Rename package in Android Studio

How do you rename packages in the new IDE Android Studio, based on IntelliJ IDEA?

Is there an automatic refactoring included?

I want to make bulk refactoring, but I don't know how. I worked two years with Eclipse and in Eclipse it's a one-click operation.

Answer

In Android Studio, you can do this:

For example, if you want to change com.example.app to my.awesome.game, then:

1. In your Project pane, click on the little gear icon ( )





2. Uncheck / De-select the Compact Empty Middle Packages option

   
   
   

   




3. Your package directory will now be broken up in 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:

   
   
   
   

   




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




7. Clean and Rebuild.




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