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"Can not uninstall this app": duplicated, strange app-icons

  • /e/ version: 0.10-n
  • Device model: Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 X
  • Reproducible with the last /e/ version: yes

Summary

Twice on my usetime of /e/OS, first for TWRP installed via Aurora Store and secondly with Element 1.0.5 via F-Droid, happened that an app has a duplicated icon which has not the expected icon, but an default-android icon (image below) and it's not possible to remove that second icon: this message appears: Can not uninstall this app

  • The device is unusable
  • The bug is the source of a data loss or a big waste of time
  • The bug concerns a third-party application
  • The bug concerns security
  • The bug concerns privacy

The problem

Steps to reproduce

Maybe, download Element 1.0.5 from F-Droid, but not sure.

What is the current behavior?

A duplicated, strange icon is created with the same name as the app. But that duplicate can't be uninstalled.

What is the expected correct behavior?

1- That duplicated icon should not appear. 2- If appeared, it should be able to remove it.

Technical informations

Relevant screenshots

Screenshot_20200823-235244

Solutions

Workaround

  • Using Bliss Launcher, move that icon to another area.
  • Clear data and cache of Bliss Launcher [solved by omniDHTM on Forum], although this removes all the configuration.
  • Use another launcher.

Possible fixes

Clear data and cache of Bliss Launcher

The problem could be about some data stored on Bliss Launcher.

Edited by Porrumentzio