As a side note, the SQLite db seems to be a frequent source of install problems for apps. Often developers change the layout and require the user to uninstall and re-install apps.
On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 7:11 PM, JP <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > An uninstall/install cycle will wipe the SQLite db and the > preferences. The only (reasonable) way to keep user data is through an > upgrade. You can test an upgrade by posting the new version (new apk > file) on a web site of yours and install it as a non-market app > through Android's browser. Once the download begins, the process of > installing the app converges. > Posting on a web site needs the following MIME setting there: > application/vnd.android.package-archive > > > > > > On Apr 21, 4:28 pm, havexz <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hi > > > > Well i dont know is there a way of testing the upgrade without putting > > it on the market, but I can clarify few of the issues. The database > > wont be delete when the market is upgrading. It keeps the user data > > intact only the application binary is deleted and new installed. > > > > On Apr 21, 4:52 pm, "[email protected]" <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > I have an application which stores data in preference (to save initial > > > settings) and sqllite database. So, if uninstall the application > > > (through market), will the preference and database be deleted? how > > > about upgrade? Is there a way for me to test this before I upload my > > > upgrade to the market? I don't want people report that they have to re- > > > setup everything and the data in sqllite Database is missing. > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Developers" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
