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- How to Uninstall Package on Debian 12<\/strong><\/li>\n
- How to Remove Broken Packages on Debian 12<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Conclusion<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
How to Uninstall Package on Debian 12<\/strong><\/h2>\n
The following are the two methods to uninstall a package from your Debian 12:<\/p>\n
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- Through GUI<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Through Command Line<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Note: <\/strong>In order to uninstall any package from Debian, you will need administrative rights.<\/p>\n
How to <\/strong><\/a>Uninstall Package on Debian 12 Through GUI<\/strong><\/h2>\n
On Debian, you can remove the packages from the GUI using the following two ways:<\/p>\n
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- Gnome Software<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Synaptic Package Manager<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
1: Uninstall the Package on Debian 12 From Gnome Software<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Gnome Software<\/strong> is a built-in GUI tool that manages the packages installed on your Debian system from the official repository. You can use the Gnome Software<\/strong> tool to uninstall or remove any package from your Debian system. For example, to uninstall the GParted <\/strong>package from Debian 12<\/strong> using the Gnome Software<\/strong> tool, follow the below-mentioned steps:<\/p>\n
Step 1: <\/strong>On your Gnome Desktop, click on the Activities <\/strong>option from the left top corner:<\/p>\n
![](\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-23713-1.png\")
<\/p>\nStep 2: <\/strong>In the search bar, type software <\/strong>and click on the Software<\/strong> tool to open:<\/p>\n
![](\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-23713-2.png\")
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\nStep 3: <\/strong>Next, switch to the Installed<\/strong> tab:<\/p>\n![](\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-23713-3.png\")
<\/p>\nStep 4: <\/strong>Look for the GParted <\/strong>tool option and click on the delete icon <\/strong>present in front of the tool name:<\/p>\n
![](\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-23713-4.png\")
<\/p>\nStep 5: <\/strong>A pop-up will appear on your screen, click on the Uninstall<\/strong> option:<\/p>\n
![](\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-23713-5.png\")
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As soon as you enter the password, the installation process starts and completes within seconds.<\/p>\n
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2: Uninstall Package on Debian 12 from Synaptic Package Manager<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Synaptic Package Manager <\/strong>is another GUI tool pre-installed in the Debian system that uses the apt package manager to install, update, and remove packages from the system. To uninstall or remove the packages on Debian 12 using the Synaptic Package Manager<\/strong>, perform the below steps:<\/p>\n
Step 1: <\/strong>Navigate to Activities<\/strong>, and search for Synaptic Package Manager:<\/strong><\/p>\n
![](\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-23713-6.png\")
<\/p>\nNote: <\/strong>Ensure entering the administrative password to continue.<\/p>\n
Step 2: <\/strong>Click the Search icon<\/strong> to search for the package:<\/p>\n
![](\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-23713-7.png\")
<\/p>\nStep 3: <\/strong>Type the name of the package you want to remove on Debian, and then click on the Search<\/strong> button:<\/p>\n
![](\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-23713-8.png\")
<\/strong><\/p>\nStep 4: <\/strong>All the relevant packages will appear on your screen, click on it and choose Mark for Removal <\/strong>from the available options:<\/p>\n
![](\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-23713-9.png\")
<\/strong><\/p>\nStep 5: <\/strong>Next, click on the Apply<\/strong> option to apply all the marked changes:<\/p>\n
![](\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-23713-10.png\")
<\/p>\nStep 6: <\/strong>A prompt will appear on your screen, asking for confirmation, click on Apply<\/strong>:<\/p>\n
![](\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-23713-11.png\")
<\/p>\nYou have successfully uninstalled the Gparted<\/strong> from your Debian system, click on Close<\/strong>:<\/p>\n
![](\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-23713-12.png\")
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How to Uninstall Package on Debian 12 Through Command Line<\/strong><\/h2>\n
The other approach to uninstall the package on Debian 12 is through the terminal. You can use four different package managers on Debian 12 to install, run, and deploy the packages on Debian. You can use these packages to easily uninstall packages from the system with all its dependencies and configuration files:<\/p>\n
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- apt Package Manager<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
- dpkg Package Manager<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
- snap <\/strong><\/a>Package Manager<\/strong><\/li>\n
- flatpak Package Manager<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Let\u2019s discuss the uninstallation commands of these package managers on Debian 12.<\/p>\n
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How to Uninstall Package on Debian 12 Using apt Package Manager<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Apt <\/strong>(Advanced Packaging Tool<\/strong>) is a default command line package manager that is used to install, upgrade, update, and uninstall packages from the system. This package manager automatically installs dependencies on your system and installs the packages with their primary names on your system.<\/p>\n
To view the list of all installed packages on Debian 12, execute the following command:<\/p>\n
apt list --installed<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n![](\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-23713-13.png\")
<\/p>\nYou can search for a specific package name on Debian 12 by piping the above command with the grep <\/strong>command followed by the package name:<\/p>\n
apt list --installed<\/span> |<\/span> grep<\/span> <<\/span>package_name><\/span><\/div><\/div>\nIn the below command, I have searched vlc <\/strong>in the list of installed packages of Apt:<\/p>\n
apt list --installed<\/span> |<\/span> grep<\/span> vlc<\/div><\/div>\n![](\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-23713-14.png\")
<\/p>\nThe apt command provides numerous options to<\/p>\n
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- Uninstall a Package from Debian 12<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
- Remove Unused Dependencies of the Package<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
- Remove the Configuration Files of the System<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n
1: Uninstall a Package from Debian 12<\/strong><\/h3>\n
To uninstall a package on Debian 12, use the below general syntax:<\/p>\n
sudo<\/span> apt remove [<\/span>package-name]<\/span><\/div><\/div>\nIn the following example command, I have uninstalled the vlc <\/strong>from my system:<\/p>\n
sudo<\/span> apt remove vlc<\/div><\/div>\n![](\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-23713-15.png\")
<\/p>\nThe remove command deletes the package binaries but keeps the configuration files and dependencies.<\/p>\n
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2: Remove Unused Dependencies of the Package<\/strong><\/h3>\n
During package installation, the software manager often installs additional packages that stay on the system and may affect its performance. To uninstall the package with all its unused dependencies on Debian, run the following command by replacing the [package-name]<\/strong> with the package you want to remove:<\/p>\n
sudo<\/span> apt autoremove [<\/span>package-name]<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n3: Remove the Configuration Files of the System<\/strong><\/h3>\n
If you want to remove all the configuration files and data of the specific package, then use the purge <\/strong>command:<\/p>\n
sudo<\/span> apt purge [<\/span>package-name]<\/span><\/div><\/div>\nHow to Uninstall Package on Debian 12 Using dpkg Package Manager<\/strong><\/p>\n
The dpkg <\/strong>or Debian Package Manager <\/strong>is used to install, build, retrieve information, and remove the Debian packages. Run the following command to view the list of all the installed packages on your system:<\/p>\n
dpkg<\/span> --list<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n![](\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-23713-16.png\")
<\/p>\nTo remove a package using the dpkg<\/strong> tool on Debian, execute the following command and replace the [package-name]<\/strong> with the name of the package you wish to remove:<\/p>\n
sudo<\/span> dpkg<\/span> --remove<\/span> [<\/span>package-name]<\/span><\/div><\/div>\nAlternatively, you can remove all the configuration files and data of a package on Debian 12 through the below-given command:<\/p>\n
sudo<\/span> dpkg<\/span> --purge<\/span> <<\/span>package name><\/span><\/div><\/div>\nExample: <\/strong>In the following example, I have used the remove command to uninstall the vlc <\/strong>from Debian 12:<\/p>\n
sudo<\/span> dpkg<\/span> --remove<\/span> vlc<\/div><\/div>\n![](\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-23713-17.png\")
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How to Uninstall Package on Debian 12 Using Snap Package Manager<\/strong><\/h2>\n
The Snap package manager <\/strong>is an independent package manager used to install the applications on your system without the need to install any additional dependencies or libraries. It installs the packages in a bundle in a sandbox environment. This means if you uninstall a package using Snap, it will delete all the files and associated data of that package.<\/p>\n
First, execute the following command to get the list of installed Snap packages on Debian 12:<\/p>\n
snap list<\/div><\/div>\n![](\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-23713-18.png\")
<\/p>\nThe syntax to remove the package from Debian 12<\/strong> using the Snap package manager<\/strong> is mentioned below:<\/p>\n
sudo<\/span> snap remove [<\/span>package-name]<\/span><\/div><\/div>\nExample: <\/strong>In the following example, I have uninstalled Spotify<\/strong> from Debian 12<\/strong> using the snap remove <\/strong>command:<\/p>\n
sudo<\/span> snap remove spotify<\/div><\/div>\n![](\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-23713-19.png\")
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How to Uninstall Package on Debian 12 Using Flatpak Package Manager<\/strong><\/h2>\n
The Flatpak package manager <\/strong>provides an efficient way to manage the packages on Debian 12. You can easily install and run the applications on your system in a sandboxed environment, meaning the installed applications do not interfere with the other packages on the system. Using this package manager, you can install the packages with all the required libraries and dependencies into a single bundle. If you don\u2019t want to use a specific installed package on Debian, you can remove it anytime using the uninstall<\/strong> command:<\/p>\n
To remove the package using the Flatpak package manager<\/strong> on your system, you will need an application ID of the desired package. If you do not know the application ID<\/strong> of the package, then run the following command to get detailed information about the package:<\/p>\n
sudo<\/span> flatpak search --columns<\/span>=application [<\/span>package-name]<\/span><\/div><\/div>\nThe general syntax for removing the package from Debian 12<\/strong> using the flatpak package manager <\/strong>is written below:<\/p>\n
sudo<\/span> flatpak uninstall [<\/span>application ID]<\/span><\/div><\/div>\nExample: <\/strong>In the below example, I have searched Skype<\/strong> to get its application ID<\/strong> using the following command:<\/p>\n
sudo<\/span> flatpak search - Remove Unused Dependencies of the Package<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
- dpkg Package Manager<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
- Synaptic Package Manager<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Through Command Line<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- How to Remove Broken Packages on Debian 12<\/strong><\/li>\n