iPhone/iPad - Basics and Getting Started

Welcome to the Olive Tree Bible App! We hope that this article helps get you started with the app.

If you have not already done so, download the Olive Tree Bible App from the App Store!

Main Icons of the App

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  1. Main Menu - Access Messages, Reading History, Annotations, Sync, and Help content for the app.
  2. Library - Download and access your Bibles and books.
  3. Store - Purchase additional books and Bibles for your Library or find more free titles.
  4. Verse Header/Navigation - Navigate to a different area of your resource.
  5. Reading Plans - Set up and access your reading plan to help you read through Scripture.
  6. Quick Settings - Quickly access options to change font, font size, scrolling style, and more. Select Advanced Settings for more options.
  7. Search - Search for keywords and phrases.
  8. Book Ribbon - Save an area of text for later.
  9. Study Center - Access some of our more in-depth study features.
    • Resource Guide
    • Parallel
    • Notes
    • Search

How to Log In

Logging in is an important step in using our app. This will ensure that your personal notes, highlights, etc. are synced automatically to your Olive Tree account. Logging into your Olive Tree account will also give you access to your Library of Bibles and books.

  • Tap the Menu icon on the toolbar.
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  • Select 'Sign In'.
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  • Enter your log-in information and select 'Sign In'. If you don't yet have an Olive Tree account, select 'Create Account'. 
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For more information on the benefits of having an Olive Tree account, visit this article Why Should I Create an Olive Tree Account?

How to Download Purchases

Before attempting to download your books and Bibles, be sure to log into your app using the steps above. Once you're logged in, follow these steps to download your books:

  • Tap the Library icon.
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  • Ensure you are on the 'Cloud' tab of the Library.
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  • Resources that are not yet downloaded are dimmed with a download arrow. Tap on one of these images to download the resource.
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  • Once downloaded, the cover image will be solid and you can select it to open the Bible or book in the main window. 

If a purchased resource is not appearing, follow the steps to register in-app purchases in this article

For more detailed instructions on downloading your books, please see the expanded steps in this article.

Using the Library 

Books downloaded to your Library are available for use offline. To switch between books, select the Library icon and choose the book or Bible you would like to open.

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For more details on the Library, visit this article.

We hope this article has been helpful for you. If you have any further questions, please submit a ticket. Our Customer Support team will be happy to help you!

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