Vyrso and Logos apps - dont share same downloads

Wyn Laidig
Wyn Laidig Member Posts: 401 ✭✭
edited November 20 in Resources Forum

I was surprised to find that if I download a book in Vyrso, and then open my Logos app, it doesn't read that download.  I have to actually download it again, storing two copies of the same book on my device. 

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  • JT (alabama24)
    JT (alabama24) MVP Posts: 36,512

    Wyn Laidig said:

    I was surprised to find that if I download a book in Vyrso, and then open my Logos app, it doesn't read that download.  I have to actually download it again, storing two copies of the same book on my device. 

    That's how all apps work on iOS devices. Question though... Why would you download it to both apps?

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  • Dave Hooton
    Dave Hooton MVP Posts: 35,767

    Wyn Laidig said:

    I was surprised to find that if I download a book in Vyrso, and then open my Logos app, it doesn't read that download.  I have to actually download it again, storing two copies of the same book on my device. 

    A look at the Resource folders for the ESV Bible shows them to be almost the same; the Logos app has a cover.jpg file not in Vyrso. However, it is a question of one app knowing a resource has been downloaded or removed and the other needing to know e.g. scanning the shared Resource folder at startup. I doubt this was envisaged during design e.g. why have both apps on the one device?

    Dave
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  • JT (alabama24)
    JT (alabama24) MVP Posts: 36,512
    https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/291257#Comment_291257

    Dave Hooton said:

    However, it is a question of one app knowing a resource has been downloaded or removed and the other needing to know e.g. scanning the shared Resource folder at startup.

    I don't think this is possible on iOS.

    Dave Hooton said:

    I doubt this was envisaged during design e.g. why have both apps on the one device?

    I don't think Logos necessarily intended for users to have both apps, but rather to create a less intimidating app for new Vyrso readers. Personally, I like having both.

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  • Simon’s Brother
    Simon’s Brother Member Posts: 6,816 ✭✭✭
    https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/291266#Comment_291266

    alabama24 said:

    Dave Hooton said:

    However, it is a question of one app knowing a resource has been downloaded or removed and the other needing to know e.g. scanning the shared Resource folder at startup.

    I don't think this is possible on iOS.

    I believe this last point is correct. For security purposes  iOS doesn't allow one app to read another apps directories....it would be a huge security hole for hackers to exploit if this restriction was not in place....

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