Is my pioneer BDR-XD05s flashable?

[Coopervid]

I was looking to get some help flashing ny Pioneer BDR-XD05 Drive for UHD discs Drive info is below.

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 3.01
Serial number: OEDL012506UC
Firmware date: 2014-12-26
Bus encryption flags: 1B

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

I appreciate the assistance.

PM is coming.

[Take1901]

Hey there, just recently bought this drive at a great price. Can you PM as well? Cheers mate!

Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/rdisk8
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 3.01
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2014-12-26
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 70

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

[Coopervid]

Hey there, just recently bought this drive at a great price. Can you PM as well? Cheers mate!

Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/rdisk8
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 3.01
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2014-12-26
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 70

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

PM sent.

[Quarter-Tank]

PM sent.

Thanks!! The flash appears to have installed successfully, and the drive recognizes 4K discs now, but it can't seem to decrypt any 4k disc I've tried. Any thoughts?

Thanks again!


MakeMKV v1.18.2 win(x64-release) started
Using LibreDrive mode (v01.0 id=A16AD1CAFF11)
Using direct disc access mode
Loaded content hash table, will verify integrity of M2TS files.
Saved AACS dump file as C:\Users\Paco/.MakeMKV/MKB20_v61_Fifth_Element_7DA5.tgz
The volume key is unknown for this disc - video can't be decrypted
Failed to open disc

log.txt
Debug log started at Mon Dec 08 12:51:52 2025 , written by MakeMKV v1.18.2 win(x64-release)
001005:0000 MakeMKV v1.18.2 win(x64-release) started
Using 262272KB for read cache.
WinCdArb=v1.2.0_tiny win(x64-release)
DEBUG: Code 3 at R/Ru3B(Mxaw 4&z'5FC}$>4::29395310
SDF v097: PIONEER_BD-RW__BDR-XD06U_1.11_NHDL003109UC
DEBUG: Code 3 at R/Ru3B(Mxaw 4&z'5FC}$>4::29395310
SDF v097: PIONEER_BD-RW__BDR-XD06U_1.11_NHDL003109UC
001011:0000 Using LibreDrive mode (v01.0 id=A16AD1CAFF11)
003007:0000 Using direct disc access mode
005085:0000 Loaded content hash table, will verify integrity of M2TS files.
DEBUG: Code 2147483648 at 3}LEXDFfdV,&S#:f:121265499
DEBUG: Code 0 at 3}LEXDFfdV,&S#:f:121268443

Most likely It's not supported yet natively by Makemkv. Read this and install KEXDB.cfg.

viewtopic.php?f=12&t=38293

Amazing - Everything's is working now! Thanks again for your help! Donation sent.

[NateWithOCD]

Another drive in search of a 4K flash...thank you for the help!

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

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

[Beefgrits]

Same question. I've had mine for years, label says mfd September 2014. Thanks ahead of time either way.

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Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 3.00
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2014-07-30
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8231
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-XD05
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 3.00/ID34
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

[Coopervid]

Another drive in search of a 4K flash...thank you for the help!

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

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.

[sweetrap1]

I got the PM, flashed the firmware, and it worked reading and making a backup of a 4k Disk. However, now I am unable to burn discs. Is that expected? Is there a way to go back to the OEM firmware?

[MartyMcNuts]

I got the PM, flashed the firmware, and it worked reading and making a backup of a 4k Disk. However, now I am unable to burn discs. Is that expected? Is there a way to go back to the OEM firmware?

It should not have any effect on writing discs at all.

[sweetrap1]

I got the PM, flashed the firmware, and it worked reading and making a backup of a 4k Disk. However, now I am unable to burn discs. Is that expected? Is there a way to go back to the OEM firmware?

It should not have any effect on writing discs at all.

I have tried 2 different programs to burn a disk and they both fail. One of the programs straight up said this drove isn't compatible. The drive used to work just fine? Any ideas what it could be?

[MartyMcNuts]

I got the PM, flashed the firmware, and it worked reading and making a backup of a 4k Disk. However, now I am unable to burn discs. Is that expected? Is there a way to go back to the OEM firmware?

It should not have any effect on writing discs at all.

I have tried 2 different programs to burn a disk and they both fail. One of the programs straight up said this drove isn't compatible. The drive used to work just fine? Any ideas what it could be?

It is still original Pioneer firmware, albiet a different model but still original firmware. It shouldn't effect disc writing.

I guess you could go back to the original firmware but you would lose UHD readability. Ask whomever helped you flash it.

[Coopervid]

I got the PM, flashed the firmware, and it worked reading and making a backup of a 4k Disk. However, now I am unable to burn discs. Is that expected? Is there a way to go back to the OEM firmware?

It should not have any effect on writing discs at all.

I have tried 2 different programs to burn a disk and they both fail. One of the programs straight up said this drove isn't compatible. The drive used to work just fine? Any ideas what it could be?

Remove ALL power from the drive. Reboot yor PC. Connect the drive and try again. Report back

[ellimist]

I was Googling if it was possible to have my external Blu-ray drive could read 4k discs and this forum came up. Here is the information of my drive

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Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 3.10
Serial number: 
Firmware date: 2017-06-22
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 82

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

[Coopervid]

I was Googling if it was possible to have my external Blu-ray drive could read 4k discs and this forum came up. Here is the information of my drive

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Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 3.10
Serial number: 
Firmware date: 2017-06-22
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 82

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.

[gnafuthegreat]

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Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/sr1
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 3.01
Serial number: *snip*
Firmware date: 2014-12-26
Bus encryption flags: 1B

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

This appears to match what others have had success with, so I'm hopeful! I would like to note I'm on Linux and I'm very comfortable using `sdftool` if it's just a matter of flashing a particular file. I just haven't been able to find that information for this specific drive anywhere. I look forward to any guidance you can provide!