Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem

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Coopervid
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Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem

Post by Coopervid »

pradogx wrote:
Fri Jan 30, 2026 3:22 am
Coopervid,

Can you help me out with this as well? Much appreciated!

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: xxxxxxxxxxxx
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 68

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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Idaho121
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Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem

Post by Idaho121 »

Another request!

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: XXXXXXXXXX
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
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted
Billycar11
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Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem

Post by Billycar11 »

Idaho121 wrote:
Sat Feb 07, 2026 9:16 pm
Another request!

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: XXXXXXXXXX
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
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted
Email me that drive info section see below for email
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rob_levine
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Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem

Post by rob_levine »

Hi - another request. In this case, I've already flashed to 1.03 but have two 4k UHD Blu-Rays, neither of which work. Normal Blu-Rays working fine.

Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BU40N
Revision: 1.03
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2118-10-24 19:34
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 82

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
Firmware type: Patched (microcode access re-enabled)
Firmware version: 1.03
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted
MartyMcNuts
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Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem

Post by MartyMcNuts »

rob_levine wrote:
Fri Apr 24, 2026 9:17 am
Hi - another request. In this case, I've already flashed to 1.03 but have two 4k UHD Blu-Rays, neither of which work. Normal Blu-Rays working fine.

Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BU40N
Revision: 1.03
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2118-10-24 19:34
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 82

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
Firmware type: Patched (microcode access re-enabled)
Firmware version: 1.03
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted
You need to provide some info about why they are not working for UHD. Perhaps copy and paste the log window text when attempting a UHD rip?
Cheers :D
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rob_levine
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Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem

Post by rob_levine »

Thanks for the quick reply. Sure - info and logs attached for both the failing discs.
Attachments
DISK 2 - ANDOR.txt
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DISK 1 - INCEPTION.txt
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dcoke22
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Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem

Post by dcoke22 »

rob_levine wrote:
Sat Apr 25, 2026 9:51 am
Thanks for the quick reply. Sure - info and logs attached for both the failing discs.
Have you tried power cycling your drive?
coconut26
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Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem

Post by coconut26 »

Hi,
I have problems with a 43890 Verbatim USB Slim Writer (ans I'm new to subjects UHD with makemkv):

Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: /dev/sr2
Produzent: PIONEER
Produkt: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serienummer:XXXXXXXXXXXXXXx
Firmware-Datum: 2020-06-15
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 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

It run's fine without UHD.I need to unlock, if possible.

It's not able to fully dump the firmware (and has no rawflash option):

makemkvcon f -d /dev/sr2 help
Pioneer firmware module v1.20
Commands:
dump [auto|full] dumps firmware image
dump full - dumps full rom image (if not disabled in firmware)
dump auto - dumps full image if possible, info data otherwise
speed get - prints current speed mode setting
speed set MODE - writes new default speed mode to EEPROM

What can be done in this case, can you please comment this.
Kind regards
Billycar11
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Joined: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:49 am

Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem

Post by Billycar11 »

coconut26 wrote:
Sun Jun 07, 2026 10:01 am
Hi,
I have problems with a 43890 Verbatim USB Slim Writer (ans I'm new to subjects UHD with makemkv):

Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: /dev/sr2
Produzent: PIONEER
Produkt: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serienummer:XXXXXXXXXXXXXXx
Firmware-Datum: 2020-06-15
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 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

It run's fine without UHD.I need to unlock, if possible.

It's not able to fully dump the firmware (and has no rawflash option):

makemkvcon f -d /dev/sr2 help
Pioneer firmware module v1.20
Commands:
dump [auto|full] dumps firmware image
dump full - dumps full rom image (if not disabled in firmware)
dump auto - dumps full image if possible, info data otherwise
speed get - prints current speed mode setting
speed set MODE - writes new default speed mode to EEPROM

What can be done in this case, can you please comment this.
Kind regards
Yes it can do UHD but not with the flashing tool you are asking about

sure email me that info and all others email me
no need to post your info here publicly 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
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