30 November 2024 Leave a comment Tech-Help
When developing Android applications, you might need to access and view your SQLite database for debugging or verification purposes. This guide provides a straightforward method using ADB (Android Debug Bridge) to connect and interact with your SQLite database directly from your device.
Step-by-Step Guide to Access SQLite Database via ADB Shell
1. Connect Your Device
- Ensure that your Android device is connected to your computer via USB cable and that USB debugging is enabled on your device.
2. Open ADB Shell
- Navigate to your Android SDK’s
platform-toolsdirectory using the command prompt or terminal. - Enter the following command to list connected devices:
adb devicesEnsure your device is listed as ‘device’.
3. Access the Shell
- Connect to your device’s shell with:
adb shell
4. Navigate to the Database Directory
- If your device is rooted, you can gain superuser access with:
su - Navigate to your app’s database directory:
cd /data/data//databases/
5. Connect to SQLite
- Run the SQLite command-line interface:
sqlite3 .db
6. Execute SQLite Commands
- List tables in the database:
.tables - View the schema of a table:
.schema tablename - Query data from a table:
SELECT * FROM tablename; - For a full list of SQLite commands, type:
.help
For further guidance on setting up virtual test devices, refer to our documentation.
Enhancing Your Testing Workflow with Repeato
While ADB provides a powerful tool for accessing and managing your app’s database, integrating automated testing tools like Repeato can significantly streamline your testing process. Repeato is a no-code test automation tool that allows you to create, run, and maintain tests for iOS and Android apps efficiently. Its integration with ADB enables you to execute ADB commands within your test scripts, offering precise control over the testing environment. This capability is particularly useful for timing and sequencing commands, enhancing the reliability and speed of your automated tests.
Explore more about how Repeato can optimize your testing strategies on our Android testing tool page.
