eReader Decoder Tool - Page 4

pwalker8 · 09-01-2008, 06:21 PM

Does this tools work for unencrypted eReader books? I have two eReader files, one that I purchased and one that was a free download (swiss family robinson). When I look at my books on eReader site, the one I purchased says no unlock code needed and the freebie has "....9999 My Name" (with the last 4 digits of my credit card for the 9999 and my real name for My Name). When I try to run the program, I get the incorrect eReader version 10 (error 1) error message. I get the same error message on both files. Is this suppose to work? If so, any ideas what I'm doing wrong? I already tried re-downloading the files. Any help would be appreciated.
thanks

slayda · 09-01-2008, 06:54 PM

Did you download & install the Active Python? That is a Python script and requires Python to be installed on your computer.

FizzyWater · 09-01-2008, 07:09 PM

For me, this tool worked for every eReader book I purchased, and almost none of the eReader books that had been offered as "freebies" over the years on that site.

I've so loved being able to read my eReader books on my Sony (after converting them), that I haven't been bothered that a small handful don't convert. Especially, since eReader's giveaways have almost all been classics, and I can get them elsewhere for free (including here!)

(And if Astak ever gets around to releasing its new e-Ink devices, I won't even have to convert my books any more....)

JSWolf · 09-01-2008, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwvan

Folks, I'm still a little lost. Where can I get Igor's scripts? I find lots of work he has done, but nothing that applies to ereader2html.

Help! Please!

Igorsk didn't write eReader2HTML.py. That's why you cannot find it where his other work is. I suggest google searching for it.

pwalker8 · 09-01-2008, 08:19 PM

yep, python is there and runs the script just fine. It just doesn't convert the book to html.

JSWolf · 09-01-2008, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pwalker8

yep, python is there and runs the script just fine. It just doesn't convert the book to html.

Did you use the last 8 digits of the credit card used to register the eBook?

pwalker8 · 09-01-2008, 11:04 PM

Yep, I used the cmd line
python eReader2html.py ereader_file dest_dir "my name" cc_number

JSWolf · 09-02-2008, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pwalker8

Yep, I used the cmd line
python eReader2html.py ereader_file dest_dir "my name" cc_number

eReader2html.py origfile.pdb temp\ "name used in book" last8digitstofCC

No need for Python on the command line.

pwalker8 · 09-02-2008, 09:57 PM

It's on a Mac, i.e. Unix, which is why I included the python. I tried it the way you suggest and get the same error. The name that I use is the name that was listed on the eReader download page next to the book, though I don't know what to use with the one that says no key required.

Gibbo · 09-26-2008, 01:12 PM

I'm lost!!!! I've installed ActivePython and downloaded ereader2html script erm... now what do I DO NEXT!!!!

JSWolf · 09-26-2008, 01:14 PM

http://www.python.org <--- get Python from there

You'll then need to use the command line (Windows) or whatever your OS equiv is.

pilotbob · 09-26-2008, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gibbo

I'm lost!!!! I've installed ActivePython and downloaded ereader2html script erm... now what do I DO NEXT!!!!

Stand on one foot. Put your arms to your side, above your head at about a 30deg angle. Curve your hands down a bit. This is called the "crane" stance. Once you are in the crane stance have someone take a pic of you. Make the pic your avatar so we can all laugh hysterically.

BOb

Gibbo · 09-26-2008, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

http://www.python.org <--- get Python from there

You'll then need to use the command line (Windows) or whatever your OS equiv is.

Plz wolf could you explain step by step the process, /me is ashamed of not remembering dos

.

Give me GUI any day

XP user here

Gibbo · 09-26-2008, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilotbob

Stand on one foot. Put your arms to your side, above your head at about a 30deg angle. Curve your hands down a bit. This is called the "crane" stance. Once you are in the crane stance have someone take a pic of you. Make the pic your avatar so we can all laugh hysterically.

BOb

ROFL!!!!!!!

pilotbob · 09-26-2008, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gibbo

ROFL!!!!!!!

Sorry, I couldn't resist. Once you have ActivePython installed it should have been added to your path. You should be able to go to a cmd prompt, change to the directory with the .py file in it, type the name of the file like mobidedrm and press enter. If it returns the name/version you are good to go.

BOb

09-01-2008, 07:09 PM	#48
FizzyWater You kids get off my lawn! Posts: 4,220 Karma: 73492664 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Device: Oasis 2 and Libra H2O and half a dozen older models I can't let go of	For me, this tool worked for every eReader book I purchased, and almost none of the eReader books that had been offered as "freebies" over the years on that site. I've so loved being able to read my eReader books on my Sony (after converting them), that I haven't been bothered that a small handful don't convert. Especially, since eReader's giveaways have almost all been classics, and I can get them elsewhere for free (including here!) (And if Astak ever gets around to releasing its new e-Ink devices, I won't even have to convert my books any more....) Last edited by FizzyWater; 09-01-2008 at 07:11 PM. Reason: to correct spelling

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09-01-2008, 06:21 PM	#46
pwalker8 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,196 Karma: 70314280 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Device: iPad Pro, iPad mini, Kobo Aura, Amazon paperwhite, Sony PRS-T2	Does this tools work for unencrypted eReader books? I have two eReader files, one that I purchased and one that was a free download (swiss family robinson). When I look at my books on eReader site, the one I purchased says no unlock code needed and the freebie has "....9999 My Name" (with the last 4 digits of my credit card for the 9999 and my real name for My Name). When I try to run the program, I get the incorrect eReader version 10 (error 1) error message. I get the same error message on both files. Is this suppose to work? If so, any ideas what I'm doing wrong? I already tried re-downloading the files. Any help would be appreciated. thanks

09-01-2008, 06:54 PM	#47
slayda Retired & reading more! Posts: 2,764 Karma: 1884247 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North Alabama, USA Device: Kindle 1, iPad Air 2, iPhone 6S+, Kobo Aura One	Did you download & install the Active Python? That is a Python script and requires Python to be installed on your computer.

09-01-2008, 08:19 PM	#50
pwalker8 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,196 Karma: 70314280 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Device: iPad Pro, iPad mini, Kobo Aura, Amazon paperwhite, Sony PRS-T2	yep, python is there and runs the script just fine. It just doesn't convert the book to html.

09-01-2008, 11:04 PM	#52
pwalker8 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,196 Karma: 70314280 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Device: iPad Pro, iPad mini, Kobo Aura, Amazon paperwhite, Sony PRS-T2	Yep, I used the cmd line python eReader2html.py ereader_file dest_dir "my name" cc_number

09-02-2008, 09:57 PM	#54
pwalker8 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,196 Karma: 70314280 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Device: iPad Pro, iPad mini, Kobo Aura, Amazon paperwhite, Sony PRS-T2	It's on a Mac, i.e. Unix, which is why I included the python. I tried it the way you suggest and get the same error. The name that I use is the name that was listed on the eReader download page next to the book, though I don't know what to use with the one that says no key required.

09-26-2008, 01:12 PM	#55
Gibbo Guru Posts: 776 Karma: 2475053 Join Date: May 2007 Device: Galaxy Tab A (2019) - iPhone 11 - KA1 - Onyx Boox Nova Pro	I'm lost!!!! I've installed ActivePython and downloaded ereader2html script erm... now what do I DO NEXT!!!!

09-26-2008, 01:14 PM	#56
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 76,402 Karma: 136466962 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	http://www.python.org <--- get Python from there You'll then need to use the command line (Windows) or whatever your OS equiv is.

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