Error updating changes: unsafe repository ... is owned by someone else

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Recently when I open git projects in Android Studio, I receive this error :

Error updating changes: Unsafe repository (`project name` is owned by someone else). To add an exception to this directory, call : git config --global --add safe.directory ...

I know using command line mentioned I can get rid of this, but isn't there any automatic solution?

I have lots of projects and every now and then I face this!

score 19 · Accepted Answer · answered Apr 26 '22 at 06:59

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Check your Git version first:

git version

If it is the recent 2.35.2 or 2.36, you need to set the safe.directory setting, because of CVE-2022-24765.

git config --global --add safe.directory 'Path/To/Repo'

Or you can disable it, but make sure you understand why it is there in the first place.

answered Apr 26 '22 at 06:59

VonC

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I still get the same error – Stefan Jun 20 '22 at 21:33
With what version of Git? Can you describe your use case in a separate question? – VonC Jun 20 '22 at 21:59
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I have a workspace directory in WSL, accessing it from IntelliJ on Windows. Do I have to add that for every single Git repository now or can I point to the parent? – Marian Klühspies Jun 25 '22 at 14:48
@MarianKlühspies I haven't tested it but you can try a global config with the parent folder to those repositories. – VonC Jun 25 '22 at 16:03

Raj Kanchan · Answer 2 · 2022-10-09T17:35:53.253

You need to add SSH into your desktop/laptop.

To create a new SSH follow GitHub Link to Generate New SSH

Once you have added the SSH onto your desktop/laptop, open the .pub file in VS Code or NotePad++. Copy the entire key and paste it in the Key column in your GitHub account.

Once you have completed all the steps don't forget to restart the Android Studio. I have tried and tested the proceducre it works for me.

score 0 · Answer 3 · answered Jun 04 '23 at 08:30

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I solve my issue by deleting the gitignore file, misc and vcs.xml file of the current project.

answered Jun 04 '23 at 08:30

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