title: Distribute db with apk?
body: <p>From the Dev Guide for using SQLite databases...</p>
  
  <blockquote>
    <p>The recommended method to create a new SQLite database is to create a subclass of SQLiteOpenHelper and override the onCreate() method, in which you can execute a SQLite command to create tables in the database.</p>
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  <p>Is this generally the 'only' way to do this or is it possible to include a pre-created empty (or even part populated) db with an apk distribution? Obviously, I can design my database on my PC and then just generate the 'CREATE TABLE' strings and cut/paste into my strings.xml but I was wondering about alternative approaches which might save the extra work.</p>
  
  <p>EDIT: In light of KevinDTimm's answer, assuming this is possible, how do I include a pre-created SQLite db with my apk distribution? Any examples/pointers gratefully received.</p>
  
  <p>Thanks.</p>