Rename Package Name In Android Studio
Preface
There are certain situations and legal requirements when there is a requirement to change the package name of the App in Android Studio. But changing the package name manually is a tedious and time-consuming task, below are the steps which can change package name in a blink of an eye.
Importance of Package Name
The Android build tools use the package attribute for two things:
- It applies this name as the namespace for your app’s generated
R.javaclass - It uses package name to resolve any relative class names that are declared in the manifest file
Rename App Package Name
Step 1: First of all open the android project in Android Studio. The project browser visualizes the project as Android View.
Step 2: Open the settings dialog from the project browser, and de-select “Compact Empty Middle Package” option. After de-selection package folder is broken into parts
Step 3: Select the package folder and refactor(rename) the existing package name. A warning dialog will be shown but go ahead and click rename package. After that enter your new domain name for the package name
Step 4: At the bottom of the Android Studio “Find Refactoring Preview” drawer opens up. Just click on “Do Refactor “
Step 5: The above action has changed the package domain name of the app. Next, change the domain extension and App folder name according to the new requirements.
Step 6: Finally open build Gradle file (Module: App), change the application id, and click sync now.
Conclusion
The package name is successfully changed in Android Studio.
Happy Coding :)
