keybase / keybase/client

Removing Keybase app mean I can't add any more devices again

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Description

I removed the Keybase app from my phone. Now it is impossible for me to log in to the app again since it requires my phone to verify the login. There doesn't seem to be a way to remove the device from Keybase.

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Research direction

The issue identifies a login and device-verification problem after removing the Keybase phone app, but names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating the device verification and login-recovery flow, then establish the supported behavior for removing an unavailable device and how it should be tested.

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Assessment

Domain
authentication
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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