Can't open reader - Page 2

Bald Eagle · 11-18-2023, 08:51 AM

While it says 5.4.4.19 on the page, the version that gets installed is actually 5.4.4.21 which is the very one which broke reader support.

staceytoob · 11-21-2023, 01:13 AM

Oh, so it wasn't just me. I don't auto-update and I'm still running 5.4.4.19 (410) however, so it may have been an Android thing...

Anyway, I fiddled around with the folder locations in Settings. I set it to sd card (which i don't have) then reset to the original CC folder, and added this other folder that seems to have the same books, which i assume is where my reader keeps its data. By and by, it worked itself out.

Bastet · 11-22-2023, 07:36 PM

I know I can search for it, but I just don't know which ones are good or how to make sure I don't get something that's going to eat my face off. Can anyone provide a link? Thank you!

Bastet · 11-22-2023, 10:15 PM

Is there any chance you could share that apk - or where you got it? Thank you!

theducks · 11-23-2023, 04:52 AM

The apk is still copyrighted. Distribution by other than authorized sources is not allowed.

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ottischwenk · 11-24-2023, 05:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theducks

The apk is still copyrighted. Distribution by other than authorized sources is not allowed.

MR does not allow help violating copyrights. Don't ask again.

What about old but original versions?

theducks · 11-24-2023, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ottischwenk

What about old but original versions?

Rights were transferred to the buyer (this is usually why companies get bought up. To get those IP rights.) .

Querfeldein · 12-04-2023, 04:37 PM

Mir ist aufgefallen, dass dieses Problem nur bei meinen Geräten auftritt, die den Ordner mit den ebooks auf einer SD-Karte liegen haben. Bei internem Speicher funktioniert es noch ...
Hat jemand ähnliche Erfahrungen gemacht?

I noticed that this problem only occurs on my devices that have the folder with the ebooks on an SD card. With internal storage it still works...
Has anyone had similar experiences?

theducks · 12-04-2023, 06:44 PM

My books are on the SDcard on my Tab A... But I am running the last of the original CC version (auto update is disabled and I never us ALL)

sko3269 · 12-05-2023, 02:28 PM

I have two different android tablets, both with CC 5.4.4.21, and Moonreader+ 8.5. They have behaved flawlessly for over a year. Over the last couple of days, one tablet started having this same problem with not recognizing a reader, the other is fine (fingers crossed that I didn't just jinx myself). I installed another reader (FBReader) to test, and still no-go. @#$%^!!! And wondering how a project is abandoned, yet still updating?

jjansen · 12-08-2023, 01:13 AM

I have a Samsung Galaxy Tablet (Tab S8) and a Samsung Galaxy Note 9. I have all the same books on both devices. Both devices are running CC 5.4.4.21 (413). Both devices have the identical library stored on internal drives (no SD cards). I use Moon Reader+ Pro on both devices and have for years. My phone works fine. CC on my tablet now tells me that I don't have a reader installed and points me to FAQs if I think that I do have a reader that no longer exists.

theducks · 12-08-2023, 05:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sko3269

I have two different android tablets, both with CC 5.4.4.21, and Moonreader+ 8.5. They have behaved flawlessly for over a year. Over the last couple of days, one tablet started having this same problem with not recognizing a reader, the other is fine (fingers crossed that I didn't just jinx myself). I installed another reader (FBReader) to test, and still no-go. @#$%^!!! And wondering how a project is abandoned, yet still updating?

ad insertion (automated)?
I see way too many updates for various aps with little (obvious) need to update. I suspect this is a play store mandate.
I not much for pure cosmetic (visual look, eye candy) changes.

eppythacher · 12-13-2023, 06:15 PM

I'm having the same issue as well, asks if I have a reader installed after updating app.

vikarti · 12-13-2023, 11:00 PM

Almost same issue.
Doesn't see Moon+ Pro
Does see FB2 reader and Yandex's reader (which can't actually open anything).
Also, backup configuration was not possible
In addition - configuration backup did not work (it said file is readonly).
Restored to version 5.4.4.20 build 412 from backup made by Swift Backup (without resorting to restoring to my manual apk archive) but have to uninstall app first. Also have to resync data.
Why such updates without status announcement?

Dougal · 12-16-2023, 12:21 AM

Same issue yesterday. Fix for me was in Calibre Companion Settings->Other->Clear default reader apps. Next time I opened a book it offered the few reader apps on phone and I was able to select Moon Reader and set as default.
Hope this helps.

11-22-2023, 07:36 PM	#18
Bastet Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 2005 Join Date: May 2023 Device: Android Tablet	Does anyone have a clean APK of the last good CC for Android? I know I can search for it, but I just don't know which ones are good or how to make sure I don't get something that's going to eat my face off. Can anyone provide a link? Thank you!

12-13-2023, 06:15 PM	#28
eppythacher Connoisseur Posts: 76 Karma: 3992 Join Date: Jan 2007 Device: prs-500, prs-650	I'm having the same issue as well I'm having the same issue as well, asks if I have a reader installed after updating app.

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11-18-2023, 08:51 AM	#16
Bald Eagle Connoisseur Posts: 79 Karma: 777105 Join Date: May 2009 Device: Kobo Aura H2O, Kobo Aura One, Kobo Forma	While it says 5.4.4.19 on the page, the version that gets installed is actually 5.4.4.21 which is the very one which broke reader support.

11-21-2023, 01:13 AM	#17
staceytoob Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2013 Device: nexus 7	Oh, so it wasn't just me. I don't auto-update and I'm still running 5.4.4.19 (410) however, so it may have been an Android thing... Anyway, I fiddled around with the folder locations in Settings. I set it to sd card (which i don't have) then reset to the original CC folder, and added this other folder that seems to have the same books, which i assume is where my reader keeps its data. By and by, it worked itself out.

11-22-2023, 10:15 PM	#19
Bastet Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 2005 Join Date: May 2023 Device: Android Tablet	Is there any chance you could share that apk - or where you got it? Thank you!

11-23-2023, 04:52 AM	#20
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 29,809 Karma: 54830978 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	The apk is still copyrighted. Distribution by other than authorized sources is not allowed. Moderator Notice MR does not allow help violating copyrights. Don't ask again.

12-04-2023, 04:37 PM	#23
Querfeldein Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2023 Device: Galaxy Tab A	Mir ist aufgefallen, dass dieses Problem nur bei meinen Geräten auftritt, die den Ordner mit den ebooks auf einer SD-Karte liegen haben. Bei internem Speicher funktioniert es noch ... Hat jemand ähnliche Erfahrungen gemacht? I noticed that this problem only occurs on my devices that have the folder with the ebooks on an SD card. With internal storage it still works... Has anyone had similar experiences?

12-04-2023, 06:44 PM	#24
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 29,809 Karma: 54830978 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	My books are on the SDcard on my Tab A... But I am running the last of the original CC version (auto update is disabled and I never us ALL)

12-05-2023, 02:28 PM	#25
sko3269 Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2023 Device: Dragon Touch Notepad	I have two different android tablets, both with CC 5.4.4.21, and Moonreader+ 8.5. They have behaved flawlessly for over a year. Over the last couple of days, one tablet started having this same problem with not recognizing a reader, the other is fine (fingers crossed that I didn't just jinx myself). I installed another reader (FBReader) to test, and still no-go. @#$%^!!! And wondering how a project is abandoned, yet still updating?

12-08-2023, 01:13 AM	#26
jjansen J Posts: 188 Karma: 12590 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Canada Device: SONY PRS 505/300, iRex DR800SG, Nook	I have a Samsung Galaxy Tablet (Tab S8) and a Samsung Galaxy Note 9. I have all the same books on both devices. Both devices are running CC 5.4.4.21 (413). Both devices have the identical library stored on internal drives (no SD cards). I use Moon Reader+ Pro on both devices and have for years. My phone works fine. CC on my tablet now tells me that I don't have a reader installed and points me to FAQs if I think that I do have a reader that no longer exists.

12-13-2023, 11:00 PM	#29
vikarti Groupie Posts: 180 Karma: 1004974 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Solar system, Earth Device: none	Almost same issue. Doesn't see Moon+ Pro Does see FB2 reader and Yandex's reader (which can't actually open anything). Also, backup configuration was not possible In addition - configuration backup did not work (it said file is readonly). Restored to version 5.4.4.20 build 412 from backup made by Swift Backup (without resorting to restoring to my manual apk archive) but have to uninstall app first. Also have to resync data. Why such updates without status announcement?

12-16-2023, 12:21 AM	#30
Dougal Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2023 Device: Z Fold 4	Same issue yesterday. Fix for me was in Calibre Companion Settings->Other->Clear default reader apps. Next time I opened a book it offered the few reader apps on phone and I was able to select Moon Reader and set as default. Hope this helps.

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