Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

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Billycar11
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Billycar11 » Tue Sep 01, 2026 3:50 pm

Quarterpoundercheese wrote: Tue Sep 01, 2026 3:20 pm Hi, i cannot send message yet, so i guess i post my drive's data here to get rolling :) i am here for the UHD-readability ie MakeMKV UHD --- - ability. Thank you.

Same verbatim-dressup BD-RW BDR-UD03

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.11
Serial number: SJDL269722WL
Firmware date: 2018-11-28
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 76

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
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

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swahl
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by swahl » Wed Sep 02, 2026 9:51 am

Hi Billycar11,

Can you please help me out as well to get UHD supported for my Verbatim drive.

Device information:
OS device name: M:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.05
Serial number: QCDL095581WL
Firmware date: 2015-11-24
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: 1.05
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Thank you,
swahl
Last edited by swahl on Thu Sep 03, 2026 7:58 am, edited 1 time in total.

georgesgiralt
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by georgesgiralt » Wed Sep 02, 2026 4:06 pm

Hi !
A friend of mine gave me a Pioneer BDR-UD03FAL from China and I wonder if it is genuine.
Here is what MakeMkv says :

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Informations lecteur
Nom du lecteur SE : /dev/sr0
Fabricant : PIONEER
Produit : BD-RW BDR-UD03
Révision : 1.03
Numéro de série : PHDL------WL
Date micrologiciel : 2015-05-14
Marqueurs d'encryptage bus : 1B
Version AACS la plus haute : 81

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
and here is a picture of the label :

Image
If it is genuine, will it will be able to read UHD BD ?
Thanks for the help !

Billycar11
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Billycar11 » Thu Sep 03, 2026 12:04 am

georgesgiralt wrote: Wed Sep 02, 2026 4:06 pm Hi !
A friend of mine gave me a Pioneer BDR-UD03FAL from China and I wonder if it is genuine.
Here is what MakeMkv says :

Code: Select all

Informations lecteur
Nom du lecteur SE : /dev/sr0
Fabricant : PIONEER
Produit : BD-RW BDR-UD03
Révision : 1.03
Numéro de série : PHDL------WL
Date micrologiciel : 2015-05-14
Marqueurs d'encryptage bus : 1B
Version AACS la plus haute : 81

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
and here is a picture of the label :

Image
If it is genuine, will it will be able to read UHD BD ?
Thanks for the 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

That's how we get around the no pms
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
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Billycar11 » Thu Sep 03, 2026 1:40 pm

swahl wrote: Wed Sep 02, 2026 9:51 am Hi Billycar11,

Can you please help me out as well to get UHD supported for my Verbatim drive.

Device information:
OS device name: M:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.05
Serial number: QCDL095581WL
Firmware date: 2015-11-24
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: 1.05
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Thank you,
swahl
yes flasher sent
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swahl
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by swahl » Thu Sep 03, 2026 2:33 pm

Thanks! Works perfectly :-)
Billycar11 wrote: Thu Sep 03, 2026 1:40 pm
swahl wrote: Wed Sep 02, 2026 9:51 am Hi Billycar11,

Can you please help me out as well to get UHD supported for my Verbatim drive.

Device information:
OS device name: M:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.05
Serial number: QCDL095581WL
Firmware date: 2015-11-24
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: 1.05
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Thank you,
swahl
yes flasher sent

demrios
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by demrios » Sat Sep 05, 2026 1:35 pm

Hello,
I am using a Verbatim 43889 external slim drive and want to enable it as a full LibreDrive / 4K UHD reader.
My current drive info from MakeMKV is as follows:

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: CIDL505536WL
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

Could you please provide me with the correct custom flasher pack and the firmware files for a cross-flash (to UD04) to unlock UHD reading?

Thank you very much for your help!

Coopervid
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid » Sat Sep 05, 2026 9:16 pm

demrios wrote: Sat Sep 05, 2026 1:35 pm Hello,
I am using a Verbatim 43889 external slim drive and want to enable it as a full LibreDrive / 4K UHD reader.
My current drive info from MakeMKV is as follows:

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: CIDL505536WL
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

Could you please provide me with the correct custom flasher pack and the firmware files for a cross-flash (to UD04) to unlock UHD reading?

Thank you very much for your help!
PM sent.

Billycar11
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Billycar11 » Sun Sep 06, 2026 12:13 am

demrios wrote: Sat Sep 05, 2026 1:35 pm Hello,
I am using a Verbatim 43889 external slim drive and want to enable it as a full LibreDrive / 4K UHD reader.
My current drive info from MakeMKV is as follows:

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: CIDL505536WL
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

Could you please provide me with the correct custom flasher pack and the firmware files for a cross-flash (to UD04) to unlock UHD reading?

Thank you very much for your help!
Sure email me that drive info section see below for email
All other no need to post your drive info publicly here just email directly for a faster response so you have to wait for fourm approval
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UHD Drive Guide: viewtopic.php?t=19634
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niekonap
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by niekonap » Sun Sep 06, 2026 3:50 pm

Good morning, I have a similar questions to make my drive 4K UHD capable. Below please find my drive information. Your help would be greatly appreciated. The brand of the drive is Verbatim 71094 but its innards are Pioneer. : OS device name: D:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: BDDL482297WL
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 82

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

Billycar11
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Billycar11 » Mon Sep 07, 2026 12:47 am

niekonap wrote: Sun Sep 06, 2026 3:50 pm Good morning, I have a similar questions to make my drive 4K UHD capable. Below please find my drive information. Your help would be greatly appreciated. The brand of the drive is Verbatim 71094 but its innards are Pioneer. : OS device name: D:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: BDDL482297WL
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 82

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
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

Mucki75
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Mucki75 » Thu Sep 10, 2026 2:55 pm

Hi Coopervid,

I have the same problem with the same drive:

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Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: G:
Produzent: PIONEER
Produkt: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.03
Serienummer: PJDL290364WL
Firmware-Datum: 2015-05-14
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: 1.03/ID19
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Can you please help me also? :-)

Many thanks in advance!
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Billycar11
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Billycar11 » Thu Sep 10, 2026 8:20 pm

Mucki75 wrote: Thu Sep 10, 2026 2:55 pm Hi,

I have the same problem with the same drive:

Code: Select all

Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: G:
Produzent: PIONEER
Produkt: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.03
Serienummer: PJDL290364WL
Firmware-Datum: 2015-05-14
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: 1.03/ID19
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Can you please help me also? :-)

Many thanks in advance!
Top
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
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matthikins
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by matthikins » Thu Sep 10, 2026 11:48 pm

I also picked up a Pioneer BDR-UD03 recently and would love to make it 4K UHD capable if possible.

Drive Information
OS device name: M:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: PLDL329761WL
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

Thanks,

matt

Billycar11
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Billycar11 » Fri Sep 11, 2026 3:28 am

matthikins wrote: Thu Sep 10, 2026 11:48 pm I also picked up a Pioneer BDR-UD03 recently and would love to make it 4K UHD capable if possible.

Drive Information
OS device name: M:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: PLDL329761WL
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

Thanks,

matt
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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