How can I retrieve the previous URL in AngularJS

Question

I know I can get the current URL using $location.search() and $location.path() but I need a way to get previous one. Can I use a global variable or so

Answer 1

You can do this when listening on the $routeChangeSuccess event. Parameters are currentRoute and previousRoute. You can also use $locationChangeStart and save the current route yourself.

See here:

AngularJS $route

AngularJS $location