Android Question google play and revisions

[merlin2049er]

Just wondering... If I post an app with db files, and other files in the assets. When I go to revise the app and change the revision #, will the android os wipe everything that's install (for that app) and do a clean install of the new app (with the new files, etc...)

 

[NJDude]

If you include files (like DBs) these will not be copied to the device unless you do it, installing/upgrading an app only installs the executable code.

 

[merlin2049er]

Thanks, so instead of using if file exists then copy. I should be copying at all times. I want a fresh copy per installation / upgrade.

'If File.Exists(File.DirDefaultExternal, "tour.db") = 'False Then
'    File.Copy(File.DirAssets, "tour.db", 'File.DirDefaultExternal, "tour.db")
'    End If

File.Copy(File.DirAssets, "tour.db", File.DirDefaultExternal, "tour.db")

 

[NJDude]

Yes, that is if the user is not allowed to save data to the DB, if the DB is part of the app then it will be ok.

 

[merlin2049er]

Right , the only data the user will enter is some contact info... (to start with, maybe more later on...)

oh yeah, and the feedback table. But these are empty after each submission.