ADBApp ManagementCaution

adb uninstall <package_name>

Uninstall application

Caution RequiredRemoves the application and permanently deletes user data unless the -k flag is specified.

What It Does

Removes the installed application package and deletes its private data directories from /data/data.

Command Syntax

Terminal

$adb uninstall [-k] <package_name>

Parameters & Placeholders Breakdown

This command syntax includes specific placeholder tokens. Below is an explanation of what each word represents and concrete real-world values to replace it with:

[-k] K Parameter

Replace this placeholder with your specific k value.

Real-world value:your--k

Command syntax: adb uninstall your--k <package_name>

<package_name>Application Package ID

The unique reverse-domain bundle identifier of the Android application defined in its AndroidManifest.xml.

Real-world value:com.whatsapp or com.android.chrome

Command syntax: adb uninstall com.whatsapp (or: adb shell pm clear com.android.chrome)

To list all installed packages on your phone, execute "adb shell pm list packages".

Usage Examples

$adb uninstall com.example.myapp

$adb uninstall -k com.example.myapp

Options & Flags

Flag / Parameter	Description
-k	Keep the application data and cache directories after package removal.

Prerequisites & Requirements

Device connected and authorized

Related Commands

adb install <path_to_apk>

Install Android application package (APK)

adb shell pm clear <package_name>

Clear app data and cache

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