I would like to know how I can access the copy of my sqlite database on my device.
I have an android app, and as far as I know, when you run the app it makes a copy from your database to work with (makes a file database.sql).
Now is my question how can I access the database.sql file on my mac? I want to remove it.
I have found that it's located under /data/data/APP_NAME/database/sql. But I can't seem to find the map data/data. Where is the root map for this? Where should I look?
I'm working on a macbook.
Thanks!
If you don't have root access on your phone you can't explore that path.
Try it with the emulator, and then use de ADB shell to access de database file.
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My data and other folders in ddms are empty due to which I am unable to view my database through sqlite browser. I am using eclipse for android. I suspect its some problem with the permissions but can't point at it.
you can install root Explorer on your emulator, this app can open databases also
If you are using real device then you can't able to access DATABASE because you need root to access the directory.
Solution is to use simulator in which you can able to access DATABASE or use rooted device.
I've created an application that uses an Android SQL database. Is there any way to find this database on the Mobile Phone that the Application is installed to?
Essentially I want to then use an SQL Database Viewer to look at all the rows?
root/data/data/package/databases/database
it should be in a file like that, in the emulator you can go straight to this using the file explorer in ddms, otherwise a rooted phone and ES file explorer
if you're using the emulator you can use the adb tool in the sdk-platform folder of the android install.
something like the following:
./adb shell
#sqlite3 /data/data/com.example.package/databases/database.db
you should then be able to do your queries.
If its on a phone, then try extract the database like above and use the sqlite3 tool to query that database.
A similar question has been answered here: https://stackoverflow.com/a/4556642/450534
The same answer provided there is:
If for whatever reason, you need to access the database on the phone, you must have root access (superuser in other words) on the phone. Then you will need a file explorer that uses root permission to give you access to the system files.
If all the above exists, then you will find the application database in:
/data/data/com.yourpackage.name/databases.
ALL,
I wrote a simple android app that uses database.
When I execute it everything is OK. However when I switch the phone to mount mode I can't find the actual *.db file.
I am trying to execute following:
cd /media/
find . -name *.db
I also tried to search for the database file without success.
After playing a little with SQLite database browser I know that I need to save the file after creation.
Is there such a function in Android API?
Thank you.
If your app uses a database, it will be placed in the /data/data/<your-apps-package-name>/databases directory on your phone. To see it on the phone, I believe you need root privileges.
You should be able to pull the database locally to a connected machine which has adb installed on it. Or you can use ddms with Eclipse to pull the data to your machine.
I am working with SQLite in an App. It writes to the database, etc., with no problem. However, I can not find this new database. I have tried changing the directory with cd /data/data/packageName/databases, but it says "no such file or directory". Also, this database is not found when I click on the File Explorer in eclipse. My logging tells me the database was created and that it is being written to. I think I need to set the path in the shell or something to that effect using adb, but I have no idea how to do that. Can anyone give me some instruction? Also, I am using my phone for development. The database also does not show up when using the emulator.
Thanks very much.
Matt
Matt,
This thread gives a good explanation on why you might not be able to access the data folder on your phone.
Can't access data folder in the File Explorer of DDMS using a Nexus One!
You can still test the Sqlite code though. Just boot up an emulator. The emulator will have no access restrictions. Once it's booted up you can use the ddms tool (located in the tools directory under your android SDK install folder). It has a File Explorer and you can download the files from the /data folder.
Also, I am using my phone for development.
You cannot access the database on a standard Android device except via your own application code.
Your options are:
Do this sort of testing on an emulator, in which case you can access the directory that you are failing to access on the device
Add a database backup feature to your app, that copies the (closed) database to external storage, so you can examine it
Root your phone (leastways, I am under the impression this can help get you to this directory -- haven't done it myself)
The database also does not show up when using the emulator.
Try harder. If you can store data in the database and read data out of it using SQLiteDatabase, then the database file is there.
Is there a way to view an application database on an Android device? The only solution I've found requires a developer device and I don't have one. I know I can root it and get the same result, but I'd rather not do that.
There is no way other than rooting the device.
If you just want to view/edit what is in the database you can follow the instructions near the end of this blog post:
http://www.screaming-penguin.com/node/7742
I used this method to make sure data was being written correctly and to add data as well.
For more on ADB: http://developer.android.com/guide/developing/tools/adb.html
Hope this helps
[Edit] I just re-read your question and I realize you may have been asking to view the database from your Android device - the method I suggested in the link allows you to view/edit from a computer with the ADB - NOT on the device.
If you create your .db on the SD Card, you can view it without root privileges. But, this is probably not what you want to do for your production app. Otherwise you need a dev phone or one with root access.
If you want a visual tool to open/display your .db files, MOTODEV Studio allows you to open an arbitrary .db file from your SD card. Look in the "MOTODEV Database" perspective for the ability to map a file to a database. developer.motorola.com