how to move 1 commit forward

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I created file example.txt and committed it. After that i removed file with git rm example.txt. and committed changes Then i used git checkout HEAD^ which in my understanding. moving me to previous commit. The file is back now and Now when i use git status i get following:

# Not currently on any branch.
nothing to commit (working directory clean)

So i have two questions: 1. why right now i am not on any branch? 2. How i can return to 1 commit forward( where i removed file and committed changes). Many thanks for help

score 1 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 12:13

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Why right now i am not on any branch?

Since you checked out a specific commit, you are in a detached state now.

How i can return to 1 commit forward( where i removed file and committed changes).

In your particular case it should be as simple as git checkout HEAD

edited May 23 '17 at 12:13

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answered Mar 10 '14 at 14:15

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Did as you said. Same result. File still in directory and i still not on any branch. – Farseer Mar 10 '14 at 14:17
My bad, try `git checkout ` (branch name is probably master). – bredikhin Mar 10 '14 at 14:19

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