Hello, shot in the dark here as this was a pretty cheap external I bought for my blu rays but after it popped up that it had the BDR-UDO3 I figured I might as well see if it's UHD compatible. Thanks in advance!
Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/rdisk5
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.00
Serial number: MIDL006624WL
Firmware date: 2013-08-09
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 23
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8510
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.00/ID19
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility
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Coopervid
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility
PM sent.Shish wrote: Thu Oct 01, 2026 10:31 am Hello, shot in the dark here as this was a pretty cheap external I bought for my blu rays but after it popped up that it had the BDR-UDO3 I figured I might as well see if it's UHD compatible. Thanks in advance!
Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/rdisk5
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.00
Serial number: MIDL006624WL
Firmware date: 2013-08-09
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 23
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8510
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.00/ID19
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 directlyShish wrote: Thu Oct 01, 2026 10:31 am Hello, shot in the dark here as this was a pretty cheap external I bought for my blu rays but after it popped up that it had the BDR-UDO3 I figured I might as well see if it's UHD compatible. Thanks in advance!
Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/rdisk5
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.00
Serial number: MIDL006624WL
Firmware date: 2013-08-09
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 23
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8510
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.00/ID19
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
UHD Drive Guide: viewtopic.php?t=19634
Auto flash kit $40 Email Billycar5924@gmail.com No attachments
UHD Drive Guide: viewtopic.php?t=19634
Auto flash kit $40 Email Billycar5924@gmail.com No attachments
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sakamdi
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility
Hey Coopervid - not sure if you'll see this but i'm stuck with this drive also if you could assist please?
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Coopervid
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility
You need to post your Makemkv info.sakamdi wrote: Fri Oct 02, 2026 11:25 pm Hey Coopervid - not sure if you'll see this but i'm stuck with this drive also if you could assist please?
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Tankistar
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility
Hi Coopervid, could you please check my drive for UHD flashing and PM me the tool/firmware? Thanks!
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Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: ALDL444777WL
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-
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 directlyTankistar wrote: Sat Oct 03, 2026 7:07 pmCode: Select all
Drive Information OS device name: E: Manufacturer: PIONEER Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03 Revision: 1.14 Serial number: ALDL444777WL 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
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
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: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility
PM sent.Tankistar wrote: Sat Oct 03, 2026 7:07 pm Hi Coopervid, could you please check my drive for UHD flashing and PM me the tool/firmware? Thanks!
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Drive Information OS device name: E: Manufacturer: PIONEER Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03 Revision: 1.14 Serial number: ALDL444777WL 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
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sakamdi
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility
My bad - on it's face in makemkv:
Drive Information
OS device name: J:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BP55EB40
Revision: 1.00
Serial number: OBDL038140WL
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Upon opening to inspect:
Pioneer BDR-UD03TBD
will this tool of yours help me to pair the actual disc drive to it's proper glory?
Last edited by sakamdi on Sun Oct 04, 2026 4:05 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Coopervid
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility
Now what does Makemkv report? BP55EB40 -then it's an LG. But the sticker says UD03? Then the sticker is wrong and faked.sakamdi wrote: Sun Oct 04, 2026 3:11 pm
My bad - on it's face in makemkv:
Drive Information
OS device name: J:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BP55EB40
Revision: 1.00
Serial number: OBDL038140WL
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Upon opening to inspect:
Pioneer BDR-UD03TBD
will this tool of yours help me to pair the actual disc drive to it's proper glory?