Android DataStore: Move Simple Preferences Carefully
A collection of app settings is mixed with relational records in a database. This guide gives you a small, testable way to approach the issue before changing a live system.
A practical workflow
- Use DataStore for small preference or typed configuration values and define defaults.
- Migrate existing values and test the first launch after an update.
What to check
Do not use it as a replacement for complex relational storage. Compare the result with the original problem and record what changed. If a measurement or test does not support the change, revisit the assumption rather than adding more complexity.
Keep the experiment small enough to reverse. Document the starting state, the change and the result so another person can repeat the process. Product menus and versions can change, so check the current documentation for your environment.
Official reference: Read the documentation.