iPad Still won't connect...HELP

stuwill · 06-16-2017, 02:53 AM

Any answers?????????

itimpi · 06-16-2017, 03:37 AM

You need to provide more information about how you expect to connect, and what reading app you want to use.

Apple iOS devices have not been able to make a successful connection to Calibre via USB for some time (since around the introduction of iOS 8 I think). This is due to the way that Apple locks down devices.

The only way to connect is via WiFi. To do that you need an appropriate app on the iPad that connects to the Calibre server (or an equivalent). I personally use the Marvin app connected to a Calibre2opds generated catalog that I host on my NAS, although I can also connect to the Calibre server on my PC if I want to.

stuwill · 06-16-2017, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by itimpi

You need to provide more information about how you expect to connect, and what reading app you want to use.

Apple iOS devices have not been able to make a successful connection to Calibre via USB for some time (since around the introduction of iOS 8 I think). This is due to the way that Apple locks down devices.

The only way to connect is via WiFi. To do that you need an appropriate app on the iPad that connects to the Calibre server (or an equivalent). I personally use the Marvin app connected to a Calibre2opds generated catalog that I host on my NAS, although I can also connect to the Calibre server on my PC if I want to.

Cheers I'll give this a try

stuwill · 06-19-2017, 11:35 PM

If I roll back ... what version would work immediately?

itimpi · 06-20-2017, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stuwill

If I roll back ... what version would work immediately?

You have to roll back the iOS version on your device and iTunes version on your PC/Mac. I am not sure this is practical (or even technically doable).

AnemicOak · 06-20-2017, 12:36 AM

The OP may want to look at Calibre Companion as they can do a direct wireless connection to Calibre on their computer (or to the server) if for some reason they don't want to use Calibre's server or their reading app of choice doesn't support connection itself.

06-16-2017, 02:53 AM	#1
stuwill Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2017 Device: iPad A1395	iPad Still won't connect...HELP Any answers?????????

06-16-2017, 03:37 AM	#2
itimpi Wizard Posts: 4,553 Karma: 950151 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: Sony PRS-950, iphone/ipad (Marvin/iBooks/QuickReader)	You need to provide more information about how you expect to connect, and what reading app you want to use. Apple iOS devices have not been able to make a successful connection to Calibre via USB for some time (since around the introduction of iOS 8 I think). This is due to the way that Apple locks down devices. The only way to connect is via WiFi. To do that you need an appropriate app on the iPad that connects to the Calibre server (or an equivalent). I personally use the Marvin app connected to a Calibre2opds generated catalog that I host on my NAS, although I can also connect to the Calibre server on my PC if I want to. Last edited by itimpi; 06-16-2017 at 03:39 AM.

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06-19-2017, 11:35 PM	#4
stuwill Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2017 Device: iPad A1395	If I roll back ... what version would work immediately?

06-20-2017, 12:36 AM	#6
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	The OP may want to look at Calibre Companion as they can do a direct wireless connection to Calibre on their computer (or to the server) if for some reason they don't want to use Calibre's server or their reading app of choice doesn't support connection itself.