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Download failed from second book of a series. "download complete but failed to create library item" #462

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opened 2026-04-24 23:24:28 +02:00 by adam · 14 comments
adam commented 2026-04-24 23:24:28 +02:00
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Originally created by @SeriousPat on GitHub (Feb 22, 2023).

Folder structure on server

Author
(Subfolder) Book 1
(Sub-Subfolder) Files
(Subfolder) Book 2
(Subfolder) Book 3

Steps to reproduce

  1. Download first book from a series. (OK)
  2. Download second book drom a series. ("download complete but failed to create library item")

Expected behaviour

  • Both dowloads are complete and fine

Actual behaviour

Local Folder is Empty.
At first Download Folders are createt local:

Author
.Book 1
..Files

After Download and Error Message "download complete but failed to create library item" Local Folders are.

Author
.Book 1
..Files
Author (1)
.Book 2
..File 1
Author (2)
.Book 2
..File 2
...etc

If i delete the Book 1 via App. The Folder Author will stay.
Whenn in repeat download Book 1, the Error occours aswell.
After Download and Error Message "download complete but failed to create library item" Local Folders are.
Author
.Book 1
..(no Files)
Author (1)
.Book 1
..File 1
Author (2)
.Book 1
..File 2
...etc

When i delete the whole Author Folder and the others. The first Download will succeess.

Environment data

Audiobookshelf Version:
v0.9.62-beta

  • Android App?
  • iOS App?

Android Issue

Android version:
12 SKQ1.211019.001
Device model:
Redmi Note 9 Pro
Stock or customized system:
Stock (MIUI Global 13.0.4)

Originally created by @SeriousPat on GitHub (Feb 22, 2023). ### Folder structure on server Author (Subfolder) Book 1 (Sub-Subfolder) Files (Subfolder) Book 2 (Subfolder) Book 3 ### Steps to reproduce 1. Download first book from a series. (OK) 2. Download second book drom a series. ("download complete but failed to create library item") ### Expected behaviour - Both dowloads are complete and fine ### Actual behaviour Local Folder is Empty. At first Download Folders are createt local: Author .Book 1 ..Files After Download and Error Message "download complete but failed to create library item" Local Folders are. Author .Book 1 ..Files Author (1) .Book 2 ..File 1 Author (2) .Book 2 ..File 2 ...etc If i delete the Book 1 via App. The Folder Author will stay. Whenn in repeat download Book 1, the Error occours aswell. After Download and Error Message "download complete but failed to create library item" Local Folders are. Author .Book 1 ..(no Files) Author (1) .Book 1 ..File 1 Author (2) .Book 1 ..File 2 ...etc When i delete the whole Author Folder and the others. The first Download will succeess. ### Environment data Audiobookshelf Version: v0.9.62-beta - [x] Android App? - [ ] iOS App? #### Android Issue Android version: 12 SKQ1.211019.001 Device model: Redmi Note 9 Pro Stock or customized system: Stock (MIUI Global 13.0.4)
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adam commented 2026-04-24 23:24:30 +02:00
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@advplyr commented on GitHub (Feb 26, 2023):

I'm not sure I understand but I just downloaded a 5 book series and I was not able to reproduce this issue.

Is this happening with a specific audiobook? Or is this only happening once you download a second book to the same author folder?

@advplyr commented on GitHub (Feb 26, 2023): I'm not sure I understand but I just downloaded a 5 book series and I was not able to reproduce this issue. Is this happening with a specific audiobook? Or is this only happening once you download a second book to the same author folder?
adam commented 2026-04-24 23:24:31 +02:00
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@SeriousPat commented on GitHub (Feb 27, 2023):

This only happening once you download a second book to the same author folder?

  • Yes, not at every series from the same author. Current problem Series.
    Cody Mcfadyen\Smoky Barrett\1 - Die Blutlinie
    Cody Mcfadyen\Smoky Barrett\2 - Der Todeskünstler
    Cody Mcfadyen\Smoky Barrett\3 - Das Böse in uns
    Cody Mcfadyen\Smoky Barrett\4 - Ausgelöscht
    Cody Mcfadyen\Smoky Barrett\5 - Die Stille vor dem Tod

Book 1 and 2 are fine.
Book 3 - 5 occours the error. If i clean the local folders, i can dowload just one of them. If i download the next one the error occurs. "download complete but failed to create library item"
I tried to merge the mp3 files to ine file, also transcoding to m4b. Same error.

@SeriousPat commented on GitHub (Feb 27, 2023): This only happening once you download a second book to the same author folder? - Yes, not at every series from the same author. Current problem Series. Cody Mcfadyen\Smoky Barrett\1 - Die Blutlinie Cody Mcfadyen\Smoky Barrett\2 - Der Todeskünstler Cody Mcfadyen\Smoky Barrett\3 - Das Böse in uns Cody Mcfadyen\Smoky Barrett\4 - Ausgelöscht Cody Mcfadyen\Smoky Barrett\5 - Die Stille vor dem Tod Book 1 and 2 are fine. Book 3 - 5 occours the error. If i clean the local folders, i can dowload just one of them. If i download the next one the error occurs. "download complete but failed to create library item" I tried to merge the mp3 files to ine file, also transcoding to m4b. Same error.
adam commented 2026-04-24 23:24:31 +02:00
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@advplyr commented on GitHub (Feb 27, 2023):

Do you have enough storage space on your device?

@advplyr commented on GitHub (Feb 27, 2023): Do you have enough storage space on your device?
adam commented 2026-04-24 23:24:32 +02:00
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@SeriousPat commented on GitHub (Feb 28, 2023):

Yes, space is enough.

Same Problem on:

Android Issue
Android version:
11 RKQ1.200826.002
Device model:
Mi 9t Pro
Stock or customized system:
Stock (MIUI Global 12.5.2)

I tried also, to delete special characters in the metadata.

I can try to capture my screen and send a video.

@SeriousPat commented on GitHub (Feb 28, 2023): Yes, space is enough. Same Problem on: Android Issue Android version: 11 RKQ1.200826.002 Device model: Mi 9t Pro Stock or customized system: Stock (MIUI Global 12.5.2) I tried also, to delete special characters in the metadata. I can try to capture my screen and send a video.
adam commented 2026-04-24 23:24:32 +02:00
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@approximator commented on GitHub (Mar 28, 2023):

I have a similar issue. I downloaded one book and cannot download anything else. Error "download complete but failed to create library item."

@approximator commented on GitHub (Mar 28, 2023): I have a similar issue. I downloaded one book and cannot download anything else. Error "download complete but failed to create library item."
adam commented 2026-04-24 23:24:33 +02:00
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@stefanoschrs commented on GitHub (Apr 18, 2023):

I have a similar issue, but for me it doesn't let me download any audiobook at all! I've tried a few different ones. The books on the server are in folders and I can confirm that I can download them from the Web.

Android: 0.9.63 (beta)
Server: 2.2.19 (docker)

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@stefanoschrs commented on GitHub (Apr 18, 2023): I have a similar issue, but for me it doesn't let me download any audiobook at all! I've tried a few different ones. The books on the server are in folders and I can confirm that I can download them from the Web. Android: 0.9.63 (beta) Server: 2.2.19 (docker) ![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/4215699/232679976-68f6a0c6-01ec-44ee-b2a3-5f21abcd96e8.png)
adam commented 2026-04-24 23:24:34 +02:00
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@MI3Guy commented on GitHub (Jun 9, 2023):

I've found on android that this happens when downloading a book with a "?" in the name. (The ? is in the filename on ths server as well.) My guess is that it is trying to save a file locally with a "?" but the underlying file system doesn't support it.

@MI3Guy commented on GitHub (Jun 9, 2023): I've found on android that this happens when downloading a book with a "?" in the name. (The ? is in the filename on ths server as well.) My guess is that it is trying to save a file locally with a "?" but the underlying file system doesn't support it.
adam commented 2026-04-24 23:24:34 +02:00
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@stefanoschrs commented on GitHub (Jun 9, 2023):

@MI3Guy I have the same error even with the following /audiobooks/sample/sample.mp3

@stefanoschrs commented on GitHub (Jun 9, 2023): @MI3Guy I have the same error even with the following `/audiobooks/sample/sample.mp3`
adam commented 2026-04-24 23:24:34 +02:00
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@advplyr commented on GitHub (Jun 9, 2023):

The upcoming release of the app will include the option to store the items in internal app storage.

I haven't been able to solve for all these issues that are usually permission related so by using internal app storage the app won't need any special permission.

@advplyr commented on GitHub (Jun 9, 2023): The upcoming release of the app will include the option to store the items in internal app storage. I haven't been able to solve for all these issues that are usually permission related so by using internal app storage the app won't need any special permission.
adam commented 2026-04-24 23:24:35 +02:00
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@MI3Guy commented on GitHub (Jun 9, 2023):

I'm able to download other files that don't have the question mark.

@MI3Guy commented on GitHub (Jun 9, 2023): I'm able to download other files that don't have the question mark.
adam commented 2026-04-24 23:24:35 +02:00
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@EichFlo commented on GitHub (Jun 28, 2023):

I'm also no longer able to download any audio-books since the last update. I definitely have enough storage, so that's not the issue.

When using 'download to Audiobooks', I get the error that item has been downloaded but failed to be added to library. I can't find the file on my device though.

'Internal App storage' claims to download the item and the book now appears to be downloaded, but trying to play the book gives me an error and the download finishes instantly, too fast to actually download the file.

I don't think it's related file names, I can no longer download books I have previously downloaded. A work around I have found is manually copying the audiobook files into the correct directory and then choosing 'download to Audiobooks'. The book is then playable locally

@EichFlo commented on GitHub (Jun 28, 2023): I'm also no longer able to download any audio-books since the last update. I definitely have enough storage, so that's not the issue. When using 'download to Audiobooks', I get the error that item has been downloaded but failed to be added to library. I can't find the file on my device though. 'Internal App storage' claims to download the item and the book now appears to be downloaded, but trying to play the book gives me an error and the download finishes instantly, too fast to actually download the file. I don't think it's related file names, I can no longer download books I have previously downloaded. A work around I have found is manually copying the audiobook files into the correct directory and then choosing 'download to Audiobooks'. The book is then playable locally
adam commented 2026-04-24 23:24:35 +02:00
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@advplyr commented on GitHub (Jun 28, 2023):

@EichFlo The latest app version requires server v2.2.23

@advplyr commented on GitHub (Jun 28, 2023): @EichFlo The latest app version requires server v2.2.23
adam commented 2026-04-24 23:24:35 +02:00
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@EichFlo commented on GitHub (Jul 1, 2023):

@advplyr That did the trick, thanks! All working now

@EichFlo commented on GitHub (Jul 1, 2023): @advplyr That did the trick, thanks! All working now
adam commented 2026-04-24 23:24:35 +02:00
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@advplyr commented on GitHub (Jul 1, 2023):

Thanks for following up. I think this can be solved on the latest release by choosing to use internal storage instead of selecting a folder. You will see the option when pressing download on the latest release.

Let me know if this persists for anyone using internal storage

@advplyr commented on GitHub (Jul 1, 2023): Thanks for following up. I think this can be solved on the latest release by choosing to use internal storage instead of selecting a folder. You will see the option when pressing download on the latest release. Let me know if this persists for anyone using internal storage
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