Update app and leave database in documents directory - or extract data manually?

Solar2D Android
#1

Hi All,

I’ve created an app (android, deployed to Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 tablets) that takes input from the user and stores details inside a sql database in the documents directory of the app.

I need to update the app to extract different datasets from the app so need to deploy an update to make a different call on that database. I’m conscious that if I delete the app and deploy an update the database will be wiped? - my questions:

  1. How do I deploy an app update direct to a device, rather than via the app store.

OR

  1. Is the database directly available using Android File Manager/Transfer so I can extract the database somehow.

Many thanks

C

#2

  1. You will need to provide the apk to your users directly.

  2. The sandboxed files can be accessed from a file manager on a rooted device. You can also include a call which transmits the local db to a server you specify, which sounds like what you’re looking to achieve in the first place.

#3

Hi, 

If I provide a higher version’d apk, and they just tap inside file manager on the device will the app automatically just be upgraded?

Thanks

C

#4

Well, they would need to go through the normal procedures for installation, but yes, the app will be upgraded.

It’s easy enough for you to test on your own as well.

#5

Awesome work. I will test that straight away. thanks.

#6

  1. You will need to provide the apk to your users directly.

  2. The sandboxed files can be accessed from a file manager on a rooted device. You can also include a call which transmits the local db to a server you specify, which sounds like what you’re looking to achieve in the first place.

#7

Hi, 

If I provide a higher version’d apk, and they just tap inside file manager on the device will the app automatically just be upgraded?

Thanks

C

#8

Well, they would need to go through the normal procedures for installation, but yes, the app will be upgraded.

It’s easy enough for you to test on your own as well.

#9

Awesome work. I will test that straight away. thanks.