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They likely need new devices in that case, unfortunately. 🙁 Thankfully there are many modern cheaper or used devices that are adequate. Android 7 came out about 10 years ago, so it's pretty doubtful that any devices that old could be updated, aside from unlocking the bootloader and installing a custom operating system/ROM such as LineageOS, which is a process I doubt most people are willing to go through. I've done it several times in the past, but it generally shouldn't be used for essential devices, newer devices or accounts requiring security unless you're an enthusiast. I used to have a nice phone that was getting a ways behind in Android updates, and I wanted a feature in a newer update, but after getting it set up on LineageOS, when I foolishly relocked the bootloader, it became bricked and the manufacturer never released the files needed to fix it.

KEEP ON THE WATCH! An End to Hate Crimes What does the Bible say? https://www.jw.org/en/library/series/more-topics/an-end-to-hate-crimes/

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Many of you here have real experience with congregation planning software (like NWS). I’m currently building Baruch, a planning tool focused specifically on congregation needs. That’s exactly why your input matters to me. You’ve dealt with the daily reality of schedules, assignments, field service groups, updates, changes, and sometimes frustrations. I would really value an open discussion about this: What frustrates you most about current planning tools? What feels more complicated than it should be? Where do things go wrong? What would you improve if you could redesign it from scratch? Even small annoyances are helpful. Honest experiences are incredibly valuable. I’m not looking for complaints — I’m looking to understand what actually makes planning harder than it needs to be. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts — it truly helps shape Baruch into something that actually solves real problems.

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Lot's of good questions 🙂 Allow me to give a "summary" answer... JWLManager over-writes the open archive with the one you import. In that sense, the one you import becomes the "primary". My workflow is... similar. I prepare on an OLD Samsung tablet with a stylus - it's just easier to highlight with the stylus. I use Syncthing to keep all my devices synchronized, so on my laptop, in JWLManager, I open the backup from this tablet and export the highlights for the WT and CBS publication. My phone is the principal device, so I open the backup from the phone and import the highlights that were exported. The result is restored to all JW Library apps, including a newer (much faster) tablet I use for the meetings. As for searching, I think JW Library has a long way to go yet. That's why some use Obsidian (highly recommended), and export their notes from JWLManager in markdown. Obsidian let's you do all kinds of things: excellent search is just one of many. Regarding large notes and database size... Notes do not increase the size as much as media items (even images) in playlists. I know Excel has a size limit for a field; I don't know what JW Library will allow for note length. But I'm pretty certain that talk transcripts shouldn't be an issue. As for tagging strategies, I'm hope eventually JW Library will allow selecting multiple tags, so that you can find "unions": "Morning Worship" & "Encouragement" & "2025", for example.

When you generate a report in Baruch, the process is simple and organized. First, you choose the type of report (for example, Attendance Records or Congregation Summary). Some reports require you to choose a month, a year, or certain options. The Screen Adapts Automatically Each report defines what information is required. For example: A specific month A year Whether certain details should be included Baruch reads this information and automatically builds the screen for you. That means: If a report requires a month, you will see a month selection. If it requires a year, you will see a year field. If it requires an option (yes/no), you will see a simple switch. The screen is not manually designed for each report. It is created automatically based on what that report needs. This ensures that: You only see relevant options The screen remains clear and simple New reports can be added without redesigning the interface Desktop and Mobile On a desktop computer: You can preview the report before finalizing it. You can adjust options and immediately see the updated preview. On a mobile device: You select the options. You generate the final PDF directly. In both cases, the calculations and results are exactly the same.

How Reports Are Composed in Baruch Baruch uses a clean, layered reporting architecture designed for clarity, maintainability, and flexibility. Reports are built using a projection-driven approach, where data retrieval, transformation, and document rendering are clearly separated. The result is always a PDF file generated from a Word template, allowing congregation administrators to maintain and adjust layout without changing code. High-Level Flow When a user generates a report, the following steps occur: UI → Report Descriptor → Reporting Engine ↓ Projection Query (via MediatR) ↓ Projection (data model) ↓ Word Renderer ↓ PDF (via Syncfusion) Each layer has a single responsibility. 1. Report Descriptor A report in Baruch is defined by a descriptor. The descriptor contains: Report name Report category Required arguments (e.g., Month, Year) Attribute linking to: The projection query Default Word template Default paper format The descriptor does not contain business logic or rendering logic. It only describes what the report is. This keeps reports lightweight and easy to maintain. 2. Reporting Engine The Reporting Engine orchestrates the process. Its responsibilities: Read the descriptor metadata Create the projection query dynamically Execute the query through MediatR Retrieve the projection (data model) Locate the correct renderer Generate the Word document Convert the document to PDF The engine does not know about specific reports. It works generically using reflection and dependency injection. 3. Projection Queries Each report has a dedicated projection query. The query: Gathers domain data Performs aggregation and calculations Shapes the data into a projection model The projection is a pure data object (DTO) that contains exactly what the report needs — no formatting logic. Because projections are separate from rendering, they can also be reused in: Dashboards Analytics views Future APIs 4. Projections A projection is a structured data model that represents the report’s final data state. Example: Active publishers Meeting attendance averages Congregation statistics Upcoming events Projections implement a marker interface (IReportProjection) so the Reporting Engine can enforce type safety. They contain no UI or document logic. 5. Word Renderers Each projection has a corresponding Word renderer. The renderer: Receives the projection Maps projection values to Word template tags Assigns values to placeholders in the document All tag assignments happen in the renderer — not in the report descriptor. Example: report.Assign("ACTIVE_PUBLISHERS_TEXT", projection.ActivePublishers.ToString()); This separation ensures: Business logic stays in queries Document mapping stays in renderers Metadata stays in descriptors 6. Word Templates Templates are standard Word (.docx) files. They contain placeholder tags such as: <CONGREGATION_NAME> <ACTIVE_PUBLISHERS_THIS_MONTH> <PRINTED_DATE> Because templates are normal Word documents: Layout can be edited without code changes Formatting is fully customizable Non-technical users can maintain them 7. PDF Generation After the renderer maps all tags: The Word document is processed using Syncfusion DocIO It is converted to PDF The PDF file is saved and returned to the UI The final result is always a PDF, ensuring consistency and professional output.

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Oooh interesting!! I will keep an eye out next time a brother has a similar issue and make sure their OS is up to date! thanks!!

If you are using an older Android operating system, it will not allow you to download the .jwpub files. Thus you may need to update the Android OS to at least 8.0 (Oreo) if you are using JWLib v15.6, or Android 7 (Nougat) fpr JWLib v15.5. However, if you cannot update the Andoid OS, you still could download the .jwpub files from the website and then manually import the .jwpub file into the app. The issue is with the security and trust certificates that the older Android OS's do not have available, or possible chipsets may not allow certain features on older devices.

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Wow! We are now up to #1436! We have had so many updates so close together our brothers are getting restless and making jokes about it. We are trying to convince them it is a great thing to keep getting updates. It shows how dilligently the developers are trying to make the software function well. The updates can patch bugs, add new features, close security holes, and so on. When it comes to updates, the more the merrier.

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My personal study today. Hope for What We Do Not See https://www.jw.org/en/library/videos/hope/movie/

@Eryk, with your feedback I was able to determine they were empty notes. Couple more questions as I figure out my workflow/study flow. I use my tablet for personal study/meetings. I consider this my 'master' database as I've only ever used JW Library merging apps that just combine everything together. 1. I see that highlights don't have time stamps. Occasionally, I change the color of certain highlights in my Daily Bible Reading.. If I export highlights from my phone database and then import them into my tablet database, how are conflicts resolved? Or should I just be selective in what I study on my phone, like perhaps upcoming study Watchtowers and only export highlights from articles I haven't studied on my tablet yet? (edit: just saw in the help file a possible answer but still asking how best to do this. As my tablet JW Library database is the master and would be open in JWLManager, how would I make those highlights the 'primary?' Export tablet highlights, open phone database in JWLManger, import those highlights, now after merged, export highlights from the opened now modified phone database and then import them into the tablet database?) - I'm sure I'm overcomplicating that. I like the idea of being able to delete notes with certain tags and even export them to an excel file before deleting them. For some time I was using a temporary tag but eventually gave up after realizing how long it would take to delete them by hand and the occasional accidental 'marge' addition. I will start using my temp tag again. IE: for the Cong Bible Study, I always add the extra questions, "What does this account teach us about Jehovah? & What practical lessons can we learn from this account?" but do I need 50+ notes that say that? 😃 2. Based on your knowledge of these databases, I was wondering if you have any suggestions regarding saving very long notes, like long typed out notes from broadcasts or public talks? Right now I have a dedicated note taking app. But like the idea of having everything in one place. Maybe adding such notes to the day they happened in the Examining the scriptures daily publication or as an "unattached" note in the personal study area. But also don't want to make these database too large or slow. Any concern from what you'v seen about making the JW Library database too large and text heavy? 3. Is anyone aware of any boolean operators that work in the "search" field under 'Notes and Tags' in the Personal Study tab? I see '*' star doesn't work for a wild card. I realize adding all my notes from future broadcasts, public talks etc will only be useful if I can find them again in the future almost like a spiritual personal knowledge base (PKM). Any suggestions are welcome. Also just had the idea of occasionally exporting 'notes' using JWLManager to another app that maybe has a more forgiving search function that I could fall back on in a pinch, if I'm trying to find something and don't have the exact phrase. Thanks again.

Friday, February 27 Discernment will safeguard you.—Prov. 2:11. David told his son Solomon that he would be successful only as long as he obeyed Jehovah God. Sadly, later in life Solomon turned to other gods. Jehovah withdrew his favor, and Solomon lost the wisdom to govern in righteousness and justice. (1 Ki. 11:9, 10; 12:4) What is the lesson for us? Obedience leads to success. (Ps. 1:1-3) Of course, Jehovah has not promised to give us the riches and the glory of Solomon. But if we obey our God, he will give us wisdom that will enable us to make sound decisions. (Prov. 2:6, 7; Jas. 1:5) His principles can guide us in such practical matters as employment, education, entertainment, and money. Applying godly wisdom will protect us from lasting harm. (Prov. 2:10, 11) We will cultivate strong friendships. And we will have the guidance we need for a happy family life. w24.11 10-11 ¶11-12

Using Suno to compose songs is really enjoying; however, using CapCut AI to add video is a lot more challenging. Something I'm working on.

Hello Brothers! I wanted to ask if any of yall have had issues with the JW Library app on android. In the last couple of weeks, I’ve had a couple brothers and sister come up to me to help them with the app. They all had a similar issue. When they tried opening a publication it would say “Publication not Available”. If the publication was previously downloaded it would open but new publications wouldn’t download. I made sure Offline mode was off and download over data was on. Even after uninstalling and reinstalling it would sometimes not help. It has happed with a couple brothers, and wanted to see if anyone else has had this issue?

FWIW - we are now on 8.0 #1435 and have experienced no issues. All users have successfully transitioned to a new server without incident. Mobile on Android is working well. One observation regarding mobile app. If same user opens mobile app after running Win11 app, he has to respond to code sent to his registered e-mail. When he then goes back to Win11, same thing: has to respond to e-mail code.