Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

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tfm55x
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Joined: Thu Feb 19, 2026 8:25 pm

Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

Post by tfm55x »

How can I get a patched firmware build for this drive? I'm finally getting around to ripping all my disc content and have UHDs that I want to ingest. Assuming it's possible to flash the firmware from MacOS/Linux. If not, pls advise.

Drive Information:
OS device name: /dev/rdisk4
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 3.01
Serial number: QEDL112057UC
Firmware date: 2014-12-26
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 18

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

No disc inserted
Billycar11
Posts: 5455
Joined: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:49 am

Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

Post by Billycar11 »

tfm55x wrote:
Thu Feb 19, 2026 8:32 pm
How can I get a patched firmware build for this drive? I'm finally getting around to ripping all my disc content and have UHDs that I want to ingest. Assuming it's possible to flash the firmware from MacOS/Linux. If not, pls advise.

Drive Information:
OS device name: /dev/rdisk4
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 3.01
Serial number: QEDL112057UC
Firmware date: 2014-12-26
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 18

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

No disc inserted
sure email me that info and all others email me no need to post your info here just reach out to me directly
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
comadose
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Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

Post by comadose »

For free UHD unlocking, PM me.
jkinsey1776
Posts: 2
Joined: Sat Feb 21, 2026 11:22 pm

Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

Post by jkinsey1776 »

I have the same drive a lot of people have reported and would like to know how to upgrade it to support UHD discs.

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 3.01
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2014-12-26
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 56

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
Billycar11
Posts: 5455
Joined: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:49 am

Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

Post by Billycar11 »

jkinsey1776 wrote:
Sun Feb 22, 2026 3:36 am
I have the same drive a lot of people have reported and would like to know how to upgrade it to support UHD discs.

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 3.01
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2014-12-26
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 56

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
sure email me that info and all others email me no need to post your info here just reach out to me directly
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
jkinsey1776
Posts: 2
Joined: Sat Feb 21, 2026 11:22 pm

Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

Post by jkinsey1776 »

comadose wrote:
Fri Feb 20, 2026 9:10 am
For free UHD unlocking, PM me.
I haven’t been on long enough to PM. Can you PM me?
bmichelmd
Posts: 1
Joined: Sun Feb 22, 2026 10:18 pm

Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

Post by bmichelmd »

comadose wrote:
Fri Feb 20, 2026 9:10 am
For free UHD unlocking, PM me.
I tried to but my account is still new. I would be VERY appreciative for any help! Thank you!
Billycar11
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Joined: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:49 am

Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

Post by Billycar11 »

bmichelmd wrote:
Sun Feb 22, 2026 10:22 pm

I tried to but my account is still new. I would be VERY appreciative for any help! Thank you!
My email is open for an auto flasher 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
comadose
Posts: 38
Joined: Sun Sep 21, 2025 2:33 pm

Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

Post by comadose »

bmichelmd wrote:
Sun Feb 22, 2026 10:22 pm
comadose wrote:
Fri Feb 20, 2026 9:10 am
For free UHD unlocking, PM me.
I tried to but my account is still new. I would be VERY appreciative for any help! Thank you!
PM sent.
tthousand
Posts: 6
Joined: Mon Feb 16, 2026 7:38 pm

Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

Post by tthousand »

Big shout out to @Billycar11.

Thank you for taking the time to answer all the questions I have been sending you.

Flasher worked flawlessly. I could not be anymore happier with the results.
Billycar11
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Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

Post by Billycar11 »

tthousand wrote:
Wed Feb 25, 2026 5:42 pm
Big shout out to @Billycar11.

Thank you for taking the time to answer all the questions I have been sending you.

Flasher worked flawlessly. I could not be anymore happier with the results.
no problem thanks for the good review
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
zackeriah
Posts: 3
Joined: Sun Mar 01, 2026 1:23 am

Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

Post by zackeriah »

comadose wrote:
Tue Feb 24, 2026 9:21 am
bmichelmd wrote:
Sun Feb 22, 2026 10:22 pm
comadose wrote:
Fri Feb 20, 2026 9:10 am
For free UHD unlocking, PM me.
I tried to but my account is still new. I would be VERY appreciative for any help! Thank you!
PM sent.
Hi coma! Could you help me with mine? Thanks for your time.

Drive Information
OS device name: M:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 1.20
Serial number: Removed
Firmware date: 2013-11-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8231
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-XD05
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.20
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Billycar11
Posts: 5455
Joined: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:49 am

Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

Post by Billycar11 »

zackeriah wrote:
Sun Mar 01, 2026 4:44 pm


Could you help me with mine? Thanks for your time.

Drive Information
OS device name: M:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 1.20
Serial number: Removed
Firmware date: 2013-11-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8231
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-XD05
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.20
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
sure email me that info and all others email me no need to post your info here just reach out to me directly
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
zackeriah
Posts: 3
Joined: Sun Mar 01, 2026 1:23 am

Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

Post by zackeriah »

comadose wrote:
Fri Feb 20, 2026 9:10 am
For free UHD unlocking, PM me.
Hi coma, I would PM you but my account is too new.
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