New version of DRM removal tools ("DeDRM") - Page 119

JSWolf · 12-07-2023, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by John F

If you go back quite a few versions (I believe DeDrm), there were a versions that had simple GUI. If you're only using them for EPubs, I'm guessing they will work.

I would not do that. There have been a lot of changes and the 10.0.9 version handle's the enhanced ePub DRM. Unless ADE 2.0.1 is being used, you do run the risk of the enhanced DRM being used.

DeDRM that removes all ADE DRM is 10.0.9 and if you want that ability, you run calibre.

John F · 12-07-2023, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

I would not do that. There have been a lot of changes and the 10.0.9 version handle's the enhanced ePub DRM. Unless ADE 2.0.1 is being used, you do run the risk of the enhanced DRM being used.

DeDRM that removes all ADE DRM is 10.0.9 and if you want that ability, you run calibre.

I have heard of very few cases of the enhanced DRM being used. Have you run into it on any Kobo, ebooks.com, Overdrive, Cloudlibrary ebooks?

For a standalone GUI, what do you recommend?

rantanplan · 12-07-2023, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by John F

For a standalone GUI, what do you recommend?

There is a scummy company out there that has what you're looking for. They take money for that, but no one here would recommend buying their product TBH.

John F · 12-07-2023, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by rantanplan

There is a scummy company out there that has what you're looking for. They take money for that, but no one here would recommend buying their product TBH.

No, I gave my recommendation.

Be that as it may, Jon, could you still please respond to my post.

Terisa de morgan · 12-07-2023, 12:19 PM

I agree with John F, before being NoDrm, at Apprentice Alf's hands, there was a bat file to do the same than the plugin. Yes, you can find one enhanced DRM at some place (at this moment, I think there is more or less the same chance of finding one than me winning lottery without playing) and, for that case, your alternative is calibre. But in everyday work, I think that's the best option if you don't want to use calibre.

DNSB · 12-07-2023, 01:33 PM

For what it is worth, I've run into Adobe's enhanced DRM on 2 occasions. One time was when an acquaintance asking for help for their offspring when attempting to remove DRM from three university level textbooks which was declined after a quick look at the issue when I found out the textbooks were not purchased by them. The last time was an ePub downloaded from a site whose name I've forgotten which would open in ADE but not in calibre. Some point after moving to noDRM's fork, I tried the book again and the DRM was removed.

lkmiller · 12-08-2023, 05:06 AM

The old stand alone DeDRM apps are also old Python 2 scripts. Could be tricky to get working at this point. Much easier to use the plugin. That's basically why Apprentice Harper stopped maintaining the stand alones. Too much trouble to support. noDRM was working some time ago on stand alones but no telling when that will be working.

Shohreh · 12-08-2023, 06:54 AM

Thanks everyone. So I'll keep using Calibre until something comes along.

sjordi · 01-07-2024, 11:06 AM

Looks like the trick to download the prc file on an Android device doesn't work anymore on early 2024. Even with the new DeDRM and the right android key extracted from backup.ad

Quoth · 01-07-2024, 12:22 PM

Buying ebook, then from Content page, Download and Transfer via USB option still seems best. Registered Kindle Serial ID in the plugin. Read on anything. The Kindle need never work or connect after registration.

lkmiller · 01-08-2024, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by sjordi

Looks like the trick to download the prc file on an Android device doesn't work anymore on early 2024. Even with the new DeDRM and the right android key extracted from backup.ad

Are you unable to download the books on the older Android? Or just having an issue decrypting them?

DNSB · 01-08-2024, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by sjordi

Looks like the trick to download the prc file on an Android device doesn't work anymore on early 2024. Even with the new DeDRM and the right android key extracted from backup.ad

Odd. The setup I've been using for 10 months now still works happily. Even on books published after 2024-Jan-01. Current relevant software would be DeDRM 10.0.0.9, Bluestacks 5.11.1.1004 P64 with K4A updated to 8.51.1.1.0(1.3.272119.0).

lkmiller · 01-09-2024, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by sjordi

Looks like the trick to download the prc file on an Android device doesn't work anymore on early 2024. Even with the new DeDRM and the right android key extracted from backup.ad

Maybe the books you're trying are kfx only. Or something has changed about your particular setup since it is still working for others.

sjordi · 01-12-2024, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by lkmiller

Are you unable to download the books on the older Android? Or just having an issue decrypting them?

I'm able to get the PRC file but it doesn't decrypt anymore. Older ones on my old Android phone do. I'm going to investigate further.

maddz · 01-12-2024, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by sjordi

I'm able to get the PRC file but it doesn't decrypt anymore. Older ones on my old Android phone do. I'm going to investigate further.

What's the publication date? It may be a new DRM scheme.

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12-07-2023, 12:19 PM	#1775
Terisa de morgan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,686 Karma: 12595249 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Device: Kobo Clara/Aura One/Forma,XiaoMI 5, iPad, Huawei MediaPad, YotaPhone 2	I agree with John F, before being NoDrm, at Apprentice Alf's hands, there was a bat file to do the same than the plugin. Yes, you can find one enhanced DRM at some place (at this moment, I think there is more or less the same chance of finding one than me winning lottery without playing) and, for that case, your alternative is calibre. But in everyday work, I think that's the best option if you don't want to use calibre.

12-07-2023, 01:33 PM	#1776
DNSB Bibliophagist Posts: 48,078 Karma: 174315300 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vancouver Device: Kobo Sage, Libra Colour, Lenovo M8 FHD, Paperwhite 4, Tolino epos	For what it is worth, I've run into Adobe's enhanced DRM on 2 occasions. One time was when an acquaintance asking for help for their offspring when attempting to remove DRM from three university level textbooks which was declined after a quick look at the issue when I found out the textbooks were not purchased by them. The last time was an ePub downloaded from a site whose name I've forgotten which would open in ADE but not in calibre. Some point after moving to noDRM's fork, I tried the book again and the DRM was removed.

12-08-2023, 05:06 AM	#1777
lkmiller Laura Posts: 1,573 Karma: 23597272 Join Date: Nov 2009 Device: Kobo Sage, Kobo Elipsa, Nook Glowlight 4 Plus, Kindle Oasis 2	The old stand alone DeDRM apps are also old Python 2 scripts. Could be tricky to get working at this point. Much easier to use the plugin. That's basically why Apprentice Harper stopped maintaining the stand alones. Too much trouble to support. noDRM was working some time ago on stand alones but no telling when that will be working.

12-08-2023, 06:54 AM	#1778
Shohreh Addict Posts: 222 Karma: 304158 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: France Device: none	Thanks everyone. So I'll keep using Calibre until something comes along.

01-07-2024, 11:06 AM	#1779
sjordi Member Posts: 13 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Geneva, Switzerland - Portland, OR Device: Kobo H2O 2nd, iPad Pro 9.7, Kindle PaperWhite	Looks like the trick to download the prc file on an Android device doesn't work anymore on early 2024. Even with the new DeDRM and the right android key extracted from backup.ad

01-07-2024, 12:22 PM	#1780
Quoth Still reading Posts: 14,975 Karma: 111111111 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Ireland Device: All 4 Kinds: epub eink, Kindle, android eink, NxtPaper	Buying ebook, then from Content page, Download and Transfer via USB option still seems best. Registered Kindle Serial ID in the plugin. Read on anything. The Kindle need never work or connect after registration.