Snapchat updates regularly add exciting new features/settings for users to play with. Here’s how to keep Snapchat updated to get these things.
Snapchat regularly gets new features and settings to keep the app fresh — but only if you update the Snapchat app to the latest available software. While social media apps have always been a competitive breed, the competition is more robust. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Discord, and other apps are all vying for people’s attention. And the number only gets more significant when you throw on smaller social apps like Locket Widget and Spam App.
One social app that’s regularly one of the most popular on the App Store is Snapchat. The core of Snapchat is pretty simple. You use the app to send/receive photos and videos directly to friends. That’s been Snapchat’s bread and butter since it launched in 2011. However, in 2022, there’s so much more to the Snapchat experience. You can use Snapchat today to send text messages to friends, have group chats, play with crazy filters/effects, make video calls, play games, and more.
But those new Snapchat features don’t just magically appear on their own. Like any smartphone app, Snapchat gets these things thanks to frequent software updates. Snapchat updates also fix bugs, optimize the app’s performance, and generally make it more enjoyable. Keeping Snapchat updated with the latest software is essential for anyone who uses the app. If you aren’t sure how to do that, here’s how to update Snapchat on iPhone and Android handsets.
How To Update Snapchat On iPhone
If you have an iPhone and want to update your Snapchat app, the easiest way to do this is by turning on automatic app updates. This lets your iPhone automatically download and install updates as they become available, ensuring Snapchat (and your other apps) are always on the latest version. To turn on your iPhone’s automatic updates:
- Open the Settings app.
- Scroll down the page and tap ‘App Store.’
- Tap the toggle next to ‘App Updates’ if it isn’t already enabled.
You can also manually check for new updates if automatic updates aren’t working. It’s a little more tedious, but it’s helpful if you’re waiting for a big Snapchat update and want to get it as quickly as possible. Here’s what you need to do:
- Open the App Store.
- Tap your profile icon in the top right corner.
- Swipe down from the top of the page until the loading icon starts spinning.
- Take your finger off the screen.
- With your app updates refreshed, scroll down and look for Snapchat.
- If it’s there, tap the ‘Update’ button.
- How To Update Snapchat On Android
For folks using Snapchat on Android, the steps are almost identical. Just like the iPhone, Android has an automatic update feature that’ll keep Snapchat updated in the background for you. It should already be enabled, but here’s how you can make sure that it is:
- Open the Play Store.
- Tap your profile icon at the top right.
- Tap’ Settings.’
- Tap ‘Network preferences.’
- Tap’ Auto-update apps.’
- Choose ‘Over any network’ or ‘Over Wi-Fi only.’
You can also manually check for Snapchat updates on Android. Once again, from the Play Store, here’s what you’ll do:
- Tap the profile icon at the top right.
- Tap ‘Manage apps & device.’
- Tap’ Updates available.’
- If Snapchat appears on the list, tap the ‘Update’ button.
