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How to Restart Snapchat on iPhone

Author: Ritikaa | Guide: iPhone |
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Forgot how to restart your Snapchat? Don't worry, we have got your covered! Learn how to restart the Snapchat app in your iPhone via 2 different and easy methods. Same way, you can also restart a cancelled account on Netflix. Let's dive deep into the pool of knowledge that's in front of us.

How to Clear Cache in Snapchat on iPhone

Restart Snapchat on iPhone using Home Screen

Step-1 Open Your Snapchat: The first step of the first method is do open the Snapchat app in your iPhone. You must know how to login to your Snapchat account with the help of your Snapchat I'd and password.

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Step-2 Swipe Up to Enter App Switcher: After opening the application in your iPhone:

  • Put your fingers on the bottom of the screen of the app and then swipe it up.
  • When you do this, the Snapchat app minimises and App Switcher opens in your iPhone.
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Step-3 Swipe Up Snapchat Window: From here, you have to switch up the Snapchat window in a direction that is shown in the picture we have attached below for your reference.

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Step-4 Open Snapchat Again: Again, you have to do the following:

  • Go to the 'App Gallery' of your iPhone and then, from here you have to click on the app icon of the Snapchat app.
  • It will open up the Snapchat application in your iPhone.
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Restart Snapchat on iPhone using Snapchat App

Step-1 Open Snapchat App: In the second method also, the first step remains the same. Usually, you can open the Snapchat app in your phone or get Snapchat on Chrome. But, here you have to open the mobile application only.

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Step-2 Tap On Your Profile Picture: When you open the Snapchat app in your iPhone, you have to make sure to do the following things:

  • Move to the 'Chat' section of your Snapchat account in your iPhone.
  • Then, click on your profile picture of Snapchat bitmoji which is present on the top-left corner of the screen.
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Step-3 Tap On The 'Settings' Icon: After clicking on the profile picture of your Snapchat account in the previous step, you will be taken to a new window with several options. From here, click on the 'Settings' icon which is in the top rightmost corner.

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Step-4 Swipe Down: All your Snapchat settings will now open up on your screen. In this list, you will find various settings related your Snapchat account like general settings, privacy settings, security, etc. Swipe down in this list.

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Step-5 Tap On 'Clear Cache' Option: Go to the ACCOUNT ACTIONS section in the list. From this section, you have to tap on the very first option that says 'Clear Cache'.

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Step-6 Hit The 'Clear' Button: Now, Snapchat will ask you if you want to 'Clear All Cache?'. It will also notify you that 'All of your caches will be cleared and Snapchat will save your Memories backup won't be deleted!'.

To cleat all the cache, hit the 'Clear' button from here as shown.

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Step-7 Press The 'OK' Button: Finally, you will need to restart you snapchat. To restart it, click on the 'OK' button from this prompt and allow your app to restart.

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Step-8 Open Your Snapchat Again: Finally, you will notice that your Snapchat app has been closed. Now, you have to repeat the first step of this method again in order to open the Snapchat app. And that's it!

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We will recommend you to read both the methods mentioned in the above article of restarting the Snapchat app in your iPhone. Then, choose which method suits your needs the best.

FAQ

How Can I Fix The Snapchat App in my iPhone?

If the Snapchat app is not working properly on your iPhone then, it becomes important to fix it.

You can also fix it without any professional help in the following ways:

  • Quit the Snapchat app then reload it.
  • Restart your iPhone and see if the app gets fixed.
  • Update the Snapchat and iOS to the latest version.
  • Uninstall and then, Reinstall Snapchat.
  • Reset all Snapchat settings.

How Can I Refresh The Snapchat App in Android?

Another way to refresh the Snapchat app in your Android phone is to do it via the Play Store app. Below are the steps to make this possible:

  • Go to the Play Store app
  • Then, go to its 'Menu'.
  • Choose the 'My apps & games' option from this list.
  • Then, go to the 'Updates' tab.
  • Choose the 'Snapchat' option.
  • Then, click on 'Update'.

What Is the Significance Of Clearing Snapchat Cache?

Let us briefly talk about the significance of clearing the cache of the Snapchat app in your device.

  • Clearing the Snapchat cache removes extra and least important data of the app.
  • For example, when you clear cache, it will delete the thumbnail previews and not the photos.
  • You should clear cache in order to get rid of the non-essential data, ll of the app. It will also run smoothly.

Why Does My Snapchat Not Refresh?

You might be facing some serious connectivity issues to your data or your internet provider. To refresh the Snapchat app in your iPhone, it is mandatory to have an Internet connection that is stable.

In the absence of a stable internet connection, you can not download, update, install, or even refresh the Snapchat app.

Will Uninstalling Snapchat Delete My Account Too?

It is a huge misconception that uninstalling the Snapchat app from your device will delete your Snapchat account or when you log out from your Snapchat account.

When you uninstall your Snapchat app, it does not affect anything in your Snapchat account. You will get all your data back when you login to the account next time.

  • It is because all your information as well as the personal data is stored in the servers of Snapchat.
  • It will not go anywhere until and unless you decide to permanently delete your Snapchat account.

As talked previously, restarting the Snapchat app refreshes it and also improves its performance. So, you should restart it a several times if you are using it for a long time.

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