Syncing bookmarks to the server requires that you have a free YouVersion account. Here are the instructions for signing up on Mobile.
1) Reader: Select the verse(s) you want to bookmark.
2) Popup menu: Select Bookmark.
3) Select Back to return to your reading.
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