Question

I created a demo for implementing the shared preferences and it worked for me. During the execution, i can see an xml file created unser the shared_prefs folder in the File Explorer. But why can’t i see that file created anywhere in my workspace? And again, when i re-run the application, then also the data is fetched from the xml file created under the shared_prefs folder. How is this file getting loaded automatically when i can’t see the file anywhere in the workspace? where is it stored actually?

Please help me in clearing the flow and concept about the shaed preferences.

Thanks,
Bunta

Answer 1

SharedPreferences aren’t part of project. That file is created by Android when you put some data inside them.

EDIT:
SharedPrefenreces are usually stored in device internal storage. When you run application for the first time and put some data in that them, SharedPreferences file is created inside /data/data//shared_prefs/.xml. Once created, sharedprefenreces can be deleted if you clear data (Settings->Application->Manage applications-> ->Clear data) or when you uninstall application.
I hope this helps.