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Learn how to solve the SQLiteConstraintException in Android Room Database with a simple solution to avoid crashes when inserting duplicate data.
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Understanding the UNIQUE constraint failed Error in Android Room Database

As an Android developer, you may encounter a common issue when working with SQLite through the Room database: the SQLiteConstraintException with the message UNIQUE constraint failed. This usually occurs when trying to insert data that already exists in the database, leading to a crash in your application. In this post, we'll explore how to resolve this issue effectively.

What Causes the Problem?

The error is triggered when trying to insert a record into a database table where a unique constraint is enforced. For instance, if you have a table for StoreItem and you attempt to insert a StoreItem with a ts_code that already exists, SQLite will throw a SQLiteConstraintException. This could happen in various scenarios, such as:

Attempting to upload or sync data that contains duplicates.

Failing to check for existing records before insertion.

Understanding the Error Log

The log for the error you might see looks like this:

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This indicates that the insert operation is violating the unique constraint on the primary key (ts_code in this case). The result is an uncaught exception that may crash your application.

How to Fix the Issue

The simplest way to handle this error when inserting data is by modifying your DAO (Data Access Object) method to account for conflicting entries. Here’s how you can do it:

Step-by-Step Solution

Locate Your DAO Class: Find the interface where you define your insert operations. Based on your original code snippet, the class looks like this:

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Modify the Insert Method: Add the onConflict parameter to your insert method. You can set it to OnConflictStrategy.REPLACE, which will replace existing records with new ones when a conflict occurs. Here's the revised code:

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What This Change Does

OnConflictStrategy.REPLACE: This strategy tells Room to replace the existing data with the new one during an insertion if a conflict occurs. This means if you try to insert a duplicate ts_code, the existing entry will be replaced with the new data, thus avoiding a crash.

Conclusion

Handling the SQLiteConstraintException in Android Room database is straightforward when you modify your insert method to include a conflict strategy. By setting onConflict = OnConflictStrategy.REPLACE, you ensure that your insert operations are resilient against duplicates and other constraint violations.

Now, you can continue developing your app with the confidence that similar errors won’t crash your application, enhancing both the stability and user experience of your project. Happy coding!