Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

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Coopervid
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid » Thu Mar 12, 2026 10:05 pm

higaru wrote: Thu Mar 12, 2026 5:11 pm @Coopervid - wondering if specifically the BDR-UD03FAL with a mfg. date of Jan 2017 can be flashed to read 4K UHD, and if you could kindly provide those details via PM. Thank you!
Provide the Makemkv info and I will send the flasher if possible to flash.
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Coopervid
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid » Thu Mar 12, 2026 10:06 pm

frosty2691 wrote: Mon Mar 09, 2026 2:07 am Good day/evening sirs, I am new and cannot send PMs, but I would like to flash my drive so that it can rip 4K BD, can anyone help me please? thanks in advance!

Drive Information
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 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
PM sent.
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Migaman
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Migaman » Fri Mar 13, 2026 1:51 am

Hi CooperVid,

Are you able to assist me with the flasher for this drive:

Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision 1.14
Firmware data: 2020-06-15
Drive Platform: RS8511
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware version: 1.14

Thank you in advance
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Coopervid
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid » Fri Mar 13, 2026 1:21 pm

Migaman wrote: Fri Mar 13, 2026 1:51 am Hi CooperVid,

Are you able to assist me with the flasher for this drive:

Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision 1.14
Firmware data: 2020-06-15
Drive Platform: RS8511
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware version: 1.14

Thank you in advance
PM is coming.
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fornax
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by fornax » Sat Mar 14, 2026 4:35 pm

Hi, could you please help me with the following drive:

Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: /dev/sr1
Produzent: PIONEER
Produkt: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serienummer:
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 1B

Many thanks! :)
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Billycar11
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Billycar11 » Sat Mar 14, 2026 10:16 pm

fornax wrote: Sat Mar 14, 2026 4:35 pm Hi, could you please help me with the following drive:

Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: /dev/sr1
Produzent: PIONEER
Produkt: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serienummer:
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 1B

Many thanks! :)
Sure email me that drive info section see below for email

For all others there is no need to post your makemkv drive info section publicly just email it to me directly
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: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid » Sun Mar 15, 2026 10:34 am

fornax wrote: Sat Mar 14, 2026 4:35 pm Hi, could you please help me with the following drive:

Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: /dev/sr1
Produzent: PIONEER
Produkt: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serienummer:
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 1B

Many thanks! :)
PM sent.
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pondermotive
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by pondermotive » Sun Mar 15, 2026 2:42 pm

Hi, I recently got an internal pioneer drive, I'd like to backup a small collection of UHDs, my makemkv info:

Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209M
Revision: 1.20
Firmware date: 2014-04-08
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 35

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.20/ID60
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Any help appreciated, I don't think the sdftool will do it, ty.
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Billycar11
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Billycar11 » Sun Mar 15, 2026 3:03 pm

pondermotive wrote: Sun Mar 15, 2026 2:42 pm Hi, I recently got an internal pioneer drive, I'd like to backup a small collection of UHDs, my makemkv info:

Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209M
Revision: 1.20
Firmware date: 2014-04-08
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 35

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.20/ID60
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Any help appreciated, I don't think the sdftool will do it, ty.
Sure email me that drive info section see below for email

For all others there is no need to post your makemkv drive info section publicly just email it to me directly
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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pondermotive
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by pondermotive » Sun Mar 15, 2026 9:06 pm

Coopervid wrote: Sun Mar 15, 2026 10:34 am PM sent.
Hi Coopervid, I got your PM but don't think I have enough posts to reply. Could you send me the flasher?
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emichl1
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by emichl1 » Mon Mar 16, 2026 4:32 pm

I also have a drive I want to update:

Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: D:
Produzent: PIONEER
Produkt: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.10
Serienummer:
Firmware-Datum: 2017-04-18
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 1B

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

Keine Disk eingelegt
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Coopervid
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid » Mon Mar 16, 2026 5:43 pm

emichl1 wrote: Mon Mar 16, 2026 4:32 pm I also have a drive I want to update:

Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: D:
Produzent: PIONEER
Produkt: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.10
Serienummer:
Firmware-Datum: 2017-04-18
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 1B

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

Keine Disk eingelegt
PM sent.
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fornax
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by fornax » Mon Mar 16, 2026 5:50 pm

Coopervid wrote: Sun Mar 15, 2026 10:34 am
fornax wrote: Sat Mar 14, 2026 4:35 pm Hi, could you please help me with the following drive:

Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: /dev/sr1
Produzent: PIONEER
Produkt: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serienummer:
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 1B

Many thanks! :)
PM sent.
Sorry, didn't work. MakeMKV keeps searching and isn't finding anything
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Coopervid
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid » Mon Mar 16, 2026 7:09 pm

fornax wrote: Mon Mar 16, 2026 5:50 pm
Coopervid wrote: Sun Mar 15, 2026 10:34 am
fornax wrote: Sat Mar 14, 2026 4:35 pm Hi, could you please help me with the following drive:

Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: /dev/sr1
Produzent: PIONEER
Produkt: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serienummer:
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 1B

Many thanks! :)
PM sent.
Sorry, didn't work. MakeMKV keeps searching and isn't finding anything
Post your Makemkv info after flashing. Did you follow the tutorial?
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Makar
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Makar » Tue Mar 17, 2026 12:10 am

Hi,

I got lucky and bought the last Pio UD03 in the state at Staples :)

Drive Information
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
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: 1.14
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