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Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2025 3:36 am
by lilbob2619
Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 3.01
Serial number: QDDL058835UC
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


Does this need flashed

sorry about the first short post

Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2025 10:38 am
by Coopervid
lilbob2619 wrote: Wed Dec 17, 2025 3:36 am Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 3.01
Serial number: QDDL058835UC
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


Does this need flashed

sorry about the first short post
PM sent.

Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2025 11:59 am
by silver2000
Hello everyone,
I still have an old Pioneer drive, type BDR-XD05S. What do I need to flash it for UHD discs?


Drive information

Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 3.10
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2017-06-22
Bus encryption markings: 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

Thank you in advance for your support.

Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2025 3:46 pm
by Coopervid
silver2000 wrote: Wed Dec 17, 2025 11:59 am Hello everyone,
I still have an old Pioneer drive, type BDR-XD05S. What do I need to flash it for UHD discs?


Drive information

Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 3.10
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2017-06-22
Bus encryption markings: 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

Thank you in advance for your support.
PM is coming.

Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2025 11:35 pm
by bdhoarder
I have nearly the same drive, looking to flash it:

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
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: 63

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

Thank you

Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2025 12:11 am
by Coopervid
bdhoarder wrote: Thu Dec 18, 2025 11:35 pm I have nearly the same drive, looking to flash it:

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
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: 63

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

Thank you
PM sent.

Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2025 11:20 pm
by pajalusta
I have a similar set up and would like to flash my drive.
I would appreciate assistance please

Drive Information
OS device name: I:
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: 81

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

Thank you

Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2025 11:27 pm
by Billycar11
pajalusta wrote: Sat Dec 27, 2025 11:20 pm I have a similar set up and would like to flash my drive.
I would appreciate assistance please

Drive Information
OS device name: I:
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: 81

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

Thank you
sure just email over that drive info to me see below

Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2025 5:02 am
by pajalusta
I sent the email

Thanks in advance

Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2025 10:59 pm
by dlweninger
Hi everyone, how do I make this drive work. I only only have access to a Mac and I'm not super computer techie, but I can fumble my way around if needed. Thank you.

Drive Information
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 3.01
Serial number:
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

Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2025 2:25 am
by pajalusta
Thank you.

Everything works perfect after the flash

Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2025 10:37 am
by Coopervid
dlweninger wrote: Mon Dec 29, 2025 10:59 pm Hi everyone, how do I make this drive work. I only only have access to a Mac and I'm not super computer techie, but I can fumble my way around if needed. Thank you.

Drive Information
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 3.01
Serial number:
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
PM sent.

Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2025 3:35 pm
by MustConsumeMedia
I'd love to have the ability to rip UHD on my BDR-XD05.

Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2025 4:22 pm
by Coopervid
MustConsumeMedia wrote: Tue Dec 30, 2025 3:35 pm I'd love to have the ability to rip UHD on my BDR-XD05.
...so post your Makemkv info.

Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05

Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2025 5:26 pm
by MustConsumeMedia
DOH! :oops: Sorry.

Drive Information
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 3.10
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2017-06-22
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 68

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