AWS Amplify API: Can't remove @key from a @model

Question

Using AWS Amplify, I finally removed the @key attribute of one of my models (I don't need it, I want an autogenerated UUID).

When doing a amplify push I get this error

Attempting to edit the key schema of the NewsTable table in the News stack. 
An error occured during the push operation: Attempting to edit the key schema of the NewsTable table in the News stack.

How can I force it ? I don't mind losing data as it's not in production. I just don't want to hack it with a crappy rename or having to delete my whole App Sync project for this.

Answer 1

NOT FOR PRODUCTION. Be careful, this method erases all your data.

Assuming you need to remove the key "licenceNumber" from the "Car" model

type Car @model {
  licenceNumber: String! @key
  color: String!
}

Push anything but remove that Car model

type Car_renamed_to_make_the_push_work @model {
  licenceNumber: String!
  color: String!
}

And then rename your model again, but without the key

type Car @model {
  licenceNumber: String!
  color: String!
}