2014-04-02
Bus encryption flags: 1B

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

No disc inserted
I had sent the wrong package. Please check your new PM.
Redeemed116
Posts: 3
Joined: Sun Oct 12, 2025 3:47 pm

Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

Post by Redeemed116 »

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TrashPanda
Posts: 1
Joined: Fri Oct 17, 2025 9:20 pm

Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

Post by TrashPanda »

Since it seems like this is the path to getting one of these flashed for ripping uhds, here is my drive info (based on what others have posted in this thread, I'm fairly certain mine will work).

Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 1.21
Serial number: PGDL900075WL
Firmware date: 2014-04-02
Bus encryption flags: 1B

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 would really appreciate your help getting this flashed. Thanks.
Billycar11
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Joined: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:49 am

Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

Post by Billycar11 »

TrashPanda wrote:
Fri Oct 17, 2025 9:31 pm
Since it seems like this is the path to getting one of these flashed for ripping uhds, here is my drive info (based on what others have posted in this thread, I'm fairly certain mine will work).

Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 1.21
Serial number: PGDL900075WL
Firmware date: 2014-04-02
Bus encryption flags: 1B

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 would really appreciate your help getting this flashed. Thanks.
Just send that info over to my email see below
Buy a UHD drive from the guide and how to video maker: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 20&t=17831
UHD Drives Guide: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 16&t=19634
Auto flash kit $25 Email me for one Billycar5924@gmail.com
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