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Accessing Genealogy Trees on Android Devices (view source)
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== Android Portable Devices == | == Android Portable Devices == | ||
According to Wikipedia, "Android is an Linux-based operating system designed primarily for touchscreen mobile devices...developed by Android, Inc., and backed by Google..", the whole article on these devices is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_(operating_system) here]. It is worth noting that Windows based programs do not work on an Android as it is a different operating system. There are many applications available for the Android which are accessible through their app store [http://play.google.com Google Play]. If one goes there and types in 'Genealogy' or 'Family History' you will find a selection of applications to aid you with displaying your genealogical data files on your device. | According to Wikipedia, "Android is an Linux-based operating system designed primarily for touchscreen mobile devices...developed by Android, Inc., and backed by Google..", the whole article on these devices is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_(operating_system) here]. It is worth noting that Windows based programs do not work on an Android as it is a different operating system. There are many applications available for the Android which are accessible through their app store [http://play.google.com Google Play]. If one goes there and types in 'Genealogy' or 'Family History' you will find a selection of applications to aid you with displaying your genealogical data files on your device. | ||
When choosing an application one needs to know if an internet connection is needed to use it and/or will your genealogical data reside on your device. | When choosing an application one needs to know if an internet connection is needed to use it and/or will your genealogical data reside on your device. | ||
== Creating Genealogy Viewer-ability == | == Creating Genealogy Viewer-ability == | ||
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There are number of applications for both device types that handle files, one is usually already pre-loaded onto the device. | There are number of applications for both device types that handle files, one is usually already pre-loaded onto the device. | ||
7) Using that particular file manager locate the transferred folder, click it to open the folder and look for the 'index.html' file within that folder, clicking it to open that file. The clicking to open should open a menu box that will ask you which file to open the index.html file with, choose "Openhtml" from the list and it will open up your database in the web page format. *** Note that just using a regular browser has not worked up to this point which is the reason for using "Openhtml".<br> | 7) Using that particular file manager locate the transferred folder, click it to open the folder and look for the 'index.html' file within that folder, clicking it to open that file. The clicking to open should open a menu box that will ask you which file to open the index.html file with, choose "Openhtml" from the list and it will open up your database in the web page format. *** Note that just using a regular browser has not worked up to this point which is the reason for using "Openhtml".<br> | ||
=== Instructions for Using an Application that works without Wi-Fi access === | === Instructions for Using an Application that works without Wi-Fi access === | ||
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*<span style="line-height: 1.5em">According to their website, "</span>''[http://ghcssoftware.com/android/index.php GedStar Pro] ''<span style="line-height: 1.5em">is an Android application that also allows you to view </span>''all ''<span style="line-height: 1.5em">of your genealogy data in detail on your Android Smartphone or tablet. </span> | *<span style="line-height: 1.5em">According to their website, "</span>''[http://ghcssoftware.com/android/index.php GedStar Pro] ''<span style="line-height: 1.5em">is an Android application that also allows you to view </span>''all ''<span style="line-height: 1.5em">of your genealogy data in detail on your Android Smartphone or tablet. </span> | ||
*<span style="line-height: 1.5em">A companion Windows program is used to extract and convert the data that is stored in a genealogy program on your PC. </span> | *<span style="line-height: 1.5em">A companion Windows program is used to extract and convert the data that is stored in a genealogy program on your PC. </span> | ||
*<span style="line-height: 1.5em">The resulting file is then transferred to your device for easy and convenient viewing. </span>The app runs on any Google-approved device that uses Android version 2 through the latest version 4 (Jelly Bean)." | *<span style="line-height: 1.5em">The resulting file is then transferred to your device for easy and convenient viewing. </span>The app runs on any Google-approved device that uses Android version 2 through the latest version 4 (Jelly Bean)." | ||
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*''[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.beekeeper.android.familybee&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5iZWVrZWVwZXIuYW5kcm9pZC5mYW1pbHliZWUiXQ.. Family Bee]'' uses a Gedcom to view your family tree, it allows you to annotate your tree with on-site notes, photos, and documents | *''[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.beekeeper.android.familybee&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5iZWVrZWVwZXIuYW5kcm9pZC5mYW1pbHliZWUiXQ.. Family Bee]'' uses a Gedcom to view your family tree, it allows you to annotate your tree with on-site notes, photos, and documents | ||
*[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sourcequest.ezged&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5zb3VyY2VxdWVzdC5lemdlZCJd ezGED] Viewer uses a Gedcom to view your family tree | *[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sourcequest.ezged&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5zb3VyY2VxdWVzdC5lemdlZCJd ezGED] Viewer uses a Gedcom to view your family tree | ||
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