How do I use books on my iOS device that I created with BookBuilder?

If you are using BookBuilder Pro, Laridian will host your books on our server so that you can download them using the Library Manager just like any other PocketBible book. But during testing (and if you are using BookBuilder Standard), you may need to be able to manually deploy books to your iOS device.

For macOS: Connect your iOS device to your Mac with a USB cable. Launch Finder, select your device in the side bar, click on the Files tab, then drag the .lbk file you've created into the PocketBible folder. 

For Windows: Download the Apple Devices app from the Microsoft Store. Connect your iOS device to your PC with a USB cable. Select your device in the Apple Devices app and select Files. Drag your .lbk file into the PocketBible folder.

IMPORTANT: PocketBible can't tell that you have added a new file to its folder. It checks for new files every time it is launched. It can get very confused if you update your book while it is still running! Make sure you completely exit PocketBible before adding new books to its public folder. Once you have added or updated your books, launch PocketBible again and it will detect the new or updated files.

To completely exit PocketBible, bring up the list of running apps by swiping up about half-way from the bottom of the screen, then swipe PocketBible up and off the screen. This does not remove PocketBible from your device; it just exits the app.

When you re-launch PocketBible you should see your book(s) in the Library Manager's Device tab.