Android Question sqlite / apk google play publishing...

[merlin2049er]

I've got a few apps I'm working on that use sqlite tables. How do I let others download edit the tables and then republish the apk with their own data. They'll want to update their tables and republish as often as they like.

 

[thedesolatesoul]

They cant just republish the apk. It needs to have a different package name, and signed by a different developer key.
The sdk contains tools that do this (jarsigner etc).
If they are noobs, you better write a script or app that lets them do these steps safely.

 

[merlin2049er]

Ok, so I can basically re-develop the app for them with a different signature. Once they have that how would they just replace the existing db files.

They'll be offline db files - updated quarterly.

 

[thedesolatesoul]

I guess if they rename the apk to zip, they can repace the db files, and rename back to apk.
I have never tried this though, I dont know if it will work.

 

[eps]

What happens if two people make an update, you could lose the first person's update. The better solution would, of course, be a central DB which users can update and refresh their local DB from.

 

[merlin2049er]

I'm putting together an offline browsing app, no updates to this database. Think of it as an offline website, with a tab for inquiries (which are then emailed).