diff --git a/src/calibre/gui2/library/models.py b/src/calibre/gui2/library/models.py
index 88008e7ec4..e839ed4b9c 100644
--- a/src/calibre/gui2/library/models.py
+++ b/src/calibre/gui2/library/models.py
@@ -120,11 +120,10 @@ class BooksModel(QAbstractTableModel): # {{{
 
     def set_device_connected(self, is_connected):
         self.device_connected = is_connected
-        self.refresh_ondevice()
 
     def refresh_ondevice(self):
         self.db.refresh_ondevice()
-        self.refresh() # does a resort()
+        self.resort()
         self.research()
 
     def set_book_on_device_func(self, func):