DRM removal doesn't work after upgrading Kindle device

smirkin · 12-05-2014, 03:48 PM

Today I tried to download an Amazon book I had purchased, and convert it with Calibre. It's giving me a DRM error.

I recently upgraded Calibre, so I checked for an updated version of the plugin. I uninstalled the old plugin and installed the new one. It's still not working.

I don't have a problem converting DRM'd epubs, just books from Amazon.

I uninstalled the Calibre plugin, uninstalled Kindle for Mac, reinstalled Kindle for Mac and registered it with my existing Amazon account, then reinstalled the Calibre plugin. Still not working.

The only other change I've done other than upgrading Calibre recently, is that I bought a Kindle Paperwhite 2 and de-registered my Kindle Keyboard. Could the issue be related to this?

theducks · 12-05-2014, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smirkin

Today I tried to download an Amazon book I had purchased, and convert it with Calibre. It's giving me a DRM error.

I recently upgraded Calibre, so I checked for an updated version of the plugin. I uninstalled the old plugin and installed the new one. It's still not working.

I don't have a problem converting DRM'd epubs, just books from Amazon.

I uninstalled the Calibre plugin, uninstalled Kindle for Mac, reinstalled Kindle for Mac and registered it with my existing Amazon account, then reinstalled the Calibre plugin. Still not working.

The only other change I've done other than upgrading Calibre recently, is that I bought a Kindle Paperwhite 2 and de-registered my Kindle Keyboard. Could the issue be related to this?

Another thread mentioned that 'Tools' have become broken with the latest Calibre.
Go back to 2.11

Terisa de morgan · 12-05-2014, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by theducks

Another thread mentioned that 'Tools' have become broken with the latest Calibre.
Go back to 2.11

Really? I have 2.12, tools and all working, even with B&N.

smirkin · 12-05-2014, 04:31 PM

I figured it out. I was downloading the file directly from Amazon, and needed to go into the plugin and add the serial number of my new Kindle.

Terisa de morgan · 12-05-2014, 04:35 PM

Glad you've figured it out.

eschwartz · 12-05-2014, 04:58 PM

The other thread, if it's the one I am thinking of, said that the random failure rate increased dramatically. Since I have never noticed failures, I can't comment.

Kovid did just commit code to be "more robust against buggy Filetype plugins on book import", and I am not actually aware of any other filetype plugins...

BetterRed · 12-05-2014, 05:53 PM

Why are folks being evasive - pretty sure that this is the threat to which theducks and eschwartz allude - Import on Filename changes mid import due to book error

BR

theducks · 12-05-2014, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BetterRed

Why are folks being evasive - pretty sure that this is the threat to which theducks and eschwartz allude - Import on Filename changes mid import due to book error

BR

Evasive ?
I was being Lazy

Figured if they really were interested, they could do the search.
Knowing a tread exists is half the battle

eschwartz · 12-07-2014, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BetterRed

Why are folks being evasive - pretty sure that this is the threat to which theducks and eschwartz allude - Import on Filename changes mid import due to book error

BR

Because I hadn't seen that thread yet.

I have been very lax in the last week or two about scanning every thread... I must be mechazeik myself...

masud.shorif · 07-07-2015, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smirkin

I figured it out. I was downloading the file directly from Amazon, and needed to go into the plugin and add the serial number of my new Kindle.

Thanks a lot. It worked!!

Mura35 · 05-12-2016, 02:29 AM

deleted for asking a wrong question :/

HarryT · 05-12-2016, 02:37 AM

You have been an MR member more than long enough to know that we do not allow requests for help with DRM removal here. Ask at the place you got the plugin.

Mura35 · 05-12-2016, 04:37 PM

Sorry, I haven't been your forum's member to know that :/ I saw others asking questions, so I assumed it was OK. Wouldn't have asked if I knew.

theducks · 05-12-2016, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mura35

Sorry, I haven't been your forum's member to know that :/ I saw others asking questions, so I assumed it was OK. Wouldn't have asked if I knew.

The Guidelines button has been at the bottom of every page since before I joined.

It is the duty of every member to read and follow those.
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/faq...ing_guidelines

JSWolf · 05-12-2016, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theducks

The Guidelines button has been at the bottom of every page since before I joined.

It is the duty of every member to read and follow those.
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/faq...ing_guidelines

But, the problem is more people would see the guidelines/rules if they were at the top instead of the bottom. Once most get tot he end of the last message, they don't scroll any further down.

In this case, it's more a fault of the layout than people not reading the rules.

12-05-2014, 03:48 PM	#1
smirkin Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2014 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2	DRM removal doesn't work after upgrading Kindle device Today I tried to download an Amazon book I had purchased, and convert it with Calibre. It's giving me a DRM error. I recently upgraded Calibre, so I checked for an updated version of the plugin. I uninstalled the old plugin and installed the new one. It's still not working. I don't have a problem converting DRM'd epubs, just books from Amazon. I uninstalled the Calibre plugin, uninstalled Kindle for Mac, reinstalled Kindle for Mac and registered it with my existing Amazon account, then reinstalled the Calibre plugin. Still not working. The only other change I've done other than upgrading Calibre recently, is that I bought a Kindle Paperwhite 2 and de-registered my Kindle Keyboard. Could the issue be related to this?

05-12-2016, 02:29 AM	#11
Mura35 Mammarella Posts: 246 Karma: 954112 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: MA, USA Device: Sony e-Reader, iPad	deleted for asking a wrong question :/ Last edited by Mura35; 05-12-2016 at 04:38 PM.

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smirkin Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2014 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2	I figured it out. I was downloading the file directly from Amazon, and needed to go into the plugin and add the serial number of my new Kindle.

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eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	The other thread, if it's the one I am thinking of, said that the random failure rate increased dramatically. Since I have never noticed failures, I can't comment. Kovid did just commit code to be "more robust against buggy Filetype plugins on book import", and I am not actually aware of any other filetype plugins...

12-05-2014, 05:53 PM	#7
BetterRed null operator (he/him) Posts: 21,725 Karma: 29711016 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sydney Australia Device: none	Why are folks being evasive - pretty sure that this is the threat to which theducks and eschwartz allude - Import on Filename changes mid import due to book error BR

05-12-2016, 02:37 AM	#12
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	You have been an MR member more than long enough to know that we do not allow requests for help with DRM removal here. Ask at the place you got the plugin.

05-12-2016, 04:37 PM	#13
Mura35 Mammarella Posts: 246 Karma: 954112 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: MA, USA Device: Sony e-Reader, iPad	Sorry, I haven't been your forum's member to know that :/ I saw others asking questions, so I assumed it was OK. Wouldn't have asked if I knew.