Offline Bible app featuring the OET (Open English Translation)
About this app
A simple, offline Bible app featuring the Open English Translation: a new, open-licensed Bible translation.
The OET (Open English Translation) is a new, open-licensed Bible translation (currently in draft state) featuring multiple versions intended to be used together. Please see the OET website (https://openenglishtranslation.bible) for more information on what makes it different than other translations.
FEATURES - Contains the OET Reader's version, OET literal version, and the KJV version. - Read Bible versions together with linked scrolling. - Adjust text size and switch between light, dark, sepia, and high contrast themes.
Bibleside is currently in alpha, with more features and improvements planned. Feedback is welcome!
Licensed under GPL-3.0-only, by Noah Rahm.
What's New in v0.3.1-alpha
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- - Added a setting to toggle showing chapters and verses.
- - Added a setting toggle showing special markings (for the OET-LV).
- - Interface improvements and bug fixes.
Version history
Jan 6, 2025 · 48.8 MB · Android API 24–35 · code 11
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- - Added a setting to toggle showing chapters and verses.
- - Added a setting toggle showing special markings (for the OET-LV).
- - Interface improvements and bug fixes.
SHA-256 177bbb59b1c392e9827d16539d84c07e4c1a994296357a2eb4c9524952be586f
Jan 2, 2025 · 48.4 MB · Android API 24–35 · code 10
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
SHA-256 1db8e01ed16df36916da61c20119c3065d4a70c7ff9f84eb2a9d2d90fd470ed0
Dec 17, 2024 · 51.4 MB · Android API 24–35 · code 9
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- - Bookmarks. :bookmark: Double-tap to bookmark a verse. Double-tap again to remove the bookmark.
- - Fixed some layout issues with Android 15 devices.
- - Add website and feedback buttons to the settings view.
- - Bug fixes and improvements.
SHA-256 6c613daa464f19bdc6b02731033e9dbb382f776567b8dddcba9000d196a5c660
Will it run on your device?
92%
- Runs on a broad range of modern Android versions.
- Multiple CPU architectures are covered.
- Aligned with the latest Android target SDK expectations.
Installation Guide
Open Settings on your Android device
Go to Security → Unknown sources (or Install unknown apps)
Enable "Allow from this source" for your browser or file manager
Open the downloaded APK file from your Downloads folder
Tap "Install" and wait for installation to complete
Launch the app from your home screen
Make sure to re-enable Unknown Sources restrictions after installation for security.
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How to roll back to an earlier version
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177bbb59b1c392e9827d16539d84c07e4c1a994296357a2eb4c9524952be586f
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