Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

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DreamAway
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

#796 Post by DreamAway » Sat Sep 27, 2025 1:15 pm

Hi, I just bought a Verbatim 43890 with a Pioneer UD03 inside. Can someone help to set it up for UHD ripping if possible?

Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: /dev/sr1
Aktuelles Profil: BD-ROM
Produzent: PIONEER
Produkt: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.11
Serienummer: ***
Firmware-Datum: 2018-11-28
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 1B
Highest AACS version: 12

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

(I'm currently using Linux but also have access to Windows if needed)

Coopervid
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

#797 Post by Coopervid » Sun Sep 28, 2025 9:25 am

DreamAway wrote: Sat Sep 27, 2025 1:15 pm Hi, I just bought a Verbatim 43890 with a Pioneer UD03 inside. Can someone help to set it up for UHD ripping if possible?

Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: /dev/sr1
Aktuelles Profil: BD-ROM
Produzent: PIONEER
Produkt: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.11
Serienummer: ***
Firmware-Datum: 2018-11-28
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 1B
Highest AACS version: 12

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

(I'm currently using Linux but also have access to Windows if needed)
PM sent.

LroweMKV
Posts: 1
Joined: Wed Oct 01, 2025 9:02 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

#798 Post by LroweMKV » Wed Oct 01, 2025 9:07 am

Hello, I just discovered that I also have a Verbatim 43890 with a Pioneer UD03 inside that I previously used for Blu-Rays back in the day. Can someone help to set it up for UHD ripping as well?

Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: F:
Aktuelles Profil: BD-ROM
Produzent: PIONEER
Produkt: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.11
Serienummer: SGDL243340WL
Firmware-Datum: 2018-11-28
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 1B
Highest AACS version: 68

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

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

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

#799 Post by Billycar11 » Thu Oct 02, 2025 12:31 am

LroweMKV wrote: Wed Oct 01, 2025 9:07 am Hello, I just discovered that I also have a Verbatim 43890 with a Pioneer UD03 inside that I previously used for Blu-Rays back in the day. Can someone help to set it up for UHD ripping as well?

Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: F:
Aktuelles Profil: BD-ROM
Produzent: PIONEER
Produkt: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.11
Serienummer: SGDL243340WL
Firmware-Datum: 2018-11-28
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 1B
Highest AACS version: 68

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
Sure just email me that drive info see below for email
Buy a drive from the guide and video maker: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 20&t=17831
UHD Drive Guide: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 16&t=19634
Auto flash kit $40 Email Billycar5924@gmail.com No attachments

Matista217
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

#800 Post by Matista217 » Thu Oct 02, 2025 7:42 pm

Coopervid wrote: Mon Jun 16, 2025 8:29 am
Matista217 wrote: Mon Jun 16, 2025 5:57 am Tapping in! very excited to now DUAL WIELD UHD RIPPING
Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom1
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDRUD03AS
Revision: 1.00
Serial number: ----
Firmware date: 2014-04-01
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8510
Firmware version: ID23
PM sent.
Sorry, but it looks like the DM expired before i could access it. Mind sending it over again?

Coopervid
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

#801 Post by Coopervid » Thu Oct 02, 2025 7:45 pm

Matista217 wrote: Thu Oct 02, 2025 7:42 pm
Coopervid wrote: Mon Jun 16, 2025 8:29 am
Matista217 wrote: Mon Jun 16, 2025 5:57 am Tapping in! very excited to now DUAL WIELD UHD RIPPING
Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom1
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDRUD03AS
Revision: 1.00
Serial number: ----
Firmware date: 2014-04-01
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8510
Firmware version: ID23
PM sent.
Sorry, but it looks like the DM expired before i could access it. Mind sending it over again?
Four months later. Are you nuts??? Contact Billy and pay your $25.

uzless
Posts: 15
Joined: Mon Oct 06, 2025 1:45 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

#802 Post by uzless » Mon Oct 06, 2025 2:02 am

Hello,

Any chance I can obtain the scoop on how to update to the UHD possibility? Many thanks if yes.

Also anyone know how long it takes to copy a UHD disk? It takes me about 1.5 hours to copy a blu ray.

Cheers and thanks.

BD-RE Pioneer BD -RW BDR-UD03 1.10 RBDL140447WL

Natenbo64
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Joined: Mon Oct 06, 2025 5:09 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

#803 Post by Natenbo64 » Mon Oct 06, 2025 5:26 am

Hello. I'm new here. I recently bought a Verbatim 43890 at a Staples (ie. a Pioneer BD-RW, BDR-UD03). I checked on the regular BDs I have and those appear to play/rip fine enough on the writer, but I have been told that I could possibly rip UHDs from it. Here is the information on the writer in question:

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Current profile: BD-ROM
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

Billycar11
Posts: 5831
Joined: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:49 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

#804 Post by Billycar11 » Mon Oct 06, 2025 1:21 pm

Natenbo64 wrote: Mon Oct 06, 2025 5:26 am Hello. I'm new here. I recently bought a Verbatim 43890 at a Staples (ie. a Pioneer BD-RW, BDR-UD03). I checked on the regular BDs I have and those appear to play/rip fine enough on the writer, but I have been told that I could possibly rip UHDs from it. Here is the information on the writer in question:

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Current profile: BD-ROM
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
uzless wrote: Mon Oct 06, 2025 2:02 am Hello,

Any chance I can obtain the scoop on how to update to the UHD possibility? Many thanks if yes.

Also anyone know how long it takes to copy a UHD disk? It takes me about 1.5 hours to copy a blu ray.

Cheers and thanks.

BD-RE Pioneer BD -RW BDR-UD03 1.10 RBDL140447WL
sure just email me for the flasher to do UHD just send your drive info section from makemkv
Buy a drive from the guide and video maker: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 20&t=17831
UHD Drive Guide: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 16&t=19634
Auto flash kit $40 Email Billycar5924@gmail.com No attachments

uzless
Posts: 15
Joined: Mon Oct 06, 2025 1:45 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

#805 Post by uzless » Mon Oct 06, 2025 2:36 pm

Billycar11 wrote: Mon Oct 06, 2025 1:21 pm sure just email me for the flasher to do UHD just send your drive info section from makemkv
Thanks. Email sent. posting info here, too, if it's helpful.

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.10
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2017-04-18
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 75

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8511
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.10
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

cewillcutt
Posts: 2
Joined: Sat Oct 11, 2025 7:34 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

#806 Post by cewillcutt » Sat Oct 11, 2025 7:37 pm

Hi there,

I'd love to be able to enable my Verbatim drive to be able to Rip 4k UHDs. I've performed other Firmware flashes with the SDFtool before (ASUS drives), but have some stubborn discs that the ASUS won't rip.

Drive Information
OS device name: G:
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

Coopervid
Posts: 4548
Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

#807 Post by Coopervid » Sun Oct 12, 2025 9:34 am

cewillcutt wrote: Sat Oct 11, 2025 7:37 pm Hi there,

I'd love to be able to enable my Verbatim drive to be able to Rip 4k UHDs. I've performed other Firmware flashes with the SDFtool before (ASUS drives), but have some stubborn discs that the ASUS won't rip.

Drive Information
OS device name: G:
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
PM sent.

Kurisu3K
Posts: 1
Joined: Sun Oct 12, 2025 12:47 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

#808 Post by Kurisu3K » Sun Oct 12, 2025 12:51 pm

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

Here is the drive info from MakeMKV:

Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: D:
Produzent: PIONEER
Produkt: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.03
Serienummer: xxx
Firmware-Datum: 2015-05-14
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 1B
Highest AACS version: 82

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
Posts: 4548
Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

#809 Post by Coopervid » Sun Oct 12, 2025 1:08 pm

Kurisu3K wrote: Sun Oct 12, 2025 12:51 pm Hi, I got a BDR-UD03 and would appreciate if I could get the firmware so i can flash it.

Here is the drive info from MakeMKV:

Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: D:
Produzent: PIONEER
Produkt: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.03
Serienummer: xxx
Firmware-Datum: 2015-05-14
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 1B
Highest AACS version: 82

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 is coming.

WonderMage
Posts: 3
Joined: Sat Oct 04, 2025 12:44 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

#810 Post by WonderMage » Sun Oct 12, 2025 6:32 pm

Hi, I have a Pioneer BDR-UD03 from a verbatim 43890. May I please have the firmware for flashing for UHD discs. Thank you and all of the contributors for this ability to preserve our media.

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

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