Rename package in Android Studio

 How to rename package in android studio


Android studio allow you to rename your package name so if you wants to rename then follow these steps.   for example  com.example.firstApp to  my.new.awesomeApp


1.  In project pane click on little Gear icon. as shown bellow


2. Uncheck compact empty middle package. 

3.      Your package directory will now be broken up into individual directories

4.      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





5.      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:





5.      You may need to change the package= attribute in your manifest.

6.      Clean and Rebuild.





8.      Done! Anyway, Android Studio needs to make this process a little simpler.





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