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
Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility
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swahl
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility
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georgesgiralt
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility
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 :
and here is a picture of the label :

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

If it is genuine, will it will be able to read UHD BD ?
Thanks for the help !
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Billycar11
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility
sure email me that info andgeorgesgiralt 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 :and here is a picture of the label :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
If it is genuine, will it will be able to read UHD BD ?
Thanks for the help !
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility
yes flasher sentswahl 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
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swahl
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility
Thanks! Works perfectly 
Billycar11 wrote: Thu Sep 03, 2026 1:40 pmyes flasher sentswahl 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
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demrios
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility
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!
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!
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Coopervid
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility
PM sent.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!
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Billycar11
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility
Sure email me that drive info section see below for emaildemrios 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!
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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niekonap
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility
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
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
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Billycar11
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility
sure email me that info and all others email me no need to post your info here just reach out to me directlyniekonap 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
see below for email
Buy a drive from the guide and video maker: viewtopic.php?t=17831
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Mucki75
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility
Hi Coopervid,
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!
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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
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Billycar11
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility
sure email me that info and all others email me no need to post your info here just reach out to me directlyMucki75 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
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matthikins
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility
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
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
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Billycar11
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility
sure email me that info and all others email me no need to post your info here just reach out to me directlymatthikins 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
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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erniee
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility
I just saw that I don't need to post here first
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