How much of your Library do you put on your IPad?
My library takes up about 35 GB on my desktop. I have 20 or so GB available on my IPad. Does it make sense to use most of that space downloading the resources I use most?
Is there a way to download an entire commentary series at once?
-john
And he will turn the hearts of fathers to their children and the hearts of children to their fathers (Mal 4:6a)
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There are many reasons why you should not do so, but I’m too tired to rehash. My recommendation is that you download a limited library of most used resources along with books you are reading at the moment. Remember: many features require internet, so you are only talking about the times you don’t have internet.
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There are many reasons why you should not do so, but I’m too tired to rehash. My recommendation is that you download a limited library of most used resources along with books you are reading at the moment. Remember: many features require internet, so you are only talking about the times you don’t have internet.
JT has been saying not to download all your resources for years and years. It was true at one point that the program didn't handle large libraries well, but for at least the last 1 to 2 years they've improved the program, and i've had absolutely no issues downloading my entire library to my iPad. It's just a matter of how much room you have. However, let me also say, that JT's advice about only needing the basics along with any books you are reading is good advice. Many of the features of the app require internet, and, in fact, many of those features are actually done on Logos' servers and not on your device. I have over 6,300 resources on my iPad, but i have 256 gigs of ram and Logos hardly makes a dent.
In summary, JT's advice is good and valid, but if you have the room, download any and all resources which you think you may need access to when/if you do not have access to the internet.
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When I asked a similar question I was reminded that all of Logos must live on the internal storage not on the massive SD card.
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Thank you all for your thoughts. I will be selective.
Is there a way to download an entire commentary set all at once.
-john
And he will turn the hearts of fathers to their children and the hearts of children to their fathers (Mal 4:6a)
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Thank you all for your thoughts. I will be selective.
Is there a way to download an entire commentary set all at once.
-john
In the mobile app (I'm on iOS), go to the Library. I did a search for NICOT and 29 results appeared. Tap "Select" in the upper left corner. "Select" will become "Select All" and tap that. Then, tap the three vertical dot menu in the lower right corner and tap "Download."
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In addition to Bill’s method, you can also organize mobile downloads on the desktop. I prefer that method. I also tag my “go to” mobile resources so that I can more easily download them upon a reinstall.
One of the reasons I recommended being judicious: the best fix for many issues is a delete and reinstall of the app. Also, the mobile app does not handle resource updates well. Mismatches between versions can cause troubles with highlights, etc.
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Thanks again Bill and JT. I should be good to go now.
-john
And he will turn the hearts of fathers to their children and the hearts of children to their fathers (Mal 4:6a)
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I run the Logos mobile app on an iPad Pro 10.5” (so one of the older ones). I have close to 4k books on my library and they are all downloaded to the iPad. Absolutely no issues.
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All of them. 9500+ books. No issues.
WIN 11 i7 9750H, RTX 2060, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD | iPad Air 3
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When we arrive in Phoenix, we barely slow down from 80. No issues!
I'm just pointing out the 'event' is unlikely to be routine.
I can't imagine loading my library on my iPad and I don't even use an updated desktop. The facilities for managing the 'windows' is just not there. Takes 'forever' to just find a resource I have open.
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