How do I stop Android Studio from overwriting the .idea/codeStyles/Project.xml file?

How can I configure Android Studio to prevent it from automatically overwriting the .idea/codeStyles/Project.xml file, ensuring that my custom code style settings are preserved and not reverted each time I save changes?

To prevent Android Studio from automatically overwriting the .idea/codeStyles/Project.xml file, you can follow these steps:

Disable Version Control for the File: If the file is under version control, Android Studio might overwrite it when saving changes. You can disable version control for this specific file by adding it to the .gitignore file or equivalent for your version control system.

Manually Save Settings: After making changes to your code style settings, manually save the Project.xml file to ensure your custom settings are preserved.

Use a Code Style Scheme: Instead of directly editing the Project.xml file, consider using a code style scheme. You can create a custom scheme and save it as a separate file. This way, you can switch between different code style schemes without losing your custom settings.

Go to File > Settings > Editor > Code Style.

Click on the gear icon next to the Scheme dropdown and select Save as....

Save your custom scheme and switch to it whenever needed.

Regular Backups: Regularly back up your .idea folder to ensure you can restore your settings if they get overwritten.

By following these steps, you can ensure that your custom code style settings are preserved and not reverted each time you save changes in Android Studio.

To prevent Android Studio from overwriting the .idea/codeStyles/Project.xml file, you can use a combination of version control practices and configuration tweaks. Here are some steps you can take:

Exclude the File from Version Control: Add the .idea/codeStyles/Project.xml file to your .gitignore file (or equivalent for your version control system) to prevent it from being tracked and overwritten by version control operations.

Use a Custom Code Style Scheme: Instead of relying on the Project.xml file, create and use a custom code style scheme. Save your custom scheme to a different location and apply it manually when needed.

Go to File > Settings > Editor > Code Style.

Click on the gear icon next to the Scheme dropdown and select Export to save your custom scheme.

Import the custom scheme when needed by selecting Import.

Regularly Back Up the File: Create a backup of the .idea/codeStyles/Project.xml file. If Android Studio overwrites it, you can quickly restore your custom settings from the backup.

Script to Restore Custom Settings: Write a script to automate the process of restoring your custom Project.xml file. Run this script after any operation that might overwrite the file.

Monitor Changes with a File Watcher: Use a file watcher to monitor changes to the Project.xml file and automatically restore your custom settings if it gets overwritten.

By following these steps, you can ensure that your custom code style settings are preserved and not reverted each time you save changes in Android Studio.