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opened 2026-03-03 19:03:53 +03:00 by kerem · 1 comment

kerem commented

2026-03-03 19:03:53 +03:00

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Originally created by @devgocri on GitHub (Nov 12, 2024).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/PlayCover/PlayCover/issues/1736

Describe the bug

Uninstalling an app does not clear the Container for the app, keeping its data stored even after you want it deleted.

Steps to reproduce

Download an app & install it
Uninstall it using PlayCover app
Navigate to /Users/$USER/Library/Containers/ in Finder and you will be able to find the old container for your app.

eg. with "Zenless Zone Zero", which I have uninstalled,

Expected behaviour

The folder for the app in "Containers" being deleted or cleared after an uninstall.

Crash log

No response

What version of PlayCover are you using?

3.1.0

What version of macOS are you using?

Sonoma (macOS 14)

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Yes my issue is written in English

Originally created by @devgocri on GitHub (Nov 12, 2024). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/PlayCover/PlayCover/issues/1736 ### Describe the bug Uninstalling an app does not clear the Container for the app, keeping its data stored even after you want it deleted. ### Steps to reproduce 1. Download an app & install it 2. Uninstall it using PlayCover app 3. Navigate to /Users/$USER/Library/Containers/ in Finder and you will be able to find the old container for your app. eg. with "Zenless Zone Zero", which I have uninstalled, <img width="659" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/2bd804db-30ef-4795-923a-669f537ee827"> ### Expected behaviour The folder for the app in "Containers" being deleted or cleared after an uninstall. ### Crash log _No response_ ### What version of PlayCover are you using? 3.1.0 ### What version of macOS are you using? Sonoma (macOS 14) ### Issue Language - [X] Yes my issue is written in English

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2026-03-03 19:03:53 +03:00

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kerem commented

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@TheMoonThatRises commented on GitHub (Nov 13, 2024):

PlayCover is only able to remove app containers when it has the permission Full Disk Access.

@TheMoonThatRises commented on GitHub (Nov 13, 2024): PlayCover is only able to remove app containers when it has the permission Full Disk Access.