Is there any simple way to find out unused strings in Android project?

Question

I have a huge Android project with many strings declared in strings.xml. I wanted to remove unused strings in strings.xml.

Is there any easy wa

Answer 1

In my case "Run Inspection by Name" didnt work, despite the fact I was using "Remove unused resources".

Solution:

1. Open strings.xml
2. Secondary click
3. Refactor --> Remove Unused Resources

I have no clue why "Remove Unused Resources" works one way but not the other.

Answer 2

To check string.xml.

It's easy (at least in my version of Eclipse)

In Eclipse for Android (I have version v22.6.2-1085508)

• Right click on the project name in "Package explorer"
• Select "Android Tools".
• Select "Run Lint: Check for common Errors".

Now when you open strings.xml, you will see that unused string are highlighted.

You can fix other potential issues.

Answer 3

In Android Studio Press

Ctlr+Alt+Shift+i

Select -> Unused resources
It shows you unused unused strings and icons.

Thanks Happy coding :)