Calibre won't connect to iTunes

bookcroc · 01-29-2011, 10:12 AM

Using latest Calibre (0.7.43) and iTunes 10.1.14. Followed instructions from "iPad + Caliber: Start here" thread. But Calibre won't connect to iTunes.

This is the debug log. Any ideas?

calibre Debug log
calibre 0.7.43
Windows-Vista-6.0.6002-SP2
Windows
('Windows', 'Vista', '6.0.6002')
Python 2.7.0
Windows: ('Vista', '6.0.6002', 'SP2', 'Multiprocessor Free')
Starting up...
Started up in 7.0649998188
ITUNES_ASYNC:__init__()
ITUNES:_launch_iTunes():
Instantiating iTunes
Unable to open itunes as device (None)
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "site-packages\calibre\gui2\device.py", line 262, in run
File "site-packages\calibre\devices\apple\driver.py", line 2902, in __init__
UserFeedback: unable to launch iTunes

GRiker · 01-29-2011, 10:15 AM

Try starting iTunes before starting calibre. If it needs to do a database upgrade, that might take some time before calibre will be able to communicate with it.

G

bookcroc · 01-29-2011, 10:32 AM

I've tried everything: rebooting computer, starting iTunes first (with iPad connected or not connected), starting calibre first, etc.

Just closed both programs, opened iTunes first, waited a couple of minutes (although it didn't seem like it was upgrading database). Then Calibre in debug mode.

Same results. Thanks for help.

calibre Debug log
calibre 0.7.43
Windows-Vista-6.0.6002-SP2
Windows
('Windows', 'Vista', '6.0.6002')
Python 2.7.0
Windows: ('Vista', '6.0.6002', 'SP2', 'Multiprocessor Free')
Starting up...
Started up in 4.29800009727
ITUNES_ASYNC:__init__()
ITUNES:_launch_iTunes():
Instantiating iTunes
Unable to open itunes as device (None)
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "site-packages\calibre\gui2\device.py", line 262, in run
File "site-packages\calibre\devices\apple\driver.py", line 2902, in __init__
UserFeedback: unable to launch iTunes

GRiker · 01-29-2011, 10:56 AM

Where is iTunes installed on your system?

bookcroc · 01-29-2011, 02:04 PM

In the usual default folder, C:>Program Files

GRiker · 01-29-2011, 02:40 PM

I just updated to the latest iTunes (10.1.2.17, I believe).

If there are any dialogs being displayed by iTunes when calibre attempts to connect, you will see that error. If I start iTunes first, allow it to open completely with no dialogs open (just the main window), then do 'Connect to iTunes' from calibre it works for me. Does it work the same for you?

G

bookcroc · 01-30-2011, 01:38 PM

Also updated to latest iTunes (10.1.2.17) and nothing changed

?

calibre Debug log
calibre 0.7.43
Windows-Vista-6.0.6002-SP2
Windows
('Windows', 'Vista', '6.0.6002')
Python 2.7.0
Windows: ('Vista', '6.0.6002', 'SP2', 'Multiprocessor Free')
Starting up...
Started up in 5.14899992943
ITUNES_ASYNC:__init__()
ITUNES:_launch_iTunes():
Instantiating iTunes
Unable to open itunes as device (None)
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "site-packages\calibre\gui2\device.py", line 262, in run
File "site-packages\calibre\devices\apple\driver.py", line 2902, in __init__
UserFeedback: unable to launch iTunes

GRiker · 01-30-2011, 02:16 PM

After the error, try connecting to iTunes again immediately. Does that work?

G

bookcroc · 01-30-2011, 02:23 PM

I'm afraid not.

GRiker · 01-30-2011, 04:24 PM

Has it ever worked on your system?

G

bookcroc · 01-30-2011, 06:38 PM

No, it's never worked.

GRiker · 01-30-2011, 06:58 PM

Is there anything unusual about your configuration? For example, are you running a virtual machine?

G

bookcroc · 01-31-2011, 03:48 AM

No, nothing that I can think of.

GRiker · 01-31-2011, 05:51 AM

Assuming that you've followed the Quick Start directions in Calibre + Apple iDevices: Start here, I'm stumped. Try one of the other techniques for putting content on your iPad listed in the FAQ.

G

bookcroc · 01-31-2011, 04:20 PM

Trying with the content server.
I use IP from default gateway on Stanza 192.168.1.1 and I get to a brown screen that prompts for user and pass. I use the ones entered in calibre > preferences> shared over the net.

Then submit, screen moves but returns to the same.

So I have no access. ?

01-29-2011, 10:12 AM	#1
bookcroc Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: iPad	Calibre won't connect to iTunes Using latest Calibre (0.7.43) and iTunes 10.1.14. Followed instructions from "iPad + Caliber: Start here" thread. But Calibre won't connect to iTunes. This is the debug log. Any ideas? calibre Debug log calibre 0.7.43 Windows-Vista-6.0.6002-SP2 Windows ('Windows', 'Vista', '6.0.6002') Python 2.7.0 Windows: ('Vista', '6.0.6002', 'SP2', 'Multiprocessor Free') Starting up... Started up in 7.0649998188 ITUNES_ASYNC:__init__() ITUNES:_launch_iTunes(): Instantiating iTunes Unable to open itunes as device (None) Traceback (most recent call last): File "site-packages\calibre\gui2\device.py", line 262, in run File "site-packages\calibre\devices\apple\driver.py", line 2902, in __init__ UserFeedback: unable to launch iTunes

01-31-2011, 05:51 AM	#14
GRiker Comparer of the Ephemeris Posts: 1,496 Karma: 424697 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: iPad	Assuming that you've followed the Quick Start directions in Calibre + Apple iDevices: Start here, I'm stumped. Try one of the other techniques for putting content on your iPad listed in the FAQ. G Last edited by GRiker; 01-31-2011 at 09:04 AM.

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01-29-2011, 10:15 AM	#2
GRiker Comparer of the Ephemeris Posts: 1,496 Karma: 424697 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: iPad	Try starting iTunes before starting calibre. If it needs to do a database upgrade, that might take some time before calibre will be able to communicate with it. G

01-29-2011, 10:32 AM	#3
bookcroc Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: iPad	I've tried everything: rebooting computer, starting iTunes first (with iPad connected or not connected), starting calibre first, etc. Just closed both programs, opened iTunes first, waited a couple of minutes (although it didn't seem like it was upgrading database). Then Calibre in debug mode. Same results. Thanks for help. calibre Debug log calibre 0.7.43 Windows-Vista-6.0.6002-SP2 Windows ('Windows', 'Vista', '6.0.6002') Python 2.7.0 Windows: ('Vista', '6.0.6002', 'SP2', 'Multiprocessor Free') Starting up... Started up in 4.29800009727 ITUNES_ASYNC:__init__() ITUNES:_launch_iTunes(): Instantiating iTunes Unable to open itunes as device (None) Traceback (most recent call last): File "site-packages\calibre\gui2\device.py", line 262, in run File "site-packages\calibre\devices\apple\driver.py", line 2902, in __init__ UserFeedback: unable to launch iTunes

01-29-2011, 10:56 AM	#4
GRiker Comparer of the Ephemeris Posts: 1,496 Karma: 424697 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: iPad	Where is iTunes installed on your system?

01-29-2011, 02:04 PM	#5
bookcroc Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: iPad	In the usual default folder, C:>Program Files

01-29-2011, 02:40 PM	#6
GRiker Comparer of the Ephemeris Posts: 1,496 Karma: 424697 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: iPad	I just updated to the latest iTunes (10.1.2.17, I believe). If there are any dialogs being displayed by iTunes when calibre attempts to connect, you will see that error. If I start iTunes first, allow it to open completely with no dialogs open (just the main window), then do 'Connect to iTunes' from calibre it works for me. Does it work the same for you? G

01-30-2011, 01:38 PM	#7
bookcroc Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: iPad	Also updated to latest iTunes (10.1.2.17) and nothing changed ? calibre Debug log calibre 0.7.43 Windows-Vista-6.0.6002-SP2 Windows ('Windows', 'Vista', '6.0.6002') Python 2.7.0 Windows: ('Vista', '6.0.6002', 'SP2', 'Multiprocessor Free') Starting up... Started up in 5.14899992943 ITUNES_ASYNC:__init__() ITUNES:_launch_iTunes(): Instantiating iTunes Unable to open itunes as device (None) Traceback (most recent call last): File "site-packages\calibre\gui2\device.py", line 262, in run File "site-packages\calibre\devices\apple\driver.py", line 2902, in __init__ UserFeedback: unable to launch iTunes

01-30-2011, 02:16 PM	#8
GRiker Comparer of the Ephemeris Posts: 1,496 Karma: 424697 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: iPad	After the error, try connecting to iTunes again immediately. Does that work? G

01-30-2011, 02:23 PM	#9
bookcroc Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: iPad	I'm afraid not.

01-30-2011, 04:24 PM	#10
GRiker Comparer of the Ephemeris Posts: 1,496 Karma: 424697 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: iPad	Has it ever worked on your system? G

01-30-2011, 06:38 PM	#11
bookcroc Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: iPad	No, it's never worked.

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01-30-2011, 06:58 PM	#12
GRiker Comparer of the Ephemeris Posts: 1,496 Karma: 424697 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: iPad	Is there anything unusual about your configuration? For example, are you running a virtual machine? G

01-31-2011, 03:48 AM	#13
bookcroc Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: iPad	No, nothing that I can think of.

01-31-2011, 04:20 PM	#15
bookcroc Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: iPad	Trying with the content server. I use IP from default gateway on Stanza 192.168.1.1 and I get to a brown screen that prompts for user and pass. I use the ones entered in calibre > preferences> shared over the net. Then submit, screen moves but returns to the same. So I have no access. ?