Is ~/.android/avd Safe to Delete?
Yes if you can recreate emulators. This folder is Android Virtual Device disk images.
Side effects: Emulators and their saved state are gone until you create new AVDs.
What is ~/.android/avd?
Each Android emulator is a virtual disk under ~/.android/avd. Safe to delete unused devices. Recreate them from Android Studio's Device Manager.
Is it safe to delete?
Use caution — While parts of ~/.android/avd may be safe to delete, you should carefully review the contents before proceeding.
Consider backing up important data before deleting, and only remove filesyou're certain aren't needed.
What happens after deletion?
Emulators and their saved state are gone until you create new AVDs. The folder will be recreated automatically by the application when needed. This process is typically seamless but may take some time depending on the amount of data that needs to be regenerated.
How to delete it
Use MacMop
MacMop finds this folder automatically and lets you delete it safely with one click.
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rm -rf ~/.android/avdWarning: This command permanently deletes the folder. Double-check the path before running.
Finder
- Open Finder
- Press ⌘ + Shift + G (Go to Folder)
- Paste:
~/.android/avd - Move the folder to Trash
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