signalapp / signalapp/Signal-iOS

Backup failed: PinOrder already appeared

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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 trying to use Signal Secure backups the app keeps giving me an error. I've already tried switching devices, switching networks, trying different VPNs and turning the backup feature on and off. Before that backups worked fine for me and I don't know what could have happened for them to stop working

Steps to reproduce
  • Enable Signal Secure Backups
  • Try to create a backup
  • Get an error with the backup not completed

Actual result: The app just gives me a general error and and suggestion to contact support

Expected result: Backup is created

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Device info

Device: iPhone 17 Pro Max

iOS version: 26.6.2

Signal version: 8.28 (1859)

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Research direction

Start with the Signal Secure Backups flow and reproduce the failure on the reported iPhone and iOS versions. Review the linked iOS debug log for the “PinOrder already appeared” error, then trace the relevant backup entry point. Done means a backup completes successfully instead of showing the general error.

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Assessment

Tech stack
swift
Domain
mobile
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
42/100

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