Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

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ud03-swag-gaming
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by ud03-swag-gaming »

Coopervid wrote:
Thu Aug 28, 2025 8:38 am
ud03-swag-gaming wrote:
Thu Aug 28, 2025 2:35 am
.
PM sent.
I've gotten it flashed and done my first 4K rips! Thanks Coopervid, you're the best!!
Cpt-Sinon
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Cpt-Sinon »

I am in the same boat as everyone else. I've got the Verbatim 43889 which contains the following Pioneer Drive:

Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: ...
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 78

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
Billycar11
Posts: 5028
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Billycar11 »

Cpt-Sinon wrote:
Sat Aug 30, 2025 6:49 pm
I am in the same boat as everyone else. I've got the Verbatim 43889 which contains the following Pioneer Drive:

Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: ...
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 78

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
Sure just email me the drive info section 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
Marcel_
Posts: 1
Joined: Sun Aug 31, 2025 7:49 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Marcel_ »

Hi,

I have the same issue. It would be great if you also could help me
Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: E:
Produzent: PIONEER
Produkt: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serienummer: ------------
Firmware-Datum: 2020-06-15
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 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
_Maki
Posts: 1
Joined: Fri Sep 05, 2025 11:38 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by _Maki »

Would you mind sending me the instructions as well? :)

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Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: D:
Produzent: PIONEER
Produkt: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serienummer: 
Firmware-Datum: 2020-06-15
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 1B
Highest AACS version: 71

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
Billycar11
Posts: 5028
Joined: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:49 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Billycar11 »

_Maki wrote:
Fri Sep 05, 2025 11:40 am
Would you mind sending me the instructions as well? :)

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Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: D:
Produzent: PIONEER
Produkt: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serienummer: 
Firmware-Datum: 2020-06-15
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 1B
Highest AACS version: 71

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
Yeah just email me that drive info see below for my email
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
Magicpeople
Posts: 2
Joined: Thu Sep 11, 2025 10:59 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Magicpeople »

Hi, I just bought a BDR-UD03 and would appreciate if I could get the firmware so i can flash it.

Here is the drive info from MakeMKV:

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.03
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2015-05-14
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8510
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.03/ID19
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Coopervid
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid »

Magicpeople wrote:
Thu Sep 11, 2025 11:09 pm
Hi, I just bought a BDR-UD03 and would appreciate if I could get the firmware so i can flash it.

Here is the drive info from MakeMKV:

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.03
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2015-05-14
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8510
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.03/ID19
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
PM sent.
Magicpeople
Posts: 2
Joined: Thu Sep 11, 2025 10:59 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Magicpeople »

Coopervid wrote:
Mon Sep 15, 2025 9:51 am
Magicpeople wrote:
Thu Sep 11, 2025 11:09 pm
Hi, I just bought a BDR-UD03 and would appreciate if I could get the firmware so i can flash it.

Here is the drive info from MakeMKV:

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.03
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2015-05-14
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8510
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.03/ID19
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
PM sent.
Thank you, legend!
rixodream
Posts: 1
Joined: Sat Sep 20, 2025 10:40 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by rixodream »

Wondering if it is possible to flash this? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. I bought it with the idea it would be plug and play but it was advertised as USB-C and showed up as USB 3.0 flat? Hoping I don't need to make a return.

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 82

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
Billycar11
Posts: 5028
Joined: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:49 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Billycar11 »

rixodream wrote:
Sat Sep 20, 2025 10:44 pm
Wondering if it is possible to flash this? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. I bought it with the idea it would be plug and play but it was advertised as USB-C and showed up as USB 3.0 flat? Hoping I don't need to make a return.

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 82

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
sure email me 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
ChaosEnergy
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by ChaosEnergy »

Hey

I just noticed my old Laptop has a Pioneer drive
But I cant read UHD
The Laptop is from 2013 or 14
And the drive is named BD-RW BDR-UD03D

So the D might make a difference

But maybe I found the honeypot and can make it read UHD

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Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: D:
Produzent: PIONEER
Produkt: BD-RW BDR-UD03D
Revision: 1.00
Serienummer: NFDL004629WL
Firmware-Datum: 2014-05-14
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 1B
Highest AACS version: 64

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8510
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.00/ID84
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Coopervid
Posts: 3401
Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid »

ChaosEnergy wrote:
Mon Sep 22, 2025 10:52 am
Hey

I just noticed my old Laptop has a Pioneer drive
But I cant read UHD
The Laptop is from 2013 or 14
And the drive is named BD-RW BDR-UD03D

So the D might make a difference

But maybe I found the honeypot and can make it read UHD

Code: Select all

Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: D:
Produzent: PIONEER
Produkt: BD-RW BDR-UD03D
Revision: 1.00
Serienummer: NFDL004629WL
Firmware-Datum: 2014-05-14
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 1B
Highest AACS version: 64

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8510
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.00/ID84
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
PM sent. You will be good to read UHDs.
Ortho
Posts: 1
Joined: Fri Sep 26, 2025 9:04 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Ortho »

Hi, I just picked this drive up! Need assistance on getting it flashed

Here is the drive info from MakeMKV:

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
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

No disc inserted
Billycar11
Posts: 5028
Joined: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:49 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Billycar11 »

Ortho wrote:
Fri Sep 26, 2025 9:26 pm
Hi, I just picked this drive up! Need assistance on getting it flashed

Here is the drive info from MakeMKV:

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
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

No disc inserted
Sure just email me that I do 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
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