how to change package name in android studio 2020
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Please guide steps to change the package name.
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For example, if you want to change com.example.app to my.awesome.game, then:
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In your Project pane, click on the little gear icon (Gears icon)
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Uncheck the Compact Empty Middle Packages optionhttps://i.stack.imgur.com/lkezT.png
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Your package directory will now be broken up into individual directories
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Individually select each directory you want to rename, and:
- Right-click it
- Select Refactor
- Click on Rename
- In the pop-up dialog, click on Rename Package instead of Rename Directory
- Enter the new name and hit Refactor
- Click Do Refactor in the bottom
- Allow a minute to let Android Studio update all changes
Note: When renaming com in Android Studio, it might give a warning. In such case, select Rename All
- Now open your Gradle Build File (build.gradle - Usually app or mobile). Update the applicationId in the defaultConfig to your new Package Name and Sync Gradle, if it hasn’t already been updated automatically:
You may need to change the package= attribute in your manifest.
Clean and Rebuild.
Done! Anyway, Android Studio needs to make this process a little simpler. -