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Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem
Posted: Wed Jan 14, 2026 5:07 am
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
Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem
Posted: Wed Jan 14, 2026 6:48 am
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
Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem
Posted: Wed Jan 14, 2026 8:36 am
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
Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem
Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2026 3:16 pm
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!
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
Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem
Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2026 1:48 am
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!
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
Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem
Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2026 7:24 pm
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!
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.
Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem
Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2026 11:35 am
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
Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem
Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2026 4:24 pm
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.
Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem
Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2026 4:25 pm
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.
Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2026 9:53 am
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
Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2026 2:59 pm
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.
Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2026 7:24 pm
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.
Will wait
Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2026 11:07 pm
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
Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem
Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2026 3:02 am
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
Re: Verbatim 43890 External Slimline Mobile USB 3.2 Blu-ray Writer UHD Problem
Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2026 3:43 am
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.