Firmware 4.38.21908 - Page 14

Aleron Ives · 10-08-2023, 05:11 PM

I've yet to experience the problem, either. I'm on Windows 7 and firmware 4.35. I always return to My Books before connecting. I cut and paste books via Windows Explorer and don't use Calibre. I've never seen the extra sqlite files DNSB mentioned, so it appears my Libra is closing the database properly.

ownedbycats · 10-08-2023, 06:03 PM

I only had the issue twice. Once when re-connecting immediately after a book import, and once when accidentally connecting with a Kobo Store kepub open.

JSWolf · 10-09-2023, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geek1011

If this database issue still persists, I think I can create a NickelHook mod to fix it.

That would be great for those with the problem.

JSWolf · 10-09-2023, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DNSB

I see the issue on MacOS Sonoma, Windows 11 x64 and Suse Tumbleweed. It is not a Windows issue since the Kobo should have closed the database prior to the FAT32 partition being exposed over USB.

Have you read any KePub between connecting tot he computer when you've seen that the database remains open? I don't have this problem and I also have not read any KePub with this firmware.

Amon_Re · 10-09-2023, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geek1011

If this database issue still persists, I think I can create a NickelHook mod to fix it.

That would be most welcome, I've been bitten a few times now by this bug.

Amon_Re · 10-09-2023, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DNSB

I see the issue on MacOS Sonoma, Windows 11 x64 and Suse Tumbleweed. It is not a Windows issue since the Kobo should have closed the database prior to the FAT32 partition being exposed over USB.

Can confirm it also happens with Calibre & Fedora Linux, it's not limited to windows and must be something on the Kobo itself that f's up.

icallaci · 10-09-2023, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Have you read any KePub between connecting tot he computer when you've seen that the database remains open? I don't have this problem and I also have not read any KePub with this firmware.

Hmmm...I have the problem and I read exclusively KePubs.

Edit: I will be out of town for a few days and won't be able to test with ePubs.

Quoth · 10-09-2023, 08:52 AM

We don't use kepubs on any Kobo, only epub books. I wonder is it kepub usage (even if not the last ebook) that causes it?

ownedbycats · 10-09-2023, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quoth

We don't use kepubs on any Kobo, only epub books. I wonder is it kepub usage (even if not the last ebook) that causes it?

I believe when the issue occurred on another firmware issue in early 2022, epubs could unmount properly but not kepubs. I use kepub almost exclusively.

JSWolf · 10-09-2023, 10:22 AM

My suggestion is since the last time you've connected to the computer, do not read anything in KePub and read just ePub and see if it works when you go to the home screen before connecting to the computer.

Maybe the problem is related to KePub.

meeera · 10-09-2023, 10:32 AM

This isn't necessarily dispositive, but I read mostly kepubs and haven't had this issue. They're sideloaded kepubs though, not Kobo-bought-and-synced books.

Sirtel · 10-09-2023, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geek1011

If this database issue still persists, I think I can create a NickelHook mod to fix it.

That would be awesome. I haven't updated my Kobos from 4.34 because of these issues.

Phil_C · 10-09-2023, 10:48 AM

No issues here with Clara HD and Clara 2E. None.

All kepub and a few PDF, no epub on devices
kepub are created on transfer with KTE driver
All books sideloaded
Sideload mode = false
Country = USA
Wi-Fi and BT always off
Never sync
18 patches applied
Windows 11 (previously 10)
FW 4.38

The only concession I make is returning to Home page before connecting.

ownedbycats · 10-09-2023, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

My suggestion is since the last time you've connected to the computer, do not read anything in KePub and read just ePub and see if it works when you go to the home screen before connecting to the computer.

Maybe the problem is related to KePub.

As I read only kepubs, your solution would mean "stop using Kobo entirely." Very helpful

JSWolf · 10-09-2023, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ownedbycats

As I read only kepubs, your solution would mean "stop using Kobo entirely." Very helpful

Read ePub instead to test out my theory.

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10-08-2023, 05:11 PM	#196
Aleron Ives Wizard Posts: 1,689 Karma: 16307824 Join Date: Sep 2022 Device: Kobo Libra 2	I've yet to experience the problem, either. I'm on Windows 7 and firmware 4.35. I always return to My Books before connecting. I cut and paste books via Windows Explorer and don't use Calibre. I've never seen the extra sqlite files DNSB mentioned, so it appears my Libra is closing the database properly.

10-08-2023, 06:03 PM	#197
ownedbycats Custom User Title Posts: 10,999 Karma: 75337983 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Canada Device: Kobo Libra H2O, formerly Aura HD	I only had the issue twice. Once when re-connecting immediately after a book import, and once when accidentally connecting with a Kobo Store kepub open.

10-09-2023, 08:52 AM	#203
Quoth Still reading Posts: 14,126 Karma: 105211945 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Ireland Device: All 4 Kinds: epub eink, Kindle, android eink, NxtPaper	We don't use kepubs on any Kobo, only epub books. I wonder is it kepub usage (even if not the last ebook) that causes it?

10-09-2023, 10:22 AM	#205
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,796 Karma: 146391129 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	My suggestion is since the last time you've connected to the computer, do not read anything in KePub and read just ePub and see if it works when you go to the home screen before connecting to the computer. Maybe the problem is related to KePub.

10-09-2023, 10:32 AM	#206
meeera Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,820 Karma: 68407974 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Libra 2, iPadMini4, iPad4, MBP; support other Kobo/Kindles	This isn't necessarily dispositive, but I read mostly kepubs and haven't had this issue. They're sideloaded kepubs though, not Kobo-bought-and-synced books.

10-09-2023, 10:48 AM	#208
Phil_C Addict Posts: 274 Karma: 391602 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago, IL USA Device: Sony PRS-350; Kobo Clara HD; Kobo Clara 2E; Kobo Clara BW	No issues here with Clara HD and Clara 2E. None. All kepub and a few PDF, no epub on devices kepub are created on transfer with KTE driver All books sideloaded Sideload mode = false Country = USA Wi-Fi and BT always off Never sync 18 patches applied Windows 11 (previously 10) FW 4.38 The only concession I make is returning to Home page before connecting.

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