Slightly OT for here...

kyteflyer · 05-17-2023, 02:29 AM

I'm having a problem with my Kindle which is not being recognised by my MacOS which is Catalina.

Anyone got a clue about how to force it? And yes, I'll cast about in other forums for clues, too...

drofgnal · 05-17-2023, 04:38 AM

I've never had this problem with a Kindle, but I've always used Calibre to connect. I have had problems with Kindle Fire's and there was a setting in the fire I needed to turn on to get it to recognize. You might try this:

https://www.techiellama.com/kindle-n...ing-up-on-mac/

meeera · 05-17-2023, 10:41 AM

Is it recognised by other computers using the same cable? And do you just mean Calibre isn't seeing it, or is it not mounting at all?

(This might attract more answers in the Kindle forum; I think this one's mostly for iOS devices, not Kindle-Mac connection issues.)

tomsem · 05-17-2023, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyteflyer

I'm having a problem with my Kindle which is not being recognised by my MacOS which is Catalina.

Anyone got a clue about how to force it? And yes, I'll cast about in other forums for clues, too...

Try a different USB port?

You might need to rest the port:

https://forums.tomsguide.com/faq/how...-ports.428332/

kyteflyer · 05-17-2023, 05:44 PM

Other devices are seen by the system. Kobo is not seen by Calibre, Kindle not at all. someone has suggested a reboot might do the job, so I’ll try that, along with Tom’s reset SMC suggestion (which will end with a reboot anyway).

Thanks, all

John F · 05-18-2023, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyteflyer

Other devices are seen by the system. Kobo is not seen by Calibre, Kindle not at all. someone has suggested a reboot might do the job, so I’ll try that, along with Tom’s reset SMC suggestion (which will end with a reboot anyway).

Thanks, all

Does the Kobo (Clara 2E) not being seen by calibre (but I assume by the OS), indicate that it is an old version of calibre?

05-17-2023, 02:29 AM	#1
kyteflyer Wizard Posts: 1,841 Karma: 9547754 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Newcastle, Australia Device: iPhone SE2020	Slightly OT for here... I'm having a problem with my Kindle which is not being recognised by my MacOS which is Catalina. Anyone got a clue about how to force it? And yes, I'll cast about in other forums for clues, too...

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05-17-2023, 04:38 AM	#2
drofgnal Wizard Posts: 1,230 Karma: 7838248 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Ipad Pro/Kindle Oasis 3/iPhone 13 Pro Max	I've never had this problem with a Kindle, but I've always used Calibre to connect. I have had problems with Kindle Fire's and there was a setting in the fire I needed to turn on to get it to recognize. You might try this: https://www.techiellama.com/kindle-n...ing-up-on-mac/

05-17-2023, 10:41 AM	#3
meeera Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,659 Karma: 66420972 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Libra 2, iPadMini4, iPad4, MBP; support other Kobo/Kindles	Is it recognised by other computers using the same cable? And do you just mean Calibre isn't seeing it, or is it not mounting at all? (This might attract more answers in the Kindle forum; I think this one's mostly for iOS devices, not Kindle-Mac connection issues.)

05-17-2023, 05:44 PM	#5
kyteflyer Wizard Posts: 1,841 Karma: 9547754 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Newcastle, Australia Device: iPhone SE2020	Other devices are seen by the system. Kobo is not seen by Calibre, Kindle not at all. someone has suggested a reboot might do the job, so I’ll try that, along with Tom’s reset SMC suggestion (which will end with a reboot anyway). Thanks, all