Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

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RockyPBS
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by RockyPBS »

Hi Coopervid,
I'd love to get into the action too with my drive, thanks!

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.11
Serial number: TFDL311221WL
Firmware date: 2018-11-28
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 30

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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secretsubscriber
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Joined: Thu Aug 06, 2026 10:32 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by secretsubscriber »

Hello
I just got one of these drives. Am i able to update it to read UHD?

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03D
Revision: 1.00
Serial number: QGDL346693WL
Firmware date: 2014-05-14
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8510
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.00/ID84
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted

-Thanks!
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Coopervid
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid »

darkphox wrote: Tue Aug 04, 2026 1:06 am 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
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 »

RockyPBS wrote: Wed Aug 05, 2026 12:07 pm Hi Coopervid,
I'd love to get into the action too with my drive, thanks!

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.11
Serial number: TFDL311221WL
Firmware date: 2018-11-28
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 30

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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Billycar11
Posts: 6188
Joined: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:49 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Billycar11 »

secretsubscriber wrote: Thu Aug 06, 2026 10:36 pm Hello
I just got one of these drives. Am i able to update it to read UHD?

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03D
Revision: 1.00
Serial number: QGDL346693WL
Firmware date: 2014-05-14
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8510
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.00/ID84
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted

-Thanks!
Sure email me that drive info section see below for email

For all others there is no need to post your makemkv drive info section publicly just email it to me directly
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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Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid »

secretsubscriber wrote: Thu Aug 06, 2026 10:36 pm Hello
I just got one of these drives. Am i able to update it to read UHD?

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03D
Revision: 1.00
Serial number: QGDL346693WL
Firmware date: 2014-05-14
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8510
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.00/ID84
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted

-Thanks!
PM sent.
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Billycar11
Posts: 6188
Joined: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:49 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Billycar11 »

darkphox wrote: Tue Aug 04, 2026 1:06 am 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
Sure email me that drive info section see below for email

For all others there is no need to post your makemkv drive info section publicly just email it to me directly
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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henkwel
Posts: 1
Joined: Mon Aug 10, 2026 3:43 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by henkwel »

Hi Coopervid, found this forum now, seems like you are able to help me, awaiting your PM. Thanks in advance!

Fabrikant: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revisie: 1.14
Serienummer: DEDL535903WL
Firmware datum: 2020-06-15
Bus encryptie 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
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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 »

henkwel wrote: Mon Aug 10, 2026 4:38 pm Hi Coopervid, found this forum now, seems like you are able to help me, awaiting your PM. Thanks in advance!

Fabrikant: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revisie: 1.14
Serienummer: DEDL535903WL
Firmware datum: 2020-06-15
Bus encryptie 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
PM sent.
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Billycar11
Posts: 6188
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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alxndrs
Posts: 1
Joined: Fri Aug 07, 2026 2:14 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by alxndrs »

Hello Coopervid, I can't PM you please let me know your email, thank you!
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Coopervid
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid »

alxndrs wrote: Wed Aug 12, 2026 1:02 am Hello Coopervid, I can't PM you please let me know your email, thank you!
Post your Makemkv info and I will respond ASAP. Or post your question here and I might follow up with PM or email.
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clunky
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Joined: Fri Jul 31, 2026 2:31 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by clunky »

Is it possible to flash this drive with one of the current firmware in the pack? Thanks! :)

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.21
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2018-04-26
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 76

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8511
Firmware version: ID19

No disc inserted
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mmaslar
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Joined: Fri Jan 30, 2015 12:57 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by mmaslar »

I'm in the same boat. Just purchased a Verbatim 43890 with Pioneer BDR-UD03 and it does not read my UHD discs.
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Coopervid
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid »

mmaslar wrote: Fri Aug 14, 2026 5:51 pm I'm in the same boat. Just purchased a Verbatim 43890 with Pioneer BDR-UD03 and it does not read my UHD discs.
Post your Makemkv info.
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