e‑Sword 

the Sword of the LORD
with an electronic edge

Frequently Asked Questions


How do I use e‑Sword ?

Check out the online Tutorial file here:
https://www.e-sword.net/android/tutorial.htm


How do I download more Bibles and other resources?

Tap the menu button () on the Bible view's top toolbar, then tap the "Bibles" menu item under the "Download" section. Select the item you wish to download, then tap the download button () on the top toolbar to do so. Repeat as needed for each of the different download resource types.


How do I purchase a "locked" module?

When you attempt to download a "locked" module it will display a dialog prompting for your "Product Key". On that dialog is a "Purchase From ..." button that you can tap to be redirected to the publisher's web site for pricing/purchasing if you wish to do so.


How do I install the e‑Sword premium module I previously purchased?

All you need to install your e‑Sword  module is to enter your Email address and "Product Key" you received when you purchased the module for use with e‑Sword. If you do not have that information, then just tap on the "Recover Product Key" button on the popover that prompts for this information.


How do I delete downloads I no longer want?

Tap the menu button () on the Bible view's top toolbar, then tap the "Installed" menu item. Select the item you wish to delete, then tap the delete button () on the top toolbar to do so.


How do I transfer my user files to a new device?

On the old device, tap the menu button in e‑Sword, then tap the "Backup User Files" menu item. Select a shared cloud location to back them up to. Afterwards, on the new device, tap the menu button in e‑Sword, then tap the "Import" menu item. Select your user files from that same shared cloud location. These steps are also how you backup your user files for safe-keeping, and share your user files with other devices.


Do I need to be "online" to use e‑Sword  ?

No. E‑Sword  is an "offline" app. An Internet connection is only needed for downloading the app itself, and any additional modules you wish to install.


Will e‑Sword  work on any Android device?

No. Only devices running at least Android 10 (Q) (which became available in 2019.)


How do I install e‑Sword  onto my Amazon Fire Tablet?

You need to get the Google Play Store app installed onto your Amazon Fire Tablet, then you can install e‑Sword . However, getting the Google Play Store installed requires a few steps, so check out the following web page for detailed instructions:
How to Install the Google Play Store on an Amazon Fire Tablet