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Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05
Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2026 8:32 pm
by tfm55x
How can I get a patched firmware build for this drive? I'm finally getting around to ripping all my disc content and have UHDs that I want to ingest. Assuming it's possible to flash the firmware from MacOS/Linux. If not, pls advise.
Drive Information:
OS device name: /dev/rdisk4
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 3.01
Serial number: QEDL112057UC
Firmware date: 2014-12-26
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 18
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
No disc inserted
Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2026 12:01 am
by Billycar11
tfm55x wrote: Thu Feb 19, 2026 8:32 pm
How can I get a patched firmware build for this drive? I'm finally getting around to ripping all my disc content and have UHDs that I want to ingest. Assuming it's possible to flash the firmware from MacOS/Linux. If not, pls advise.
Drive Information:
OS device name: /dev/rdisk4
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 3.01
Serial number: QEDL112057UC
Firmware date: 2014-12-26
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 18
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
No disc inserted
sure email me that info and all others email me no need to post your info here just reach out to me directly
see below for email
Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2026 9:10 am
by comadose
For free UHD unlocking, PM me.
Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05
Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2026 3:36 am
by jkinsey1776
I have the same drive a lot of people have reported and would like to know how to upgrade it to support UHD discs.
Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
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: 56
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: Sun Feb 22, 2026 4:24 am
by Billycar11
jkinsey1776 wrote: Sun Feb 22, 2026 3:36 am
I have the same drive a lot of people have reported and would like to know how to upgrade it to support UHD discs.
Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
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: 56
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
sure email me that info and all others email me no need to post your info here just reach out to me directly
see below for email
Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05
Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2026 2:59 pm
by jkinsey1776
comadose wrote: Fri Feb 20, 2026 9:10 am
For free UHD unlocking, PM me.
I haven’t been on long enough to PM. Can you PM me?
Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05
Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2026 10:22 pm
by bmichelmd
comadose wrote: Fri Feb 20, 2026 9:10 am
For free UHD unlocking, PM me.
I tried to but my account is still new. I would be VERY appreciative for any help! Thank you!
Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05
Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2026 12:15 am
by Billycar11
bmichelmd wrote: Sun Feb 22, 2026 10:22 pm
I tried to but my account is still new. I would be VERY appreciative for any help! Thank you!
My email is open for an auto flasher see below
Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05
Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2026 9:21 am
by comadose
bmichelmd wrote: Sun Feb 22, 2026 10:22 pm
comadose wrote: Fri Feb 20, 2026 9:10 am
For free UHD unlocking, PM me.
I tried to but my account is still new. I would be VERY appreciative for any help! Thank you!
PM sent.
Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05
Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2026 5:42 pm
by tthousand
Big shout out to @Billycar11.
Thank you for taking the time to answer all the questions I have been sending you.
Flasher worked flawlessly. I could not be anymore happier with the results.
Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05
Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2026 12:42 am
by Billycar11
tthousand wrote: Wed Feb 25, 2026 5:42 pm
Big shout out to @Billycar11.
Thank you for taking the time to answer all the questions I have been sending you.
Flasher worked flawlessly. I could not be anymore happier with the results.
no problem thanks for the good review
Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05
Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2026 4:44 pm
by zackeriah
comadose wrote: Tue Feb 24, 2026 9:21 am
bmichelmd wrote: Sun Feb 22, 2026 10:22 pm
comadose wrote: Fri Feb 20, 2026 9:10 am
For free UHD unlocking, PM me.
I tried to but my account is still new. I would be VERY appreciative for any help! Thank you!
PM sent.
Hi coma! Could you help me with mine? Thanks for your time.
Drive Information
OS device name: M:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 1.20
Serial number: Removed
Firmware date: 2013-11-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8231
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-XD05
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.20
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: Sun Mar 01, 2026 5:09 pm
by Billycar11
zackeriah wrote: Sun Mar 01, 2026 4:44 pm
Could you help me with mine? Thanks for your time.
Drive Information
OS device name: M:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-XD05
Revision: 1.20
Serial number: Removed
Firmware date: 2013-11-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8231
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-XD05
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.20
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
sure email me that info and all others email me no need to post your info here just reach out to me directly
see below for email
Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05
Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2026 8:55 pm
by zackeriah
comadose wrote: Fri Feb 20, 2026 9:10 am
For free UHD unlocking, PM me.
Hi coma, I would PM you but my account is too new.
Re: Do I need to flash my BDR-XD05
Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2026 10:10 am
by NCiH85
comadose wrote: Fri Feb 20, 2026 9:10 am
For free UHD unlocking, PM me.
Hi comadose, I am unable to PM you. Can you help me out? Thanks