Library is read only----Help

zebradude · 06-06-2018, 02:13 PM

I have an newly purchased Pixel 2 XL 128 GB on Oreo 8.1 Security Patch 06/05/18.Build OPM4.171019.021.E1

I own CC on iOS as well as Android.

I cannot connect using my Pixel. I keep on getting the above "Library is read only"

I have no issues using the iOS version.

Ps. My device has no external SD card all storage is internal....

chaley · 06-06-2018, 05:17 PM

The "library is read only" error can happen if you restore CC's settings and library on a new device. The problem: Android on the new device does not recognize the permissions granted on the previous device. This FAQ answer describes what to do.

zebradude · 06-06-2018, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chaley

The "library is read only" error can happen if you restore CC's settings and library on a new device. The problem: Android on the new device does not recognize the permissions granted on the previous device. This FAQ answer describes what to do.

Thank You! it works!

aritza · 05-06-2022, 08:40 AM

I have that same problem. Unfortunately, the CC faq is not working. Could you tell me what the solution consists of? Thanks!
http://faq.calibrecompanion.co/index...lution_id=1096

milady133 · 05-09-2022, 05:56 AM

@aritza Unfortunately Calibre Companion has been discontinued and it's not longer supported. Your S22 is a modern phone that probably won't work with the old CC software.

bazookajoe · 05-10-2022, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aritza

I have that same problem. Unfortunately, the CC faq is not working. Could you tell me what the solution consists of? Thanks!
http://faq.calibrecompanion.co/index...lution_id=1096

From memory (and I have a bad memory) what I've tried in the past is go to Settings > Format and Folders > Select "Default Folder" option up the top > Choose Folder and reselect your existing folder where your Calibre books are again from the file picker.

I'm got a S20+ older certainly but we both should be on One UI 4.1 and Android 12 and I've got Calibre Companion working fine. It is certainly deprecated but it does work.

Edit: that is basically what the archived FAQ says too (thanks to @PeterT for finding that archived yesterday, link to their post: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=346721

zebradude · 05-13-2022, 05:35 AM

Aritza,

I was able to get my version (5.4.4.20) of CC working on my Pixel 4 (Android 12 build SP2A.220505.002) by creating a new default folder

settings/Formats and folders/Default folder/Choose new storage folder/choose Folder/now create a new folder using your chosen name

PS. you need to give the app permissions to "Files and Media" before the above will work!

bazookajoe · 05-14-2022, 06:01 AM

You really don't even have to go to that effort. I just wiped my old CC from the Store on several Android 12 devices and also went to the modded app 5.4.4.20 instead (the official Store version is 5.4.4.19) to get night mode back (and it works. YESSSSSSSSSSS). I hit the usual "read only" error and I did the fix - Format and Folders and just use the file piker reselect the same folder again.

06-06-2018, 02:13 PM	#1
zebradude Addict Posts: 308 Karma: 12963484 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Naperville, IL, MidGard Device: See Signature	Library is read only----Help I have an newly purchased Pixel 2 XL 128 GB on Oreo 8.1 Security Patch 06/05/18.Build OPM4.171019.021.E1 I own CC on iOS as well as Android. I cannot connect using my Pixel. I keep on getting the above "Library is read only" I have no issues using the iOS version. Ps. My device has no external SD card all storage is internal.... Attached Thumbnails

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06-06-2018, 05:17 PM	#2
chaley Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,738 Karma: 6997045 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Notts, England Device: Kobo Libra 2	The "library is read only" error can happen if you restore CC's settings and library on a new device. The problem: Android on the new device does not recognize the permissions granted on the previous device. This FAQ answer describes what to do.

05-06-2022, 08:40 AM	#4
aritza Member Posts: 19 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Calibre	I have that same problem. Unfortunately, the CC faq is not working. Could you tell me what the solution consists of? Thanks! http://faq.calibrecompanion.co/index...lution_id=1096

05-09-2022, 05:56 AM	#5
milady133 Groupie Posts: 180 Karma: 616200 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Spain Device: Kobo Forma, Hisense A5	@aritza Unfortunately Calibre Companion has been discontinued and it's not longer supported. Your S22 is a modern phone that probably won't work with the old CC software.

05-13-2022, 05:35 AM	#7
zebradude Addict Posts: 308 Karma: 12963484 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Naperville, IL, MidGard Device: See Signature	Aritza, I was able to get my version (5.4.4.20) of CC working on my Pixel 4 (Android 12 build SP2A.220505.002) by creating a new default folder settings/Formats and folders/Default folder/Choose new storage folder/choose Folder/now create a new folder using your chosen name PS. you need to give the app permissions to "Files and Media" before the above will work!

05-14-2022, 06:01 AM	#8
bazookajoe Connoisseur Posts: 81 Karma: 84358 Join Date: Mar 2022 Device: Onyx Leaf, excessive amount of Android devices	You really don't even have to go to that effort. I just wiped my old CC from the Store on several Android 12 devices and also went to the modded app 5.4.4.20 instead (the official Store version is 5.4.4.19) to get night mode back (and it works. YESSSSSSSSSSS). I hit the usual "read only" error and I did the fix - Format and Folders and just use the file piker reselect the same folder again.