signalapp / signalapp/Signal-iOS

Unable to disable "Create a PIN" reminders

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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

Every few days or so, upon opening the app, it shows the attached PIN reminder message. I have PIN disabled in the Account > Advanced PIN settings page. There is no way to dismiss the message permanently. Hitting "Remind Me Later" just brings the message back up a few days later. I have no desire to use a PIN.

Steps to reproduce
  • Disable PIN in Account > Advanced PIN Settings
  • Wait several days for message to appear

Actual result: Describe here what happens after you run the steps above (i.e. the buggy behaviour)
PIN reminder popup appears

Expected result: Describe here what should happen after you run the steps above (i.e. what would be the correct behaviour)
PIN reminder popup should not appear if PIN is completely disabled.

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Device info

Device: iPhone 13 Pro
iOS version: 26.5.2
Signal version: 8.20.1 (1743)

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Research direction

Start in the iOS app's Account > Advanced PIN Settings flow and trace the code that schedules or presents the PIN reminder. Reproduce with PIN disabled, then verify that the reminder no longer appears after the relevant delay while the existing PIN settings continue to work.

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Assessment

Tech stack
swift
Domain
mobile, security
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
65/100

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