Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

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Coopervid
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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.

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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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RenegadeRaven
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by RenegadeRaven »

Coopervid wrote: Fri Jul 31, 2026 9:20 am
RenegadeRaven wrote: Thu Jul 30, 2026 8:26 pm 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!
PM sent.
Thank you.

Quick question; are there instructions on how to backup the current firmware before cross-flashing, just in case I ever need to revert back?
Coopervid
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid »

You can‘t but I could send you UD03 firmware if you need to flash for warranty. But I guess that has expired anyway.
mrdvd
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by mrdvd »

Hello, I just purchased one of these too. Please and thank you!
Billycar11
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Billycar11 »

mrdvd wrote: Fri Jul 31, 2026 6:39 pm Hello, I just purchased one of these too. Please and thank you!
Sure email me the makemkv drive info section see below
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
Vital64
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Vital64 »

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom6
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: QEDL404787WL
Firmware date: 2015-05-14
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 82

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

Will this work on mine too? old thread I know, sorry.
Billycar11
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Billycar11 »

Vital64 wrote: Sun Aug 02, 2026 7:20 pm Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom6
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: QEDL404787WL
Firmware date: 2015-05-14
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 82

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

Will this work on mine too? old thread I know, sorry.
Sure email me the makemkv drive info section see below
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
Coopervid
Posts: 4619
Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid »

Vital64 wrote: Sun Aug 02, 2026 7:20 pm Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom6
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: QEDL404787WL
Firmware date: 2015-05-14
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 82

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

Will this work on mine too? old thread I know, sorry.
PM sent.
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