Does reinstallation of app delete SQLiteDatabase or SharedPreferences
I wanted to know whether reinstallation of app deletes SQLiteDatabase or SharedPreferences in Android. Also under what circumstances does it gets deleted. Application will be downloaded from server & installed. If it does get deleted what should we do to take a backup & restore it again? Please help... No... Database and SharedPreferences will not be deleted if one reinstall the app. They get deleted when some one uninstall it or clear data from settings menu of device... Updating your app (installing newer or the same version) will keep you preferences and all data, unless you do not