Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

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michaelb7
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by michaelb7 »

If assistance is still available - will this drive work?

Drive Information

Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XU03
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: ODDL002559UC
Firmware date: 2015-06-29
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8520
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.03
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
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Coopervid
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid »

michaelb7 wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 21, 2025 8:33 pm
 If assistance is still available - will this drive work?

Drive Information

Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XU03
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: ODDL002559UC
Firmware date: 2015-06-29
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8520
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.03
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
No known firmware I have.
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MartyMcNuts
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by MartyMcNuts »

michaelb7 wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 21, 2025 8:33 pm
 If assistance is still available - will this drive work?

Drive Information

Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XU03
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: ODDL002559UC
Firmware date: 2015-06-29
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8520
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.03
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
What drive model is this??
Cheers :D
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michaelb7
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by michaelb7 »

BDR-XU03 It is a slot loading portable. Seems to have the same firmware as other models, so I was hopeful... :D
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Whitebeard96
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Whitebeard96 »

Got a new drive, really like to allow READING uhd with this one as well. Can I use same FW as with BDR-UD03?

New drive:

Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: O:
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
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Whitebeard96
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Whitebeard96 »

is there no possible way to get it done :( , might have to buy the 4k model then
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Coopervid
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid »

Whitebeard96 wrote: ↑
Sun Oct 26, 2025 7:37 pm
 is there no possible way to get it done :( , might have to buy the 4k model then
Yes it can be done. PM sent.
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mango7972
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by mango7972 »

Could I get help with this one? Thanks :)

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Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/sr0
Current profile: DVD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.10
Serial number: 
Firmware date: 2017-04-18
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 77

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
Last edited by mango7972 on Sat Nov 01, 2025 7:04 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Bubble221
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Bubble221 »

Hi, can some one help me with this drive? Thanks :)

Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: H:
Produzent: PIONEER
Produkt: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.11
Seriennummer: XXXXXXXXXXXX
Firmware-Datum: 2018-11-28
Makierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 1B
Highest AACS version: 81

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
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Coopervid
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid »

Bubble221 wrote: ↑
Wed Oct 29, 2025 4:57 pm
 Hi, can some one help me with this drive? Thanks :)

Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: H:
Produzent: PIONEER
Produkt: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.11
Seriennummer: XXXXXXXXXXXX
Firmware-Datum: 2018-11-28
Makierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 1B
Highest AACS version: 81

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
PM sent.
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Wuelmaus
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Joined: Sat Nov 01, 2025 12:52 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Wuelmaus »

Helllo there. I got a bit nervous when I heard, that production of uhd devices stopped and wanted to look, which one I could buy. Now I am happy to see that the drive I already own could maybe upgraded. Can you help me too?

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.11
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2018-11-28
Bus encryption flags: 1B

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
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scav666
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by scav666 »

Hi!
I recently bought a Pioneer BDR-UD03 drive (for $15), and I’d really appreciate some help with patching or flashing it so that it can read UHD Blu-rays and work in LibreDrive mode (for MakeMKV).

I’ve read a bit about the different firmware versions and patches, but I’m not sure which tools or steps are safe to use for this specific model. If anyone has experience with this drive or can point me to a reliable guide or firmware, that would be great.

Thanks in advance for any help or advice!

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Drive Information
OS device name: H:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: 
Firmware date: 2015-05-14
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 77

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
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Coopervid
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid »

scav666 wrote: ↑
Sun Nov 02, 2025 7:00 pm
 Hi!
I recently bought a Pioneer BDR-UD03 drive (for $15), and I’d really appreciate some help with patching or flashing it so that it can read UHD Blu-rays and work in LibreDrive mode (for MakeMKV).

I’ve read a bit about the different firmware versions and patches, but I’m not sure which tools or steps are safe to use for this specific model. If anyone has experience with this drive or can point me to a reliable guide or firmware, that would be great.

Thanks in advance for any help or advice!

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Drive Information
OS device name: H:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: 
Firmware date: 2015-05-14
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 77

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.
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mango7972
Posts: 2
Joined: Mon Oct 27, 2025 9:01 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by mango7972 »

mango7972 wrote: ↑
Wed Oct 29, 2025 8:07 am
 Could I get help with this one? Thanks :)

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Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/sr0
Current profile: DVD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.10
Serial number: 
Firmware date: 2017-04-18
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 77

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
push?
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Coopervid
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Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid »

mango7972 wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 03, 2025 11:47 am
mango7972 wrote: ↑
Wed Oct 29, 2025 8:07 am
 Could I get help with this one? Thanks :)

Code: Select all

Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/sr0
Current profile: DVD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.10
Serial number: 
Firmware date: 2017-04-18
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 77

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
push?
PM sent.
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