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plattfot wrote: Fri May 22, 2026 10:49 pm

Coopervid wrote: Thu May 29, 2025 2:37 am

plattfot wrote: Sat May 24, 2025 4:53 pm Hi,
I just started collecting UHD but sadly my drive BDR-UD03 drive cannot read them. Any help would be appreciated.

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Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/sr0
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.11
Serial number: SE**********
Firmware date: 2018-11-28
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: 1.11
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

PM sent.

A thousand apologizes! I was expecting to get a notification via email if anyone responded, so I didn't login to check... Then life happened, one thing being my server I store my rips on died. Finally got everything sorted so I can start again. Do you mind sending another PM?

Thanks
(This time I'll make sure to periodically login to check my notifications...)

koza3000 wrote: Sun May 24, 2026 9:33 am Hi,
I've got the same problem with my Pioneer BDR-UD03. I really want it to read UHD. Could You help me?

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: ALDL438721WL
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

Thank You in advance

koza3000 wrote: Sun May 24, 2026 9:33 am Hi,
I've got the same problem with my Pioneer BDR-UD03. I really want it to read UHD. Could You help me?

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: ALDL438721WL
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

Thank You in advance

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: RHDL515399WL
Firmware date: 2015-05-14
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 77

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

tolerable wrote: Mon Jun 01, 2026 6:42 pm I also find myself in possession of one of these drives, and would really like to be able to rip my UHDs with it.

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: RHDL515399WL
Firmware date: 2015-05-14
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 77

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

brianforever wrote: Tue May 26, 2026 4:20 am Hi Coopervid,

Saw everyone posting, thought I join in the fun too, Thanks very much

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.11
Serial number: SJDL269515WL
Firmware date: 2018-11-28
Bus encryption flags: 1B

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

tolerable wrote: Mon Jun 01, 2026 6:42 pm I also find myself in possession of one of these drives, and would really like to be able to rip my UHDs with it.

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: RHDL515399WL
Firmware date: 2015-05-14
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 77

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

Coopervid wrote: Tue Jun 02, 2026 10:19 am

brianforever wrote: Tue May 26, 2026 4:20 am Hi Coopervid,

Saw everyone posting, thought I join in the fun too, Thanks very much

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.11
Serial number: SJDL269515WL
Firmware date: 2018-11-28
Bus encryption flags: 1B

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

PM sent.

brianforever wrote: Tue Jun 02, 2026 2:39 pm Thank you very much Kind Sir

Coopervid wrote: Tue Jun 02, 2026 10:19 am

brianforever wrote: Tue May 26, 2026 4:20 am Hi Coopervid,

Saw everyone posting, thought I join in the fun too, Thanks very much

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.11
Serial number: SJDL269515WL
Firmware date: 2018-11-28
Bus encryption flags: 1B

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

PM sent.

kakademona wrote: Wed Jun 03, 2026 10:27 am Hello good Sir!

Would be fantastic to unlock my Verbatim drive too! Just bought my first UHD and realized that it is wrong model and I cant do anything unless i patch the firmware...

Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/sr0
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: AFDL414165WL
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

Thanks a lot in advance!
Kind regards KD

theoneperson wrote: Sat Jun 06, 2026 12:02 am Same issue for me? any help with a PM on the file needed?

mattblack67 wrote: Wed Jun 03, 2026 12:20 am Hello all,

I thought I would throw mine into the mix:

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: BGDL494862WL
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 68

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


Thanks in advance