Calibre 5.7.2 Hangs When Restarted In Debug Mode

baslow · 12-13-2020, 05:04 PM

I am running Calibre 5.7.2 in Ubuntu 20.10.

In order to diagnose a problem with the DeDRM plugin I have tried, multiple times, to reboot in debug mode, both from the menu and by using Shift+Ctl+R. Each time, the program hangs. Nothing is clickable and when I minimize the window I see the box that reads "Starting up, please wait...Initializing user interface".

I end up having to kill the process.

Anyone else experiencing this? Any ideas?

UPDATE:
After killing the process, I do get this log, which doesn't seem to me to shed any light:

DBusExport: Failed to detect window status notifier, with error: org.freedesktop.DBus.Error.NoReply: Message recipient disconnected from message bus without replying
calibre Debug log
calibre 5.7.2 embedded-python: True is64bit: True
Linux-5.8.0-33-generic-x86_64-with-glibc2.2.5 Linux ('64bit', 'ELF')
('Linux', '5.8.0-33-generic', '#36-Ubuntu SMP Wed Dec 9 09:14:40 UTC 2020')
Python 3.8.5
Interface language: None
Successfully initialized third party plugins: Gather KFX-ZIP (from KFX Input) (1, 36, 0) && DeDRM (7, 0, 0) && Package KFX (from KFX Input) (1, 36, 0) && KFX metadata reader (from KFX Input) (1, 36, 0) && KFX Input (1, 36, 0)
calibre 5.7.2 embedded-python: True is64bit: True
Linux-5.8.0-33-generic-x86_64-with-glibc2.2.5 Linux ('64bit', 'ELF')
('Linux', '5.8.0-33-generic', '#36-Ubuntu SMP Wed Dec 9 09:14:40 UTC 2020')
Python 3.8.5
Interface language: None
Successfully initialized third party plugins: Gather KFX-ZIP (from KFX Input) (1, 36, 0) && DeDRM (7, 0, 0) && Package KFX (from KFX Input) (1, 36, 0) && KFX metadata reader (from KFX Input) (1, 36, 0) && KFX Input (1, 36, 0)
Turning on automatic hidpi scaling
devicePixelRatio: 1.0
logicalDpi: 96.0 x 96.0
physicalDpi: 102.45378151260503 x 102.35820895522387
Using calibre Qt style: True
[0.00] Starting up...
[0.00] Showing splash screen...
[0.09] splash screen shown
[0.09] Initializing db...
[0.11] db initialized
[0.11] Constructing main UI...
Looking for desktop notifier support from: org.freedesktop.Notifications
org.freedesktop.Notifications found in 0.0 seconds
[0.68] main UI initialized...
[0.68] Hiding splash screen
Starting QuickView
[506.27] splash screen hidden
[506.28] Started up in 506.28 seconds with 252 books
Thank you.

JSWolf · 12-13-2020, 05:13 PM

Since you have Calibre 5.7.2, go download and install the DeDRM v7.0.0b4 plugin.

gbm · 12-13-2020, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baslow

I am running Calibre 5.7.2 in Ubuntu 20.10.

In order to diagnose a problem with the DeDRM plugin I have tried, multiple times, to reboot in debug mode, both from the menu and by using Shift+Ctl+R. Each time, the program hangs. Nothing is clickable and when I minimize the window I see the box that reads "Starting up, please wait...Initializing user interface".

I end up having to kill the process.

Anyone else experiencing this? Any ideas?

UPDATE:
After killing the process, I do get this log, which doesn't seem to me to shed any light:

DBusExport: Failed to detect window status notifier, with error: org.freedesktop.DBus.Error.NoReply: Message recipient disconnected from message bus without replying
calibre Debug log
calibre 5.7.2 embedded-python: True is64bit: True
Linux-5.8.0-33-generic-x86_64-with-glibc2.2.5 Linux ('64bit', 'ELF')
('Linux', '5.8.0-33-generic', '#36-Ubuntu SMP Wed Dec 9 09:14:40 UTC 2020')
Python 3.8.5
Interface language: None
Successfully initialized third party plugins: Gather KFX-ZIP (from KFX Input) (1, 36, 0) && DeDRM (7, 0, 0) && Package KFX (from KFX Input) (1, 36, 0) && KFX metadata reader (from KFX Input) (1, 36, 0) && KFX Input (1, 36, 0)
calibre 5.7.2 embedded-python: True is64bit: True
Linux-5.8.0-33-generic-x86_64-with-glibc2.2.5 Linux ('64bit', 'ELF')
('Linux', '5.8.0-33-generic', '#36-Ubuntu SMP Wed Dec 9 09:14:40 UTC 2020')
Python 3.8.5
Interface language: None
Successfully initialized third party plugins: Gather KFX-ZIP (from KFX Input) (1, 36, 0) && DeDRM (7, 0, 0) && Package KFX (from KFX Input) (1, 36, 0) && KFX metadata reader (from KFX Input) (1, 36, 0) && KFX Input (1, 36, 0)
Turning on automatic hidpi scaling
devicePixelRatio: 1.0
logicalDpi: 96.0 x 96.0
physicalDpi: 102.45378151260503 x 102.35820895522387
Using calibre Qt style: True
[0.00] Starting up...
[0.00] Showing splash screen...
[0.09] splash screen shown
[0.09] Initializing db...
[0.11] db initialized
[0.11] Constructing main UI...
Looking for desktop notifier support from: org.freedesktop.Notifications
org.freedesktop.Notifications found in 0.0 seconds
[0.68] main UI initialized...
[0.68] Hiding splash screen
Starting QuickView
[506.27] splash screen hidden
[506.28] Started up in 506.28 seconds with 252 books
Thank you.

Your debug should look a lot like this:

Spoiler:

You seem to be having a problem with your database or HD.

Quote:

[506.27] splash screen hidden
[506.28] Started up in 506.28 seconds with 252 books

I recommend you rename your library folder then start calibre--it will start with a new empty library--then change to your old library and run library maintenance on it.

bernie

P.S. I have no problems with DeDRM

baslow · 12-14-2020, 11:24 AM

Thanks.
There may be problems with my database or HD but the "startup time" seems to be a reflection of how long I wait before I kill the process; the debug window pops up immediately AFTER I kill the process and shows a startup time roughly equal to how quickly I let Calibre run before doing so.

baslow · 12-14-2020, 11:45 AM

Seems I need to learn more about posting to this forum; timed out trying to update my incomplete previous post.

It is debug mode, not DeDRM, that I meant to be asking about.

The DRM plugin I've been running was loaded from a file downloaded recently, DeDRM_plugin_7.0.0b4.zip. It has mostly worked but I was trying to investigate its failure with a specific book -- AZW3, purchased from Amazon for my Kindle Paperwhite. Apprentice Alf recommends removing the book, running Calibre in debug mode, and then adding the book again to generate a verbose record.

My problem is not with the general operation of Calibre, which runs fine in regular mode so far. I've renamed the library, started over, run a library maintenance check and found nothing.

So, to be clearer than I was before: Is anyone experiencing difficulties running Calibre 5.7.2 in debug mode?

mbovenka · 12-15-2020, 03:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baslow

Thanks.
There may be problems with my database or HD but the "startup time" seems to be a reflection of how long I wait before I kill the process; the debug window pops up immediately AFTER I kill the process and shows a startup time roughly equal to how quickly I let Calibre run before doing so.

It did that for me too, many versions ago. I have no idea what triggers it, as it hasn't been doing it for quite a while now.

gbm · 12-15-2020, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baslow

Seems I need to learn more about posting to this forum; timed out trying to update my incomplete previous post.

It is debug mode, not DeDRM, that I meant to be asking about.

The DRM plugin I've been running was loaded from a file downloaded recently, DeDRM_plugin_7.0.0b4.zip. It has mostly worked but I was trying to investigate its failure with a specific book -- AZW3, purchased from Amazon for my Kindle Paperwhite. Apprentice Alf recommends removing the book, running Calibre in debug mode, and then adding the book again to generate a verbose record.

My problem is not with the general operation of Calibre, which runs fine in regular mode so far. I've renamed the library, started over, run a library maintenance check and found nothing.

So, to be clearer than I was before: Is anyone experiencing difficulties running Calibre 5.7.2 in debug mode?

Ok I just upgraded to calibre 5.7.2 and ran debug from a cold start no problems.

Spoiler:

Recommendations:
Down grade calibre to 5.6.0--using the Reverting to a previous version instructions at https://calibre-ebook.com/download_linux
run calibre in debug see if that fixes the problem.

From past experience possible hd drive going bad, a corrupted font, or a malformed epub.

bernie

kovidgoyal · 12-15-2020, 11:38 AM

Just run calibre in a terminal as

calibre-debug -g

if for some reason you cant restart in debug mode.

baslow · 12-17-2020, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kovidgoyal

Just run calibre in a terminal as

calibre-debug -g

if for some reason you cant restart in debug mode.

Thank you! That worked... so now I can get on to figuring out my ORIGINAL problem! (And, by the way, thank you for Calibre!)

baslow · 12-17-2020, 05:07 PM

...and, for the sake of closure, I will report that I was able to generate detailed output using Kovid's suggestion, which allowed me to figure out that the problem I was experiencing with DeDRM was due to, um, stupidity on my part.

I hadn't added any DRM'ed books for quite a while and had neglected to add the serial number for my NEW Kindle. So when I downloaded the books recently, specifying my current device, the plugin didn't have the key it needed. Once I saw the messages output in debug mode it only took a couple of minutes to figure out the problem.

Thanks to everyone!

12-13-2020, 05:04 PM	#1
baslow Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Upper Manhattan, New York Device: Kindle Paperwhite (10th Gen)	Calibre 5.7.2 Hangs When Restarted In Debug Mode I am running Calibre 5.7.2 in Ubuntu 20.10. In order to diagnose a problem with the DeDRM plugin I have tried, multiple times, to reboot in debug mode, both from the menu and by using Shift+Ctl+R. Each time, the program hangs. Nothing is clickable and when I minimize the window I see the box that reads "Starting up, please wait...Initializing user interface". I end up having to kill the process. Anyone else experiencing this? Any ideas? UPDATE: After killing the process, I do get this log, which doesn't seem to me to shed any light: DBusExport: Failed to detect window status notifier, with error: org.freedesktop.DBus.Error.NoReply: Message recipient disconnected from message bus without replying calibre Debug log calibre 5.7.2 embedded-python: True is64bit: True Linux-5.8.0-33-generic-x86_64-with-glibc2.2.5 Linux ('64bit', 'ELF') ('Linux', '5.8.0-33-generic', '#36-Ubuntu SMP Wed Dec 9 09:14:40 UTC 2020') Python 3.8.5 Interface language: None Successfully initialized third party plugins: Gather KFX-ZIP (from KFX Input) (1, 36, 0) && DeDRM (7, 0, 0) && Package KFX (from KFX Input) (1, 36, 0) && KFX metadata reader (from KFX Input) (1, 36, 0) && KFX Input (1, 36, 0) calibre 5.7.2 embedded-python: True is64bit: True Linux-5.8.0-33-generic-x86_64-with-glibc2.2.5 Linux ('64bit', 'ELF') ('Linux', '5.8.0-33-generic', '#36-Ubuntu SMP Wed Dec 9 09:14:40 UTC 2020') Python 3.8.5 Interface language: None Successfully initialized third party plugins: Gather KFX-ZIP (from KFX Input) (1, 36, 0) && DeDRM (7, 0, 0) && Package KFX (from KFX Input) (1, 36, 0) && KFX metadata reader (from KFX Input) (1, 36, 0) && KFX Input (1, 36, 0) Turning on automatic hidpi scaling devicePixelRatio: 1.0 logicalDpi: 96.0 x 96.0 physicalDpi: 102.45378151260503 x 102.35820895522387 Using calibre Qt style: True [0.00] Starting up... [0.00] Showing splash screen... [0.09] splash screen shown [0.09] Initializing db... [0.11] db initialized [0.11] Constructing main UI... Looking for desktop notifier support from: org.freedesktop.Notifications org.freedesktop.Notifications found in 0.0 seconds [0.68] main UI initialized... [0.68] Hiding splash screen Starting QuickView [506.27] splash screen hidden [506.28] Started up in 506.28 seconds with 252 books Thank you. Last edited by baslow; 12-13-2020 at 05:09 PM.

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12-13-2020, 05:13 PM	#2
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 74,627 Karma: 130140792 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Since you have Calibre 5.7.2, go download and install the DeDRM v7.0.0b4 plugin.

12-14-2020, 11:24 AM	#4
baslow Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Upper Manhattan, New York Device: Kindle Paperwhite (10th Gen)	Thanks. There may be problems with my database or HD but the "startup time" seems to be a reflection of how long I wait before I kill the process; the debug window pops up immediately AFTER I kill the process and shows a startup time roughly equal to how quickly I let Calibre run before doing so.

12-14-2020, 11:45 AM	#5
baslow Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Upper Manhattan, New York Device: Kindle Paperwhite (10th Gen)	Seems I need to learn more about posting to this forum; timed out trying to update my incomplete previous post. It is debug mode, not DeDRM, that I meant to be asking about. The DRM plugin I've been running was loaded from a file downloaded recently, DeDRM_plugin_7.0.0b4.zip. It has mostly worked but I was trying to investigate its failure with a specific book -- AZW3, purchased from Amazon for my Kindle Paperwhite. Apprentice Alf recommends removing the book, running Calibre in debug mode, and then adding the book again to generate a verbose record. My problem is not with the general operation of Calibre, which runs fine in regular mode so far. I've renamed the library, started over, run a library maintenance check and found nothing. So, to be clearer than I was before: Is anyone experiencing difficulties running Calibre 5.7.2 in debug mode?

12-15-2020, 11:38 AM	#8
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 44,017 Karma: 22669822 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	Just run calibre in a terminal as calibre-debug -g if for some reason you cant restart in debug mode.

12-17-2020, 05:07 PM	#10
baslow Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Upper Manhattan, New York Device: Kindle Paperwhite (10th Gen)	...and, for the sake of closure, I will report that I was able to generate detailed output using Kovid's suggestion, which allowed me to figure out that the problem I was experiencing with DeDRM was due to, um, stupidity on my part. I hadn't added any DRM'ed books for quite a while and had neglected to add the serial number for my NEW Kindle. So when I downloaded the books recently, specifying my current device, the plugin didn't have the key it needed. Once I saw the messages output in debug mode it only took a couple of minutes to figure out the problem. Thanks to everyone!