ObjectBox - Database Backup/Restore

Question

I have gone through the documentation and code for sample app, and figured out that files/objectbox/objectbox/data.mdb is the default file where all data is stored.

Assuming my understanding is correct, I have a couple of questions that I couldn't find documentation on:

1. I want to have a backup/restore functionality in my Android app. Assuming I use native SQLite DB, I know I can upload the .sqlite file to cloud, and then download it on the same (or even a different) device to restore it. Can the same be done with data.mdb file?
2. How about lock.mdb? Do I need to copy\upload it along with data.mdb?

Walking

Answer 1

1. Ensure that the file is not opened (e.g. by any BoxStore) to enforce a consistent state of the data.mdb file for backup.

2. The lock.mdb file is not relevant for backups

Dishtowel

Thanks for the response. I played around it with it while waiting for the response (which by he way pretty quick, thanks), and figured it out. Best. – Walking

What is lock.mdf file? What is it's purpose? Why is it generated other than data.mdb file? – Sidle

The lock.mdb file keeps track of internal stuff, e.g. coordinating "reader" resources. It does not contain application data. – Dishtowel

how to open/read this .mdb file of objectbox? – Ladew

ObjectBox databases can be viewed via the Admin web app: docs.objectbox.io/data-browser – Dishtowel