Preferences: Store private, primitive data in key-value pairs.Shared storage: Store files that your app intends to share with otherĪpps, including media, documents, and other files.Internal storage to save sensitive information that other apps shouldn't access. App-specific storage: Store files that are meant for your app's use only,Įither in dedicated directories within an internal storage volume or differentĭedicated directories within external storage.The system provides several options for you to save your app data: Android uses a file system that's similar to disk-based file systems on other