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Ethne Mobile Bible Application

How to share content with others without Wi-Fi or mobile data.

Share Scripture, step by step

Before you begin: install the app and download the content you want to share while you have an internet connection. Then follow the guide below to share offline.

  1. Install the app

    The person sharing must have the Ethne app installed on their phone. Use the download link above to get started.

    Ethne app screenshot: Install the app
  2. Choose your language

    Choose a language to display and download. The supplied guide notes that only the Berean translation is available in the selection shown.

    Ethne app screenshot: Choose your language
  3. Download Bible content

    Before sharing, download content to your phone. Choose the Old Testament, New Testament or individual books.

    Ethne app screenshot: Download Bible content
  4. Open Share

    To share content with others, tap “Share” in the app.

    Ethne app screenshot: Open Share
  5. Share the app

    Tap “Share the app” to share the application with others.

    Ethne app screenshot: Share the app
  6. Choose the APK option

    For the Android app-sharing method shown in the guide, choose “APK”. Once installed on recipients’ devices, they should open the app and go to “Share”.

    Ethne app screenshot: Choose the APK option
  7. Start or join a Sharing Circle

    Host: start a Sharing Circle to share content. Recipients: join the Sharing Circle by scanning the host’s barcode.

    Ethne app screenshot: Start or join a Sharing CircleEthne app screenshot: Start or join a Sharing Circle
  8. Accept the request

    The host accepts the recipient’s request to join the Sharing Circle.

    Ethne app screenshot: Accept the request
  9. Share downloaded content

    The host starts sharing content from the Downloaded menu.

    Ethne app screenshot: Share downloaded content