Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

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Coopervid
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid »

Retail.fu wrote:
Sun May 03, 2026 3:59 am
Hi Coopervid (and everyone),

I own a Verbatim External Slimline Blu-ray Writer and would greatly appreciate any help with the UHD cross-flash to BDR-UD04 firmware.
Coopervid, will you assist me in my efforts for a UHD cross-flash?

Specifically, I own a Verbatim External Slimline Blu-ray Writer (model code LPUBAA, P/N 70102).
Below is the drive Information:

OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.10
Serial number: RBDL137986WL
Firmware date: 2017-04-18
Bus encryption flags: 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
(No disc inserted)

I am happy to provide any additional info if needed.
Thank you.

Retail Fu
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Billycar11
Posts: 5775
Joined: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:49 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Billycar11 »

Retail.fu wrote:
Sun May 03, 2026 3:59 am

I own a Verbatim External Slimline Blu-ray Writer and would greatly appreciate any help with the UHD cross-flash to BDR-UD04 firmware.
Coopervid, will you assist me in my efforts for a UHD cross-flash?

Specifically, I own a Verbatim External Slimline Blu-ray Writer (model code LPUBAA, P/N 70102).
Below is the drive Information:

OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.10
Serial number: RBDL137986WL
Firmware date: 2017-04-18
Bus encryption flags: 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
(No disc inserted)

I am happy to provide any additional info if needed.
Thank you.

Retail Fu
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
elahaie
Posts: 2
Joined: Sun May 03, 2026 11:55 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by elahaie »

Hi,

I just got a Pioneer BDR-UD03 - Is there a way I can get help to flash it to UHD cross-flash to BDR-UD04 firmware ?

Here is the information.

Informations lecteur
Nom du lecteur SE : D:
Fabricant : PIONEER
Produit : BD-RW BDR-UD03
Révision : 1.11
Numéro de série : SIDL265458WL
Date micrologiciel : 2018-11-28
Marqueurs d'encryptage bus : 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8511
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.11
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Billycar11
Posts: 5775
Joined: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:49 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Billycar11 »

elahaie wrote:
Mon May 04, 2026 12:09 am
Hi,

I just got a Pioneer BDR-UD03 - Is there a way I can get help to flash it to UHD cross-flash to BDR-UD04 firmware ?

Here is the information.

Informations lecteur
Nom du lecteur SE : D:
Fabricant : PIONEER
Produit : BD-RW BDR-UD03
Révision : 1.11
Numéro de série : SIDL265458WL
Date micrologiciel : 2018-11-28
Marqueurs d'encryptage bus : 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8511
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.11
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 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
Coopervid
Posts: 4525
Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid »

elahaie wrote:
Mon May 04, 2026 12:09 am
Hi,

I just got a Pioneer BDR-UD03 - Is there a way I can get help to flash it to UHD cross-flash to BDR-UD04 firmware ?

Here is the information.

Informations lecteur
Nom du lecteur SE : D:
Fabricant : PIONEER
Produit : BD-RW BDR-UD03
Révision : 1.11
Numéro de série : SIDL265458WL
Date micrologiciel : 2018-11-28
Marqueurs d'encryptage bus : 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8511
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.11
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
PM sent.
elahaie
Posts: 2
Joined: Sun May 03, 2026 11:55 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by elahaie »

I also have this one if it's possible to crossflash it. Thanks for your support.

Thanks,
Eric


Drive Information
OS device name: I:
Current profile: CD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209M
Revision: 1.55
Serial number: OBDL010526WL
Firmware date: 2023-02-16
Bus encryption flags: 13

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.55/ID60
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted
Southy1978
Posts: 1
Joined: Sat May 16, 2026 11:39 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Southy1978 »

Hi, made an account as I have this drive and want to rip all my dvd's & blu-ray discs. Is it possible with this drive?

Thanks in advance!

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Current profile: DVD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.10
Serial number: RLDL191242WL
Firmware date: 2017-04-18
Bus encryption flags: 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

No disc inserted
Billycar11
Posts: 5775
Joined: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:49 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Billycar11 »

Southy1978 wrote:
Sat May 16, 2026 12:03 pm
Hi, made an account as I have this drive and want to rip all my dvd's & blu-ray discs. Is it possible with this drive?

Thanks in advance!

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Current profile: DVD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.10
Serial number: RLDL191242WL
Firmware date: 2017-04-18
Bus encryption flags: 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

No disc inserted
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
Billycar11
Posts: 5775
Joined: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:49 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Billycar11 »

elahaie wrote:
Thu May 14, 2026 3:17 am
I also have this one if it's possible to crossflash it. Thanks for your support.

Thanks,
Eric


Drive Information
OS device name: I:
Current profile: CD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-209M
Revision: 1.55
Serial number: OBDL010526WL
Firmware date: 2023-02-16
Bus encryption flags: 13

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.55/ID60
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 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
E5Rod
Posts: 2
Joined: Sun May 10, 2026 11:11 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by E5Rod »

Hi @CooperVid / BillyCar. I just picked up three identical (except SN) BDR-UD03's. Can one of you please help me with the cross-flash to BDR-UD04? Thanks!

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: PLDL331309WL
Firmware date: 2015-05-14
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 76

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8510
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.03/ID19
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted
Coopervid
Posts: 4525
Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid »

Southy1978 wrote:
Sat May 16, 2026 12:03 pm
Hi, made an account as I have this drive and want to rip all my dvd's & blu-ray discs. Is it possible with this drive?

Thanks in advance!

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Current profile: DVD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.10
Serial number: RLDL191242WL
Firmware date: 2017-04-18
Bus encryption flags: 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

No disc inserted
PM sent.
Coopervid
Posts: 4525
Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid »

E5Rod wrote:
Fri May 22, 2026 8:53 pm
Hi @CooperVid / BillyCar. I just picked up three identical (except SN) BDR-UD03's. Can one of you please help me with the cross-flash to BDR-UD04? Thanks!

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: PLDL331309WL
Firmware date: 2015-05-14
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 76

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8510
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.03/ID19
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted
PM sent.
plattfot
Posts: 2
Joined: Sat May 24, 2025 4:47 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by plattfot »

Coopervid wrote:
Thu May 29, 2025 2:37 am
plattfot wrote:
Sat May 24, 2025 4:53 pm
Hi,
I just started collecting UHD but sadly my drive BDR-UD03 drive cannot read them. Any help would be appreciated.

Code: Select all

Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/sr0
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.11
Serial number: SE**********
Firmware date: 2018-11-28
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8511
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.11
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

PM sent.
A thousand apologizes! I was expecting to get a notification via email if anyone responded, so I didn't login to check... Then life happened, one thing being my server I store my rips on died. Finally got everything sorted so I can start again. Do you mind sending another PM?

Thanks
(This time I'll make sure to periodically login to check my notifications...)
Billycar11
Posts: 5775
Joined: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:49 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Billycar11 »

plattfot wrote:
Fri May 22, 2026 10:49 pm
Coopervid wrote:
Thu May 29, 2025 2:37 am
plattfot wrote:
Sat May 24, 2025 4:53 pm
Hi,
I just started collecting UHD but sadly my drive BDR-UD03 drive cannot read them. Any help would be appreciated.

Code: Select all

Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/sr0
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.11
Serial number: SE**********
Firmware date: 2018-11-28
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8511
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.11
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

PM sent.
A thousand apologizes! I was expecting to get a notification via email if anyone responded, so I didn't login to check... Then life happened, one thing being my server I store my rips on died. Finally got everything sorted so I can start again. Do you mind sending another PM?

Thanks
(This time I'll make sure to periodically login to check my notifications...)
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
E5Rod
Posts: 2
Joined: Sun May 10, 2026 11:11 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by E5Rod »

Coopervid wrote:
Fri May 22, 2026 9:38 pm
E5Rod wrote:
Fri May 22, 2026 8:53 pm
Hi @CooperVid / BillyCar. I just picked up three identical (except SN) BDR-UD03's. Can one of you please help me with the cross-flash to BDR-UD04? Thanks!

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: PLDL331309WL
Firmware date: 2015-05-14
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 76

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8510
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.03/ID19
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted
PM sent.
Thank you Coopervid! You guys are awesome.
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