Data folder not deleted when app is uninstalled

Asked May 27 '19 at 03:39

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When I uninstall my app, I want the Android> data > (package name) folder to also be deleted.

I added the following code to my manifest:

<application
        android:allowBackup="false"
        android:fullBackupContent="false"
        android:fullBackupOnly="false"
        android:icon="@mipmap/ic_launcher"
        android:label="@string/app_name"
        android:largeHeap="true"
        android:roundIcon="@mipmap/ic_launcher_round"
        android:supportsRtl="true"
        android:hardwareAccelerated="true"
        android:theme="@style/AppTheme.Launcher">

But the folder is still left behind. I checked the device's Backup and Restore settings, but it is turned off.

What am I missing?

asked May 27 '19 at 03:39

Zim

You can implement a `BroadcastReceiver` to listen for app uninstall intents. When such a broadcast is intercepted, you can manually delete the file in the data folder. – Shubham Panchal May 27 '19 at 04:05
I see. But I thought there would just be a parameter to change. – Zim May 27 '19 at 05:06
No, that's not the case. – Shubham Panchal May 27 '19 at 05:07

Data folder not deleted when app is uninstalled

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