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Genre not updating on a rescan #1440

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opened 2026-04-24 23:45:29 +02:00 by adam · 5 comments
adam commented 2026-04-24 23:45:29 +02:00
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Originally created by @sguilly123 on GitHub (Oct 6, 2023).

Steps to reproduce

1.upadate the id3 tag of an existing audiobook in the library.
2.in the browser edit the book and rescan.
3.if I then update another field, e.g. asin and rescan, this is picked up and the genre is also update.

Expected behaviour

  • the genre should be updated

Actual behaviour

  • it doesn't update.

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Audiobookshelf Version: 2.4.4

Windows Edge browser. Synology NAS /Docker

Originally created by @sguilly123 on GitHub (Oct 6, 2023). ### Steps to reproduce 1.upadate the id3 tag of an existing audiobook in the library. 2.in the browser edit the book and rescan. 3.if I then update another field, e.g. asin and rescan, this is picked up and the genre is also update. ### Expected behaviour - the genre should be updated - ### Actual behaviour - it doesn't update. - ### Environment data Audiobookshelf Version: 2.4.4 Windows Edge browser. Synology NAS /Docker
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adam commented 2026-04-24 23:45:31 +02:00
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@advplyr commented on GitHub (Oct 7, 2023):

I don't understand. Can you give steps to reproduce the issue?

@advplyr commented on GitHub (Oct 7, 2023): I don't understand. Can you give steps to reproduce the issue?
adam commented 2026-04-24 23:45:39 +02:00
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@kthxhi commented on GitHub (Oct 9, 2023):

I believe I'm having the same issue. I use Mp3Tag for my audiobook metadata, and it has fields for:

  • GENRE
  • #Genre 1 (aka TMP_GENRE1)
  • #Genre 2 (aka TMP_GENRE2)

I make use of all three fields. For example:

  • GENRE: Fiction
  • #Genre 1: Historical
  • #Genre 2: Mystery

I was adding my audiobooks to Audiobookshelf using that format. Then I realized ABS was only using the GENRE tag, so I edited my tags according to your documentation:

  • GENRE: Fiction//Historical//Mystery

The new genres (Historical, Mystery) are not being updated to Audiobookshelf. It only shows what originally imported (ie "GENRES Fiction") on the main page for the audiobook, and also in its Edit field.

I have clicked on Settings➞Libraries➞Audiobooks➞Kebab Menu➞Scan.
I have also tried clicking Edit➞Rescan on individual audiobook pages.

They still just show "Fiction"

Same with changes to the title shown (ALBUM field). The only way I can make this metadata update is by deleting the book from the Audiobookshelf file system, and then scanning my library again. This adds it back in correctly. Editing title and genre using ABS also works - but since it doesn't seem to sync backwards, it means more manual effort to make sure all the data matches both my local file and ABS correctly.

I'm using Windows/Docker/Chrome browser. Please lmk if you need further info! So far I love the app besides these issues.

@kthxhi commented on GitHub (Oct 9, 2023): I believe I'm having the same issue. I use Mp3Tag for my audiobook metadata, and it has fields for: - GENRE - #Genre 1 (aka TMP_GENRE1) - #Genre 2 (aka TMP_GENRE2) I make use of all three fields. For example: - GENRE: Fiction - #Genre 1: Historical - #Genre 2: Mystery I was adding my audiobooks to Audiobookshelf using that format. Then I realized ABS was only using the GENRE tag, so I edited my tags according to your documentation: - GENRE: Fiction//Historical//Mystery The new genres (Historical, Mystery) are not being updated to Audiobookshelf. It only shows what originally imported (ie "GENRES Fiction") on the main page for the audiobook, and also in its Edit field. I have clicked on Settings➞Libraries➞Audiobooks➞Kebab Menu➞Scan. I have also tried clicking Edit➞Rescan on individual audiobook pages. They still just show "Fiction" Same with changes to the title shown (ALBUM field). The only way I can make this metadata update is by deleting the book from the Audiobookshelf file system, and then scanning my library again. This adds it back in correctly. Editing title and genre using ABS also works - but since it doesn't seem to sync backwards, it means more manual effort to make sure all the data matches both my local file and ABS correctly. I'm using Windows/Docker/Chrome browser. Please lmk if you need further info! So far I love the app besides these issues.
adam commented 2026-04-24 23:45:43 +02:00
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@advplyr commented on GitHub (Oct 9, 2023):

Ah okay. I'm working on a scanner refactor for the next release that will solve for this. It will include docs explaining the scan process and how it pulls in data.

@advplyr commented on GitHub (Oct 9, 2023): Ah okay. I'm working on a scanner refactor for the next release that will solve for this. It will include docs explaining the scan process and how it pulls in data.
adam commented 2026-04-24 23:45:44 +02:00
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@kthxhi commented on GitHub (Oct 10, 2023):

I'm working on a scanner refactor for the next release that will solve for this. It will include docs explaining the scan process and how it pulls in data.

That's great - thanks so much for the quick reply!

@kthxhi commented on GitHub (Oct 10, 2023): > I'm working on a scanner refactor for the next release that will solve for this. It will include docs explaining the scan process and how it pulls in data. That's great - thanks so much for the quick reply!
adam commented 2026-04-24 23:45:44 +02:00
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@advplyr commented on GitHub (Oct 29, 2023):

As of v2.5.0 the scanner metadata precedence is configurable. By default the metadata.json files overrides anything else. You can configure this now in the "Scanner" tab when editing a library.

https://www.audiobookshelf.org/guides/book-scanner

@advplyr commented on GitHub (Oct 29, 2023): As of v2.5.0 the scanner metadata precedence is configurable. By default the `metadata.json` files overrides anything else. You can configure this now in the "Scanner" tab when editing a library. https://www.audiobookshelf.org/guides/book-scanner
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