Table of Contents and Annotations
The table of contents and annotations page has three main views:
- Table of Contents
- Annotations
- Bookmarks
Table of Contents
The table of contents view enables users to navigate to specific books, chapters, or verses in the Recovery Version of the Holy Bible. This view in the table of contents and annotations page provides options of displaying the books of the Bible as a list or as a grid, and users are given the option of turning verse selection on or off.
Table of Contents View
Switching Between the Table of Contents List and Grid Views
Tap on the list view icon or the grid view icon to change the way that the table of contents is displayed.
Turning On and Off Verse Selection
To turn off verse selection when navigating to a location in the app, you can select a book and tap on the "vv." verse selector toggle icon to the top right of the chapter list. When the icon is blue, verse selection is enabled; when it is grayed out, verse selection is disabled.
Annotations
The annotations view of the table of contents and annotations page gives users the ability to view and search through annotations created on verses either from one tab or from all tabs at once.
Annotations View
- Searching for annotations
- Filtering annotations
- Editing annotations
- Deleting annotations
Bookmarks
The bookmarks view in the table of contents and annotations page allows users to view bookmarks created in the Reader page.
The Bookmarks View
Going to a Bookmark from the Bookmarks View
- Tap on a bookmark card to go to the bookmarked location in the reader view
Deleting Bookmarks from the Bookmarks View
- Tap on the triple dot icon of a bookmark card to see menu options.
- Tap "Delete bookmark."
Reader
The reader page is the heart of the application where users can view the text, footnotes, cross references, and outlines of the Recovery Version. This page allows users to make annotations (tags and notes) on verses, create bookmarks to mark their location, and navigate through their reading history. The reader page houses a host of other features such as the ability to change the appearance of the reader (dark, sepia, and light modes), adjust font sizes and line spacing, change fonts, and turn off footnotes and cross references or display them as plain text.
Header bar buttons: table of contents, previous chapter, chapter info, next chapter, search.
Footer bar buttons: back, forward, tabs, font and features, settings.
- Tap on a word with a footnote or cross reference to view the contents of the footnote.
- Tap on a list of cross references in the footnote drawer to expand them.
- Tap on an expanded cross reference to navigate to its location.
- In the footnote drawer, tap on a verse reference or a footnote to see a preview of the verse or footnote.
- Tap the verse or the footnote in the preview to navigate to it.
Copying a Verse
- Long-press on a verse.
- Tap the copy button in the menu that pops up.
Sharing a Verse
- Long-press on a verse.
- Tap the share button in the menu that pops up.
- Select the app that you wish to use to share the verse.
Adjusting the Font Size
- Tap the font and features button.
- Use the font adjustment buttons in the “Appearance” tab to increase and decrease the font size.
Adjusting the Line Height
- Tap the font and features button.
- Use the line spacing adjustment buttons in the “Appearance” tab to increase and decrease the line space.
Changing Fonts
- Tap the font and features button.
- Select one of the available fonts in the “Appearance” tab.
Changing Color Themes
- Tap the font and features button.
- Select one of the three available themes (at the bottom) in the “Appearance” tab.
- Tap the font and features button.
- Select the “Features” tab.
- Turn on or off the “Show superscripts” switch.
Turning On and Off Display of User Annotations
- Tap the font and features button.
- Select the “Features” tab.
- Turn on or off the “Show annotations” switch.
- Tap the font and features button
- Select the Features tab
- Turn on or off the “Show references as links” switch
Multiple Verse Selection
- Long-press on a verse.
- After the menu pops up, you can expand or reduce your selection by tapping on another verse.
Annotating
Create a Note
- Long-press on a verse.
- Tap the add note icon in the menu that pops up.
- Compose a note.
- Tap the save button to see a preview of the note.
- Tap outside of the preview to dismiss the preview and return to the reader.
Create a Tag
- Long-press on a verse.
- Tap the add tag icon in the menu that pops up.
- Type in a tag name.
- Tap on the tag created or found in the “Suggestions” section to add the tag.
- Tap the save button to see a preview of the tags added to the verse.
- Tap outside of the preview to dismiss the preview and return to the reader.
Create a Bookmark
- Tap on a verse number to create a bookmark at that verse.
Highlight a Verse
- Long-press on a verse.
- Tap on a highlight color in the menu that appears.
Edit a Note
- Long-press on an underlined or highlighted verse that contains a user-created note.
- Tap the note in the preview menu that pops up.
- Modify the note.
- Tap the save button to see a preview of the modified note.
- Tap outside of the preview to dismiss the preview and return to the reader.
Remove a Tag from a Tagged Verse
- Long-press on an underlined or highlighted verse that contains a tag.
- Tap the tag in the preview menu that pops up.
- Remove associated tags by tapping on them in the selected tag list.
- Tap the save button to see a preview of the modified tag.
- Tap delete on the confirmation dialog.
Change a Highlight Color
- Long-press on a highlighted verse.
- Tap on an alternative highlight color in the menu that appears.
Delete a Bookmark
- Tap on a verse number of a bookmarked verse to remove the bookmark.
Delete a Note
- Long-press on an underlined or highlighted verse that contains a user-created note.
- Tap the note in the preview menu that pops up.
- Tap the delete icon.
- Tap outside of the preview to dismiss the preview and return to the reader.
Delete a Highlight
- Long-press on a highlighted verse.
- Tap on the highlight color with the check mark to remove the highlight.
Delete All Annotations on a Verse
- Long press a verse with annotations.
- Tap the delete icon in the preview annotation display.
Search
From the search page users are able to search for verse references or words in the Recovery Version text or footnotes. Searches and results can be filtered, and they can be limited to a book or a group of books in the Bible.
The search page:
- Searching for verses
- Searching through footnotes
- Advanced: using filters and changing search behavior
Profiles
Profiles enable users to have multiple copies, or instances, of the Recovery Version for various purposes, each complete with its own annotations, bookmarks, and navigation history. For instance, a profile can be created for personal daily Bible reading, another can be created for the study of a particular topic through the Bible, and yet another can be created for prayer and fellowship over the Bible. In each case (profile), the user-generated notes, bookmarks, and navigation history are preserved. The profiles page allows users to create and manage (rename, pin, archive, or delete) profiles.
Create a Profile
The profiles page:
- In the profile page, tap on the plus icon in the top right corner.
- Enter a name for the profile and tap save.
Rename a Profile
- In the profile page, tap on the triple dot icon on the profile that you wish to rename.
- Select “Rename,” in the menu that comes up, change the profile name, and tap save.
Pin a Profile
Note: Pinning a profile places the pinned profile at the top of your profile list. The default behavior when pinning a profile is that the latest pinned profile take the first place on the pinned list. However, if you have more than 1 pinned profile, the triple dot menu on each pinned profile will allow you to adjust its position on the list of pinned profiles.
- In the profile page, tap on the triple dot icon on the profile that you wish to pin.
- Tap “Pin.”
Delete a Profile
Note: You can only delete profiles if you have more than 1 profile.
- In the profile page, tap on the triple dot icon for the profile that you wish to delete.
- Tap “Delete,” in the menu that comes up and confirm your delete action.
Archive a Profile
Note: You can archive a profile instead of deleting it. Archiving a profile moves that profile from the main list of profiles into the archived profiles list on the profiles page and stops annotations from that profile appearing on the annotations and bookmarks pages.
- In the profile page, tap on the triple dot icon for the profile that you wish to archive.
- Tap “Archive.”
Restore a Profile
- Scroll to the bottom of your list of profiles and tap “archived profile(s)” to expand the list of archived profiles.
- Tap on the triple dot icon for the profile that you wish to restore.
- Tap “Restore” in the menu that pops up.
Customize profile reader behavior from its reader view (features menu):
Settings
The settings page provides one location from which the user can change all the app’s settings. It also houses the “Introduction to the Recovery Version,” various pieces of information about the app, and an import and export function.
The settings page:
- Export annotations.
- Import annotations.
- Manage global settings.
- Manage all tab settings.
Charts and Maps
The charts and maps page provides a listing of all the charts available in the Recovery Version and allows for easy viewing of them from one location.
The charts and maps listing page:
- Open a chart or map.
- Zoom in and out on a chart or map.
- Go back from charts and maps view.
Deep Links / App Links
Scripture references within Living Stream Ministry ebooks (available through Google, Apple, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Kobo) are linked to the Holy Bible Recovery Version App. Once the app has been installed, tapping on a verse reference link in one of the readers for the platforms listed above should request that the link be opened through the app.
- Setting the default profile for opening deep links.
Troubleshooting
Some steps to attempt if and when you run into problems with the app not being responsive:
- Clearing the app cache.
- Uninstalling and reinstalling the app.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does the app support synchronization across multiple devices?
- No, the app does not support synchronization across multiple devices at this time.
- Do I have to purchase the app to get its benefits even though I already own the Recovery Version on other platforms such as Kindle, Google Play Books, Apple Books, Kobo, or iSilo?
- Yes, the app is a separate purchase.
- I purchased the app through Google Play. Why was my purchase refunded?
- Google introduced new standards that required an update to the app. Any purchases made during that time period were automatically refunded by Google within 3 days of the transaction date. Please ensure the app is update to the latest version, and then complete the purchase again when prompted. Google will not charge the same account twice for the Full Version of the app. The automatic refund by Google should not happen again.
- Any further questions regarding transactions, which are handled by Google for Android devices, should be directed to Google's support services, which can be contacted here.
- How can I preserve my annotation data?
- You may want to export your user data in order to preserve it across reinstallations or to transfer it to another device. To do this, go to the Settings Screen by tapping the three-dot icon at the bottom right of the Reader Screen (on the bottom bar), and then tap "Export user data" at the top. Then, tap "Save to device". On Android devices, this will export your user data to a file in your Downloads folder. On iOS, you will be prompted to do something with the export file, which you can then save by tapping "Save to Files". We recommend you save or move the save file to a cloud directory, whether Google Drive or iCloud, so that the file can be accessed easily across your devices.
- To import, navigate to the Settings Screen and tap "Import user data". Then tap, "Select a file" and choose the file you previously exported. This will perform the import. You may then want to tap "Reload app" to give the app a refresh with the data newly imported.
- The app crashed or is showing a blank white screen.
- This is a bug with the app we are working to fix. It will require either an update or a reinstall of the app. You may need to delete the app first by pressing and holding the icon on your device home screen. This will result in losing user annotation data, regrettably.
- Sometimes, user data can still be exported when the app is in this state, prior to reinstalling. To attempt this, open the app, and press and hold the red loading screen that appears before the app fully opens. If it works, you will be taken to a debug screen, where you can export your user data. After exporting, you can then reinstall, and then import your data back into the app.
- How do I report a bug in the app?
- Please send an email to appsupport[at]lsm[dot]org. If possible, please also include your device model (such as Samsung Galaxy S10, or iPhone 12), the version of your operating system (such as Android 10 or iOS 13), and the version of the app on your device (you can get this by going to the Settings Screen and scrolling to the bottom, or visiting the app's store page in either Google Play or the Apple App Store). Screen shots may also help in troubleshooting the specific issue.
- Can I share the full version purchase with someone else?
- Regrettably, family sharing is not available for the full version of the Recovery Version App at this time. This is due to platform limitations related to in-app products or purchases beyond our control.
- Do I need to purchase the full version for each device I own?
- No; as long as you are using the same platform on each device (Google Play or Apple App Store), and the account used to purchase the app on the first device is the same on each device, your purchase will apply to each device you own.
- For iOS devices, if you have already purchased the full version once, when prompted to purchase tap the "Restore purchase" link. You can also restore the purchase from the Settings Screen. For Android devices, the purchase restore is automatic.
- Deep linking has stopped working.
- This is likely related to an update to Google Play Books that has created a conflict for the deep linking functionality. Other ebook platforms will still provide the deep linking functionality.
- If you are not using Google Play Books and deep linking is still not working, you can try toggling the functionality in your device settings. In your device settings, go to Apps, then find the Holy Bible Recovery Version, then "Open by default". Try toggling "Open supported links" off, then ensure the app is completely closed (you can press "back" two times while in the app to exit it). Then toggle the option back on, and open the app again.
- Can I install the Recovery Version App to my computer or laptop?
- At this time, this is not possible through official means. We would recommend purchasing the Recovery Version as an ebook through your preferred vendor, such as Google Play Books, Apple Books, or Amazon Kindle, which will allow you to use the text and footnotes on your computer and other devices.
