[Kobo] CorruptError

Paulinafrica · 09-30-2022, 12:38 PM

I am using Kobo Libra 2 with software 4.34.20097. When connecting via PC to Calibre I get the following error message, I am able to import books, when using the e-book reader some imported books have gone back to 'Unread' status despite having previously been read.

I suspect that it may be an error with the Kobo Libra 2, I can factory reset, but I thought it would be worthwhile checking in with the forum in the first instance.

calibre, version 6.6.1
ERROR: Error: Error communicating with device

CorruptError: database disk image is malformed

Traceback (most recent call last):
File "calibre\gui2\device.py", line 88, in run
File "calibre\gui2\device.py", line 540, in _books
File "calibre\devices\kobo\driver.py", line 2027, in books
apsw.CorruptError: CorruptError: database disk image is malformed

TIA
Paul

DNSB · 09-30-2022, 04:55 PM

Trying signing out and signing in before trying the factory reset. That should replace your corrupted database with a new copy and then import any sideloaded books.

I would suggest setting up backup for your Kobo database in the configuration for the Kobo Utilities plugin to help with future database corruption.

Paulinafrica · 10-01-2022, 05:25 AM

Thanks, David, that has solved the problem!
I have also installed the Kobo Utilities plugin which I was unaware of, so, good job all round.

Cheers
Paul

09-30-2022, 12:38 PM	#1
Paulinafrica Zealot Posts: 118 Karma: 36978 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Device: Kindle Android, Kindle 3 Wi-Fi	[Kobo] CorruptError I am using Kobo Libra 2 with software 4.34.20097. When connecting via PC to Calibre I get the following error message, I am able to import books, when using the e-book reader some imported books have gone back to 'Unread' status despite having previously been read. I suspect that it may be an error with the Kobo Libra 2, I can factory reset, but I thought it would be worthwhile checking in with the forum in the first instance. calibre, version 6.6.1 ERROR: Error: Error communicating with device CorruptError: database disk image is malformed Traceback (most recent call last): File "calibre\gui2\device.py", line 88, in run File "calibre\gui2\device.py", line 540, in _books File "calibre\devices\kobo\driver.py", line 2027, in books apsw.CorruptError: CorruptError: database disk image is malformed TIA Paul

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09-30-2022, 04:55 PM	#2
DNSB Bibliophagist Posts: 35,513 Karma: 145557716 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vancouver Device: Kobo Sage, Forma, Clara HD, Lenovo M8 FHD, Paperwhite 4, Tolino epos	Trying signing out and signing in before trying the factory reset. That should replace your corrupted database with a new copy and then import any sideloaded books. I would suggest setting up backup for your Kobo database in the configuration for the Kobo Utilities plugin to help with future database corruption.

10-01-2022, 05:25 AM	#3
Paulinafrica Zealot Posts: 118 Karma: 36978 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Device: Kindle Android, Kindle 3 Wi-Fi	Thanks, David, that has solved the problem! I have also installed the Kobo Utilities plugin which I was unaware of, so, good job all round. Cheers Paul