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
PM sent.
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
Vital64
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Vital64 »

Sounds good, I will send you an email. Thank you!
Coopervid
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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.
mrdvd
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Joined: Fri Jul 31, 2026 6:38 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by mrdvd »

Hi Coopervid, here is my info, awaiting your PM. Thanks in advance!
Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/rdisk4
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: PIDL283699WL
Firmware date: 2015-05-14
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 63

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
sam123
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by sam123 »

Hi @Coopervid
I seem to have a similar problem to a lot of other People and it seems that you might be able to help. I have the following drive and was woundering if it is possible to get it to detect UHD Blurays?

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Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: D:
Produzent: PIONEER
Produkt: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.11
Serienummer: TCDL293327WL
Firmware-Datum: 2018-11-28
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: 1.11
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
If so, I would greatly appreciate any help. Thank you wery much in advance!
Regards Sam.
Vital64
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Vital64 »

Thank you for responding to these old threads! Pm checked but as a new member I cannot reply so I am saying thanks to you here.
Coopervid
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid »

mrdvd wrote: Mon Aug 03, 2026 2:27 pm Hi Coopervid, here is my info, awaiting your PM. Thanks in advance!
Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/rdisk4
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: PIDL283699WL
Firmware date: 2015-05-14
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 63

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

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid »

sam123 wrote: Mon Aug 03, 2026 6:22 pm Hi @Coopervid
I seem to have a similar problem to a lot of other People and it seems that you might be able to help. I have the following drive and was woundering if it is possible to get it to detect UHD Blurays?

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Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: D:
Produzent: PIONEER
Produkt: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.11
Serienummer: TCDL293327WL
Firmware-Datum: 2018-11-28
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: 1.11
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
If so, I would greatly appreciate any help. Thank you wery much in advance!
Regards Sam.
PM sent.
darkphox
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Joined: Tue Aug 04, 2026 1:01 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by darkphox »

Could I get one of these PMs?

I bought mine a long time ago and just stumbled upon this. Drive info from makemkv:

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.10
Serial number: QKDL102140WL
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
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