diff --git a/src/calibre/devices/hanvon/driver.py b/src/calibre/devices/hanvon/driver.py
index bca8d669a8..7933b9885d 100644
--- a/src/calibre/devices/hanvon/driver.py
+++ b/src/calibre/devices/hanvon/driver.py
@@ -110,6 +110,7 @@ class ALEX(N516):
                     os.remove(cpath)
             except:
                 pass
+        self.report_progress(1.0, _('Removing books from device...'))
 
 class AZBOOKA(ALEX):