signalapp / signalapp/Signal-iOS

"Delete for everyone" in Notes to Self when bulk deleting messages

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Description

  • I have searched open and closed issues for duplicates
  • I am submitting a bug report for existing functionality that does not work as intended
  • This isn't a feature request or a discussion topic

Bug description

When bulk deleting messages in the Notes to Self chat (selecting multiple messages and pressing delete), the "Delete for everyone" option is present.

Steps to reproduce

In Notes to Self chat:

  • Long press a recent message and press Select
  • Select more recent messages, at least 2
  • Press the delete icon on the bottom left

Actual result: Two options show up: "Delete for Me" and "Delete for Everyone"

Expected result: In Notes to Self, "Delete for Everyone" shouldn't be here.

Signal version: 7.57.1 (762)

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Research direction

Start by reproducing bulk deletion in the Notes to Self chat on iOS 7.57.1, following the listed long-press, selection, and delete steps. Trace the delete action from that flow and verify that Notes to Self no longer presents “Delete for Everyone” while other chats retain the expected options.

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Assessment

Tech stack
ios, swift
Domain
mobile
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Clearly specified
Newbie friendliness
48/100

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