05-09-2023, 04:12 PM | #1 |
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Series not showing on Kobo device.
Hi, I've got a Kobo Libra, and am using Calibre to set my books' metadata. I have several books with which I've set the series name and index, but it isn't showing on the Kobo. Typically, the series info shows in the Books view between the title and author, as:
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Title Series - Index Author A few miscellaneous notes:
Is anyone else having these issues and/or know a solution? Thanks in advance. |
05-09-2023, 04:15 PM | #2 |
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Just confirming: You've connected the device a second time after the initial import? Unless you use NickelSeries, second connect needed to import the series info.
Make sure automatic metadata sync is also enabled. |
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To reiterate, the series name and index are present in the kebup file on device, so it seems to be sending to the device as it should, unless the Kobo needs to be pushed to recache it correctly? And, which setting page is "automatic metadata sync" in? |
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You just need to connect it after Kobo does the 'import...' process for the book. Don't need to send it a second time.
Preferences > Sending books to device > Metadata management dropdown. |
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Also make sure you have Update metadata checked on the third configuration page for the driver and that in the main calibre preferences page under Sending books to device, Metadata management is set to automatic management. |
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In any case, that's got the series info added to the device correctly. Thanks to you you both for the help! |
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Good to hear your issue is resolved.
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05-29-2024, 07:35 AM | #8 |
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where though?
Can't find a way to delete comment. sorry
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So I did both those things and mine still doesn't show the series (oddly it did once early on and then never did it again) When I plug in, Calibre says it can't update reading positions or backup Kobo device database. It's like 2 warning blocks that pop up. Any ideas? I really appreciate it.
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05-29-2024, 08:50 AM | #11 |
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Thank you but I'm not seeing how to check that in utilities. It was corrupted the other day (no idea why. brand new device) and I signed out and back in (basically had to start over & it quit saying that). I don't know if that's when it stopped showing the series or not. If that didn't work do I need to just factory reset?
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Corruption can happen if you do not Eject and wait for the Kobo to stabilize on the home screen. (It may flash, then do 'Processing' of new content)
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There is also an issue where the databases in the .kobo directory are not closed before the USB connection. My workaround for this is to reboot my Kobo before connecting using NickelMenu.
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06-18-2024, 03:35 AM | #14 |
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I followed along this topic to get the series info on my Aura One. It is working. But I now have the series info in the title and below the title. So on my devices is reads:
Myron Bolitar [01] Vals Spel MYRON BOLITAR - 1 Harlan Coben I can't figure out why I also have the series information in the title. It's probably some setting I set, but where? Can anybody point me in the right direction? Using both Kobo Touch Extended and Kobo Utilities. |
06-23-2024, 01:56 PM | #15 |
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Same situation but with calibre docker server
Hi,
I'm in the same situation except that I run calibre in a docker container so I access it from my laptop through a web browser. Correct me if I misunderstood, but the Kobo uses a separate database (sqlite ?) for managing the series / numbers ? and calibre does create/update that DB when exporting ? If correct, it means I cannot perform it from the browser, right (I used to save to disk then copy to Kobo)? I could still connect the kobo to the server then try it. Thank you for your help |
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