how do i delete the data from an uninstalled android app (lemmy.ml)

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i deleted an app and chose to keep its data saved, then i installed a newer apk. it asks me if i want to 'update' rhe app, not 'install' it. i select to update an app that isnt even installed and it then says it cant due to 'App not installed as package conflicts with an existing package.' so to re-cap, i saved the data from an app and now i cant find out how to delete the data thats causing my phone to think i already have an older, conflicting version. i went to files/android/data and uninstalled it there too but that did nothing. advice?

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[-] flambonkscious@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago

Wiping your cache partition probably wont help, but seems like it's worth a try.

The solution would be to find the original, reinstall it and properly remove it, but if it came from the store that may not be an option...

this post was submitted on 18 Dec 2023

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