Package Management Android 1.0+ Risk: POTENTIALLY_DISRUPTIVE

Uninstall Package

Uninstalls an application package and removes its private data directory.

Command Syntax

adb uninstall
Generic Syntax: adb uninstall [-k] [--user <USER_ID>] <package-name>

Options & Parameters

Flag Description
-k Keep the data and cache directories after package removal.
--user <ID> Uninstall for specific user ID only.

Real-World Usage Examples

Uninstall an app completely
Removes app and all associated data.
adb uninstall com.example.app
Output:
Success
Uninstall app while keeping cache and data
Deletes binary but retains user data files.
adb uninstall -k com.example.app
Output:
Success