How do I replace a git submodule with another repo?

Question

How do I replace a git submodule with a different git repo?

Specifically, I have a submodule:

• located at ./ExternalFrameworks/TestFramework

Answer 1

If the location (URL) of the submodule has changed, then you can simply:

1. Modify your .gitmodule file to use the new URL
2. Delete the submodule folder in the repo rm -rf .git/modules/
3. Delete the submodule folder in the working directory rm -rf
4. Run git submodule sync
5. Run git submodule update

More complete info can be found elsewhere:

• Changing remote repository for a git submodule