@ohos.settings (Data Item Settings) (System API)
The settings module provides APIs for setting data items.
NOTE
- The initial APIs of this module are supported since API version 7. Updates will be marked with a superscript to indicate their earliest API version.
- This topic describes only system APIs provided by the module. For details about its public APIs, see @ohos.settings (Data Item Settings).
Modules to Import
import settings from '@ohos.settings';
settings.setValue(deprecated)
setValue(dataAbilityHelper: DataAbilityHelper, name: string, value: object, callback: AsyncCallback<boolean>): void
Sets the value for a data item. This API uses an asynchronous callback to return the result.
NOTE
This API is supported since API version 7 and deprecated since API version 9. You are advised to use setValue() instead.
System API: This is a system API.
Model restriction: This API can be used only in the FA model.
System capability: SystemCapability.Applications.Settings.Core
Parameters
| Name | Type | Mandatory | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| dataAbilityHelper | DataAbilityHelper | Yes | DataAbilityHelper class. |
| name | string | Yes | Name of the target data item. Data items can be classified as follows: - Existing data items in the database - Custom data items |
| value | object | Yes | Value of the data item. The value range varies by service. |
| callback | AsyncCallback<boolean> | Yes | Callback used to return the result. Returns true if the operation is successful; returns false otherwise. |
settings.setValue(deprecated)
setValue(dataAbilityHelper: DataAbilityHelper, name: string, value: object): Promise<boolean>
Sets the value for a data item. This API uses a promise to return the result.
NOTE
This API is supported since API version 7 and deprecated since API version 9. You are advised to use setValue() instead.
System API: This is a system API.
Model restriction: This API can be used only in the FA model.
System capability: SystemCapability.Applications.Settings.Core
Parameters
| Name | Type | Mandatory | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| dataAbilityHelper | DataAbilityHelper | Yes | DataAbilityHelper class. |
| name | string | Yes | Name of the target data item. Data items can be classified as follows: - Existing data items in the database - Custom data items |
| value | object | Yes | Value of the data item. The value range varies by service. |
Return value
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Promise<boolean> | Promise used to return the result. Returns true if the operation is successful; returns false otherwise. |