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How to Fix: Install shows error in console: INSTALL FAILED CONFLICTING PROVIDER

INSTALL_FAILED_CONFLICTING_PROVIDER error when installing edited NotesList program on device with original notes program installed.

Quick Answer: Change the provider to a unique database by adding a unique identifier, such as a UUID, to the AndroidManifest.xml file.

The error INSTALL FAILED CONFLICTING PROVIDER occurs when the Android system detects that you are trying to install an application that provides a service already present on your device. In this case, it seems like your edited version of the NotesList sample program is trying to use the same database as the original Notes program.

💡 Why You Are Getting This Error

  • [Cause]

🚀 How to Resolve This Issue

Method 1: Unique Database Provider

  1. Step 1: Open your edited version of the NotesList sample program in an Android Studio project.

Method 2: Create a Separate Package for Your Edited Version

  1. Step 1: In your edited version of the NotesList sample program, create a new package (e.g., `com.example.editednotes`) and move all the necessary classes to this package.

✨ Wrapping Up

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