Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

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

#61 Post by Coopervid » Tue Dec 30, 2025 5:48 pm

MustConsumeMedia wrote: Tue Dec 30, 2025 5:26 pm DOH! :oops: Sorry.

Drive Information
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 3.10
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2017-06-22
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 68

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
PM sent.
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dlweninger
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Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

#62 Post by dlweninger » Tue Dec 30, 2025 6:11 pm

Coopervid wrote: Tue Dec 30, 2025 10:37 am
dlweninger wrote: Mon Dec 29, 2025 10:59 pm Hi everyone, how do I make this drive work. I only only have access to a Mac and I'm not super computer techie, but I can fumble my way around if needed. Thank you.

Drive Information
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 3.01
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2014-12-26
Bus encryption flags: 1B

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
PM sent.
This is great, thank you
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MustConsumeMedia
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Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

#63 Post by MustConsumeMedia » Tue Dec 30, 2025 6:40 pm

Coopervid wrote: Tue Dec 30, 2025 5:48 pm
MustConsumeMedia wrote: Tue Dec 30, 2025 5:26 pm DOH! :oops: Sorry.

Drive Information
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 3.10
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2017-06-22
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 68

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
PM sent.
Thank you!
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pw889
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Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

#64 Post by pw889 » Fri Jan 02, 2026 9:08 pm

Hi, interested to know if there is any firmware to flash my XD05 that I've had since 2013 to read UHD discs. BD and DVD already work great, drive details:

Drive Information
OS device name: Y:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 1.21
Serial number: MFDL000104UC
Firmware date: 2014-04-02
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 81

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
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Billycar11
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Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

#65 Post by Billycar11 » Sat Jan 03, 2026 4:05 am

pw889 wrote: Fri Jan 02, 2026 9:08 pm Hi, interested to know if there is any firmware to flash my XD05 that I've had since 2013 to read UHD discs. BD and DVD already work great, drive details:

Drive Information
OS device name: Y:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 1.21
Serial number: MFDL000104UC
Firmware date: 2014-04-02
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 81

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
yes just email me that drive info see below
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
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wellwelllwell
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Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

#66 Post by wellwelllwell » Sat Jan 31, 2026 4:11 am

Coopervid wrote: Tue Dec 30, 2025 5:48 pm
MustConsumeMedia wrote: Tue Dec 30, 2025 5:26 pm DOH! :oops: Sorry.

Drive Information
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 3.10
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2017-06-22
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 68

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
PM sent.
Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 1.10
Serial number: MIDL002771UC
Firmware date: 2013-04-24
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 77

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8231
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-XD05
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

Would you happen to have firmware for this one also?
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Billycar11
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Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

#67 Post by Billycar11 » Sat Jan 31, 2026 4:43 am

wellwelllwell wrote: Sat Jan 31, 2026 4:11 am
Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 1.10
Serial number: MIDL002771UC
Firmware date: 2013-04-24
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 77

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8231
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-XD05
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

Would you happen to have firmware for this one also?
sure just email that info to me 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
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Coopervid
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Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

#68 Post by Coopervid » Sat Jan 31, 2026 9:19 am

wellwelllwell wrote: Sat Jan 31, 2026 4:11 am
Coopervid wrote: Tue Dec 30, 2025 5:48 pm
MustConsumeMedia wrote: Tue Dec 30, 2025 5:26 pm DOH! :oops: Sorry.

Drive Information
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 3.10
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2017-06-22
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 68

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
PM sent.
Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 1.10
Serial number: MIDL002771UC
Firmware date: 2013-04-24
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 77

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8231
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-XD05
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

Would you happen to have firmware for this one also?
PM sent since you quoted me.
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Metazoa
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Joined: Sun Feb 01, 2026 8:05 pm

Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

#69 Post by Metazoa » Sun Feb 01, 2026 8:10 pm

Helo.
I would also like to flash my device if possible.
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 3.11
Serial number: ***
Firmware date: 2023-03-03
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8232
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-XD05
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 3.11/ID34
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted
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MartyMcNuts
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Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

#70 Post by MartyMcNuts » Mon Feb 02, 2026 6:42 am

Metazoa wrote: Sun Feb 01, 2026 8:10 pm Helo.
I would also like to flash my device if possible.
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 3.11
Serial number: ***
Firmware date: 2023-03-03
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8232
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-XD05
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 3.11/ID34
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted
Not possible. Your firmware has been updated to a post 11/2022 version.
Cheers :D
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phonitor
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Joined: Thu Jul 25, 2024 11:11 am

Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

#71 Post by phonitor » Thu Feb 05, 2026 2:49 am

Coopervid wrote: Sat Jan 31, 2026 9:19 am
wellwelllwell wrote: Sat Jan 31, 2026 4:11 am
Coopervid wrote: Tue Dec 30, 2025 5:48 pm

PM sent.
Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 1.10
Serial number: MIDL002771UC
Firmware date: 2013-04-24
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 77

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8231
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-XD05
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

Would you happen to have firmware for this one also?
PM sent since you quoted me.
Hi. I need help to flash my drive. Here is the info.

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 3.10
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2017-06-22
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 81

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

No disc inserted
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Billycar11
Posts: 5832
Joined: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:49 am

Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

#72 Post by Billycar11 » Thu Feb 05, 2026 2:54 am

phonitor wrote: Thu Feb 05, 2026 2:49 am

Hi. I need help to flash my drive. Here is the info.

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 3.10
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2017-06-22
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 81

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

No disc inserted
sure email me that 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
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Tech_Infusions
Posts: 5
Joined: Sun Feb 08, 2026 7:58 pm

Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

#73 Post by Tech_Infusions » Sun Feb 08, 2026 8:01 pm

Can my Pioneer Bluray be upgraded?

Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Current profile: DVD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 3.10
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2017-06-22
Bus encryption flags: 1B

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
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Coopervid
Posts: 4550
Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

#74 Post by Coopervid » Mon Feb 09, 2026 10:46 am

Tech_Infusions wrote: Sun Feb 08, 2026 8:01 pm Can my Pioneer Bluray be upgraded?

Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Current profile: DVD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 3.10
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2017-06-22
Bus encryption flags: 1B

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
PM sent.
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Tech_Infusions
Posts: 5
Joined: Sun Feb 08, 2026 7:58 pm

Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

#75 Post by Tech_Infusions » Mon Feb 09, 2026 12:41 pm

Thanks much appreciated, just to be certain is the 06 compatible with 05?
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