diff --git a/src/calibre/gui2/library/models.py b/src/calibre/gui2/library/models.py
index 88008e7ec4..296bc0f5c0 100644
--- a/src/calibre/gui2/library/models.py
+++ b/src/calibre/gui2/library/models.py
@@ -120,7 +120,7 @@ class BooksModel(QAbstractTableModel): # {{{
 
     def set_device_connected(self, is_connected):
         self.device_connected = is_connected
-        self.refresh_ondevice()
+        # self.refresh_ondevice()
 
     def refresh_ondevice(self):
         self.db.refresh_ondevice()