Clicking “Delete Account” or leaving Grindr will remove all of the following:
• Private profile information (including photos)
• Location-based preferences (filter and distance) from other users (you may continue to see location-based preferences of people who are currently nearby). This includes Avatars, thumbnail pictures and user names.
• Pending and recent chat sessions with other users (you will only be able to re-send messages that you recently sent).
Deleting an account does not remove:
• Grindr app from your device. If you delete the application from your device all personal data associated with your account remains on the device.
• Private profile information and photos from other devices where Grindr is installed(if you close Grindr app on one device it may still appear on another). Be aware that a previous version of Grindr may have been saved/stored by default in some Apps such as iTunes or Android Cloud services. This would include Avatars, thumbnail pictures and user names.
To completely remove Grindr from your device, delete the application and select Reset App Preferences. This resets all settings including location-based preferences, display name, email address and password.
Information will be removed in a period of time determined by device type (see below). You may check the progress within your account section under “Settings””Privacy Settings”.
If you have iOs 6 or higher we recommend deleting the app through iTunes as this does not affect any of your personal information on your mobile device or Apple server. If you continue to use iOS 5 and would like to delete individual apps directly from your mobile device please follow the instructions provided at: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204570
If you have Android 5 or higher we recommend deleting the app through Google Play as this does not affect any of your personal information on your mobile device or Google server. If you continue to use Android 4 and would like to delete individual apps directly from your mobile device please follow the instructions provided at: http://www.androidcentral.com/how-to-delete-apps-and-games
Favorites, blocks and messages will stay on your account after deletion if you do not back up the data. If you delete your profile without backing up all information will be lost.
If you’ve blocked someone on Grindr, it looks like they have left the app and deleted their account (but that isn’t the case).
Grindr, a dating and hookup application, is now available on Android 4.0+. On the latest versions of Android OS+ 4.0+, users are able to do new things where they can log out from Grindr but still be connected.
Deleting Grindr from your Android DeviceFirst, open the Settings app on your device. Tap General, then Apps. Select Grindr and make sure to delete the Grindr app data.
To access your Grindr app settings, either tap the yellow Settings at the bottom or tap your profile picture, then tap the gray gear icon that’s now in the top right corner. Tap Deactivate > Delete Account.
Deleting photos you have already sent on Grindr
Grindr bans users for violating its terms of service, which include things like spamming, harassing, or threatening other users.
Grindr is a dating and social networking app for gay, bisexual, and transgender people. The app uses location-based technology to connect users with others in their area.
Yes, you can have multiple Grindr accounts. However, each account must have a different email address and Grindr username.
There is no set amount of time that you are banned from Grindr. It all depends on the severity of your actions and how they are viewed by the Grindr team. In some cases, users may be banned for a few days, while others may be banned for weeks or even months.
There is no definitive answer, but there are some things you can do to try and figure it out. If you’re not able to see any profiles, or if you get a message that says “You have been banned from Grindr” then it’s likely that you have been banned. If you’re not sure, you can try deleting the app and reinstalling it, or contacting Grindr support.
