Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

#1366 Post by Billycar11 » Sun Sep 20, 2026 9:14 pm

grybsh wrote: Sat Sep 19, 2026 4:52 pm Hi!

I have this drive, and I'd like it to read UHD disks.

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Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.11
Serial number: *************
Firmware date: 2018-11-28
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: 1.11
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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UHD Drive Guide: viewtopic.php?t=19634
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Coopervid
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

#1367 Post by Coopervid » Mon Sep 21, 2026 9:00 am

richardwu wrote: Sun Sep 20, 2026 5:02 pm Hi Coopervid, possible to PM the solution for converting BDR-XD08LE to be able to rip 4K UHD? Thank you!
Please post your Makemkv info.

christiandennisevans
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

#1368 Post by christiandennisevans » Mon Sep 21, 2026 8:47 pm

Do you need all 20 or so lines from MakeMKV for the firmware compatibility please?

I've git Pioneer UD03 as well.

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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

#1369 Post by Billycar11 » Mon Sep 21, 2026 9:38 pm

christiandennisevans wrote: Mon Sep 21, 2026 8:47 pm Do you need all 20 or so lines from MakeMKV for the firmware compatibility please?

I've git Pioneer UD03 as well.
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

kraath
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

#1370 Post by kraath » Thu Sep 24, 2026 12:40 pm

Drive Information
OS device name: J:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: PADL253524WL
Firmware date: 2015-05-14
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: 1.03/ID19
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

can be used for 4k uhd?
NOS Pioneer BDR-UD03 slim (crossflashed to BDR-UD04)
NOS Pioneer BDR-S08XLT fullsize (crossflashed to BD-RW BDR-S11JX)
NEW LG BU40N USB 3.2 (flashed and tested)
For sale worldwide!
mail to: aranynsales@proton.me for price quotes

Coopervid
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

#1371 Post by Coopervid » Thu Sep 24, 2026 12:59 pm

christiandennisevans wrote: Mon Sep 21, 2026 8:47 pm Do you need all 20 or so lines from MakeMKV for the firmware compatibility please?

I've git Pioneer UD03 as well.
Just copy and paste the text. It's easy and fast.

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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

#1372 Post by Coopervid » Thu Sep 24, 2026 1:00 pm

kraath wrote: Thu Sep 24, 2026 12:40 pm Drive Information
OS device name: J:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: PADL253524WL
Firmware date: 2015-05-14
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: 1.03/ID19
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

can be used for 4k uhd?
PM sent.

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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

#1373 Post by Billycar11 » Thu Sep 24, 2026 1:11 pm

kraath wrote: Thu Sep 24, 2026 12:40 pm Drive Information
OS device name: J:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: PADL253524WL
Firmware date: 2015-05-14
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: 1.03/ID19
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

can be used for 4k uhd?
Email sent

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

vinskiize
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

#1374 Post by vinskiize » Fri Sep 25, 2026 3:28 pm

Hello,

I have a Pioneer BDR-UD03D and would like to know if it can be flashed/upgraded for UHD Blu-ray support.

MakeMKV Drive Information:

OS device name: /dev/sr0
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03D
Revision: 1.00
Firmware date: 2014-05-14
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information:
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8510
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.00/ID84
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Normal Blu-ray discs are working correctly.
4K UHD Blu-ray discs are currently not recognized.

Thank you!

Billycar11
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

#1375 Post by Billycar11 » Fri Sep 25, 2026 8:31 pm

vinskiize wrote: Fri Sep 25, 2026 3:28 pm Hello,

I have a Pioneer BDR-UD03D and would like to know if it can be flashed/upgraded for UHD Blu-ray support.

MakeMKV Drive Information:

OS device name: /dev/sr0
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03D
Revision: 1.00
Firmware date: 2014-05-14
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information:
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8510
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.00/ID84
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

Normal Blu-ray discs are working correctly.
4K UHD Blu-ray discs are currently not recognized.

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
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

tacky0156
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

#1376 Post by tacky0156 » Sat Sep 26, 2026 1:22 am

Coopervid wrote: Thu Sep 24, 2026 12:59 pm
christiandennisevans wrote: Mon Sep 21, 2026 8:47 pm Do you need all 20 or so lines from MakeMKV for the firmware compatibility please?

I've git Pioneer UD03 as well.
Just copy and paste the text. It's easy and fast.
Hi Coopervid, can you please look at this drive as well.:

Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/sr0
Current profile: BD-R SRM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: DDDL524788WL
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

Disc Information
Data capacity: 0.0 Gb
Disc type: BD-R
Number of layers: 1
Channel bit length: 74,5 nm (25.0 GB max. per layer)

Billycar11
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

#1377 Post by Billycar11 » Sat Sep 26, 2026 5:44 am

tacky0156 wrote: Sat Sep 26, 2026 1:22 am
Coopervid wrote: Thu Sep 24, 2026 12:59 pm
christiandennisevans wrote: Mon Sep 21, 2026 8:47 pm Do you need all 20 or so lines from MakeMKV for the firmware compatibility please?

I've git Pioneer UD03 as well.
Just copy and paste the text. It's easy and fast.
, can you please look at this drive as well.:

Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/sr0
Current profile: BD-R SRM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: DDDL524788WL
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

Disc Information
Data capacity: 0.0 Gb
Disc type: BD-R
Number of layers: 1
Channel bit length: 74,5 nm (25.0 GB max. per layer)
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

#1378 Post by Coopervid » Sat Sep 26, 2026 10:34 am

tacky0156 wrote: Sat Sep 26, 2026 1:22 am
Coopervid wrote: Thu Sep 24, 2026 12:59 pm
christiandennisevans wrote: Mon Sep 21, 2026 8:47 pm Do you need all 20 or so lines from MakeMKV for the firmware compatibility please?

I've git Pioneer UD03 as well.
Just copy and paste the text. It's easy and fast.
Hi Coopervid, can you please look at this drive as well.:

Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/sr0
Current profile: BD-R SRM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: DDDL524788WL
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

Disc Information
Data capacity: 0.0 Gb
Disc type: BD-R
Number of layers: 1
Channel bit length: 74,5 nm (25.0 GB max. per layer)
PM sent.

lediable
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

#1379 Post by lediable » Tue Sep 29, 2026 9:14 pm

Hello kind souls,
Add me to the group of Verbatim 43890 owners looking for UHD capability:
Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: DDDL529578WL
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

kraath
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

#1380 Post by kraath » Wed Sep 30, 2026 2:17 pm

Are actually all 03 drives that are pre 12/22 crossflashed with the same 1.14 04 firmware or are there differences to be careful about?
NOS Pioneer BDR-UD03 slim (crossflashed to BDR-UD04)
NOS Pioneer BDR-S08XLT fullsize (crossflashed to BD-RW BDR-S11JX)
NEW LG BU40N USB 3.2 (flashed and tested)
For sale worldwide!
mail to: aranynsales@proton.me for price quotes