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Signal for Desktop for MacOS will not uninstall #3363
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Try the "Clear Data" option in settings if you'd like to delete everything. |
If the app doesn't start at all, then delete But we'd sure like that log to help us understand why the app isn't launching! You can zip up the |
Should the application not be removing those files when it is uninstalled? |
Deleting a |
@scottnonnenberg-signal Or maybe have instructions somewhere for complete uninstall ? Is there such a step-by-step guide somewhere? |
@3f6a Here's a support article with the latest instructions: https://support.signal.org/hc/en-us/articles/360007061192-Delete-Account#desktop_delete |
@jamiebuilds-signal Thanks, I eventually found that. It's a bit confused that this is written under the heading "Delete account", when all I want to do is uninstall Signal from my Mac (without deleting the account elsewhere like my phone). |
Bug Description
When Signal.app is moved to trash on MacOS, it does not uninstall fully -- messages and presumably other configuration data is left behind.
Steps to Reproduce
Actual Result:
Messages from before the uninstallation will load
Expected Result:
Messages from before the uninstallation would no longer be present and wouldn't load.
Platform Info
Signal Version: The latest version from the web site as of right now. (the application isn't launching right which is why I'm trying to uninstall and reinstall)
Operating System: MacOS 10.14.5
Linked Device Version: Android 7.1.2
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