Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem

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cedar4k
Posts: 1
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Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem

Post by cedar4k »

I also picked up a new drive and need some help getting it to read 4k UHD discs.

Thanks!

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Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom1
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: CIDL504626WL
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 75

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
fantasticheeseburger
Posts: 1
Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2026 6:43 am

Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem

Post by fantasticheeseburger »

Hello fellow 4K people!
Any chance there's still a way to flash a Verbatim 43890 to be able to enable UHD reading on it? Thanks in advance for looking!

Here is the drive info:
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: DDDL529404WL
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 75

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
Posts: 5290
Joined: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:49 am

Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem

Post by Billycar11 »

cedar4k wrote:
Wed Jan 14, 2026 5:07 am
I also picked up a new drive and need some help getting it to read 4k UHD discs.

Thanks!

Code: Select all

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom1
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: CIDL504626WL
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 75

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
sure email me that drive info see details below
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lml88
Posts: 3
Joined: Thu Jan 15, 2026 2:55 pm

Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem

Post by lml88 »

Coopervid wrote:
Mon Dec 22, 2025 5:09 pm
slapdaddy wrote:
Mon Dec 22, 2025 12:13 am
If this is the wrong thread, please delete this, I posted in the BDR-UD03 thread where I believe this post should have been.

@Coopervid

Ugh, my LG burner just ate it and I grabbed a Verbatim 43890 from Office Depot.. looks like it's compatible though!

Drive info:

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

No disc inserted

Can you provide help with flashing? Thanks for all you do!
PM sent.
Hi Coopervid, I am looking to flash the below drive. Thank you! :D

Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BU40N
Revision: 1.05
Serial number: xxx
Firmware date: 2124-04-23 13:47
Bus encryption flags: 17
LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
MartyMcNuts
Posts: 4590
Joined: Wed Nov 22, 2017 11:45 pm

Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem

Post by MartyMcNuts »

lml88 wrote:
Thu Jan 15, 2026 3:16 pm
Coopervid wrote:
Mon Dec 22, 2025 5:09 pm
slapdaddy wrote:
Mon Dec 22, 2025 12:13 am
If this is the wrong thread, please delete this, I posted in the BDR-UD03 thread where I believe this post should have been.

@Coopervid

Ugh, my LG burner just ate it and I grabbed a Verbatim 43890 from Office Depot.. looks like it's compatible though!

Drive info:

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

No disc inserted

Can you provide help with flashing? Thanks for all you do!
PM sent.
Hi Coopervid, I am looking to flash the below drive. Thank you! :D

Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BU40N
Revision: 1.05
Serial number: xxx
Firmware date: 2124-04-23 13:47
Bus encryption flags: 17
LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
So flash it! There's nothing stopping you. It's an LG BU40N. Just use SDFtool flasher and firmware BU40N 1.03-MK
Cheers :D
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For UHD enabled drives (AU/NZ/SG + Others) & DIY Single Drive Flasher (WW): https://uhdenableddrives.com
lml88
Posts: 3
Joined: Thu Jan 15, 2026 2:55 pm

Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem

Post by lml88 »

MartyMcNuts wrote:
Fri Jan 16, 2026 1:48 am
lml88 wrote:
Thu Jan 15, 2026 3:16 pm
Coopervid wrote:
Mon Dec 22, 2025 5:09 pm


PM sent.
Hi Coopervid, I am looking to flash the below drive. Thank you! :D

Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BU40N
Revision: 1.05
Serial number: xxx
Firmware date: 2124-04-23 13:47
Bus encryption flags: 17
LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
So flash it! There's nothing stopping you. It's an LG BU40N. Just use SDFtool flasher and firmware BU40N 1.03-MK
Hey Marty, you're right I'm not sure what I was waiting for. I bought your tool and it worked like a charm. Thank you!

Drive Information
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: CIDL503312WL
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

Do you or Cooper have a file for this one? I know your tool won't work with this platform. Thanks.
amidoingitright
Posts: 4
Joined: Sun Jan 25, 2026 11:31 am

Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem

Post by amidoingitright »

Hi Coopervid,

I've just purchased a Verbatim 43890, could you please share the patch to enable UHD playback with me please?

BD-RW BDR-UD03

Thanks
Coopervid
Posts: 4172
Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem

Post by Coopervid »

amidoingitright wrote:
Sun Jan 25, 2026 11:35 am
Hi Coopervid,

I've just purchased a Verbatim 43890, could you please share the patch to enable UHD playback with me please?

BD-RW BDR-UD03

Thanks
Post your Makemkv info.
Coopervid
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Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem

Post by Coopervid »

fantasticheeseburger wrote:
Wed Jan 14, 2026 6:48 am
Hello fellow 4K people!
Any chance there's still a way to flash a Verbatim 43890 to be able to enable UHD reading on it? Thanks in advance for looking!

Here is the drive info:
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: DDDL529404WL
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 75

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
PM sent.
amidoingitright
Posts: 4
Joined: Sun Jan 25, 2026 11:31 am

Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem

Post by amidoingitright »

Coopervid wrote:
Sun Jan 25, 2026 4:24 pm
amidoingitright wrote:
Sun Jan 25, 2026 11:35 am
Hi Coopervid,

I've just purchased a Verbatim 43890, could you please share the patch to enable UHD playback with me please?

BD-RW BDR-UD03

Thanks
Post your Makemkv info.
Drive Information
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: redacted
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
Coopervid
Posts: 4172
Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem

Post by Coopervid »

amidoingitright wrote:
Mon Jan 26, 2026 9:53 am
Coopervid wrote:
Sun Jan 25, 2026 4:24 pm
amidoingitright wrote:
Sun Jan 25, 2026 11:35 am
Hi Coopervid,

I've just purchased a Verbatim 43890, could you please share the patch to enable UHD playback with me please?

BD-RW BDR-UD03

Thanks
Post your Makemkv info.
Drive Information
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: redacted
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
PM sent.
amidoingitright
Posts: 4
Joined: Sun Jan 25, 2026 11:31 am

Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem

Post by amidoingitright »

Coopervid wrote:
Mon Jan 26, 2026 2:59 pm
amidoingitright wrote:
Mon Jan 26, 2026 9:53 am
Coopervid wrote:
Sun Jan 25, 2026 4:24 pm


Post your Makemkv info.
Drive Information
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: redacted
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
PM sent.
Much appreciated. Thanks for your your contributions.

My inbox shows 0 messages, maybe the mods need to approve it.
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wyatt88
Posts: 1
Joined: Mon Jan 26, 2026 10:46 pm

Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem

Post by wyatt88 »

@Coopervid

Have a verbatim 43890 and would like to be able to do UHD reading. Your help would be greatly appreciated when you have time. If possible, is this possible using Linux with makemkv 1.17.7? Thank you.

Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/sr0
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number:
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
amidoingitright
Posts: 4
Joined: Sun Jan 25, 2026 11:31 am

Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem

Post by amidoingitright »

amidoingitright wrote:
Mon Jan 26, 2026 7:24 pm
Coopervid wrote:
Mon Jan 26, 2026 2:59 pm
amidoingitright wrote:
Mon Jan 26, 2026 9:53 am

Drive Information
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: redacted
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
PM sent.
Much appreciated. Thanks for your your contributions.

My inbox shows 0 messages, maybe the mods need to approve it.
Will wait
Seems to not have come through.
Could you please PM me again?

Thanks
Coopervid
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Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem

Post by Coopervid »

amidoingitright wrote:
Mon Jan 26, 2026 7:24 pm
Coopervid wrote:
Mon Jan 26, 2026 2:59 pm
amidoingitright wrote:
Mon Jan 26, 2026 9:53 am

Drive Information
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: redacted
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
PM sent.
Much appreciated. Thanks for your your contributions.

My inbox shows 0 messages, maybe the mods need to approve it.
Will wait
Something went wrong. Will send when I‘m back home in 24h.
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