Package Management Android 8.0+ (API 26+) Risk: SAFE

Reinstall Uninstalled System App

Restores a previously uninstalled system app for user profile 0 without factory reset.

Command Syntax

adb shell pm install-existing
Generic Syntax: pm install-existing [--user <USER_ID>] <package-name>

Options & Parameters

Flag Description
--user <ID> User ID (0 for primary user).

Real-World Usage Examples

Restore previously uninstalled system app
Restores app for active profile.
adb shell pm install-existing com.google.android.youtube
Output:
Package com.google.android.youtube installed for user: 0