Is my pioneer BDR-XD05s flashable?

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Billycar11
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Re: Is my pioneer BDR-XD05s flashable?

#331 Post by Billycar11 » Sun Sep 13, 2026 10:26 pm

DvdFanatic wrote: Sun Sep 13, 2026 6:20 pm Trying to see if mine can do UHD disks and needs flashing?

Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 3.10
Serial number: [REDACTED]
Firmware date: 2017-06-22
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8232
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-XD05
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 3.10/ID34
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
redcloth wrote: Sun Sep 13, 2026 3:54 pm Yet another user here, I have 2 of these drives, one black and one silver, and just found out that they can't read UHD Blurays as-is. All of the specs below are identical for both drives, except the serial number and manufacture date printed on the bottom of the drives. The black one was manufactured in December 2015 and the silver one in April 2016. Is it possible to reflash one or both of them? Thanks in advance.

Drive Information
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 3.01
Serial number: [REDACTED]
Firmware date: 2014-12-26
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 56

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8231
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-XD05
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 3.01/ID34
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
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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shortstack31489
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Re: Is my pioneer BDR-XD05s flashable?

#332 Post by shortstack31489 » Mon Sep 14, 2026 1:43 pm

Also looking for some assistance if possible to see is this is flashable for UHD discs

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 3.10
Serial number: Hidden
Firmware date: 2017-06-22
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 77

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8232
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-XD05
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 3.10/ID34
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: Is my pioneer BDR-XD05s flashable?

#333 Post by Billycar11 » Mon Sep 14, 2026 2:47 pm

shortstack31489 wrote: Mon Sep 14, 2026 1:43 pm Also looking for some assistance if possible to see is this is flashable for UHD discs

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 3.10
Serial number: Hidden
Firmware date: 2017-06-22
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 77

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8232
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-XD05
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 3.10/ID34
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
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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DvdFanatic
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Re: Is my pioneer BDR-XD05s flashable?

#334 Post by DvdFanatic » Mon Sep 14, 2026 8:46 pm

Emailed you billy but no reply ?

Trying to see if mine can do UHD disks and needs flashing?

Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 3.10
Serial number: [REDACTED]
Firmware date: 2017-06-22
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8232
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-XD05
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 3.10/ID34
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
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DvdFanatic
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Re: Is my pioneer BDR-XD05s flashable?

#335 Post by DvdFanatic » Mon Sep 14, 2026 9:19 pm

Oh its 40 dollars for the flasher program never mind I can get a Hitachi-LG BU40N for 80 bucks bran new on ebay that does uhd disks...
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Coopervid
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Re: Is my pioneer BDR-XD05s flashable?

#336 Post by Coopervid » Tue Sep 15, 2026 10:15 am

DvdFanatic wrote: Mon Sep 14, 2026 8:46 pm Emailed you billy but no reply ?

Trying to see if mine can do UHD disks and needs flashing?

Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 3.10
Serial number: [REDACTED]
Firmware date: 2017-06-22
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8232
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-XD05
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 3.10/ID34
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
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jungvoegel
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Re: Is my pioneer BDR-XD05s flashable?

#337 Post by jungvoegel » Wed Sep 16, 2026 10:46 pm

wanted to know if mine can do UHD via flash to,
thought thats the right thread for this

on the back it says Pioneer BDR-XD05S

in makeMKV

Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: \Device\CdRom1
Aktuelles Profil: BD-ROM
Produzent: PIONEER
Produkt: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 3.10
Serienummer: ...
Firmware-Datum: 2017-06-22
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 1B
Highest AACS version: 66

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8232
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-XD05
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 3.10/ID34
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Last edited by jungvoegel on Wed Sep 16, 2026 10:47 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Billycar11
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Re: Is my pioneer BDR-XD05s flashable?

#338 Post by Billycar11 » Thu Sep 17, 2026 2:17 am

jungvoegel wrote: Wed Sep 16, 2026 10:46 pm wanted to know if mine can do UHD via flash to,
thought thats the right thread for this

on the back it says Pioneer BDR-XD05S

in makeMKV

Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: \Device\CdRom1
Aktuelles Profil: BD-ROM
Produzent: PIONEER
Produkt: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 3.10
Serienummer: ...
Firmware-Datum: 2017-06-22
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 1B
Highest AACS version: 66

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8232
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-XD05
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 3.10/ID34
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
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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Re: Is my pioneer BDR-XD05s flashable?

#339 Post by Coopervid » Thu Sep 17, 2026 10:09 am

jungvoegel wrote: Wed Sep 16, 2026 10:46 pm wanted to know if mine can do UHD via flash to,
thought thats the right thread for this

on the back it says Pioneer BDR-XD05S

in makeMKV

Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: \Device\CdRom1
Aktuelles Profil: BD-ROM
Produzent: PIONEER
Produkt: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 3.10
Serienummer: ...
Firmware-Datum: 2017-06-22
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 1B
Highest AACS version: 66

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8232
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-XD05
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 3.10/ID34
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
PM sent.
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KnightBearOne
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Joined: Sat Sep 19, 2026 9:09 pm

Re: Is my pioneer BDR-XD05s flashable?

#340 Post by KnightBearOne » Sat Sep 19, 2026 9:12 pm

Don't ask me how I was able to find this new old stock, but can anyone help me with Flashing this drive to get UHD capabilities?

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 1.10
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2013-04-24
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 82

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8231
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-XD05
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

No disc inserted
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TeddyHut
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Joined: Sun Sep 20, 2026 4:03 am

Re: Is my pioneer BDR-XD05s flashable?

#341 Post by TeddyHut » Sun Sep 20, 2026 4:11 am

Hi.

I also have one of these drives. Wondering if there is a possibility of assistance with flashing?
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 3.10
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2017-06-22
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8232
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-XD05
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 3.10/ID34
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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Re: Is my pioneer BDR-XD05s flashable?

#342 Post by Coopervid » Sun Sep 20, 2026 9:02 am

KnightBearOne wrote: Sat Sep 19, 2026 9:12 pm Don't ask me how I was able to find this new old stock, but can anyone help me with Flashing this drive to get UHD capabilities?

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 1.10
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2013-04-24
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 82

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8231
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-XD05
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

No disc inserted
PM sent.
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Billycar11
Posts: 6193
Joined: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:49 am

Re: Is my pioneer BDR-XD05s flashable?

#343 Post by Billycar11 » Sun Sep 20, 2026 9:51 am

KnightBearOne wrote: Sat Sep 19, 2026 9:12 pm Don't ask me how I was able to find this new old stock, but can anyone help me with Flashing this drive to get UHD capabilities?

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 1.10
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2013-04-24
Bus encryption flags: 13
Highest AACS version: 82

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8231
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-XD05
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

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
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