Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

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Billycar11
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

#1321 Post by Billycar11 » Wed Aug 19, 2026 9:45 am

burgermeister wrote: Tue Aug 18, 2026 1:30 am Hi,

I've been using this drive for some time now with Blu-Rays and have started on the 4K UHD ones. If this drive is capable of reading them, could you please send me the firmware?

Drive Information
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: RGDL5-------
Firmware date: 2015-05-14
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 65

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


Thank you!
sure email me that info and
all others email me no need to post your info here publicly just reach out to me directly
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Rare329
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

#1322 Post by Rare329 » Thu Aug 20, 2026 1:17 am

Coopervid wrote: Wed Apr 02, 2025 12:12 pm
zittrig wrote: Wed Apr 02, 2025 7:35 am Generally asked:

Are there any differences between

- BDR-UD03
- BDR-UD03B
- BDR-UD03TBD

?

Are the B and TBD flashable to BDR-UD04 like the BDR-UD03 when the firmware is older then 12/2022?
MakeMKV information not available, but perhaps there are any empirical values?

I could get one of them for a friend who has an empty enclosure since his BU40N is gone.
Not really. The only thing seems to be the firmware version should be 8510 or 8511. It looks like 8591 (see above) is not flashable. Maybe the author forgot to add this or nobody has it tried before so 8591 is excluded.
Can you help me flash my ud03tbd?
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03D
Revision: 1.00
Serial number: OCDL048015WL
Firmware date: 2014-05-14
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 76

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

Billycar11
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

#1323 Post by Billycar11 » Thu Aug 20, 2026 1:43 am

Rare329 wrote: Thu Aug 20, 2026 1:17 am
Can you help me flash my ud03tbd?
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03D
Revision: 1.00
Serial number: OCDL048015WL
Firmware date: 2014-05-14
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 76

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
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

Coopervid
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

#1324 Post by Coopervid » Thu Aug 20, 2026 9:19 am

Rare329 wrote: Thu Aug 20, 2026 1:17 am
Coopervid wrote: Wed Apr 02, 2025 12:12 pm
zittrig wrote: Wed Apr 02, 2025 7:35 am Generally asked:

Are there any differences between

- BDR-UD03
- BDR-UD03B
- BDR-UD03TBD

?

Are the B and TBD flashable to BDR-UD04 like the BDR-UD03 when the firmware is older then 12/2022?
MakeMKV information not available, but perhaps there are any empirical values?

I could get one of them for a friend who has an empty enclosure since his BU40N is gone.
Not really. The only thing seems to be the firmware version should be 8510 or 8511. It looks like 8591 (see above) is not flashable. Maybe the author forgot to add this or nobody has it tried before so 8591 is excluded.
Can you help me flash my ud03tbd?
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03D
Revision: 1.00
Serial number: OCDL048015WL
Firmware date: 2014-05-14
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 76

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
PM sent.

Marksimus
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

#1325 Post by Marksimus » Thu Aug 20, 2026 2:15 pm

Hello Folks, I am in the same boat.
I can follow the flash directions just need some direction.

Very much appreciated for this forum and the folks that help out.

BD-RE PIONEER BD-RW BDR-UD03 1.14 DDDL527693WL

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: DDDL527693WL
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

Cant recall if I did anything with this I have been recovering from a accident and just getting back into things

Thanks again :)

ahai88
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

#1326 Post by ahai88 » Thu Aug 20, 2026 3:34 pm

Hi Coopervid,

I have the same problem with the drive wthen name differs by one letter BDR-UD03D.
Can I also unlock UHD? Does the letter D change much :(
Device: \\.\E:

Drive Information:

Model Name : PIONEER BD-RW BDR-UD03D
Firmware Rev : 1.00
Extra Info : 14/05/14 PIONEER
Serial Number : OGDL091378WL
Buffer Size : 4000 kiB

Additional Drive Information:

Label Code : ----
Hardware Rev : SAT 8510
Kernel Type : ID84
Firmware Type : ID84
Kernel Version : 0000

Drive is in normal mode.

Firmware flashing support : NO
Firmware dumping support : NO

Drive Capabilities:

CD-ROM : R BD-ROM : R
CD-R : R/W BD-R : R/W
CD-RW : R/W BD-R XL : R/W
DVD-ROM : R BD-RE : R/W
DVD-R : R/W BD-RE XL : R/W
DVD-R DL : R/W HD DVD-ROM : -
DVD-RW : R/W HD DVD-R : -
DVD+R : R/W HD DVD-R DL : -
DVD+R DL : R/W HD DVD-RW : -
DVD+RW : R/W LabelFlash : NO
DVD-RAM : R/W LightScribe : NO

Drive Region Settings:

RPC Scheme : RPC-2
Current Region : 2
Changes Left : 4 (available to user)
Resets Left : 4 (available only to vendor)
Region State : Region is set

Thank you for your help ;)

Coopervid
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

#1327 Post by Coopervid » Thu Aug 20, 2026 3:51 pm

Marksimus wrote: Thu Aug 20, 2026 2:15 pm Hello Folks, I am in the same boat.
I can follow the flash directions just need some direction.

Very much appreciated for this forum and the folks that help out.

BD-RE PIONEER BD-RW BDR-UD03 1.14 DDDL527693WL

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: DDDL527693WL
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

Cant recall if I did anything with this I have been recovering from a accident and just getting back into things

Thanks again :)
PM sent.

Coopervid
Posts: 4690
Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

#1328 Post by Coopervid » Thu Aug 20, 2026 3:53 pm

ahai88 wrote: Thu Aug 20, 2026 3:34 pm Hi Coopervid,

I have the same problem with the drive wthen name differs by one letter BDR-UD03D.
Can I also unlock UHD? Does the letter D change much :(
Device: \\.\E:

Drive Information:

Model Name : PIONEER BD-RW BDR-UD03D
Firmware Rev : 1.00
Extra Info : 14/05/14 PIONEER
Serial Number : OGDL091378WL
Buffer Size : 4000 kiB

Additional Drive Information:

Label Code : ----
Hardware Rev : SAT 8510
Kernel Type : ID84
Firmware Type : ID84
Kernel Version : 0000

Drive is in normal mode.

Firmware flashing support : NO
Firmware dumping support : NO

Drive Capabilities:

CD-ROM : R BD-ROM : R
CD-R : R/W BD-R : R/W
CD-RW : R/W BD-R XL : R/W
DVD-ROM : R BD-RE : R/W
DVD-R : R/W BD-RE XL : R/W
DVD-R DL : R/W HD DVD-ROM : -
DVD-RW : R/W HD DVD-R : -
DVD+R : R/W HD DVD-R DL : -
DVD+R DL : R/W HD DVD-RW : -
DVD+RW : R/W LabelFlash : NO
DVD-RAM : R/W LightScribe : NO

Drive Region Settings:

RPC Scheme : RPC-2
Current Region : 2
Changes Left : 4 (available to user)
Resets Left : 4 (available only to vendor)
Region State : Region is set

Thank you for your help ;)
PM sent.

ahai88
Posts: 2
Joined: Thu Aug 20, 2026 3:31 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

#1329 Post by ahai88 » Thu Aug 20, 2026 4:24 pm

Hi,
The firmware which you sent me shows the firmware and the drive doesn't match.
USBSTOR\CdRomPIONEER_BD-RW__BDR-UD03D1.00
USBSTOR\CdRomPIONEER_BD-RW__BDR-UD03D
USBSTOR\CdRomPIONEER_
USBSTOR\PIONEER_BD-RW__BDR-UD03D1
PIONEER_BD-RW__BDR-UD03D1
USBSTOR\GenCdRom
GenCdRom

I want my BDR-UD03 crossflash to UD04. Thank you.

Coopervid
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

#1330 Post by Coopervid » Thu Aug 20, 2026 8:39 pm

ahai88 wrote: Thu Aug 20, 2026 4:24 pm Hi,
The firmware which you sent me shows the firmware and the drive doesn't match.
USBSTOR\CdRomPIONEER_BD-RW__BDR-UD03D1.00
USBSTOR\CdRomPIONEER_BD-RW__BDR-UD03D
USBSTOR\CdRomPIONEER_
USBSTOR\PIONEER_BD-RW__BDR-UD03D1
PIONEER_BD-RW__BDR-UD03D1
USBSTOR\GenCdRom
GenCdRom

I want my BDR-UD03 crossflash to UD04. Thank you.
You need to load BOTH files and you need to tick Force Flash. You didn't read the tut! Now READ and try again.

Billycar11
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

#1331 Post by Billycar11 » Thu Aug 20, 2026 9:22 pm

Marksimus wrote: Thu Aug 20, 2026 2:15 pm Hello Folks, I am in the same boat.
I can follow the flash directions just need some direction.

Very much appreciated for this forum and the folks that help out.

BD-RE PIONEER BD-RW BDR-UD03 1.14 DDDL527693WL

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: DDDL527693WL
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

Cant recall if I did anything with this I have been recovering from a accident and just getting back into things

Thanks again :)
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

Billycar11
Posts: 6099
Joined: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:49 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

#1332 Post by Billycar11 » Thu Aug 20, 2026 9:23 pm

ahai88 wrote: Thu Aug 20, 2026 3:34 pm

I have the same problem with the drive wthen name differs by one letter BDR-UD03D.
Can I also unlock UHD? Does the letter D change much :(
Device: \\.\E:

Drive Information:

Model Name : PIONEER BD-RW BDR-UD03D
Firmware Rev : 1.00
Extra Info : 14/05/14 PIONEER
Serial Number : OGDL091378WL
Buffer Size : 4000 kiB

Additional Drive Information:

Label Code : ----
Hardware Rev : SAT 8510
Kernel Type : ID84
Firmware Type : ID84
Kernel Version : 0000

Drive is in normal mode.

Firmware flashing support : NO
Firmware dumping support : NO

Drive Capabilities:

CD-ROM : R BD-ROM : R
CD-R : R/W BD-R : R/W
CD-RW : R/W BD-R XL : R/W
DVD-ROM : R BD-RE : R/W
DVD-R : R/W BD-RE XL : R/W
DVD-R DL : R/W HD DVD-ROM : -
DVD-RW : R/W HD DVD-R : -
DVD+R : R/W HD DVD-R DL : -
DVD+R DL : R/W HD DVD-RW : -
DVD+RW : R/W LabelFlash : NO
DVD-RAM : R/W LightScribe : NO

Drive Region Settings:

RPC Scheme : RPC-2
Current Region : 2
Changes Left : 4 (available to user)
Resets Left : 4 (available only to vendor)
Region State : Region is set

Thank you for your help ;)
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

skafds
Posts: 1
Joined: Mon Aug 24, 2026 7:43 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

#1333 Post by skafds » Mon Aug 24, 2026 7:48 am

Hello,

I have a PIONEER BD-RW BDR-UD03 and would like to be able to play my UHD Blu-ray discs on it.
Unfortunately, the drive doesn't read them. Can anyone help me with this?


EDIT: Unfortunately, I just realized that we can also send an email.
my bad sorry!
Last edited by skafds on Mon Aug 24, 2026 9:47 am, edited 1 time in total.

Billycar11
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

#1334 Post by Billycar11 » Mon Aug 24, 2026 1:29 pm

skafds wrote: Mon Aug 24, 2026 7:48 am Hello,

I have a PIONEER BD-RW BDR-UD03 and would like to be able to play my UHD Blu-ray discs on it.
Unfortunately, the drive doesn't read them. Can anyone help me with this?


EDIT: Unfortunately, I just realized that we can also send an email.
my bad sorry!
flasher sent
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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