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Android Studio 3.5 auto formatting/refactoring XML layouts changes order of views [duplicate]

I've just updated to Android Studio 3.5 and now when I try to refactor the file AndroidManifest.xml, all my app permissions are moved to the bottom of the file.

Has anyone else faced this issue? Is there any solution for this?

Before refactor:

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After refactor:

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It is applicable to my all project files.

Why it matters:

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Sagar Kacha Avatar asked Aug 21 '19 11:08

Sagar Kacha


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2 Answers

You just need to set xml layout for Android applications from the settings.

Follow this steps:

1. Go to Android Studio > Preferences. For Windows, go to File > Settings.

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2. Search for xml in search bar.

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3. Under code style section, select xml tab.

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4. In the top right corner, click on set from... and under predefined style, select Android

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5. Click on Apply and try to refactor.

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Birju Vachhani Avatar answered Sep 25 '22 18:09

Birju Vachhani


Reset the appropriate Android code style as follows.

For Windows Only

Step1: Click on the file menu.

Step2: Navigate to Setting.

Step3: Find Editor in the Left Panel**.

Step4: Find Code Style in the Sub Menu of Editor.

Step5: Click on XML in the Sub Menu of Code Style.

Step6: Click on Set from in Top right corner of Right panel.

Step7: Select Predefined Style.

Step8: Select Android.

Step9: Click OK.

For macOS Only

Step1: Click on the Android Studio menu.

Step2: Navigate to Preferences.

Step3: Find Editor in the Left Panel**.

Step4: Find Code Style in the Sub Menu of Editor.

Step5: Click on XML in the Sub Menu of Code Style.

Step6: Click on Set from in Top right corner of Right panel.

Step7: Select Predefined Style.

Step8: Select Android.

Step9: Click OK.

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VIISHRUT MAVANII Avatar answered Sep 22 '22 18:09

VIISHRUT MAVANII