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How to Change the App Name (Application Name) in Android Studio

You can change the app name displayed on the home screen by modifying the strings.xml and AndroidManifest.xml files.

Step 1: Update strings.xml

  1. Open your Android Studio project.
  2. Go to: app/src/main/res/values/strings.xml
  3. Find the line: <string name="app_name">YourOldAppName</string>
  4. Change it to your new app name: <string name="app_name">YourNewAppName</string>

Step 2: Update AndroidManifest.xml (If Necessary)

  1. Go to: app/src/main/AndroidManifest.xml
  2. Find the <application> tag: <application android:label="@string/app_name"
  3. If you want a custom name without using strings.xml, replace it directly: <application android:label="YourNewAppName"

Step 3: Rebuild & Run the App

  1. Click Build > Rebuild Project in Android Studio.
  2. Run the app on an emulator or phone.

Your app name is now updated on the home screen and launcher!