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Why Can’t I Download Snapchat? [Fix]

Last updated on February 1, 2022 By Abhijith V M Leave a Comment

Snapchat is loved by every other person around the globe. Snapchat stands as the 7th most popular downloaded application with 300+ million downloads. The application is far-fetched known for the different lenses that make the photography experience worth the time. Even though some of the professional photographers hate the idea of using an app to capture moments, the millennials are totally in love with the idea as it cuts down on the majority of the job. Apart from it, Snapchat opens up a whole new world via which friends can stay connected and get an update about their life via snaps. 

However, users can find problems situated with the application and end up asking questions like ‘why can’t I download Snapchat?’ Well, the issue can arise due to a lot of reasons. To deal with the same, we have mentioned both the issue and solution below. Go through the same properly to know more about it. 

Table of Contents

  • Out of Storage 
  • Google Play Store Issue 

Out of Storage 

One of the most common reasons mentioned by users on why can’t I download Snapchat is the lack of storage in their device. It might not seem a big problem in the beginning but with time as the data in the device starts to pile up, the extra storage starts to shrink like anything. 

The only way out of this problem is to empty your storage. A few of the tactics to empty your storage is – 

  • Back up your media file to any cloud-based storage or your external hard disk. 
  • Clear the cache and unwanted applications on a regular basis. 
  • Avoid saving chats that aren’t important to you. 
  • Delete large files as soon as possible. 

Google Play Store Issue 

Things aren’t fair and you might face issues with downloading Snapchat even though you are not at fault. The application wouldn’t download no matter how hard you try. Something like the one in the picture below will appear, making it frustrating as you have no way out. To deal with the situation, follow the steps mentioned below – 

  • Visit the device’s Settings. 
  • Search for Apps and Notification and click on See All Apps. 
  • Here, look out for Google Play Store and click on it. 
  • Now, click on Storage and clear the app’s cache. 
  • In the end, tap on Clear Data. 

Remember to restart your device before downloading the application again. This method has worked for several users. 

However, if both the mentioned methods above don’t work, it is advised to contact Snapchat’s official tech team. You can do so by mentioning the problem in the review section of the app in Google Play Store. If that doesn’t help, mailing the team with your problem can resolve the issue. They might end up taking 3-7 working days but things will be resolved. If you are on the verge of mailing them the issue, make sure to mention all the tactics that you have put to use. This way, the remedial process can be improved. 

We hope we have answered all your queries related to ‘why can’t I download Snapchat?’ Comment down below if you still face any issues. 

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About Abhijith V M

SEO by profession, blogger by passion and engineer by mistake. Have been playing around with gadgets, running on Android, Windows, and iOS for a while now. Loves writing helpful content that helps people fix their gadges and softtware systems. Follow me on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter

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