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Linux + Calibre + Boyue T62D + MTP = Problems... for me
I am new to Linux. Used to use Windows.
I have 2 Linux set-ups now: Ubuntu Gnome 16.04 LTS and Zorin OS11 (based on Ubuntu 15 if I understand correctly). Both these behave the same way in this case. I have a Boyue T62D (running the Energy Sistem firmware) When I have the "USB Connect Mode" set to "MTP" (Under Settings > User settings), I experience exactly the issue mentioned here: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=271220 (Calibre 2.51.0 triggers MTP failure with particular device) (The MTP device mounts OK when plugged into the USB port, and I can see and browse the contents, but as soon as I start Calibre, then it seems to unmount -> try to re-mount -> unmount -> try to re-mount...etc. until I close Calibre or unplug the device.) When I set "USB Connect Mode" set to "Mass Storage", everything works as expected. Under Windows, both settings work without problems. Other MTP devices (Nexus 7 and Samsung phone) works correctly in MTP mode. I suspect it is a Ubuntu<>Calibre<>T62D issue, but am not sure where to start looking for a solution... Any advice or pointers would be appreciated. |
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2.51 is OLD
Distros rarly keep up with the Calibr release frequency Uninstall that (the Library and settings remain) Use the Commandline on the Calibre Linux download page (I found I always have to use it for bi-weekly updates) |
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Figure out what is trying to auto-connect to the device in your desktop environment and disable it.
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![]() Because AFAIK the linux MTP implementation can only work with one application at a time. And if it is being handled by your DE's File Browser as a virtual filesystem, calibre does not have the necessary control to interface with it. |
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Thanks for the quick response :-)
As a Linux novice I still have a huge disadvantage ... Quote:
And How would I confirm this? |
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Make sure you have not told calibre not to mange your MTP device. See screenshot should not be any boxes checked.
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Also, for the record (I forgot to mention it in my 1st post) on Ubuntu I have Calibre 2.59 installed and on Zorin OS11 I have Calibre 2.64 installed. Both are behaving the same. |
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OK, I think I have found the solution to the auto-mounting:
http://askubuntu.com/questions/89244...ss-preferences Following this and un-checking the auto-mount box, the T62D connects properly with Calibre. It does however stop everything from auto-mounting. It would be nice to be able to selectively stop only the T62D from auto-mounting. This is however not a Calibre problem, so I will go look for a solution elsewhere. Thanks for all the info and advice! Last edited by JNT; 08-15-2016 at 01:38 PM. Reason: clearer info |
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http://askubuntu.com/questions/19152...ter-auto-mount Make sure that your media players are set to not launch upon detecting MTP devices. bernie |
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It isn't really, it is a networked device using the MTP protocol, not a USB device using USBMS. But the Gnome Virtual Filesystems (GVfs) implementation fakes it, which is how it shows up in Nautilus. I am unaware of any way to tell Nautilus/GVfs to ignore specific MTP devices. |
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This is bad news, but it does make me feel better, since I could not find anything about this and I thought it was due to my lack of Linux knowledge (not knowing the correct search terms). |
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Happy to help.
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