Some changes for Marvin - Page 2

kguil · 11-21-2013, 01:31 PM

@JBaby - It depends on where you purchased the theme. If you purchased it on the "old" iPad, then it won't transfer to the Universal version.

If you purchased it on the iPhone version (that now became Universal) it will transfer. If this is the case, you can just tap on restore purchases and everything should be OK.

chilady1 · 11-21-2013, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kguil

@chilady1 - Could be that the update hasn't propagated thru the app store - here in Malta "Marvin" is not turning up either. Give it another couple of hours (it will still remain free by then).

Kris - I am good. What you suggested is EXACTLY what I did. Downloaded the new version, backed up the old Marvin - transferred books to the new version of Marvin. HAPPY!

In terms of losing the themes that I purchased, ok with that also. Listen, Marvin for iPad was free for so long - I am not that upset by having to re-purchase anything. It's the least I can do to show my support for such a wonderful app! I'll live.

moosejons_dad · 11-21-2013, 01:38 PM

Looking at the iTunes Store at the Marvin for iPad only, there are three apps shown in the related section. Can someone tell me which is the universal app for Marvin of the three listed... Marvin for ipad only, Marvin e-book reader for EPUB and Marvin free addition.
Thanks

Faterson · 11-21-2013, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chilady1

Great idea but way too confusing for me to keep them both straight!

Here is where the theme colours (both in terms of user interface, and inside the books) come in handy. On my iPad 3, the universal Marvin runs in the default red interface, and the books are typically metallic_gold-on-black there. In "the other Marvin", the interface is purple, and the books are typically asparagus-on-black. Impossible to confuse the two Marvins then!

The only confusing aspect are two identical Marvin icons in the iOS environment, but I can live with that.

By the way, this again shows the value of taguntumi's Library proposition: if Marvin's Library were (also) cloud-based, then I would automatically get to see the same books in both Marvins (in both of their Libraries). As it is now, I need to load every book manually into each of the two Marvins on iPad, then again on iPhone, and finally on iPad 1. That is 4 repetitive, manual steps that a cloud-based Library could reduce to a single step. (I'm not counting the "push cloud button to download book" action as a manual step, because that's trivial and non-time-consuming.)

Faterson · 11-21-2013, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moosejons_dad

Looking at the iTunes Store at the Marvin for iPad only, there are three apps shown in the related section. Can someone tell me which is the universal app for Marvin of the three listed... Marvin for ipad only, Marvin e-book reader for EPUB and Marvin free addition.
Thanks

The second (Marvin for EPUB) is the universal, main app now.

That's the one to get.

JBaby · 11-21-2013, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kguil

@JBaby - It depends on where you purchased the theme. If you purchased it on the "old" iPad, then it won't transfer to the Universal version.

If you purchased it on the iPhone version (that now became Universal) it will transfer. If this is the case, you can just tap on restore purchases and everything should be OK.

I've purchased the theme on both the iPad only app and on the iPhone now universal app. It should restore. But it's glitching.

fireland · 11-21-2013, 02:40 PM

Ok, so now I´m a bit confused. I received the 2.4 update for iPhone. That is the new universal version, right? At any rate, all the purchased themes are there.

With regard to the iPad and iPad mini version:

When I go to the app store, the new "Marvin - eBook reader for epub" is showing in place of the paid former iPhone offering. However it says that is downloaded. I figure, no problem. I´ll go to purchases on the iPad and download the new iPhone version. It shows the previous iPhone version. If I download that, will it then offer the update?

It seems that it has for other apps, but I really don´t want to mess up the Marvin I have until I´m certain. It´s the only app I use daily. I´m in the middle of a mystery and don´t want to lose my place :--) nor my library.

Am I right in assuming that downloading the last iPhone version onto my iPads will then update and all will be well? Thanks in advance!

ldrover · 11-21-2013, 02:48 PM

I have no idea what version I have on either my iphone or the ipad now. The iphone version updated itself and appears to be the universal one. I manually updated the ipad version. I don't believe it is the right version. Hopefully not. Everything appears to be an expanded, bloated version of the iphone one. There is a black border all the way around the reading pane, making the reading space quite small and unattractive. I have paid for the themes on the ipad and purchased the iphone version. Did this a few weeks ago. I believe I just paid for the themes again. I love Marvin, but this is all very confusing.

kguil · 11-21-2013, 03:12 PM

@ldrover Go to the App Store and update again (the same thing happened to me). It seems that in some cases the App Store is sending the iPhone version to iPads

The iPad only version says 'iPad only' in the name of the app. There's also a notice explaining what's going on in the app description.

Unfortunately it seems that (yet again) the App Store is taking a long time to propagate the right version to all countries.

ldrover · 11-21-2013, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kguil

@ldrover Go to the App Store and update again (the same thing happened to me). It seems that in some cases the App Store is sending the iPhone version to iPads

The iPad only version says 'iPad only' in the name of the app. There's also a notice explaining what's going on in the app description.

Unfortunately it seems that (yet again) the App Store is taking a long time to propagate the right version to all countries.

Thanks. Is this the new univeral version? I appears I have been charged again for themes which I purchased a few weeks ago. I really would like to switch to the new version, particularly if the ipad version will not be supported in the future. I have to say, the black border around the reading pane is a deal breaker though. Is there a way to remove it?

kguil · 11-21-2013, 03:20 PM

@ldrover ...also, your iPhone version has definitely been updated to the correct version. The only possible confusion is on iPad because there are currently 2 versions for iPad - the 'new' universal version and the 'old', temporary iPad-only version. Eventually the iPad only version will be removed. I did this so iOS 5 users can get the latest updated version too.

I've done my best to explain what's going on in the App Store description and here: http://blog.marvinapp.com/post/67662088098

ldrover · 11-21-2013, 03:22 PM

Thanks, again. Is there a way to remove the black border around the reading pane on the ipad?

DuskyRose · 11-21-2013, 03:44 PM

Hi!

I loved the old Marvin, and have gotten the Universal Marvin and installed it. (At least, I think so. There's no way I find that I can tell for sure.)

But I have an Ipad mini, 1st Gen, and find that the system fonts are -HUGE-. Inside a book I can adjust the fonts, but I can't find a way to adjust them to be a lot smaller on the Home screen.

Is there a way to do this that I'm missing?

fireland · 11-21-2013, 03:48 PM

Ok, so I´m still confused. Now, the new version for the iPad is showing up in the store. But it says "Downloaded."

In my last post, I asked:

>>I figure, no problem. I´ll go to purchases on the iPad and download the new >>iPhone version. It shows the previous iPhone version. If I download that, will >>it then offer the update?

>>It seems that it has for other apps, but I really don´t want to mess up the >>Marvin I have until I´m certain. It´s the only app I use daily. I´m in the >>middle of a mystery and don´t want to lose my place :--) nor my library.

>>Am I right in assuming that downloading the last iPhone version onto my iPads will then update and all will be well? Thanks in advance!

So, my closing question remains the same.
Sorry to seem so dense.

kguil · 11-21-2013, 03:51 PM

It seems that in some cases, the App Store is sending the iPhone version to iPads (black border around everything). To solve this go back in the app store and update Marvin again.

Unfortunately, the App Store can take a *really* long time until a new version is propagated to everyone properly.

11-21-2013, 02:40 PM	#22
fireland Member Posts: 21 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Tierra del Fuego, Argentina Device: iPad3, iPad mini, iPhone 4S	Ok, so now I´m a bit confused. I received the 2.4 update for iPhone. That is the new universal version, right? At any rate, all the purchased themes are there. With regard to the iPad and iPad mini version: When I go to the app store, the new "Marvin - eBook reader for epub" is showing in place of the paid former iPhone offering. However it says that is downloaded. I figure, no problem. I´ll go to purchases on the iPad and download the new iPhone version. It shows the previous iPhone version. If I download that, will it then offer the update? It seems that it has for other apps, but I really don´t want to mess up the Marvin I have until I´m certain. It´s the only app I use daily. I´m in the middle of a mystery and don´t want to lose my place :--) nor my library. Am I right in assuming that downloading the last iPhone version onto my iPads will then update and all will be well? Thanks in advance! Last edited by fireland; 11-21-2013 at 02:42 PM.

11-21-2013, 02:48 PM	#23
ldrover Connoisseur Posts: 86 Karma: 4890 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Bedford, Nova Scotia Device: iPad Mini	I have no idea what version I have on either my iphone or the ipad now. The iphone version updated itself and appears to be the universal one. I manually updated the ipad version. I don't believe it is the right version. Hopefully not. Everything appears to be an expanded, bloated version of the iphone one. There is a black border all the way around the reading pane, making the reading space quite small and unattractive. I have paid for the themes on the ipad and purchased the iphone version. Did this a few weeks ago. I believe I just paid for the themes again. I love Marvin, but this is all very confusing. Last edited by ldrover; 11-21-2013 at 03:03 PM.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Marvin pricing	institute	Marvin	44	12-04-2013 03:31 PM
Will there be a Marvin for Android?	kyteflyer	Marvin	5	10-28-2013 10:53 PM
Ode to Marvin	leebase	Apple Devices	14	10-22-2013 06:49 AM
Hi Marvin	leebase	Marvin	4	10-20-2013 09:46 AM
Marvin FAQs	GRiker	Marvin	0	08-27-2013 12:35 PM

11-21-2013, 01:31 PM	#16
kguil Addict Posts: 1,215 Karma: 1836966 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Malta, Europe Device: Marvin for iOS	@JBaby - It depends on where you purchased the theme. If you purchased it on the "old" iPad, then it won't transfer to the Universal version. If you purchased it on the iPhone version (that now became Universal) it will transfer. If this is the case, you can just tap on restore purchases and everything should be OK.

11-21-2013, 01:38 PM	#18
moosejons_dad Zealot Posts: 100 Karma: 18 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.J. Device: Sony Readers PRS-500 exchanged by Sony for PRS-600, PRS-505,IPAD3,mini	Looking at the iTunes Store at the Marvin for iPad only, there are three apps shown in the related section. Can someone tell me which is the universal app for Marvin of the three listed... Marvin for ipad only, Marvin e-book reader for EPUB and Marvin free addition. Thanks

11-21-2013, 03:12 PM	#24
kguil Addict Posts: 1,215 Karma: 1836966 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Malta, Europe Device: Marvin for iOS	@ldrover Go to the App Store and update again (the same thing happened to me). It seems that in some cases the App Store is sending the iPhone version to iPads The iPad only version says 'iPad only' in the name of the app. There's also a notice explaining what's going on in the app description. Unfortunately it seems that (yet again) the App Store is taking a long time to propagate the right version to all countries.

11-21-2013, 03:20 PM	#26
kguil Addict Posts: 1,215 Karma: 1836966 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Malta, Europe Device: Marvin for iOS	@ldrover ...also, your iPhone version has definitely been updated to the correct version. The only possible confusion is on iPad because there are currently 2 versions for iPad - the 'new' universal version and the 'old', temporary iPad-only version. Eventually the iPad only version will be removed. I did this so iOS 5 users can get the latest updated version too. I've done my best to explain what's going on in the App Store description and here: http://blog.marvinapp.com/post/67662088098

11-21-2013, 03:22 PM	#27
ldrover Connoisseur Posts: 86 Karma: 4890 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Bedford, Nova Scotia Device: iPad Mini	Thanks, again. Is there a way to remove the black border around the reading pane on the ipad?

11-21-2013, 03:44 PM	#28
DuskyRose Guru Posts: 754 Karma: 9209502 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Virginia Device: Boox Note Air3, Palma, K-Scribe, Eclipsa 2e, & Libra 2, Ipads	Hi! I loved the old Marvin, and have gotten the Universal Marvin and installed it. (At least, I think so. There's no way I find that I can tell for sure.) But I have an Ipad mini, 1st Gen, and find that the system fonts are -HUGE-. Inside a book I can adjust the fonts, but I can't find a way to adjust them to be a lot smaller on the Home screen. Is there a way to do this that I'm missing?

11-21-2013, 03:48 PM	#29
fireland Member Posts: 21 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Tierra del Fuego, Argentina Device: iPad3, iPad mini, iPhone 4S	Ok, so I´m still confused. Now, the new version for the iPad is showing up in the store. But it says "Downloaded." In my last post, I asked: >>I figure, no problem. I´ll go to purchases on the iPad and download the new >>iPhone version. It shows the previous iPhone version. If I download that, will >>it then offer the update? >>It seems that it has for other apps, but I really don´t want to mess up the >>Marvin I have until I´m certain. It´s the only app I use daily. I´m in the >>middle of a mystery and don´t want to lose my place :--) nor my library. >>Am I right in assuming that downloading the last iPhone version onto my iPads will then update and all will be well? Thanks in advance! So, my closing question remains the same. Sorry to seem so dense.

11-21-2013, 03:51 PM	#30
kguil Addict Posts: 1,215 Karma: 1836966 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Malta, Europe Device: Marvin for iOS	It seems that in some cases, the App Store is sending the iPhone version to iPads (black border around everything). To solve this go back in the app store and update Marvin again. Unfortunately, the App Store can take a really long time until a new version is propagated to everyone properly.