[Software] Remove Snap version of Standard Notes

[Cincinnatus]

When trying to remove the Snap version of Standard Notes, I used the command

sudo snap remove standard-notes --purge

For some reason however, it didn't remove correctly. The app icon in the launcher still shows up, but when clicked on, nothing happens. It tries to do something for a couple of seconds and then just doesn't do anything.

The reason I tried to remove it with the command is because I once tried to remove Keepass using Discover and clicking on uninstall. I then tried to download the Flatpak version of Keepass, but it would just install the previous version of keepass I had instead of the Flatpak version. Only after using the purge command was I able to then install the Flatpak version.

Now, when I click on Uninstall for the Snap version of Standard Notes, it just gives me this error

snap "standard-notes" has "remove-snap" change in progress


but it never does anything. I've restarted the computer and tried again, but it's the same error.

Thanks for any help

[Snowhog]

AI Overview

The message "snap 'standard-notes' has 'remove-snap' change in progress" indicates that the Snap package manager on your Linux system is actively working on removing the
Standard Notes application, likely triggered by a user command like sudo snap remove standard-notes or an automatic system cleanup, with the system showing it's in a transitional state before complete removal. This is a normal process where Snap handles package dependencies and files, and you just need to wait for it to finish, or you can check its status using Snap commands in the terminal if it seems stuck.

What's Happening:

• snap: The Snap package manager (part of Ubuntu/Linux).
• standard-notes: The name of the application being removed (a notes app).
• remove-snap change in progress: Snap is performing the necessary steps to uninstall the app, which involves removing its files and data.

What to Do:

• Wait: Give it a few moments to complete.
• Check Status: Open a terminal and run snap list to see if it's still listed, or snap changes to see active operations.
• Force Removal (If Stuck): If it hangs, you can try sudo snap remove standard-notes again, or for more advanced issues, use sudo snap abort <change-id> from snap changes.

Essentially, your system is just tidying up the Standard Notes app, a common operation in Snap-based Linux distributions.