Users with calibre 5.x or later can use the latest version of plugins now. The v10.0.0 versions of this plugin should both work with Calibre 5.x (Python 3) as well as Calibre 4.x and lower (Python 2).ģ. It contains 2 plugins for calibre, DeDRM and Obok.Ģ.

The Apprentice Alf blog stopped maintaining the DeDRM tools in 2021, and now noDRM is taking over maintaining the project. Import eBooks to Calibre to DeDRM or unlock eBooks. Calibre supports Linux, if you meet any problems when running calibre drm plugins on Linux, please contact Alf team to ask for help as I didn’t test Calibre DRM Removal for eBooks on Linux.ģ. Here what I introduced are all tested on my personal Windows laptop and Mac computer. DeDRM tools only work on our own purchased eBooks, eTextbooks and rented eBooks are not supported.Ĥ. Apple books and Nook ePubs are not supported now.ģ. This post introduces exactly how to dedrm eBooks from Kindle, Kobo and Adobe Digital Editions (such as Google Play books) files. DON’T resell those drm free eBooks and respect every author please.Ģ. DeDRM from eBooks is acceptable only when you want to backup or share your own files. In this post, I’ll focus on DeDRM with Calibre for Kindle/Kobo/ACSM eBooks part by part - and 10+ exclusive and effective solutions if you meet errors.ġ. Now I wish I'd stuck with that.When talking about Calibre DRM Removal 2020, we will know that we should add DeDRM tools to Calibre because they are must-have if we want to remove DRM from eBooks with Calibre. I usually don't upgrade either, I only did it today in order to fix the issue of sideloaded ebooks' covers not appearing. So it's probably best to at least wait on completing an update until user reports have come in listing the pluses and minuses of it, so you can make an informed decision on whether you want it or not. On top of that, about half the users like the tweak and half the users hate the tweak. At this point in the Kindle life cycle (mature product), updates are usually just 'tweaks' and not 'major changes'. This doesn't help you in your current situation, but once you've fixed what's wrong or come to accept that you will just have to live with it, then you might want to consider only upgrading in the future if there is a demonstrable need to do so. It is stable and I have found no reason to change from it. My Kindle PW3 is running 5.9.4 - I don't know how old that firmware is, and don't care.

There is no reason to upgrade just for the sake of upgrading in my opinion.

Both of these reasons to upgrade are predicated on: (3) The new firmware does not break or change something that I like or depend on. As a general principle, I choose not to upgrade firmware on any of my electronics unless: (1) The new firmware fixes some bug that affects me, or (2) The new firmware adds some new feature that I want.

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