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GRiker

06-12-2013 12:38 PM

[Device Plugin] iOS reader applications (closed)

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This thread is closed.

You can find the new thread for iOSRA plugin support
here.

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The iOS reader applications plugin enables communication with selected iOS reader applications installed on an iDevice. Supported iOS reader applications include iBooks (OS X and Windows only), GoodReader / GoodReader 4, Kindle for iOS and Marvin. The driver architecture is designed to be extensible to support additional iOS reader applications.

The advantage of having a single, unified driver for multiple iOS reader applications is to avoid having several different calibre device drivers all responding to the same USB fingerprint for your iDevices.

Installation:

Open iTunes Preferences (OS X and Windows). In the Devices section, enable the checkbox Prevent iPods, iPhones, and iPads from syncing automatically. Close iTunes.
Disconnect all iDevices from your computer before installing or updating the plugin.
Open calibre Preferences|Plugins|Get new plugins to install the iOS reader applications plugin. Or, download the attached zip file, install the plugin manually, then restart calibre as described in the Introduction to plugins thread.
Configure your preferred iOS reader application as described in the following section.
Connect your iDevice with a USB cable. The driver supports a single connected iDevice. If you have more than one iDevice connected, the driver will not start.

Configuring your preferred iOS reader application:

GoodReader / GoodReader 4

Spoiler:

iBooks for iOS
This plugin does not work with iBooks under OS X 10.9 (Mavericks).

Spoiler:

Kindle for iOS

Spoiler:

Marvin

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Special Notes:

Requires calibre 1.37 or later.
If you are using calibre in a Windows or OS X environment, iTunes must be installed. The driver depends upon software libraries and services installed with iTunes.
This plugin replaces the Apple iDevice interface plugin. If you currently have the Apple iDevice interface plugin installed, you will need to remove it before installing this plugin.
iOS7 users:
The first time that you connect your iDevice to your computer after updating to iOS7 you will see a dialog that looks like this:

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Click Trust. Once you have confirmed that the connected computer is trustworthy, you shouldn't see that dialog again. You need to confirm this dialog before the plugin will work.
Important note for Linux users: If you have iOS 7 installed on your iDevice, you may not be able to click Trust and dismiss the dialog. This is a known issue with libiMobileDevice and eventually will be corrected through a patch to your distro. You will be unable to use this plugin with iOS7 until the patch is available for your system. Users with earlier iOS versions will not be affected.
The iOSRA plugin logs usage data in a manner consistent with calibre’s logging of usage data. No identifying data or library metadata is collected. To see a sample of how the data is analyzed, see the latest iOSRA activity report.

If you have problems:

I'm having problems installing or updating the plugin

Disconnect all iDevices from your computer before installing or updating the plugin.

Calibre crashes when I am using this plugin

Create an issue at the iOS reader applications issue tracker, including the type of iDevice, its generation, and the cellular provider (or cellular modem type). For example, "iPad 4th generation, GSM" or "iPhone 5S, Verizon", and the iOS reader application you're connecting to (e.g. iBooks, GoodReader, Kindle, Marvin).
Create a debug log by following the directions at the plugin's issue tracker.
Add the debug log to your issue report. I will receive an email when the issue is created or modified, you don't need to create a reply in this forum.

My iDevice is not recognized by calibre.
Try each of the the following steps to see if they allow your iDevice to be visible in calibre's main toolbar:

Review the steps to select your preferred iOS reader application in Configuring your preferred iOS reader application above.
Confirm that you have a single iDevice physically connected to your computer while using calibre. In other words, disconnect any other reader devices like a Kindle that calibre might connect to, and any other iDevices connected to your computer via USB (like an iPhone).
Exit calibre, physically disconnect your iDevice.
Reconnect your iDevice, restart calibre.
If you see a chevron (») at the right end of the calibre toolbar, you have additional icons that can't be displayed at your current window width. Click the chevron to see the rest of the icons. To adjust the order of the toolbar icons, go to Preferences|Interface|Toolbar The main toolbar when a device is connected.
(OS X and Windows) Confirm that iTunes is installed on your computer and up to date, and that your iDevice shows as the only connected device in iTunes.
Confirm that Sync with this iPad over Wi-Fi is disabled in iTunes.
Try another USB cable.
Disconnect your iDevice, then do a hard reset on your iDevice by holding the Home and Power buttons at the same time time until you see the Apple logo, then release the buttons, then try again.
If you are using Marvin, confirm that you have only one version of Marvin installed on your iDevice. For example, if you upgraded from Marvin for iPad to Marvin universal, remove the older Marvin for iPad.

My iDevice is still not recognized by calibre.

Start calibre with your iDevice connected.
Open Preferences|Advanced|Miscellaneous.
Click Debug device detection.
Copy the results to your clipboard.
Close the Preferences dialog.
Create an issue at the iOS reader applications issue tracker, including the type of iDevice, its generation, and the cellular provider (or cellular modem type). For example, "iPad 4th generation, GSM" or "iPhone 5S, Verizon".
Paste the contents of the clipboard into a new comment in your issue.
It is not necessary to add a post here when creating an issue. I will receive an email when GitHub issues are created or updated.

FAQ

When will you be adding support for other iOS reader applications?
The iOS reader applications device driver is designed to accommodate multiple reader applications. Supporting additional readers requires the developer of the iOS reader application to add code to their product to talk to the driver, and for the driver to add code to talk to the specific iOS reader application. An overview of the protocol and all source code is available at the plugin's GitHub repository.
Developers planning to add support for additional iOS reader applications should contact me via the issue tracker or PM after reviewing the GitHub README.
How do I uninstall the plugin and its resources?
- Go to Preferences | Advanced | Plugins | Device Interface plugins, select iOS reader applications.
- Click Remove plugin.
- Click Apply.
- Go to Preferences | Advanced | Miscellaneous, click Open calibre configuration directory.
- Open the plugins folder.
- Delete iOS reader applications.json.
- Delete the iOS_reader_applications_resources folder.
- Restart calibre.

Version History:

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andy88

06-20-2013 12:14 PM

I still couldn't get it to work and the issue persists.

*Is 'Marvin' selected in the Preferred iOS reader application combo box in the configuration dialog? - (YES)

*Is your iPad shown as a connected device in iTunes? - (YES)

*Do you have 'Sync with this iPad over Wi-Fi' enabled in iTunes? If so, try turning it off - (It is turned off)

I have tried restarting my Macbook including disconnecting the USB cable and reconnecting back again.

GRiker

06-20-2013 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andy88 (Post 2548381)

I still couldn't get it to work and the issue persists.

*Is 'Marvin' selected in the Preferred iOS reader application combo box in the configuration dialog? - (YES)

*Is your iPad shown as a connected device in iTunes? - (YES)

*Do you have 'Sync with this iPad over Wi-Fi' enabled in iTunes? If so, try turning it off - (It is turned off)

I have tried restarting my Macbook including disconnecting the USB cable and reconnecting back again.

Confirm that you have only one iDevice connected to your computer.

Please follow the instructions in the If you have problems section in post #1 "My iDevice is not recognized by calibre". It's possible that your iDevice has a USB fingerprint not currently recognized by the driver.

G

andy88

06-20-2013 12:40 PM

I can confirm I only have one iDevice connected to my Macbook.

I actually couldn't submit a new Issue on GitHub. Whenever I click submit, there doesn't
seem to be an update of my submitted Issue.

andy88

06-20-2013 12:55 PM

Hi,

I am not sure if I am correct with this but please correct me otherwise :

I went through the code on file "_init_.py" and saw a list of Apple devices. There was the (iPad Wifi model) but didn't see a (iPad Wifi+Cellular model).
Mine is the latter. Could this be the root of the issue ?

GRiker

06-20-2013 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andy88 (Post 2548418)

Hi,

I am not sure if I am correct with this but please correct me otherwise :

I went through the code on file "_init_.py" and saw a list of Apple devices. There was the (iPad Wifi model) but didn't see a (iPad Wifi+Cellular model).
Mine is the latter. Could this be the root of the issue ?

I won't know the answer to that question until I've seen the debug device report from your system.

Not sure why there would be an issue with GitHub, post the debug info here if you can't post at GitHub.

G

chilady1

06-20-2013 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GRiker (Post 2548421)

I won't know the answer to that question until I've seen the debug device report from your system.

Not sure why there would be an issue with GitHub, post the debug info here if you can't post at GitHub.

G

I have uploaded the de-bugging information per your instructions on GitHub. Thanks so much!

UPDATE: I just thought of something so I wanted to make sure I passed this onto GRiker. My issue somewhat different than Andy's - his implies that the plug-in DOES NOT see his device. My issue is that upon connection, the iOS reader plug-in detects the device, however, the Marvin button that should be added to Calibre is NOT showing up.

My apologies if I mis-represented my issue.

kguil

06-20-2013 03:48 PM

To post an issue on github you need to create an account. It is very quick, free and makes you look good with your friends.

andy88

06-20-2013 09:18 PM

@Kris,

I have a GitHub Account and still couldn't post the request.

andy88

06-20-2013 09:22 PM

Debug Info (Issue)

@GRiker. I can't post the debug into GitHub and I'm posting it here instead.

Type of iDevice : iPad Mini, Wifi + Cellular
Calibre Version : 0.9.35
Marvin Version : 1.7
Calibre Language Setting : English
Operating System : OSX 10.8.4
iTunes version : 11.0.4
Installed Plugin Version : iOS Reader Applications (1.0.0)

I have completed all steps shown on the given tutorial but couldn't get the iPad to connect to Calibre. I can also confirm that I have only one iDevice connected to my Macbook. iTunes detected the iPad successfully. Once the Calibre Connecter is clicked within Marvin, nothing happens in Calibre.

jessifanfic

06-20-2013 09:24 PM

Device not recognized by Calibre (iTunes was fine)

Created account in github but everytime I submit my new issue I just go back to the page where I enter the issue again. No errors or anything. Here is what I tried to post.

The version of calibre you are using - 0.9.35
Calibre's language setting (available in Preferences | Interface | Look and Feel | Choose language) - English
Your operating system, and 32- or 64-bit, if applicable. - OS X 10.8.4
The version of iTunes installed on your system - 11.0.4
The version of the plugin installed - 1.0.0
Ipad 3 - Wifi and Verizon

Connect Ipad (itunes sees it), start Calibre, start Marvin and click the calibre connector. Nothing happens within Calibre. Below is the debug device connection output.

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theducks

06-20-2013 09:59 PM

Moderator Notice
Please wrap large pastes in Spoiler tags (the red X eye in advanced)

(sorry, google?? ate your second paste when I tried to wrap it)

jessifanfic

06-20-2013 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theducks (Post 2548763)

Please wrap large pastes in Spoiler tags (the red X eye in advanced)
(sorry, google?? ate your second paste when I tried to wrap it)

looks like you accidentally wrapped it with youtube instead of spoiler.

All fixed. :o

Thanks

theducks

06-20-2013 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jessifanfic (Post 2548767)

looks like you accidentally wrapped it with youtube instead of spoiler.

All fixed. :o

Thanks

:o oops! :o

vikarti

06-21-2013 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chilady1 (Post 2548483)

I have uploaded the de-bugging information per your instructions on GitHub. Thanks so much!

UPDATE: I just thought of something so I wanted to make sure I passed this onto GRiker. My issue somewhat different than Andy's - his implies that the plug-in DOES NOT see his device. My issue is that upon connection, the iOS reader plug-in detects the device, however, the Marvin button that should be added to Calibre is NOT showing up.

My apologies if I mis-represented my issue.

I have same issue of not showing Marvin button.
This is solved by:
- updating to latest Marvin
- going to cloud icon (where your OPDS connections,etc) and pressing connect to calibre where

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