Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

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HarmonKillerbrew
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by HarmonKillerbrew »

Just received the Verbatim drive from Office Depot. Is someone able to assist with getting it flashed? Much appreciated.

Drive Information
OS device name: L:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 76

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
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid »

Orientalmushroom wrote:
Sat Jan 17, 2026 11:40 pm
Coopervid wrote:
Fri Jan 16, 2026 2:24 pm


PM sent.
Hi Coopervid, I just picked one up and would like to know how to flash it as well. Will wait for your PM!

Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
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.
Coopervid
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid »

curtis07 wrote:
Sat Jan 17, 2026 11:37 pm
Good afternoon! I found a Pioneer version of the Verbatim 43890 at Staples today (unbelievably lucky, and unfortunately the only drive there) and would like to flash it for UHD.

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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
PM sent.
Real_Derek
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Joined: Sun Jan 18, 2026 4:45 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Real_Derek »

Hi Coopervid!
I have Pioneer BDR-UD03 drive and would like to get your instructions on how to make this drive read UHD discs :)

My makemkv drive info:

Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.05
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2015-11-24
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8510
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.05
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
zaqqaz6917
Posts: 60
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by zaqqaz6917 »

    It seems currently Office depot usa is a good source for pioneer/verbatim ud-03 with pre 2023 terror firmware
    Also offering a 25% sign up code.
    blind-s33r
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    Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

    Post by blind-s33r »

    zaqqaz6917 wrote:
    Sun Jan 18, 2026 10:44 pm
      It seems currently Office depot usa is a good source for pioneer/verbatim ud-03 with pre 2023 terror firmware
      Also offering a 25% sign up code.
      They were, I managed to grab a few but now their website says out of stock and everywhere around I check for pickup is also oos... but It was a nice last ditch find for some pioneers.
      Orientalmushroom
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      Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

      Post by Orientalmushroom »

      Coopervid wrote:
      Sun Jan 18, 2026 1:42 pm
      Orientalmushroom wrote:
      Sat Jan 17, 2026 11:40 pm
      Coopervid wrote:
      Fri Jan 16, 2026 2:24 pm


      PM sent.
      Hi Coopervid, I just picked one up and would like to know how to flash it as well. Will wait for your PM!

      Drive Information
      OS device name: F:
      Manufacturer: PIONEER
      Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
      Revision: 1.14
      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.
      Couldn't send you a PM for some reason but thank you for the help. Worked perfectly and I'm up and running. I sent you a thank you!!!
      Coopervid
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      Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

      Post by Coopervid »

      HarmonKillerbrew wrote:
      Sun Jan 18, 2026 4:17 am
      Just received the Verbatim drive from Office Depot. Is someone able to assist with getting it flashed? Much appreciated.

      Drive Information
      OS device name: L:
      Manufacturer: PIONEER
      Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
      Revision: 1.14
      Serial number:
      Firmware date: 2020-06-15
      Bus encryption flags: 1B
      Highest AACS version: 76

      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.
      Real_Derek
      Posts: 2
      Joined: Sun Jan 18, 2026 4:45 pm

      Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

      Post by Real_Derek »

      Coopervid wrote:
      Mon Jan 19, 2026 10:44 am
      PM sent.
      Me too please. My message with the drive info is above.
      Billycar11
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      Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

      Post by Billycar11 »

      Real_Derek wrote:
      Mon Jan 19, 2026 2:02 pm

      Me too please. My message with the drive info is above.
      sure just email me your drive info section 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
      Coopervid
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      Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

      Post by Coopervid »

      Real_Derek wrote:
      Sun Jan 18, 2026 4:57 pm
      Hi Coopervid!
      I have Pioneer BDR-UD03 drive and would like to get your instructions on how to make this drive read UHD discs :)

      My makemkv drive info:

      Manufacturer: PIONEER
      Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
      Revision: 1.05
      Serial number:
      Firmware date: 2015-11-24
      Bus encryption flags: 1B

      LibreDrive Information
      Status: Enabled
      Drive platform: RS8510
      Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
      Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
      Firmware version: 1.05
      DVD all regions: Yes
      BD raw data read: Yes
      BD raw metadata read: Yes
      Unrestricted read speed: Yes
      PM sent.
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