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==Android Portable Devices== | ==Android Portable Devices== | ||
Wikipedia states "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]. Windows based programs do not work on an Android | Wikipedia states "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]. Windows based programs do not work on an Android as it is a different operating system. Applications for Android devices are accessible through [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. It is important to know ahead of time if an internet connection is needed, where the genealogical data resides and how the data is displayed on the android device. | ||
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Updated: 13 April 2022<br> | Updated: 13 April 2022<br> | ||
===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://gedstarpro.com/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 style="line-height: 1.5em">According to their website, "</span>''[http://gedstarpro.com/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> | ||
*NOTE: Gedstar Pro is no longer being updated. The notice states that as long as it works, it will still be there to downloak. | *NOTE: Gedstar Pro is no longer being updated. The notice states that as long as it works, it will still be there to downloak. | ||
*<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 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. | ||
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==Additional Applications== | ==Additional Applications== | ||
*''[http://www.ancestry.com/ancestry-app Ancestry.com]'' allows | *''[http://www.ancestry.com/ancestry-app Ancestry.com]'' allows one to interact with their family tree already on Ancestry.com. You can download your tree and it stays resident on your tablet and/or you can add and view records, photos, etc. | ||
*''[http://www.heredis.com Heredis] ''links and syncs with your PC version | *''[http://www.heredis.com Heredis] ''links and syncs with your PC version | ||
*''[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.telgen.genimobile&hl=en World Family Tree]'' also integrates with ''Geni.com'' as above. | *''[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.telgen.genimobile&hl=en World Family Tree]'' also integrates with ''Geni.com'' as above. | ||
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[[Accessing_Ancestral_Files_on_iPad_Portable_Devices |Click here if you have an iPod, iPad or and iPhone? | [[Accessing_Ancestral_Files_on_iPad_Portable_Devices |Click here if you have an iPod, iPad or and iPhone? ]] | ||
[[Category:Genealogy Software]] | [[Category:Genealogy Software]] | ||
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