Logos for Android 1.0 Beta 3/4

Dave Dunkin (Logos)
Dave Dunkin (Logos) Member, Logos Employee Posts: 1,043
edited November 21 in English Forum




http://downloads.logos.com/Android/Logos/beta/index.html

Improved

  • More responsive UI
  • The verse picker displays correctly on tablets

Fixed

  • Instability when offline
  • Beta 4: Crash when rotating while the Sign In screen is showing and the app is still initializing

Known Issues

  • Popups do not display Greek and Hebrew correctly
  • Right-to-left text (especially Hebrew) does not display correctly
  • Poor network connection may show an error message
  • Network connections from behind a login page are not supported (e.g. a hotel or other hotspot that requires login)
  • Opening and navigating in a book cannot be cancelled
  • The app will crash if there is no SD card
  • Links inside footnotes are not clickable
  • Media resources, e.g. 1000 Bible Images, do not download correctly
  • Some apocryphal book abbreviations are clipped in the verse picker
  • Some apocryphal books cannot be navigated to through the verse picker

 

Please report any issues with this beta in new threads.

 

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Comments

  • Robert Pavich
    Robert Pavich Member Posts: 5,685 ✭✭✭

    It is smoother...

    It installed on my Transformer just fine.

    Robert Pavich

    For help go to the Wiki: http://wiki.logos.com/Table_of_Contents__

  • Andrew Phillips
    Andrew Phillips Member Posts: 9

    We really need a new interface 
    http://community.logos.com/forums/t/34483.aspx Like this

    When I open it, i dont want to stare at my library.  

  • Brian Huddleston
    Brian Huddleston Member Posts: 77 ✭✭

    I put it on my nook color and it is a lot more responsive.  Thanks for the new beta!

    Wylie, TX

  • Ben Stegink
    Ben Stegink Member Posts: 3 ✭✭

    Just installed on my HTC EVO Shift 4G - running Android 2.3 Gingerbread, smooth upgrade and seems much more responsive for me as well.

  • Rob Kuefner
    Rob Kuefner Member Posts: 160

    I updated it on my Droid... which is about 1 1/2 old... the first two betas had a noticible delay when advancing to the next page... I've used it on a couple of hospital calls just because there are some times when I don't have my Bible with me, now that I need something a little bigger than my old 6pt pocket bible... the delay was a little troubling... I thought maybe since I'm using the first Droid and not a newer smart phone maybe that was why... but with beta 3 it is much more responsive and the page advance (turn) is much improved.

    I did have one time when I was in the app when my Droid went to it's startup screen, and at first, Logos app icon wasn't in my list of apps when it restarted... but after a few minutes, it reappeared. First real hard stop or crash I've experienced so far... I was turning pages to see the progress and it seemed to lock up a little and then just restarted... I'll keep experimenting. I also was curious about battery life while running.... it seemed to lose a lot of battery life when this reset occured, but it was toward the end of the day... I'll keep monitoring that...

    Having said that, for my purposes, the Logos Android App is exactly what I needed it to be... I will mainly use it for reading, particulary at times when I'm somewhere with time to kill and don't have anything else along, like a laptop or physical book or my kindle... and this way I don't have to waste it shooting birds at pigs... though it's fun and a little addictive, I'd rather be reading something edifying... I'm sure if I had a tablet, I'd want a more features like highlighting, notes, etc... but I don't have one at this point, and I'm not sure I can justify getting one right now... I'll probably be waiting to see the next generation of tablets, and whether I'd go for something running, Android, IOS or Windows 8 when it comes out... I'm actually thinking from what I'm reading on Win8, that a tablet with a enough memory to have Logos running on it would be the way to go in about a year or so.. I'm patient... though I love new technology... I can't always justify being an early adopter from a Christian stewardship standpoint, especially when Logos gets a fair amount of my investment for resources anyway!

    How's that for a rambling post...

  • Robert Pavich
    Robert Pavich Member Posts: 5,685 ✭✭✭

    and this way I don't have to waste it shooting birds at pigs

    That drew a chuckle. [:D]

    Robert Pavich

    For help go to the Wiki: http://wiki.logos.com/Table_of_Contents__

  • GLR
    GLR Member Posts: 48 ✭✭

    Thanks Dave,

    Verse list improvement on tablet is great! And it is much faster  and smoother.

    Lots of good suggestions but you are doing very well--- thanks.

  • Alan Charles Gielczyk
    Alan Charles Gielczyk Member Posts: 776 ✭✭

    Installed fine on my Samsung Epic rooted 2.2.1

    The page turning is much improved, many thanks!

  • Bob Deacon
    Bob Deacon Member Posts: 648 ✭✭

    Bob Deacon

    Ipad Air 2 (ios 9.7 (0014)

    Windows 11 inside edition 

    Samsung S23

  • AA7163
    AA7163 Member Posts: 56

    Yes, finally an open Beta!

  • Rich Kauzlarich
    Rich Kauzlarich Member Posts: 14 ✭✭

    Just downloaded this and looks like it will be fun to explore. Thanks to Logos!

  • Donald Minshew
    Donald Minshew Member Posts: 20 ✭✭

    Installed fine on my Sansung Captivate running Froyo.  I like access to my library like this.  There does not seem to be a way to adjust text size; make notes, etc.  but it is great to have access!  Like the fact that you can download and make books resident on the phone.

  • Pam Larson
    Pam Larson Member Posts: 683 ✭✭

    Installed fine on my T-Mobile G2 Android version 2.2.

  • Jeff Beard
    Jeff Beard Member Posts: 15

    Installed easily on my new Galaxy. Android version 2.2.  Also looking forward to taking this out for a spin, kicking the tires, and finding out what's under the hood.

  • Harry R Rowe
    Harry R Rowe Member Posts: 9

    Installed on Droid X fine

  • Mike Gehl
    Mike Gehl Member Posts: 14 ✭✭

    A HUGE suggestion...

    In my opinion, it's an absolute MUST that some sort of "known issues" list be included on the main Android for Logos front page. That would eliminate forum posts about no NIV or why the Hebrew isn't displaying correctly. These are all in the list that early testers had access to (not to mention this very thread), but it's not easy for new testers to find.

    Thanks!

    Mike

  • AA7163
    AA7163 Member Posts: 56

    Yes, Michael's post.  So many questions are answered in the other thread, but most people aren't looking at it.

  • Robert M. Warren
    Robert M. Warren Member Posts: 2,452 ✭✭✭

    Logos Folks:

    Thanks!

    This application is going to be really special. I'm beginning to see how my investment in resources (certainly very modest compared to other forum users), plus an Android with a fat data plan, is going to payoff.

    macOS (Logos Pro - Beta) | Android 13 (Logos Stable)

    Smile

  • Brian Flynn
    Brian Flynn Member Posts: 6

    No matter how many programs I have removed from my phone. It still states I don't have enough room. I have 35MB's available. How big is this program?

  • Daryl Musson
    Daryl Musson Member Posts: 21 ✭✭

    Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!!!!!  Loaded on new HTC ThunderBolt!!  Did I mention thank you?!

  • Joe Hicks
    Joe Hicks Member Posts: 40
  • T. Ann Reed
    T. Ann Reed Member Posts: 2

    I think we could do without all the graphics on the library page. A text title and author would be enough. The graphics seem to slow things down. Thanks for developing this feature I can tells it's going to be an amazing tool. 

     

    God Bless

     

  • Don Randolph
    Don Randolph Member Posts: 66

    Installed on Droid X with Gingerbread 2.3.  No problems.  Largest app (even beats Google Earth - 16+Mb versus 15.3Mb) when it comes to space requirements, but does not even show up on battery usage info page.  Good work.  [Y]

    "If you cry out for insight and understanding and if you search for it as hidden treasure,
    then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God." - Proverbs 2:3-5

  • Robert Pavich
    Robert Pavich Member Posts: 5,685 ✭✭✭

    No matter how many programs I have removed from my phone. It still states I don't have enough room. I have 35MB's available. How big is this program?

     

    From another post after yours:

    Largest app (even beats Google Earth - 16+Mb versus 15.3Mb)

     

    Robert Pavich

    For help go to the Wiki: http://wiki.logos.com/Table_of_Contents__

  • Pete Elliott
    Pete Elliott Member Posts: 1

    Installed today on Droid X with Android 2.3.3.  Works OK.  I've been using OliveTree and it is still a little smoother (but doesn't have access to my Logos library!).  The Logos app needs to go ahead and keep the screen alive.  Mine goes dark after 15 seconds.  I could adjust the default display settings, but it would be nicer if the app told the screen to stay up (like the Kindle, Olivetree, and other apps).

    It took awhile to figure out how to navigate inside a book.  The tap on the screen method is OK, but perhaps there should also be something in the options.  If tapping on the book name in options brought up a chapter/verse chooser that would be intuitive.

  • David Iversen
    David Iversen Member Posts: 4

    I'm a software professional and eager to help constructively.  I'm frustrated at how hard it is to find information on what each beta contains in terms of enhanced facilities and bug fixes.  If I find an issue how do I know it's a planned limitation of the release, something new, or something that's been reported before? Conversely, how do I know what positive information Logos is looking for, e.g. on device compatibility.

    Has Bugzilla or some similar tool been set up?

  • Shawn McKinney
    Shawn McKinney Member Posts: 1

    I so wish that you could search within the books for phrases, however, I know that it is a beta and I may be asking for too much but that would be nice!

  • Richard Borden
    Richard Borden Member Posts: 14 ✭✭

    Installed with no problems on my Samung Galaxy 10.1 Tablet running android 3.1 perfectly! Thanks for getting this software to us android users. 

  • Robert Pavich
    Robert Pavich Member Posts: 5,685 ✭✭✭

    I'm frustrated at how hard it is to find information on what each beta contains in terms of enhanced facilities and bug fixes.  If I find an issue how do I know it's a planned limitation of the release, something new, or something that's been reported before? Conversely, how do I know what positive information Logos is looking for, e.g. on device compatibility.

    Usually that information is in each release post e.g. "Beta-4 release notes" though it would be good to have a sticky at the top of the forum with all release notes in it.

    No bug reporting tool has been set up; usually (from the other beta forum) I found that this format usually works fine:

     

    What the issue is

    What you were doing when it happened.

    What your phone and OS is

    If it's repeatable.

     

    any other suggestions would be welcome...I don't work for Logos so these are just my observations.

    Robert Pavich

    For help go to the Wiki: http://wiki.logos.com/Table_of_Contents__