Question Ms Access for Android

[md-rahim]

Hello,

Is it possible to run Ms Access database in Android mobile/tablet? Anybody please help me.


Thanks in advance.

 

[Galaxiom]

Easiest way is to install a Remote Desktop Client on the Android and remote control Access running on a Windows computer.

 

[CJ_London]

I haven't tried it but I've heard you can install a virtual machine on the android (tablet) running windows and office.

found this link to get you started

http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/ta...to-run-legacy-windows-with-limbo-for-android/

 

[HiTechCoach]

Hello,

Is it possible to run Ms Access database in Android mobile/tablet? Anybody please help me.


Thanks in advance.

Assuming you want to place the mdb/accdb on the actual device:

The short answers is NO. There is not a native Android app that can "run" the forms, etc of an Access database.

I have experienced in the past with some of the native Android database apps. I could export from Access to a folder. This folder would sync to the Android deive. From the device you could open the table (datasheet view) and view and edit. When the device was plug back into the PC it would sync the file to the original folder. I had to create an import routine in VBA to the data and add it back into the database. That has been at least 5 years ago. There may be some new solution available that work better.Since internet access is always available for me I web web based. (see below)


If the database is remote and you have internet access

1) You may be able to use one of the Android RDP apps (there are free ones). I do this now with my Samsung S5 and Kindle table to run Access 2013 app front ends on a Win Server 2013 Terminal Server and on Win 8.1/10 desktops.

2) Create a Web interface that shares the same Access back end. I do this also. I use ASAP.NET. Shared the same back end with the Access 2013 front end on the Terminal server used above.