Remove and purge are not interchangeable package-management words. Ubuntu documents removal that retains package configuration and purge that also deletes package configuration files.
That still does not mean every personal player setting, home-directory file or media library follows the same rule. Identify the actual packaging route and data location before acting.
Confirm which package manager owns the app
An APT-managed package and a snap use different management commands and data arrangements. Do not apply an APT purge instruction to a snap installation or assume one command affects both. Read the installed package identity first.
If several editions exist, decide which one is being removed and why. A duplicate launcher, a broken shortcut and a playback-account error are different problems; deletion is not an automatic answer to all three.
Preserve the state you need
Record the genuine package source, version and supported account method. Use the player’s documented backup or export if local preferences matter. Keep credentials and private source URLs securely rather than in a public terminal screenshot.
Read the removal summary before approving it. Review any dependency or additional-package changes. Do not run a broad autoremove or home-directory deletion command merely because a guide says it will “clean everything.” That scope can exceed the player task.
For snaps, consult the current snap removal and snapshot guidance separately. APT configuration semantics should not be presented as a universal Linux data-removal promise.
Verify the intended installation is gone
Check the application manager and launcher after removal. A stale icon can remain distinct from an installed executable, while another package edition can still be present. Inspect the source before concluding that removal failed.
If reinstalling, use the intended supported package route and restore only the needed configuration. Software removal does not cancel a service plan, create a refund or extend IPTV USA access. Keep local package state and commercial account state separate.
Useful answers
Does APT purge mean every personal media file is deleted?
No universal result follows. It concerns package configuration semantics; user files and app-specific data need separate understanding.
Can I use the same removal command for APT and snap?
No. Identify the actual package manager and follow its current supported procedure.