Mobipocket Decoder Tool - Page 13

pilotbob · 11-28-2008, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DixieGal

ARRRRRGH!!! Please please help!!

Follow the kindle visual guide on how to run kindlepid but just mentally replace kindlepid with mobidedrm and use the correct parameters too.

BOb

daesdaemar · 11-28-2008, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DixieGal

FRAK!

How in bloody H3LL do I do this?

A couple of you have tried to teach me basics, but it just won't click in my stupid brain!!!!

I have python, mobidedrm, and someone who is trying to help sent me a secure book and a PID to practice with.

1. I put the book file into the folder with mobidedrm.
2. I open the python command prompt from the "start" menu at bottom of screen.
3. I type: mobidedrm.py booktitle.prc clearbooktitle.prc PID and "enter"
4. Invalid syntax.

ARRRRRGH!!! Please please help!!

1) Make sure the book file is in the PythonXX\tools\scripts folder (where XX is the python version.

2) Open a command prompt DOS window (CMD) and cd\ to the folder in step number 1.

3) Same as your number 3.

Works for me.

DixieGal · 11-28-2008, 07:47 PM

Oh so near and still so far!

I get up to ... 2008 The Dark Reverser...

And then INVALID PID CHECKSUM

What next?

wallcraft · 11-28-2008, 08:35 PM

Try putting the filenames in quotes.

pilotbob · 11-28-2008, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wallcraft

Try putting the filenames in quotes.

Or use a valid PID. It must be the PID that the book was encrypted with.

BOb

DixieGal · 11-29-2008, 01:22 PM

It's A Miracle!

Taking out the quotation marks and putting a > just before the PID did the trick. Now, how on earth do I turn it into a txt file so that I can get it onto my reader? Let's save that for another day.

Thank you to everyone who taught me to do this, both online and by private instruction, but especially to JSWolf in particular! He grabbed me by the email and spent days and days trying to kick the knowledge into my head. I never would have been able to do it alone.... heck, I never would have known where to begin without all of you!

bbusybookworm · 11-29-2008, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DixieGal

It's A Miracle!

Taking out the quotation marks and putting a > just before the PID did the trick. Now, how on earth do I turn it into a txt file so that I can get it onto my reader? Let's save that for another day.

Well, if you are able to convert HTML files for your reader, the the Mobi2HTML (MobiHuff for file with Huff Compression) script is very handy, and easier to use then the DeDRM script.

the syntex is

mobi2html.exe InFilename.prc OutFoldername

or

MobiHuff.py InFilename.prc Outfilename.html

DixieGal · 11-29-2008, 03:07 PM

Really? I think I can do that, maybe. I finished reading Color of Magic just in the past hour or so, useing Mobipocket reader here on the PC. Now, seeing as it is 2:00 and between working on learning how to do the decoder and then reading the book, the morning is gone.

I NEED A SHOWER

After that, well, I'm going to try your suggestion while I'm still basking in the flow of success. I'll let you know how it turns out.

JSWolf · 11-29-2008, 04:17 PM

No.. don't use mobihuff.py

Use mobi2oeb which is part of Calibre. It works a lot better.

DixieGal · 11-30-2008, 09:14 AM

Success! The practice book is now on my device in nice clean large font. I can't thank you all enough, but JSWolf has been especially patient and kind. Now I'm going to buy The Light Fantastic, convert it, and get started reading the next book in the series.

In case this may be of help to anyone who wants to try it also, this works very well as a way to get a secure mobi book onto an EBW-1150.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN:

A. Download mobidedrm and Calibre from MobileRead

B. Download Python 2.6

C. In Python folder, place a copy of the secure book in Scripts folder.

STEP 1: Remove the protection

Go to the Start button at the bottom of the screen, click Programs, Accessories, Command Prompt.

Type cd\python26\tools\scripts and enter

Then type exactly what is after the ... Scripts>

C:\Python26\Tools\Scripts>mobidedrm.py exactbooktitle.prc clearbooktitle.prc <PID

Hopefully, you will see this:

MobiDeDrm v0.04. Copyright (c) 2008 The Dark Reverser
Decrypting. Please wait... done

STEP 2: Convert PRC to HTML

Put a copy of the new book in the Calibre folder

At the command prompt, type cd\program files and enter

Type everything after the first >

C:\Program Files>calibre mobi2oeb clearbooktitle.prc clear2booktitle.oeb

(This book magically appears in c:documents&setting\owner as an html)

STEP 3: Finish

Open html, save as txt, then convert via EBW Librarian.
For large fonts, choose "advanced" and get the little drop-down portion when you "create book"

DixieGal · 11-30-2008, 10:04 AM

CRAP!!

I can't make mobidedrm happen again. My own PID has the $, so I've tried it with the slash, and tried it by not using the $, and nothing happens.

ARRRGH! I just want to read a book, not become a pirate!!!!

JSWolf · 11-30-2008, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DixieGal

CRAP!!

I can't make mobidedrm happen again. My own PID has the $, so I've tried it with the slash, and tried it by not using the $, and nothing happens.

ARRRGH! I just want to read a book, not become a pirate!!!!

Create a directory called mp on your C drive.
Copy mobidedrm.py and the eBook you want to decode into c:\mp
open a command prompt by going to start then run then type cmd
once the command prompt is open, type cd \mp
then type ...

Code:

mobidedrm.py nameofebook.prc newnameofebook.prc PID

So for the book I think you are doing it could be something like...

Code:

mobidedrm.py LightFantastic9780061367588.prc TheLightFantastic.prc XJ6M28H$B2

The only difference would be your PID instead of mine.

Then in c:\mp you will have a DRM free copy of the book. The next thing to type is...
mobi2oeb TheLightFantastic.prc

After that is done, you can use eBook Publisher to open the opf file.

DixieGal · 12-01-2008, 12:09 PM

I gave up. This was too much confusion just to try to read. Went to buy a Sony, came home with a new laptop. Downloaded Mobipocket Reader, happily enjoying reading the 24 font book.

It's all because of my eyes. I can't see to read anymore, except for very large fonts. Bad news at the eye doc this morning: The "good" eye (the one that has been stable almost a whole year now) is beginning to hemorrhage. AGAIN. Insurance wouldn't cover it as emergency surgery, so they will do another laser procedure on the retina this coming Wed afternoon, then they will put a shot into the eye to sort of starve off the bleeding arteries.

Thanks again to all of you for helping!

JSWolf · 12-01-2008, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DixieGal

I gave up. This was too much confusion just to try to read. Went to buy a Sony, came home with a new laptop. Downloaded Mobipocket Reader, happily enjoying reading the 24 font book.

I'm glad you've found a solution that works for you. I am sorry your eyes make it not so easy to your your reader. But at least you can still read using your new laptop. I find on most laptops these days, the screen will be good enough to stare at to read a book. That is because you can move have the laptop at a hight and the screen at an angle that works for you. When I really got into eBooks, I first used my computer and also then sometimes used the laptop. It's an older laptop so the reading experience will be better on your new one.

If you do need any help that I might be able to provide, please feel free to let me know.

julia · 12-02-2008, 02:27 PM

i gave up as well.
have tried all the directions given on the forum.
it isn't working on my mac.
getting frustrated. and i just want to read the books on any device.

and i have looked up the visual guide as well.
i'm a reader not a programmingspecialist...

11-30-2008, 09:14 AM	#190
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	SUCCESS!!! Success! The practice book is now on my device in nice clean large font. I can't thank you all enough, but JSWolf has been especially patient and kind. Now I'm going to buy The Light Fantastic, convert it, and get started reading the next book in the series. In case this may be of help to anyone who wants to try it also, this works very well as a way to get a secure mobi book onto an EBW-1150. BEFORE YOU BEGIN: A. Download mobidedrm and Calibre from MobileRead B. Download Python 2.6 C. In Python folder, place a copy of the secure book in Scripts folder. STEP 1: Remove the protection Go to the Start button at the bottom of the screen, click Programs, Accessories, Command Prompt. Type cd\python26\tools\scripts and enter Then type exactly what is after the ... Scripts> C:\Python26\Tools\Scripts>mobidedrm.py exactbooktitle.prc clearbooktitle.prc <PID Hopefully, you will see this: MobiDeDrm v0.04. Copyright (c) 2008 The Dark Reverser Decrypting. Please wait... done STEP 2: Convert PRC to HTML Put a copy of the new book in the Calibre folder At the command prompt, type cd\program files and enter Type everything after the first > C:\Program Files>calibre mobi2oeb clearbooktitle.prc clear2booktitle.oeb (This book magically appears in c:documents&setting\owner as an html) STEP 3: Finish Open html, save as txt, then convert via EBW Librarian. For large fonts, choose "advanced" and get the little drop-down portion when you "create book"

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11-28-2008, 07:47 PM	#183
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	Oh so near and still so far! I get up to ... 2008 The Dark Reverser... And then INVALID PID CHECKSUM What next?

11-28-2008, 08:35 PM	#184
wallcraft reader Posts: 6,977 Karma: 5183568 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mississippi, USA Device: Kindle 3, Kobo Glo HD	Try putting the filenames in quotes.

11-29-2008, 01:22 PM	#186
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	It's A Miracle! Taking out the quotation marks and putting a > just before the PID did the trick. Now, how on earth do I turn it into a txt file so that I can get it onto my reader? Let's save that for another day. Thank you to everyone who taught me to do this, both online and by private instruction, but especially to JSWolf in particular! He grabbed me by the email and spent days and days trying to kick the knowledge into my head. I never would have been able to do it alone.... heck, I never would have known where to begin without all of you!

11-29-2008, 03:07 PM	#188
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	Really? I think I can do that, maybe. I finished reading Color of Magic just in the past hour or so, useing Mobipocket reader here on the PC. Now, seeing as it is 2:00 and between working on learning how to do the decoder and then reading the book, the morning is gone. I NEED A SHOWER After that, well, I'm going to try your suggestion while I'm still basking in the flow of success. I'll let you know how it turns out.

11-29-2008, 04:17 PM	#189
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,763 Karma: 145864619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	No.. don't use mobihuff.py Use mobi2oeb which is part of Calibre. It works a lot better.

11-30-2008, 10:04 AM	#191
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	CRAP!! I can't make mobidedrm happen again. My own PID has the $, so I've tried it with the slash, and tried it by not using the $, and nothing happens. ARRRGH! I just want to read a book, not become a pirate!!!!

12-01-2008, 12:09 PM	#193
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	I gave up. This was too much confusion just to try to read. Went to buy a Sony, came home with a new laptop. Downloaded Mobipocket Reader, happily enjoying reading the 24 font book. It's all because of my eyes. I can't see to read anymore, except for very large fonts. Bad news at the eye doc this morning: The "good" eye (the one that has been stable almost a whole year now) is beginning to hemorrhage. AGAIN. Insurance wouldn't cover it as emergency surgery, so they will do another laser procedure on the retina this coming Wed afternoon, then they will put a shot into the eye to sort of starve off the bleeding arteries. Thanks again to all of you for helping!

12-02-2008, 02:27 PM	#195
julia Connoisseur Posts: 88 Karma: 44 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: amsterdam Device: prs-505, kindle2, nook glow	i gave up as well. have tried all the directions given on the forum. it isn't working on my mac. getting frustrated. and i just want to read the books on any device. and i have looked up the visual guide as well. i'm a reader not a programmingspecialist...

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