Add new values to existing resource array

Question

I have a res/values String-array that I would like users to be able to add new elements to via a form. I saw a post from 2011 that asked this question (How to update arrays in res/values/array.xml by code?) however, the answer stated that resource arrays are read-only at run time. I was wondering if anything has changed since 2011 that would allow users the ability to update the resource array (add new strings to it).

Dmytro Nedolia · Accepted Answer · 2016-07-10 17:58:46Z

2

Unfortunately resource values are still immutable. They are generated when your project is compiled and overriden on every compilation. There is a corresponding warning here in the documentation: https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/resources/accessing-resources.html

answered Jul 10, 2016 at 17:58

Dmytro Nedolia

364 bronze badges

Sign up to request clarification or add additional context in comments.

2 Comments

Michael Carolan Over a year ago

Thank you Dr. Nedolya - any ideas for a work around? I know you could do it with a db connection - but I kind of wanted to keep it stand-alone

Dmytro Nedolia Over a year ago

@MichaelCarolan You can also try to store your array in SharedPreferences, like in this question: stackoverflow.com/questions/7361627/… Another option is to store your data in standalone file which would be placed in your app's private directory.

Collectives™ on Stack Overflow

Add new values to existing resource array

1 Answer 1

2 Comments

Your Answer

Linked

Hot Network Questions

Collectives™ on Stack Overflow

1 Answer 1

2 Comments

Your Answer

Sign up or log in

Post as a guest

Linked

Related