Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

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koza3000
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by koza3000 » Sun May 24, 2026 9:33 am

Hi,
I've got the same problem with my Pioneer BDR-UD03. I really want it to read UHD. Could You help me?

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: ALDL438721WL
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
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: 1.14
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Thank You in advance
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Billycar11
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Joined: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:49 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Billycar11 » Sun May 24, 2026 4:01 pm

koza3000 wrote: Sun May 24, 2026 9:33 am Hi,
I've got the same problem with my Pioneer BDR-UD03. I really want it to read UHD. Could You help me?

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: ALDL438721WL
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
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: 1.14
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Thank You in advance
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: viewtopic.php?t=17831
UHD Drive Guide: viewtopic.php?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 » Mon May 25, 2026 9:22 am

koza3000 wrote: Sun May 24, 2026 9:33 am Hi,
I've got the same problem with my Pioneer BDR-UD03. I really want it to read UHD. Could You help me?

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: ALDL438721WL
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
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: 1.14
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Thank You in advance
PM sent.
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brianforever
Posts: 2
Joined: Tue May 26, 2026 3:53 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by brianforever » Tue May 26, 2026 4:20 am

Hi Coopervid,

Saw everyone posting, thought I join in the fun too, Thanks very much :)

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.11
Serial number: SJDL269515WL
Firmware date: 2018-11-28
Bus encryption flags: 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
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tolerable
Posts: 1
Joined: Mon Jun 01, 2026 6:28 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by tolerable » Mon Jun 01, 2026 6:42 pm

I also find myself in possession of one of these drives, and would really like to be able to rip my UHDs with it.
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: RHDL515399WL
Firmware date: 2015-05-14
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 77

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
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Billycar11
Posts: 6403
Joined: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:49 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Billycar11 » Mon Jun 01, 2026 9:49 pm

tolerable wrote: Mon Jun 01, 2026 6:42 pm I also find myself in possession of one of these drives, and would really like to be able to rip my UHDs with it.
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: RHDL515399WL
Firmware date: 2015-05-14
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 77

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
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: viewtopic.php?t=17831
UHD Drive Guide: viewtopic.php?t=19634
Auto flash kit $40 Email Billycar5924@gmail.com No attachments
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Coopervid
Posts: 4854
Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid » Tue Jun 02, 2026 10:19 am

brianforever wrote: Tue May 26, 2026 4:20 am Hi Coopervid,

Saw everyone posting, thought I join in the fun too, Thanks very much :)

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.11
Serial number: SJDL269515WL
Firmware date: 2018-11-28
Bus encryption flags: 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.
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Coopervid
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Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid » Tue Jun 02, 2026 10:22 am

tolerable wrote: Mon Jun 01, 2026 6:42 pm I also find myself in possession of one of these drives, and would really like to be able to rip my UHDs with it.
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: RHDL515399WL
Firmware date: 2015-05-14
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 77

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
PM sent.
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brianforever
Posts: 2
Joined: Tue May 26, 2026 3:53 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by brianforever » Tue Jun 02, 2026 2:39 pm

Thank you very much Kind Sir :)
Coopervid wrote: Tue Jun 02, 2026 10:19 am
brianforever wrote: Tue May 26, 2026 4:20 am Hi Coopervid,

Saw everyone posting, thought I join in the fun too, Thanks very much :)

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.11
Serial number: SJDL269515WL
Firmware date: 2018-11-28
Bus encryption flags: 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.
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Coopervid
Posts: 4854
Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid » Tue Jun 02, 2026 8:07 pm

brianforever wrote: Tue Jun 02, 2026 2:39 pm Thank you very much Kind Sir :)
Coopervid wrote: Tue Jun 02, 2026 10:19 am
brianforever wrote: Tue May 26, 2026 4:20 am Hi Coopervid,

Saw everyone posting, thought I join in the fun too, Thanks very much :)

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.11
Serial number: SJDL269515WL
Firmware date: 2018-11-28
Bus encryption flags: 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.
You are welcome. Enjoy!
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mattblack67
Posts: 1
Joined: Wed Jun 03, 2026 12:12 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by mattblack67 » Wed Jun 03, 2026 12:20 am

Hello all,

I thought I would throw mine into the mix:

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: BGDL494862WL
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


Thanks in advance
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kakademona
Posts: 1
Joined: Wed Jun 03, 2026 10:14 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by kakademona » Wed Jun 03, 2026 10:27 am

Hello good Sir!

Would be fantastic to unlock my Verbatim drive too! Just bought my first UHD and realized that it is wrong model and I cant do anything unless i patch the firmware...

Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/sr0
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: AFDL414165WL
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

Thanks a lot in advance!
Kind regards KD
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theoneperson
Posts: 1
Joined: Sat Jun 06, 2026 12:01 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by theoneperson » Sat Jun 06, 2026 12:02 am

Same issue for me? any help with a PM on the file needed?
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Billycar11
Posts: 6403
Joined: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:49 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Billycar11 » Sat Jun 06, 2026 1:06 am

kakademona wrote: Wed Jun 03, 2026 10:27 am Hello good Sir!

Would be fantastic to unlock my Verbatim drive too! Just bought my first UHD and realized that it is wrong model and I cant do anything unless i patch the firmware...

Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/sr0
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: AFDL414165WL
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

Thanks a lot in advance!
Kind regards KD
theoneperson wrote: Sat Jun 06, 2026 12:02 am Same issue for me? any help with a PM on the file needed?
mattblack67 wrote: Wed Jun 03, 2026 12:20 am Hello all,

I thought I would throw mine into the mix:

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: BGDL494862WL
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


Thanks in advance
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: viewtopic.php?t=17831
UHD Drive Guide: viewtopic.php?t=19634
Auto flash kit $40 Email Billycar5924@gmail.com No attachments
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naugyhyde
Posts: 1
Joined: Sat Jun 06, 2026 8:03 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by naugyhyde » Sat Jun 06, 2026 8:11 am

Any chance I would be able to get this firmware? I have the same drive (BDR-UD03) with Revision: 1.03.

Thank you in advance!
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