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Accessing Genealogy Trees on Android Devices (view source)
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=== Instructions for Using an Application that works without Wi-Fi access === | === Instructions for Using an Application that works without Wi-Fi access === | ||
Another method is done by creating a ''Gedcom'' and using a third party application to view your files. | Another method is done by creating a ''Gedcom'' and using a third party application to view your files. | ||
*<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)." | ||
This program is easy to use, following these easy steps one can be up and running quickly. | This program is easy to use, following these easy steps one can be up and running quickly. | ||
1) Download the program to your PC and run it | 1) Download the program to your PC and run it | ||
2) Create a Gedcom file from your Genealogical program | 2) Create a Gedcom file from your Genealogical program | ||
3) Convert the Gedcom file to a Gedstar file | 3) Convert the Gedcom file to a Gedstar file | ||
4) Copy your file to a Dropbox type service | 4) Copy your file to a Dropbox type service | ||
5) Download the GedStar Pro application to your device | 5) Download the GedStar Pro application to your device | ||
6) Either download or already have a Dropbox application on your device | 6) Either download or already have a Dropbox application on your device | ||
7) Open up the program and locate the file in the dropbox | 7) Open up the program and locate the file in the dropbox | ||
Once that is complete you have access to your genealogical file. A researcher will find the variety of screen shots to view their data most beneficial. | Once that is complete you have access to your genealogical file. A researcher will find the variety of screen shots to view their data most beneficial. There is a fee to keep this program. The actual Android application is 100% free, however, the PC conversion program needs to be purchased after a 28 day trial period or it will stop working and one will not be able to update the data as you continue your research. The cost is $ 9.95. | ||