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Has Gospel Library 2.5 been removed from the App Store? Does this mean IPAD 1 users can no longer download it?
Gospel Library 2.5 missing in App Store
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You're right, it looks like it's been removed... Not sure why.
Samuel Bradshaw • If you desire to serve God, you are called to the work.
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This needs to seriously be looked at. LDS Techs - The iPad 1 cannot upgrade past 5.1.1, so since 3.0 and up is for 6.0 it's not compatible with 1st Gen iPads. So why supply the .ipa so we that own a sunset device cannot read our scriptures? Doesn't really make any sense.
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I could not get it either. I wojld imagine this is a huge deal for a ton of people. I am extremely frustrated by this. It seems very exclusionary and elitist. It's not right that the church doesn't seem to care about those who my not want or be able to afford a newer ipad. Very disappointing and even disgusting. It does not seem like something the Church would do. I hope it is a mistake that is remedied ASAP. I know that other apps by other people are still available for older IOS's, so I know that the Church could do the same. Please make this available again, today. Please!!!
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The following message was sent to the Gospel Library support team at gospellibrary-iphone@ldschurch.org on February 10, 2014:
If you go to lds.org and click on tools, mobile applications, Gospel Library (Apple) it will link to a page showing Gospel Library 3.0 for iphone, ipod, and ipad running ios 6, 7.
The same page shows Gospel Library 2.5 for iphone, ipod, and ipad running ios 3, 4 and 5. However the link takes you to ITunes with the message: “Item not found”.
For the first time people that could not afford these devices can now purchase used ones for a fraction of the new cost. Will you place Gospel Library 2.5 back in the ITunes library so we can enjoy the books, manuals, and scriptures like everyone else in the class room with the newer expensive devices?
Thank you for your consideration in this important matter. Gospel Library 2.5 is an excellent product and should continue to be available.
If you go to lds.org and click on tools, mobile applications, Gospel Library (Apple) it will link to a page showing Gospel Library 3.0 for iphone, ipod, and ipad running ios 6, 7.
The same page shows Gospel Library 2.5 for iphone, ipod, and ipad running ios 3, 4 and 5. However the link takes you to ITunes with the message: “Item not found”.
For the first time people that could not afford these devices can now purchase used ones for a fraction of the new cost. Will you place Gospel Library 2.5 back in the ITunes library so we can enjoy the books, manuals, and scriptures like everyone else in the class room with the newer expensive devices?
Thank you for your consideration in this important matter. Gospel Library 2.5 is an excellent product and should continue to be available.
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I wouldn't be surprised if Apple forced the app to be pulled. I know that not long ago they started not accepting new app submissions that weren't optimized for newer devices. This isn't a new app submission, but it's possible they expanded their policy.
Not long ago Apple also made it possible to download old versions of apps for those that have older devices, but because Gospel Library 2.5 is not considered by Apple to be the same app as Gospel Library 3 (there were two separate entries in the app store) this may not be possible.
Not long ago Apple also made it possible to download old versions of apps for those that have older devices, but because Gospel Library 2.5 is not considered by Apple to be the same app as Gospel Library 3 (there were two separate entries in the app store) this may not be possible.
Samuel Bradshaw • If you desire to serve God, you are called to the work.
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This is annoying. I have an iPod 3rd gen that I was going to let my 9 yr old use for scriptures and since I am stuck at 5.1.1, it is a no go.
I actually still use 2.5 on my iPad 2 because I like it better, so maybe I can get it off there and put it on the iPod.
Really a bad move on the part of the tech department (unless they were forced to by Apple, but still, something needs to be available for older devices).
I actually still use 2.5 on my iPad 2 because I like it better, so maybe I can get it off there and put it on the iPod.
Really a bad move on the part of the tech department (unless they were forced to by Apple, but still, something needs to be available for older devices).
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I received the following reply from Gospel Library iOS Support ios-support@ldsmail.net:
"We've actually removed Gospel Library 2.5 from the App Store, but as long as you've downloaded it in the past, you should be able to download it from the Updated > Purchased Apps section in the App Store."
This is good but what about many who will buy these used devices only to find out that Gospel Library is not available to them since they not made any prior downloads?
"We've actually removed Gospel Library 2.5 from the App Store, but as long as you've downloaded it in the past, you should be able to download it from the Updated > Purchased Apps section in the App Store."
This is good but what about many who will buy these used devices only to find out that Gospel Library is not available to them since they not made any prior downloads?
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Seriously, is this the message the church wants to spread to the world?
That we are indeed an elite club that only cares for the wealthy?
What justifiable reason can there be to just pull the old app? Whom does it hurt if it just stays there?
This is utterly unacceptable.
That we are indeed an elite club that only cares for the wealthy?
What justifiable reason can there be to just pull the old app? Whom does it hurt if it just stays there?
This is utterly unacceptable.
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The first generation iPad was introduced in 2010 - that means that a device that is merely 4 years old is no longer supported for studying the scriptures?
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From what I've heard in other area, Apple does not allow new versions or updates to older versions unless it calls for iOS6. The iPad 1 can't run iOS6. It's possible that there's been a change that renders GL 2.5 unable to work in the near future. (Notice the complaints from Win8 users that they can't get new content.) And since it can't be updated ......
iOS is currently at 7, and iPad 1 is stuck at 5. That's Apple's fault, not the church's.
iOS is currently at 7, and iPad 1 is stuck at 5. That's Apple's fault, not the church's.
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If you've already downloaded Gospel Library 2.5 (which most members who have older devices have) it will still function fine. Also, you can always access the scriptures on LDS.org. I'm still waiting for a native Mac app for the scriptures, but Mac isn't supported currently, just like old versions of iOS.
Samuel Bradshaw • If you desire to serve God, you are called to the work.
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I have a feeling that you're going to be waiting a long time. There wasn't a Windows app until Windows tablets came out.sbradshaw wrote:I'm still waiting for a native Mac app for the scriptures,
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There are several Apps that I have downloaded to my IPAD 1 where I get the message that the App will not run on IOS 5, but there has always been an option to install an older version. It seems the church could also provide this for the Gospel Library.
Also Gospel Library 2.5 was available in the App store for some time after the new Gospel Library became available. So why was 2.5 removed suddenly without any warning?
Also Gospel Library 2.5 was available in the App store for some time after the new Gospel Library became available. So why was 2.5 removed suddenly without any warning?
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I just bought a 1st generation IPad and downloaded the 2.5 version of the gospel library. I went into the app store an clicked on purchased, all my previous purchases were there including the old 2.5 version of the gospel library. 2.5 is no longer available in the app store. So I'm super excited!
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Is there perhaps a 3rd party that has 2.5 available for download.
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If you join the "Gospel Library for iOS" project on LDSTech, you can access old beta versions of Gospel Library 2.5. Here is the project page:
https://tech.lds.org/projects?view=project&Projectid=15
Here's the most recent beta:
http://tech.lds.org/dl/ios/org.lds.gosp ... elease-623
https://tech.lds.org/projects?view=project&Projectid=15
Here's the most recent beta:
http://tech.lds.org/dl/ios/org.lds.gosp ... elease-623
Samuel Bradshaw • If you desire to serve God, you are called to the work.
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Unlike others, I have not previously downloaded the Gospel Library; I have an iPod 3rd Generation (iOS 5.1), and would very much like to have the Gospel Library 2.5 on my device. Following the directions below, I joined the Gospel Library for iOS project as an "observer," but when I try the link below, I get "You do not have permission to view this page." I also joined the "Gospel Library" project, with the same results. Perhaps I should contact the project leaders?
sbradshaw wrote:If you join the "Gospel Library for iOS" project on LDSTech, you can access old beta versions of Gospel Library 2.5. Here is the project page:
https://tech.lds.org/projects?view=project&Projectid=15
Here's the most recent beta:
http://tech.lds.org/dl/ios/org.lds.gosp ... elease-623
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That'd be my best suggestion...jcarroll wrote:I joined the Gospel Library for iOS project as an "observer," but when I try the link ... I get "You do not have permission to view this page." I also joined the "Gospel Library" project, with the same results. Perhaps I should contact the project leaders?
Samuel Bradshaw • If you desire to serve God, you are called to the work.
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I got the same message as sbradshaw....does anyone know how to make this work?
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Version 2.5 is available on "Find Old Apps" web site
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I need version 2.5.
Anyone find it?
Anyone find it?
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I found version 2.5 if anyone still needs it!
IM me or respond here and I can figure out how to send it to you.
The forum won't let me upload it.
IM me or respond here and I can figure out how to send it to you.
The forum won't let me upload it.
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I would love a link! I joined the project, checked my purchased apps, and still can't get a download. Thanks!trjons wrote:I found version 2.5 if anyone still needs it!
IM me or respond here and I can figure out how to send it to you.
The forum won't let me upload it.
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I need it please can you send it to teletranx@gmail.com?trjons wrote:I found version 2.5 if anyone still needs it!
IM me or respond here and I can figure out how to send it to you.
The forum won't let me upload it.
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I need it. email wood3615@hotmail.comtrjons wrote:I found version 2.5 if anyone still needs it!
IM me or respond here and I can figure out how to send it to you.
The forum won't let me upload it.
Thanks!
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Note that Gospel Library 2.5 will not be able to download the latest content – for example, recent General Conference talks, newer manuals, or Church magazine issues.
Samuel Bradshaw • If you desire to serve God, you are called to the work.
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I'd like it also:trjons wrote:I found version 2.5 if anyone still needs it!
IM me or respond here and I can figure out how to send it to you.
The forum won't let me upload it.
keoki.sing@gmail.com
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Do you still have the 2.5 version my email is staheliwebdesign@gmail.com
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Can I also get a copy of 2.5?
My email is zc4ts@hotmail.com
My email is zc4ts@hotmail.com
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Do you still have the 2.5 version my email is zem603-lod@yahoo.com
Thank you!
Thank you!