Problem downloading books to smartphone

cwiebe · 01-17-2012, 09:59 AM

Hello All!
First post.
For the moment, I am using my android (HTC Desire) smartphone as my ereader. The app I use is Aldiko.

If I browse to my calibre library I see all my books. When I click on the 'epub' icon I immediately see 'Download in Progress'. From the status window, I can see the download happening, but the file name shown is
-2.bin
I try it again and the file I see this time is:
-3.bin.

If I download from other sites with my phone, the phone pops up the relevant program to view the download.

If I navigate to the Calibre Library using a PC, the download works properly with the correct extension.

I have not been able to try it with another phone.

Does anyone have any guidance or suggestions for me please? Thanks in advance.
Cliff

theducks · 01-17-2012, 10:58 AM

Moderator Notice
Moved to Device forum

Disable the password in the content server (see recent added note)

cwiebe · 01-17-2012, 11:20 AM

Thanks for the reply. None of the attached download problems match my problem nor solve the problem.

I removed the password from the Calibre server and the problem persists.
Any other suggestions please?

theducks · 01-17-2012, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cwiebe

Thanks for the reply. None of the attached download problems match my problem nor solve the problem.

I removed the password from the Calibre server and the problem persists.
Any other suggestions please?

Just checking

you did restart Calibre ( Content-server)

cwiebe · 01-17-2012, 11:31 AM

I did. Your note prompted me to reboot my phone as well. After the reboot I did get a popup on the phone telling me the file type was unrecognized by the phone. The file still wants to come down as
-4.bin

If I download the book, I can find the .bin file in the download folder. Frustrating!

theducks · 01-17-2012, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cwiebe

I did. Your note prompted me to reboot my phone as well. After the reboot I did get a popup on the phone telling me the file type was unrecognized by the phone. The file still wants to come down as
-4.bin

If I download the book, I can find the .bin file in the download folder. Frustrating!

.bin

where did that come from? That is not even on the list of formats.

cwiebe · 01-17-2012, 11:48 AM

If you re-read my original post each time I attempt to download an epub format book I'm getting increasing file names.
-1.bin
-2.bin
-3.bin

The minus sign is part of the name. Weird. If I had another phone I could see if it is isolated to this phone only.

kovidgoyal · 01-17-2012, 11:49 AM

Use another app, or use the browser on your phone.

cwiebe · 01-17-2012, 11:55 AM

Sorry if I wasn't clear. I am accessing the Calibre library from the browser on my phone.

Downloads work fine using the browser on my PC.

Anyone with a phone want to give it a try to see if works for them?

Dopedangel · 01-19-2012, 05:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cwiebe

Sorry if I wasn't clear. I am accessing the Calibre library from the browser on my phone.

Downloads work fine using the browser on my PC.

Anyone with a phone want to give it a try to see if works for them?

try another browser on your phone

HarryT · 01-19-2012, 05:17 AM

This error would suggest to me that either the MIME type on the server is not set correctly, or that the browser is not doing the correct thing with it.

kovidgoyal · 01-19-2012, 05:41 AM

The MIME type is set correctly.

HarryT · 01-19-2012, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kovidgoyal

The MIME type is set correctly.

Yes, I was sure it would be, but just raised it as a possibility

. Sounds as though the culprit is the browser. Can the OP try installing a different browser on his phone and see if that helps?

cwiebe · 01-19-2012, 10:28 AM

Harry,
I installed Opera Mini on my android. The formatting was a bit off, the epub, etc. buttons were quite large. However, downloading the book was successful.

Now I either have to fix formatting with Opera, or figure out how to reset the native android browse so it doesn't choke on an epub download. Thanks for your help. Thanks to everyone for their assistance.
Cliff

01-17-2012, 09:59 AM	#1
cwiebe Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2012 Device: android phone	Problem downloading books to smartphone Hello All! First post. For the moment, I am using my android (HTC Desire) smartphone as my ereader. The app I use is Aldiko. If I browse to my calibre library I see all my books. When I click on the 'epub' icon I immediately see 'Download in Progress'. From the status window, I can see the download happening, but the file name shown is -2.bin I try it again and the file I see this time is: -3.bin. If I download from other sites with my phone, the phone pops up the relevant program to view the download. If I navigate to the Calibre Library using a PC, the download works properly with the correct extension. I have not been able to try it with another phone. Does anyone have any guidance or suggestions for me please? Thanks in advance. Cliff

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Hi everyone, problem downloading?	vimoti	Amazon Kindle	3	10-15-2011 05:32 PM
Classic Problem with downloading books on classic nook.	Canary	Barnes & Noble NOOK	3	05-09-2011 10:08 AM
Problem Downloading Covers	357mag	Library Management	1	03-11-2011 03:43 AM
downloading problem	turtle	Upload Help	1	12-26-2008 10:57 PM
Problem downloading .lit books from certain sites!	AceHarddrive	Reading and Management	3	05-09-2007 06:50 PM

01-17-2012, 10:58 AM	#2
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 31,249 Karma: 61360164 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	Moderator Notice Moved to Device forum Disable the password in the content server (see recent added note)

01-17-2012, 11:20 AM	#3
cwiebe Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2012 Device: android phone	Thanks for the reply. None of the attached download problems match my problem nor solve the problem. I removed the password from the Calibre server and the problem persists. Any other suggestions please?

01-17-2012, 11:31 AM	#5
cwiebe Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2012 Device: android phone	I did. Your note prompted me to reboot my phone as well. After the reboot I did get a popup on the phone telling me the file type was unrecognized by the phone. The file still wants to come down as -4.bin If I download the book, I can find the .bin file in the download folder. Frustrating!

01-17-2012, 11:48 AM	#7
cwiebe Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2012 Device: android phone	If you re-read my original post each time I attempt to download an epub format book I'm getting increasing file names. -1.bin -2.bin -3.bin The minus sign is part of the name. Weird. If I had another phone I could see if it is isolated to this phone only.

01-17-2012, 11:49 AM	#8
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 45,604 Karma: 28548974 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	Use another app, or use the browser on your phone.

01-17-2012, 11:55 AM	#9
cwiebe Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2012 Device: android phone	Sorry if I wasn't clear. I am accessing the Calibre library from the browser on my phone. Downloads work fine using the browser on my PC. Anyone with a phone want to give it a try to see if works for them?

01-19-2012, 05:17 AM	#11
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	This error would suggest to me that either the MIME type on the server is not set correctly, or that the browser is not doing the correct thing with it.

01-19-2012, 05:41 AM	#12
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 45,604 Karma: 28548974 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	The MIME type is set correctly.

01-19-2012, 10:28 AM	#14
cwiebe Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2012 Device: android phone	Harry, I installed Opera Mini on my android. The formatting was a bit off, the epub, etc. buttons were quite large. However, downloading the book was successful. Now I either have to fix formatting with Opera, or figure out how to reset the native android browse so it doesn't choke on an epub download. Thanks for your help. Thanks to everyone for their assistance. Cliff