# Titanium.Database

Copies an SQLite database file to the device's internal storage (only) and creates a persistent name that is available for the lifetime of the app. On Android, if the source file does not exist, an empty database is created.

Returns a reference to the opened database. If the destination file already exists, behaves as open.

This method is primarily used for iOS.

With Android, as there is often minimal internal storage available, install may only be appropriate for small databases or for prototyping. When database files are to be stored on external storage (for example, SD Card), a combination of Titanium.Filesystem and open is required.

With Titanium 1.8.0.1 on iOS, the default database location changed in accordance with Apple's guidelines. If a database file already exists in the old location, install will automatically move it to the new location rather than copying the file from the path provided in the first argument.

Files stored in the Private Documents directory on iOS5 will be automatically backed up to iCloud and removed from the device in low storage situations. See How do I prevent files from being backed up to iCloud and iTunes? for details. To prevent this for database files, use the file object with the remoteBackup property.

Always close the database after use.

Opens an SQLite database and returns a reference to it. If the database does not exist, creates an empty database file and returns a reference to this opened database.

With Titanium 1.8.0.1 on iOS, the default database location changed in accordance with Apple's guidelines. If a database file already exists in the old location, open will automatically move it to the new location.

Always close the database after use.