Pioneer BDR-UD03 FW1.03 Crossflash?

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elver
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Pioneer BDR-UD03 FW1.03 Crossflash?

Post by elver »

Hi,
I have a Pioneer BDR-UD03, manufacture date on the sticker is 2017, it's in a Vantec enclosure. This is the info from MakeMKV:
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.03
Firmware date: 2015-05-14
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8510
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.03/ID19
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
I've read online that the drive would need to be crossflashed with BDR-UD04 firmware, but it looks to me like MakeMKV is happy to use it as-is for ripping UHD discs, is this correct? or will I see better compatibility crossflashing?

Many thanks,

elver
Billycar11
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 FW1.03 Crossflash?

Post by Billycar11 »

elver wrote: Sat Feb 07, 2026 2:49 pm Hi,
I have a Pioneer BDR-UD03, manufacture date on the sticker is 2017, it's in a Vantec enclosure. This is the info from MakeMKV:
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.03
Firmware date: 2015-05-14
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8510
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.03/ID19
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
I've read online that the drive would need to be crossflashed with BDR-UD04 firmware, but it looks to me like MakeMKV is happy to use it as-is for ripping UHD discs, is this correct? or will I see better compatibility crossflashing?

Many thanks,

elver
Yes can be made to do UHD email me that drive info section see below for email

Thanks,
Billy
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
MartyMcNuts
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 FW1.03 Crossflash?

Post by MartyMcNuts »

elver wrote: Sat Feb 07, 2026 2:49 pm Hi,
I have a Pioneer BDR-UD03, manufacture date on the sticker is 2017, it's in a Vantec enclosure. This is the info from MakeMKV:
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.03
Firmware date: 2015-05-14
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8510
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.03/ID19
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
I've read online that the drive would need to be crossflashed with BDR-UD04 firmware, but it looks to me like MakeMKV is happy to use it as-is for ripping UHD discs, is this correct? or will I see better compatibility crossflashing?

Many thanks,

elver
No, it can't read UHD discs until cross-flashed to the BDR-UD04 (UHD model) firmware.
Cheers :D
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elver
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 FW1.03 Crossflash?

Post by elver »

Thanks both,
I've sent an email over to Billy 👍
ProGT
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 FW1.03 Crossflash?

Post by ProGT »

Hi there,
I was wondering if there are still any BDR-UD04 firmware dumps anyone would be willing to share as I was thinking of buying a new old stock BDR-UD03 to rip UHD discs. I was also thinking about the LG BU40N, but lost interest after reading about the jamless playback. I have tried to find a reliable source online which may have a firmware dump, but I haven’t had any luck yet. Thanks in advance.
Kind regards.
Billycar11
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 FW1.03 Crossflash?

Post by Billycar11 »

ProGT wrote: Tue Sep 01, 2026 2:01 pm Hi there,
I was wondering if there are still any BDR-UD04 firmware dumps anyone would be willing to share as I was thinking of buying a new old stock BDR-UD03 to rip UHD discs. I was also thinking about the LG BU40N, but lost interest after reading about the jamless playback. I have tried to find a reliable source online which may have a firmware dump, but I haven’t had any luck yet. Thanks in advance.
Kind regards.
You just have to email me for the flash kit see below for email
Drive info is required to send the correct kit
Copy and paste it from makemkv
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 FW1.03 Crossflash?

Post by Mucki75 »

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? :-)
Coopervid
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 FW1.03 Crossflash?

Post by Coopervid »

Mucki75 wrote: Thu Sep 10, 2026 4:11 pm 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? :-)
PM is coming.The forum is terribly slow.
Billycar11
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 FW1.03 Crossflash?

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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