Itunes no longer handles ebooks -- -- - Page 2

JSWolf · 10-03-2017, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stu109

Now that iTunes sync and Calibre Companion are no longer fully functional under IOS 11 I have been looking around for another methodology to handle my book collection.

Calibre Companion has been fixed and is being resubmitted to Apple.

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...21#post3587721

Stu109 · 10-09-2017, 11:26 AM

For those who wish to continue using iTunes Apple have now released 12.6.3 which will continue to offer app store functionality and it includes iBooks

Users who have upgraded to 12.7 can apply this "retro" version

Apparently there will be no auto upgrades to this version so will suit many of us just fine

Stu109 · 10-09-2017, 12:21 PM

The iTunes connection option seems to have been removed in Calibre 3.9. I assume that this is in response to the release of iTunes 12.7 which removed "app" support with particular reference to i Books.

Now that Apple have released iTunes 12.6.3.6 which can be applied over 12.7 can we have the iTunes connection reinstated so that we can continue with sync of iBooks via iTunes?

Failing this could a previous version of Calibre be made available for download

JSWolf · 10-09-2017, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stu109

The iTunes connection option seems to have been removed in Calibre 3.9. I assume that this is in response to the release of iTunes 12.7 which removed "app" support with particular reference to i Books.

Now that Apple have released iTunes 12.6.3.6 which can be applied over 12.7 can we have the iTunes connection reinstated so that we can continue with sync of iBooks via iTunes?

Failing this could a previous version of Calibre be made available for download

Going back to an earlier Calibre is not an option. I for one do not want to go back. It would be best if the iTunes connection was brought back.

gbm · 10-09-2017, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stu109

The iTunes connection option seems to have been removed in Calibre 3.9. I assume that this is in response to the release of iTunes 12.7 which removed "app" support with particular reference to i Books.

Now that Apple have released iTunes 12.6.3.6 which can be applied over 12.7 can we have the iTunes connection reinstated so that we can continue with sync of iBooks via iTunes?

Failing this could a previous version of Calibre be made available for download

Previous calibre releases (3.x)

bernie

Stu109 · 10-09-2017, 02:10 PM

Thanks for the links, hopefully we won't need them

kovidgoyal · 10-09-2017, 02:26 PM

I'm afraid I have no interest in restoring that functionality -- the developer who wrote the iTunes driver, GRiker is no longer active and given that Apple have removed the functionality from iTunes...

You are of course welcome to keep using older versions of calibre for as long as you like.

Stu109 · 10-09-2017, 02:51 PM

That's a shame but I see your point.

So for me the best solution moving forward is Calibre 3.8 (with DeDRM plugin) and iTunes 12.6.3.6 with sync to my iPad/iPhone.

Is there a way to switch off the presentation of updates in Calibre

MSWallack · 10-09-2017, 03:58 PM

Apparently Apple has released a "retrofit" version of iTunes (12.6.3) that can be installed over 12.7 and that adds the functionality back. I think. I haven't tried it yet.

JSWolf · 10-09-2017, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kovidgoyal

I'm afraid I have no interest in restoring that functionality -- the developer who wrote the iTunes driver, GRiker is no longer active and given that Apple have removed the functionality from iTunes...

You are of course welcome to keep using older versions of calibre for as long as you like.

Actually, Apple put that functionality into iTunes. They just did a stupid thing and gave it an older version number.

kovidgoyal · 10-09-2017, 10:58 PM

The checkbox to disable the update available popup is on the popup itself.

TRB · 10-13-2017, 02:08 AM

Wow, this is a lifesaver for me. I have installed 12.6.3.6 over 12.7 and it restored my iBooks to the state of a month ago. I can now edit the info of each book again. I will have to reload in the books I added in the last month, but that is manageable. This way I can at least continue to use iBooks to manage my library until I am ready to switch to a different app and approach. Thanks again for letting me know about this.

Capn Gav · 01-06-2018, 03:10 PM

Same problem...says book is on device and it's not!

Capn Gav · 01-06-2018, 03:13 PM

Was great until update with Calibre today.

BetterRed · 01-06-2018, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Capn Gav

Was great until update with Calibre today.

You could uninstall 3.15 and install what you had before - you won't lose any settings or libraries.

Previous versions are available via a link on the calibre Download pages

BR

10-09-2017, 12:21 PM	#18
Stu109 Enthusiast Posts: 31 Karma: 25000 Join Date: Sep 2017 Device: Apple	Calibre 3.9 and iTunes The iTunes connection option seems to have been removed in Calibre 3.9. I assume that this is in response to the release of iTunes 12.7 which removed "app" support with particular reference to i Books. Now that Apple have released iTunes 12.6.3.6 which can be applied over 12.7 can we have the iTunes connection reinstated so that we can continue with sync of iBooks via iTunes? Failing this could a previous version of Calibre be made available for download

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10-09-2017, 11:26 AM	#17
Stu109 Enthusiast Posts: 31 Karma: 25000 Join Date: Sep 2017 Device: Apple	For those who wish to continue using iTunes Apple have now released 12.6.3 which will continue to offer app store functionality and it includes iBooks Users who have upgraded to 12.7 can apply this "retro" version Apparently there will be no auto upgrades to this version so will suit many of us just fine

10-09-2017, 02:10 PM	#21
Stu109 Enthusiast Posts: 31 Karma: 25000 Join Date: Sep 2017 Device: Apple	Thanks for the links, hopefully we won't need them

10-09-2017, 02:26 PM	#22
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 45,604 Karma: 28548974 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	I'm afraid I have no interest in restoring that functionality -- the developer who wrote the iTunes driver, GRiker is no longer active and given that Apple have removed the functionality from iTunes... You are of course welcome to keep using older versions of calibre for as long as you like.

10-09-2017, 02:51 PM	#23
Stu109 Enthusiast Posts: 31 Karma: 25000 Join Date: Sep 2017 Device: Apple	That's a shame but I see your point. So for me the best solution moving forward is Calibre 3.8 (with DeDRM plugin) and iTunes 12.6.3.6 with sync to my iPad/iPhone. Is there a way to switch off the presentation of updates in Calibre

10-09-2017, 03:58 PM	#24
MSWallack Right, Except When Wrong Posts: 364 Karma: 4323767 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Indianapolis Device: Kindle Oasis 3 (sometimes iPad Mini).	Apparently Apple has released a "retrofit" version of iTunes (12.6.3) that can be installed over 12.7 and that adds the functionality back. I think. I haven't tried it yet.

10-09-2017, 10:58 PM	#26
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 45,604 Karma: 28548974 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	The checkbox to disable the update available popup is on the popup itself.

10-13-2017, 02:08 AM	#27
TRB Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2017 Device: iPad	Wow, this is a lifesaver for me. I have installed 12.6.3.6 over 12.7 and it restored my iBooks to the state of a month ago. I can now edit the info of each book again. I will have to reload in the books I added in the last month, but that is manageable. This way I can at least continue to use iBooks to manage my library until I am ready to switch to a different app and approach. Thanks again for letting me know about this.

01-06-2018, 03:10 PM	#28
Capn Gav Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: kindle	Same problem...says book is on device and it's not!

01-06-2018, 03:13 PM	#29
Capn Gav Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: kindle	Was great until update with Calibre today.