iPhone, iPad Update to Verse Chooser

Yes! You can do that. Once you’ve downloaded it just synchronize both of your libraries to OliveTree.com. The notes and highlights won’t transfer unless you have used Evernote in the past and even then only the notes transfer. With the new Olive Tree sync page everything can be backed up.

The reason you aren’t finding your notes and highlights in the new app is because it is just that…a separate app. When your BibleReader 4 is updated to BR5, you will still see all of your notes, highlights, etc transfer seamlessly. In the mean time, if you want to see your notes made in BR4 with your BR5 app you will need to create an account with Evernote, back up your notes on BR4, and then import them into BR5 using the external sync function with Evernote. It will most likely be easiest to wait on the update to your BR4 and you won’t need to do anything.

Now, you asked about syncing. Good question, and I apologize for any confusion I may have created before. BibleReader 5 uses the word “synchronize” and “sync.” “Synchronize your library” is found in your library under “purchased” down at the bottom. This means any purchase made on iTunes will be reflected on your Olive Tree account so, for instance, if you lost your phone or accidentally deleted anything from your library you will always be able to re-download it from Olive Tree at no charge. Or, let’s say you change phones and go with an Android in the future. Your purchases are still safe and can be downloaded to your new phone. This feature is also useful when you have more than one device like an iPad and a phone. Using the same account for the devices means you can have all the same resources across your platforms.

Now, for “sync.” Under the “My Stuff” icon you will see “sync” at the bottom of the window. This means any user created data can be backed up in BibleReader 5 like your notes, highlights, and bookmarks. It is also reflected in your OliveTree account and uses the same username and password.

“Synchronize” = Library Resources
“Sync” = Annotation back up (notes, highlights, bookmarks)

Does that help?

For a work around on the highlighting issue, you can edit your highlights in sync.olivetree.com. You can edit the start/end of your reference online and when you’ve synced your device the highlights will change on your phone.

Hi,
There isn’t a way to go back to the old interface, but you can certainly customize colors and lose the “book” feel in the advanced settings. You can also maximize your text on the screen which is basically the same as the old interface.

Hi Cecil,
Due to license agreements and copyrights we had to remove that feature from our BibleReader. The new selecting visible text on the screen is the closest feature we can offer.

Hi Bill,
Due to license agreements and copyrights we had to remove that feature from our BibleReader. The new selecting visible text on the screen is the closest feature we can offer.

Yes! If they didn’t automatically update when your BR4 was updated to BR5 (BR5 came as an update right and not a separate purchase?) please contact support@olivetree.com.