Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

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Billycar11
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Billycar11 »

uh2026 wrote: Fri Jul 10, 2026 6:05 pm Hello

Can this drive (Verbatim 43890) be flashed to read UHD Blu-rays on a Mac?

Thanks a lot.

Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: /dev/rdisk4
Aktuelles Profil: BD-ROM
Produzent: PIONEER
Produkt: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.05
Serienummer: QBDL090206WL
Firmware-Datum: 2015-11-24
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 1B
Highest AACS version: 71

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8510
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.05
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: 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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luschus
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Joined: Wed Jul 15, 2026 3:57 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by luschus »

Hi guys,

can this drive be flashed to support UHDs?
Drive Information
OS device name: H:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: SBW-06D2X-U
Revision: 1.10
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2017-04-18
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: 1.10/ID22
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Cheers
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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 »

luschus wrote: Wed Jul 15, 2026 4:00 pm Hi guys,

can this drive be flashed to support UHDs?
Drive Information
OS device name: H:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: SBW-06D2X-U
Revision: 1.10
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2017-04-18
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: 1.10/ID22
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Cheers
PM sent.
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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 »

luschus wrote: Wed Jul 15, 2026 4:00 pm Hi guys,

can this drive be flashed to support UHDs?
Drive Information
OS device name: H:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: SBW-06D2X-U
Revision: 1.10
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2017-04-18
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: 1.10/ID22
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Cheers
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: 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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ashleynz
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Joined: Thu Dec 17, 2015 1:51 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by ashleynz »

Hi @Coopervid,

It would be great if you could help me out with the file that i need for UHD, thanks.

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Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: PJDL290583WL
Firmware date: 2015-05-14
Bus encryption flags: 1B

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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Coopervid
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Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid »

ashleynz wrote: Mon Jul 20, 2026 12:51 am Hi @Coopervid,

It would be great if you could help me out with the file that i need for UHD, thanks.

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Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: PJDL290583WL
Firmware date: 2015-05-14
Bus encryption flags: 1B

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

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Billycar11 »

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: 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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melchett
Posts: 1
Joined: Thu Jul 23, 2026 5:15 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by melchett »

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Drive Information
OS device name: J:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: SBW-06D2X-U
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: QADL016406WL
Firmware date: 2016-12-16
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 18

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8510
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.03/ID22
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Hello kind forum - hoping to coax this thing into reading a 4k disc.
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Haldrie
Posts: 1
Joined: Thu Jul 23, 2026 8:23 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Haldrie »

Well seeing as how this is still going and I too have one of these drives might as well give it a shot.

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Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: CIDL502556WL
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
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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 »

Haldrie wrote: Thu Jul 23, 2026 8:26 pm Well seeing as how this is still going and I too have one of these drives might as well give it a shot.

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Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: CIDL502556WL
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
melchett wrote: Thu Jul 23, 2026 5:17 pm

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Drive Information
OS device name: J:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: SBW-06D2X-U
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: QADL016406WL
Firmware date: 2016-12-16
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 18

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8510
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.03/ID22
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Hello kind forum - hoping to coax this thing into reading a 4k disc.
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: 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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RenegadeRaven
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Joined: Thu Jul 30, 2026 8:20 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by RenegadeRaven »

Hello @Coopervid,

It would be greatly appreciated if you can assist me as well.

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Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom2
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 65

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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Billycar11
Posts: 6382
Joined: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:49 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Billycar11 »

RenegadeRaven wrote: Thu Jul 30, 2026 8:26 pm Hello,

It would be greatly appreciated if you can assist me as well.

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Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom2
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 65

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 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: 4846
Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid »

RenegadeRaven wrote: Thu Jul 30, 2026 8:26 pm Hello @Coopervid,

It would be greatly appreciated if you can assist me as well.

Code: Select all

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom2
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 65

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!
PM sent.
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Coopervid
Posts: 4846
Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid »

melchett wrote: Thu Jul 23, 2026 5:17 pm

Code: Select all

Drive Information
OS device name: J:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: SBW-06D2X-U
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: QADL016406WL
Firmware date: 2016-12-16
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 18

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8510
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.03/ID22
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Hello kind forum - hoping to coax this thing into reading a 4k disc.
PM sent.
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Coopervid
Posts: 4846
Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid »

Haldrie wrote: Thu Jul 23, 2026 8:26 pm Well seeing as how this is still going and I too have one of these drives might as well give it a shot.

Code: Select all

Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: CIDL502556WL
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
PM sent.
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