FBReader: Calibre connection

Easy connect FBReader to (local) Calibre server

FBReader: Calibre connection

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By: FBReader.ORG Limited

Users: 245,578

Rating: 3.69

(1,667)

0.04

Version: VARY (Last updated: 2015-06-20)

Creation date: 2012-02-25

Email: ge*****@fbreader.org

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Permissions

Wi-Fi connection information: view Wi-Fi connections

Other:

allow Wi-Fi Multicast reception
connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
full network access

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# 126,289 ▼ 243

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App summary

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A plugin for FBReader. If this plugin is installed FBReader can scan local network for OPDS catalogs (e.g., provided by Calibre book server).

Requires WiFi permissions.

User reviews

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Pros

Works great with FBReader premium on older Android versions
Allows reading of books from PC's Calibre library
Highly configurable
Connects seamlessly with the Calibre server on local network

Cons

No longer supported on later Android versions
Errors encountered, such as 'No catalogs found' and '500 Internal Server Error'
App not showing up after installation or uninstall/reinstall
Complicated URL setup for external networks
Lacks proper metadata and cover image when downloading books

Most mentioned

Compatibility issues with newer Android versions
Connection problems with Calibre
App visibility and accessibility after installation

User reviews

Was good while it lasted. No longer supported on later Android versions, no longer being developed.

Benjamin Friedman, 2024-11-13

Works great with FBreader premium on my Android 6 tablet. On my Android 10 phone I get a message that it was for an older version of Android. So its time for the developers to make an upgrade 😎😎