4.8.1
- Scrollbar became visible again on Android 10+
New: Data transfer to export and import data offline
New: Copy selected verses from the marker list
Fix for links on verse dialogs preventing jumping to the verse
Support for slanted quotes for searching
Support for verse links and URLs on footnote contents
Bug fix: Back/forward buttons were overlapping when the toolbar is moved to the bottom.
A new button to jump back to a previously viewed verse, and another to jump forward.
A tutorial to hold the verse reference button to open the history of opened verses.
Fixed bug in Android 8 and earlier where the text display became messy when changing the Bible text size.
[4.6.3]
Bug fixes:
- Error downloading Bible translations and songs on Android 4.x (need Google Play Services)
- Crash on verse dialog, devotion reminder, and verse selector
[4.6.4]
Bug fixes:
- Crash when loading songs and sharing verses
- Height of verses did not follow text size on Android 4.x
[4.6.1]
Book selection screen is shown more clearly.
Songs can be played quicker.
Verses are shown faster.
Bible translations and songs can be downloaded on Android 4.x.
New app icon on Android 8+.
[4.6.2]
Bug fixes:
- Crash opening songs on Android 5.1
- Could not change app language
- Error -38 at the end of a song
[4.6.3]
Bug fixes:
- Error downloading Bible translations and songs on Android 4.x (need Google Play Services)
- Crash on verse dialog, devotion reminder, and verse selector
[4.6.1]
Book selection screen is shown more clearly.
Songs can be played quicker.
Verses are shown faster.
Bible translations and songs can be downloaded on Android 4.x.
New app icon on Android 8+.
[4.6.2]
Bug fixes:
- Crash opening songs on Android 5.1
- Could not change app language
- Error -38 at the end of a song
Book selection screen is shown more clearly.
Songs can be played quicker.
Verses are shown faster.
Bible translations and songs can be downloaded on Android 4.x.
New app icon on Android 8+.
Error messages during sync is shown more clearly.
Back/home/recents buttons have black background (on certain devices only).
Fixes for the most common crashes.
Show position and duration when playing songs.
Fix text verses on songs.
Notifications have categories so you can modify them by yourself on Android 8.0.
Copying or sharing a secondary-version verse will prepend the book name from that version.
Removed city, church, and religion fields from sync user registration.
Changed official website from www.bibleforandroid.com to https://alkitab.app
Grouping of Bible languages.
Added Italian and Turkish UI languages.
Notifications have categories so you can modify them by yourself on Android 8.0.
Copying or sharing a secondary-version verse will prepend the book name from that version.
Removed city, church, and religion fields from sync user registration.
Changed official website from www.bibleforandroid.com to https://alkitab.app
Grouping of Bible languages.
Added Italian and Turkish UI languages.
Updated list of available Bible translationsVarious bug fixes
3.7.0 (Special update for Android 2.x and 3.x users)Download reading plan by ID.
Bible translations and fonts are stored in app-private location so they won't be deleted by cleaner apps like Clean MasterVerses are no longer automatically selected when you navigate to itAuto-complete Bible reference on the Direct modeSearch results can be selected and copiedSupports "ahead of schedule" on Reading PlansIn Split mode, possible to choose which versions to be copied or sharedClear search historyTranslation-specific text sizeSongs can be looped by holding the Play button
Bible translations and fonts are stored in app-private location so they won't be deleted by cleaner apps like Clean MasterVerses are no longer automatically selected when you navigate to itAuto-complete Bible reference on the Direct modeSearch results can be selected and copiedSupports "ahead of schedule" on Reading PlansIn Split mode, possible to choose which versions to be copied or sharedClear search historyTranslation-specific text sizeSongs can be looped by holding the Play button
4.3.7Fix a crash on displaying partial verse highlightMore: http://www.bibleforandroid.com/changelog
A one-stop Bible app, feature-packed with reading plans, bookmarks, notes, highlights, progress markers, and many more. Read the Scriptures without Internet connection, without any purchases, and without ads!
Note: Recently we had to reduce the number of downloadable translations because of copyright issues. We are sorry about this. We wish we could provide more translations, but it is out of our control that the publishers do not allow them to be distributed. You can search them on the Internet and install them by yourself.
Versions and translations. We have multiple languages available. Just download them once, and it will all be available for offline reading.
Search. Find words and phrases quickly with advanced search features.
Compare. Read two versions on a side-by-side split screen. Show different translations of a verse in one screen for detailed study.
Cross References. Find related verses like quotations, parallels, and similar texts (for some Bible versions).
Notes. Write your personal notes for any verse that you select. Reference other verses in your notes and you'll be able to tap on them to access those verses.
History of Recent Verses. Contains the list of verses opened recently. Touch and hold the Verse Reference button to access it.
Bookmarks, Labels, Pins, and Highlights. Make your own topical system using labels and bookmarks. Highlight verses you have read with colorful markers. Continue reading from your last read verse without getting lost.
Sync. Make sure your bookmarks, personal notes, highlights, and labels are safe by activating Sync. With Sync, if you have multiple devices, your data will be accessible and kept updated on all devices.
Copy and Share Verses. You can copy selected verses to the clipboard, or share them to any app that is installed on your device.
Daily Devotions. Read the daily devotions and deepen your knowledge of God.
Reading Plan. Choose from one of the many reading plans, and read the Bible in a year, or 2 years, or several months. You can even create one yourself.
Song Books. Lyrics from various song books or hymnals are available for download. Press "Play" to start listening to the music when online.
Display Settings. Appearance of the Bible text can be customized to your liking. Font, text size, color, background, line spacing, and more. Night mode and full screen mode are also available.
Widget. Get refreshments from choice verses every day by putting widgets on the home screen.
All this with no ads and no purchases!
About Bible for Android
– Official website https://alkitab.app (previously http://www.bibleforandroid.com)
– Open-source project https://github.com/yukuku/androidbible
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