I am trying to find the path for the android database files on Ubuntu 10.4, because I want to access with SQLite Browser. Someone can tell?
In Android, the database that you create for an application is only accessible to itself; other applications will not be able to access it.
Once created, the SQLite database is stored in the /data/data/<package_name>/databases folder of an Android device.
How to see the database file:
If you are using Eclipse:
switch to DDMS perspective - > File Browser -> Browse to data/data/your_package_name
folder. There you would see your database.
(To open DDMS Perspective, go to window -> open Perspective -> DDMS)
And also you can use the adb shell to cd to that directory and open the db with sqlite3.
You can also copy files or database from Android devices or from emulator by using adb pull , for more info refer this: http://developer.android.com/guide/developing/tools/adb.html#copyfiles
The path of your application database?
You will have to pull it from the emu/cel.
I would recommend using questoidsqlitemanager:
Questoid SQLite Manager is built on
top of Dalvik Debug Monitor Server
(DDMS). This tool is intended for
Android developers to manage SQLite db
file on Android device emulator.
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I need to find the data stored in sqlite databased on Android Studio. When I use tools-> android -> android device monitor to open file explore, I got an error "android device monitor is already launched". I do not know how to figure it out. Is there other method to obtain the data file in sqlite database? Thanks.
If you are on windows operating system, Android Studio open in Administrative Mode (Run as administrator)
I have Eclipse installed on a Windows 7 PC and I'm writing my app there, using an emulator.
In DDMS within Eclipse, I can see the database my app has created BUT it is shown in a UNIX directory structure, as I might find it on an Android device, not in the context of a Windows directory structure.
The file must exist physically on my C: drive or a network drive somewhere but I've done a search with windows explorer and it cannot find the DB. I can find all my project files ok.
Any ideas?
The DB, like any other files the app creates are stored in the emulator. Most likely there is only an image of the whole emulator file system stored on the host. you will not find the individual files.
To get access to them, they can be exported via adb or via the Eclipse DDMS user interface. This is just like working with a real device.
Here is a simple way to view the data in your .db file:
1. In DDMS, select the .db file in the File Explorer and click on Pull File. This way you can save the file somewhere on your PC like your desktop for instance.
2. One way to see the data in the file is to use the SQLite Manager add-on for Firefox.
Try the following steps.
Eclipse -> Window -> Show View -> others -> File Explorer -> data -> data -> your project package -> databases.
You can export your database in this location.
I'm starting out with a small app using programmatically created sqlite db.
Is there a way to inspect that db when the app is running on emulator?
You can download the database file from the device to your PC and then use any SQLite browser / tool to inspect the database.
Either via the adb commandline tool from the Android SDK tools
adb pull /data/data/your.app.package.here/databases/yourdatabasefile.db
or via the device browser (File Explorer) in Eclipse in the DDMS perpective (maybe that exists in IntelliJ too, Idk)
or the new Android SDK tools provide a neat standalone version of that DDMS perspective & the file explorer via the new Device Monitor tool (android-sdk/tools/monitor.bat)
This is now possible with IntelliJ IDEA 14:
https://www.jetbrains.com/idea/help/accessing-android-sqlite-databases-from-intellij-idea.html
A partner found a more dynamic solution, using an ADB plug-in you can simply choose the database and refresh the inspector any time you want
first, you need to download the plug in jar
https://github.com/tklerx/android-sqlite-browser-for-eclipse
(go to releases and choose the latest)
then place the jar into [YourAndroidSdkDirectory]/tools/lib/monitor-x86_64/plugins/
Restart ADB
Done! now run an emulator, create your database and browse in the ADB to find it on data/data/ ...
Select it and click new the Database buton up right
(you may not see the button before selecting the database file)
Source:https://groups.google.com/forum/#!msg/adt-dev/Jqw9VslC_Vw/YOXWQa1ozmAJ
I have an Android application that uses the Android database to create tables and store data. I'm currently running this app in the emulator in Eclipse. I have 2 questions:
Where can I find the actual database file (it must be on my computer somewhere right?) that is created when I run my app in the emulator?
Is there an easy way to view what is in my database/tables?
If I could find where the actual database file is (if there is such a thing) on my computer, then perhaps question 2 would be answered as easily as opening that file. But I really have no clue. Any help is appreciated.
Hi
1. In the Eclipse look at the File Explorer tab (near the Console tab). Or look at menu "Window -> Show View -> Other... -> File Explorer". Emulator should be run. In the File Explorer window go to the folder "data/data/[your_package_name]/databases/". There you can find your database. You can export it to the your computer. At the right top corner of the window there is a button "pull a file from device". Select database, click that button and save a database on the computer.
2. Program "sqlite browser" can shows a data in the database. You can download it here. It is easy to use.
The database is stored in the following location on the emulator (assuming your app has the package com.example.app and a database named db-name.db):
/data/data/com.example.app/db-name.db
You can access it from the command line as follows:
cmd> adb -e shell
cmd> sqlite3 /data/data/com.example.app/databases/db-name.db
sqlite> select * from table_name;
sqlite> 1|Example Item 1|1|
sqlite> 2|Example Item 2|2|
sqlite>
If you want to browse your databases inside eclipse follow these instructions taken from here:
Android - How can I view a sql database created in my app? I'm running it on the Android emulator in Eclipse
1.Download the Questoid Plugin
2.Place the file in your Eclipse plugins folder (e.g. /usr/lib/eclipse/plugins)
3.Restart Eclipse
4.Start up an Android Emulator w/ Debugging in Eclipse
5.Switch to the DDMS Perspective in Eclipse
6.Go to the 'File Explorer' tab to locate your device's database file
7.Navigate to: e.g. 'data -> data -> com.myproject -> databases -> myproject
8.Open the database file in Questoid (see screen shot)
9.Switch to the 'Questoid SQLite Browser' tab that appears
10.Switch to the 'Browse Data' sub tab
11.Select your table from the drop down menu
12.Browse your data here and onward into the digital sunset
I am executing some sqlite query in the Android emulator. I want to know which path that database files are storing. Pls give me some idea how to find it. If u can provide me some code snippet.
urs,
s.kumaran.
The databases are usually stored in
/data/data/your.applications.package/databases
and you can use the adb shell to cd to that directory and open the db with sqlite3.
Your Project Name\app\build\intermediates\assets\debug
Or:
Your Project Name\app\src\main\assets
In Android Studio
View -> Tool Windows -> Device File Explorer
in Window "Device File Explorer" find
data/data/YOUR_PACKET_NAME/databases/YOU_PROJECT_TITLE
Save as where you want
open sqlite file via "BD Browser for SQLite" (if you use MAC OS)