Pulling down latest code from github to Android Studio

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How to sync my local Android Studio project with the latest code on github?
I want to download all the latest changes but I don't want my local changes overwritten.
If there is a conflict, it should ask me to resolve those particular files.
Is there a way to achieve this?

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mattfred On

First, you can import your project on the main menu using the check out project form Version Control. Then you can use the VCS->Update Project to download all the changes. This will leave your local changes and show you conflicts.

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Eduardo Naveda On

"I want to download all the latest changes but I don't want my local changes overwritten"

You probably want to 'fetch' the upstream before merging your changes then.

VCS -> Git -> Fetch, this will update all your branches, so you can check them and later use VCS -> Git -> Merge Changes to update your local code.

That's what fits your needs the best, I think. Normally, I would just pull the changes and resolve the conflicts.

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SMBiggs On

As of Feb 2024 the easiest way is to simply Git -> Update Project... (I think ctrlT or T is the default shortcut). The following window will pop up:

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Merging is the most common choice. If git can merge automatically, it won't even say anything. If it does, you'll have the ability to fix the merge conflicts (and then make another commit as normal for this situation).