How to Open Snapchat in iPhone

Author: Ritikaa | Guide: iPhone |

Never miss out on your snap streaks now! Learn how to open Snapchat in iPhone using three different methods in a way that you open or access Google Drive or like you open Adobe Scan app. Let's now get going with the learning part starting with the first article.

How To Install Snapchat On Any iPhone

Open Snapchat in iPhone using Search

Step-1 Tap On 'Search': Let's start with the first method of this technique. To get started with this method, you have click on the 'Search' button. To be able to find this button:

Take your iPhone and switch it on.
Go to the first screen or the home screen of the phone.
Here, you will find the 'Search' button.

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Step-2 Type 'Snapchat': When you click on the Search button, you have to do the following two tasks:

First, click on the 'Search' bar as shown in the picture below.
Then, type 'Snapchat' in the search bar to search for it.

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Step-3 Click On 'Snapchat': In the 'Top Hit' section, you have to click on the 'Snapchat' app to choose it. That's it! When you click on the icon of the Snapchat app from this section then, it will open up in no time.

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Open Snapchat in iPhone using App Library

Step-1 Swipe Right on Home Page: Getting started with the second process is our primary aim now. To start with this method, you have to do the following things in the first step:

Open your iPhone.
Navigate to the home screen of your iPhone device.
Then, swipe right on the home screen to open your 'App Library' where all your apps are present.

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Step-2 Tap On 'App Library': In your App Library, you will be able to see all the applications and programs installed on your iPhone. On the top of the app library's window, you will see the search bar with 'App Library' written on it.

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Step-3 Type 'Snapchat': In the search bar, you have to type 'Snapchat' with the help of your keyboard. After typing 'Snapchat', click on the 'Enter' button to search for your results.

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Step-4 Choose 'Snapchat' App: When you're done typing 'Snapchat', you will notice that the icon of the Snapchat app in your iPhone will appear. Finally, click on it to open the Snapchat app in your iPhone.

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Open Snapchat in iPhone using App Store

Step-1 Open Your 'App Store': Let us now move forward with the third article of this technique of opening Snapchat in your iPhone. Read the following steps to move forward with this step:

Open the 'App Gallery' in your iPhone device.
Then, choose the icon of the 'App Store' app in order to open it.
It will then open up on your screen and will be ready to use.

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Step-2 Tap On 'Search': When App Store opens up in your iPhone, you will notice five small icons at the bottom of the screen. These five icons at the bottom are as follows:

Today
Games
Apps
Arcade
Search

You have to tap on the last and the rightmost icon which is the 'Search' icon. The icon is represented with the help of a small magnifying glass which is the default and well-known icon of the search option. So, you will not face any difficulty in finding this option.

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Step-3 Tap The 'Search bar' & Type 'Snapchat': Now, the search window of the App Store app will open up on the screen in your iPhone.

Click on the search bar at the top where it is pre-written 'Games, Apps, Stories and More'.
Here in the search bar, you have to type 'Snapchat'.
Then, press the 'Enter' key from your keyboard in order to find the search results.

The discover section is also present here. With the help of the discover section, you can easily find of discover various items or programs not just in your iPhone but also on the internet in the default web browser of your iPhone which is the 'Safari' web browser.

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Step-4 Tap On 'Open': Snapchat icon with some of its information will now appear on your screen. On the right side you will find the 'OPEN' option. Click on OPEN in order to be able to open the app.

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All the three methods mentioned above are equally effective in opening the Snapchat application in your iPhone. Some may take more time than others so choose a method in accordance with the time taken by it to be executed accordingly.

FAQ

Why is My Snapchat Not Opening on iPhone?

Snapchat app might not be opening in your iPhone due to various technical or network issues. Some of these issues are out of our hands.

But, we can fix some of these issues ourselves without any professional help. We will now discuss a few of these potential issues due to which Snapchat app might not be opening:

Very old or outdated version of the Snapchat app. Fix this by downloading the latest version of the app.
A lack of free space or storage on your device.
Flaky or unstable internet connection due to which the app might not be able to load or open properly in your iPhone.

Can I Use Snapchat on iPhone's Web Browser?

Yes, you can use the web version of the Snapchat app on your web browser too.

Though, before starting to use it you have to provide certain permissions to your web browser in order to allow the app to operate on it. You can use the app on Chrome, Safari, Firefox and other web browsers too.

How Can I Create a Snapchat Account For the First Time on iPhone?

To create a Snapchat Account for the very first time in your iPhone, you have to carefully perform the following steps in the correct order of its sequence as mentioned below:

Download the Snapchat apo for iOS from 'App Store'.
Then, open the Snapchat app in your phone.
Now, click on the 'Sign Up' button to create a new Snapchat account.
Here, toh have to enter your name.
And, then tap on 'Sign Up & Accept' option.
Then, you have to ceate a Snapchat username. Make sure that you create a username that is very unique and attractive. You can not take up a username on snapchat that is already taken by any other user of Snapchat in the whole world.
Then enter a secure password that you have to remember in order to access your Snapchat account every time you will log in later.
Then, just enter your phone number and verify it for account security purposes.

Finally, you are ready to use the app.

How Can I Fix my Snapchat App if it is Misbehaving?

If your Snapchat app is encountering some problems then, try doing the following things in order to fix the minute issues it might be facing internally. Read the following to know more:

Restart Your Phone
Update the Application
Clear the Cache
Reset or Clear the Data
Check Your App's Permissions
Uninstall and reinstall the app.

How Can I Refresh Snapchat App in Android?

Ypu can refresh your Snapchat application in an Android device with the help of the 'Play Store' app in the following steps:

Go to the Play Store app in your Android phone.
Then, click on the option that says 'Menu'.
Choose the 'My apps & games' option from here.
Then, just go to the 'Updates' tab.
Scroll down and find the 'Snapchat' app in the list and tap on its 'Update' button.

You can also set the settings in your Play Store app in such a way that all the appli and programs that are installed in your phone would get automatically updated. You can also enable automatic backup of memories on snapchat.

It is a very good feature as you never have to worry about missing out on latest app features due to old versions of applications. But, WiFi is important for the auto-update feature.

Why Am I Not Able To Open Snaps on Web?

First of all, you have to make sure that you are using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge as your web browser. Because on other web browsers you can not open snaps. Also, make sure that you are using the latest version of the web browser.

Why Is The Snapchat App Better on iPhone?

Ther performance of Snapchat app is commendable on both andr as well as iOS device. But, it is especially more amazing in iPhone due to its amazing camera quality.

The secret is that Snapchat actually take photos and record videos from device's actual camera sensor. This in tuen results in an image much better than the same image clicked by Snapchat on the phone.

We hope that you have understood the concept of opening the Snapchat app in your iPhone. Read the article carefully and choose which method suits your better! If you still feel that there have been a mistake or some other issue on our part, please feel free to reach out to us with the help of the feedback option.

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