How to Update Snapchat

There are several ways you can update your Snapchat app. With each update, Snapchat keeps getting better and better. You also do not want to miss the latest features and even filters that are newly added.

It does not matter what type of device you use. Updating your Snapchat is quite easy. What is really tricky is knowing when there is a new update. You cannot keep checking every time to see if the Snapchat has been updated. How do you know if there is a Snapchat update?

This article will show you how to update Snapchat and how to know if there is a Snapchat update.

How to Update Snapchat (iOS)

Starting with iOS devices, here is how to update Snapchat easily:

• Visit the app store on your iphone
• If you have a weak internet connection, the update might get cancelled midway so you may want to wait till some other time. If not, click on updates.
• Look for Snapchat and click on updates
• If you do not see any option for updates, click on your profile
• Select updates and look for Snapchat. Click on update
• Within some seconds, the app should be updated. Depending on your internet connection, it may stretch into minutes.

Here is how to update Snapchat on Android Devices:

How to Update Snapchat (Android)

For android users, your phone may always notify you when there is an update. If not, follow these steps to update your Snapchat:

• Turn on data connection and open Google Play Store
• Click on your profile on the top right corner of the screen
• Look for the apps and notifications section and click on it
• Your screen will display a list of apps installed on your device. Look for Snapchat and update it.
• There is an updates tab for apps that have been updated newly, if you have not updated them. Move there to update Snapchat.

Updating your Snapchat is not different from updating your other apps. Simply go to apps store on your iphone or go to Google Play Store on android.

Alternative Way of Updating Snapchat

Here is an alternative way to update Snapchat if all the above procedures do not work for you.

Alternative: Update Snapchat iOS

For iphones, follow these steps:

• Visit the iOS apps store
• Using the search tab, type “Snapchat” and search for it.
• Other similar apps will be displayed, so you must identify the exact one and click on it
• Normally, there will be an install button, but since you already have Snapchat on your device, there will be an update button, only if an update is available.
• Click on update if it is available and your Snapchat would be updated in a short time.
• If the button says “open”, your Snapchat app is up to date.

Alternative: Update Snapchat Android

For android users, follow these steps:

• Visit the Google Play Store
• Using the search tab, type “Snapchat” and search for it.
• Other similar apps will be displayed, so you must identify the exact one and click on it
• Usually, there will be an install button, but since you already have Snapchat on your device, there will be an update button, only if an update is available.
• If the button says “open”, your Snapchat app is up to date.
• Click on update if it is available and your Snapchat would be updated in a short time.

How to Set up Notification for Snapchat Updates

It is almost impossible to get a notification whenever your Snapchat is out of date, or new updates are available.

You can get notified for app updates, but you cannot get notifications for individual apps. You can follow blogs that talk about updates and allow notifications from them. That is one way to get notifications for Snapchat updates.

Other than this, the best way to check for Snapchat updates is to simply open your apps store or Google Play Store and check. You can also set push notifications, and you will be notified when there are updates available for your apps. That way, you can just click and see if there is a Snapchat update.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are frequently asked questions and answers about how to update Snapchat and Snapchat, generally:

You can update your Snapchat on app store or Google Play Store for iphones and androids respectively. Simply enter the store and click on profile>updates. Look for Snapchat and update it.

It is possible that you cannot update your Snapchat because your device does not have enough space, your data connection is weak, or your data subscription is exhausted. Solve all of these problems and you can update your Snapchat very fast.

Visit the iOS apps store
Using the search tab, type “Snapchat” and search for it.
Other similar apps will be displayed, so you must identify the exact one and click on it
Normally, there will be an install button, but since you already have Snapchat on your device, there will be an update button, only if an update is available.
Click on update if it is available and your Snapchat would be updated in a short time.
If the button says “open”, your Snapchat app is up to date.

Conclusion

Snapchat is regarded the most popular video recording and selfie taking app. Seeing your friends use new Snapchat filters while you cannot see them on your Snapchat app could be disappointing.

This is why you should know how to update your Snapchat app as soon as there are new filters and features.

Reference

Lifewire.com: How to Update Snapchat

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