Issue with "Library is read only" when connecting

lblake · 05-06-2020, 07:38 PM

My device that has Calibre Companion installed is having an issue with Ver. 5.4.4.7 (398). Attempting to connect returns "Library is read only - CC cannot connect because the following book formats are stored in a read-only format:azw3, azw4"

Screenshot:https://photos.app.goo.gl/Sy8tfSv2Twc1VqRg6

My other phone with Calibre Companion Ver. 5.4.4.6 doesn't have this issue. In fact, I have Calibre Companion installed on several devices and none have experienced this issue up to now. Any help appreciated.

chaley · 05-07-2020, 08:59 AM

See CC FAQ [Android] CC suddenly says it cannot write books to my SD card. What do I do?

aritza · 05-06-2022, 06:32 AM

I have the same trouble after transferring to a new phone (S22+). The link to the CC faq is not working, though. Neither here not when called from within the CC app. Can anybody help? Thanks!

bazookajoe · 05-10-2022, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aritza

I have the same trouble after transferring to a new phone (S22+). The link to the CC faq is not working, though. Neither here not when called from within the CC app. Can anybody help? Thanks!

I'm just going to repaste this here in case you don't see the other thread:

From memory (and I have a bad memory) what I've tried in the past is go to Settings > Format and Folders > Select "Default Folder" option up the top > Choose Folder and reselect your existing folder where your Calibre books are again from the file picker.

I'm got a S20+ older certainly but we both should be on One UI 4.1 and Android 12 and I've got Calibre Companion working fine. It is certainly deprecated but it does work.

Edit: that is basically what the archived FAQ says too (thanks to @PeterT for finding that archived yesterday, link to their post: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=346721

05-06-2020, 07:38 PM	#1
lblake Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2018 Device: Fire HD 10 tablet	Issue with "Library is read only" when connecting My device that has Calibre Companion installed is having an issue with Ver. 5.4.4.7 (398). Attempting to connect returns "Library is read only - CC cannot connect because the following book formats are stored in a read-only format:azw3, azw4" Screenshot:https://photos.app.goo.gl/Sy8tfSv2Twc1VqRg6 My other phone with Calibre Companion Ver. 5.4.4.6 doesn't have this issue. In fact, I have Calibre Companion installed on several devices and none have experienced this issue up to now. Any help appreciated.

05-06-2022, 06:32 AM	#3
aritza Member Posts: 19 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Calibre	CC faq not available I have the same trouble after transferring to a new phone (S22+). The link to the CC faq is not working, though. Neither here not when called from within the CC app. Can anybody help? Thanks!

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chaley Grand Sorcerer Posts: 12,446 Karma: 8012886 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Notts, England Device: Kobo Libra 2	See CC FAQ [Android] CC suddenly says it cannot write books to my SD card. What do I do?

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