Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

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Rychotech
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Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Rychotech »

I am in the same boat with this drive. Got all my standard BluRays ripping OOB, but UHD doesn't read (as expected). Based on the rest of the forum, I think this should be able to be updated, but needing a bit of guidance on that. Not sure which forum rabbit hole I should be in since it is already LibreDrive compatible, but doesn't support UHD OOB.

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 50

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
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Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid »

Rychotech wrote:
Sun Oct 12, 2025 8:29 pm
I am in the same boat with this drive. Got all my standard BluRays ripping OOB, but UHD doesn't read (as expected). Based on the rest of the forum, I think this should be able to be updated, but needing a bit of guidance on that. Not sure which forum rabbit hole I should be in since it is already LibreDrive compatible, but doesn't support UHD OOB.

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 50

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.
PLE04
Posts: 2
Joined: Mon Oct 13, 2025 12:18 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by PLE04 »

I just discovered this thread here while looking for why my external Verbatim Blu-ray drive can't read 4K UHD discs. It is also a Pioneer BDR-UD03 drive.

Here is the drive info:

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Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/sr0
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: ALDL44xxxxxx
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
Coopervid
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Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid »

PLE04 wrote:
Mon Oct 13, 2025 12:41 pm
I just discovered this thread here while looking for why my external Verbatim Blu-ray drive can't read 4K UHD discs. It is also a Pioneer BDR-UD03 drive.

Here is the drive info:

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Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/sr0
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: ALDL44xxxxxx
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
PM is coming.
PLE04
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Joined: Mon Oct 13, 2025 12:18 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by PLE04 »

Thanks. I will try it tomorrow on my Windows box.
potus
Posts: 1
Joined: Tue Oct 14, 2025 4:45 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by potus »

CooperVid,

In need of your assistance, having this verbatim external drive; Eagerly awaiting your PM. Thanks in advance!

-POTUS
gartaga1998
Posts: 1
Joined: Tue Oct 14, 2025 6:50 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by gartaga1998 »

Здравстуйте можно ли как-то помочь? чтобы можно было читать UHD BLUE RAY
Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.05
Serial number: QEDL054237WL
Firmware date: 2015-11-24
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8510
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.05
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
x10bulls
Posts: 6
Joined: Wed Nov 22, 2023 5:20 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by x10bulls »

Good day, I also need assistance in my BDR-UD03FAL to read ultraHD - anyone can help please?
Coopervid
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Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid »

potus wrote:
Tue Oct 14, 2025 4:50 am
CooperVid,

In need of your assistance, having this verbatim external drive; Eagerly awaiting your PM. Thanks in advance!

-POTUS
You need to post your Makemkv info.
Coopervid
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Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid »

x10bulls wrote:
Tue Oct 14, 2025 8:54 am
Good day, I also need assistance in my BDR-UD03FAL to read ultraHD - anyone can help please?
Post your Makemkv info.
KC3577
Posts: 1
Joined: Tue Oct 14, 2025 2:09 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by KC3577 »

Hi,
I also have the drive and need support

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Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: D:
Produzent: PIONEER
Produkt: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.11
Seriennummer: SEDLXXXXXXXXX
Firmware-Datum: 2018-11-28
Makierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 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
WonderMage
Posts: 3
Joined: Sat Oct 04, 2025 12:44 am

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by WonderMage »

Hi Coopervid, I have a Pioneer BDR-UD03 from a Verbatim 43890 and would love to flash it for UHD rips. Thank you and the crew here that helps us out. Here are the specs ...

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
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
Coopervid
Posts: 3401
Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid »

gartaga1998 wrote:
Tue Oct 14, 2025 6:55 am
Здравстуйте можно ли как-то помочь? чтобы можно было читать UHD BLUE RAY
Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.05
Serial number: QEDL054237WL
Firmware date: 2015-11-24
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8510
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US03
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.05
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
PM sent.
Coopervid
Posts: 3401
Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid »

KC3577 wrote:
Tue Oct 14, 2025 2:19 pm
Hi,
I also have the drive and need support

Code: Select all

Laufwerksinformation
OS-Gerätename: D:
Produzent: PIONEER
Produkt: BD-RW BDR-UD03
Revision: 1.11
Seriennummer: SEDLXXXXXXXXX
Firmware-Datum: 2018-11-28
Makierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 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.
Coopervid
Posts: 3401
Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: Pioneer BDR-UD03 UHD possibility

Post by Coopervid »

WonderMage wrote:
Wed Oct 15, 2025 5:15 am
Hi Coopervid, I have a Pioneer BDR-UD03 from a Verbatim 43890 and would love to flash it for UHD rips. Thank you and the crew here that helps us out. Here are the specs ...

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
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
PM sent.
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