Can I use MySQL with Android or do I have to use SQLite?

When using a database for an 开发者_JAVA百科Android application, is it possible to use a MySQL database, or do you have to use SQLite?

What I'm trying to do is make an app that allows users to see events on a map. These events are updated by admin staff from the office from a Java-based application that works with the MySQL database.

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SqLite is present on the phone with some good tutorials out there to get you started using it.

Check the online docs for more details, and I suggest taking a look at the notepad sample, it will get you up to speed in no time.

http://developer.android.com/guide/topics/data/data-storage.html#db

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As far as I know you have to use sqlite. MySQL needs a server which would mean you'd need a locally hosted mysql server on a phone which is going a bit overboard.

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you have to use sqlite for your android side database

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The best is to use content providers if you want to share information. Android provides built in interface for sqlite (android.database.sqlite) and so sqlite is easiest to use.

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Another alternative to Sqlite is Berkeley DB for Android (Berkeley DB - Java Edition)