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Snapchat not downloading or opening on my iPhone

I am not able to open my snapchat app. Everytime I clicked the app nothing happened. I uninstalled the app. I went back to the App Store to redownload it, but when I got there, instead of the app saying "Get" in the box, it just showed the downloading circle with the square inside of it. But weird enough, the app was nowhere on my home screen. It shows no progress on the loading sign as if it were actually downloading. And if I try to click the sign (how you would if you wanted to stop/cancel a download) the sign goes dim and I can't click it again until I close the App Store and come back to it. It has been about 3 days now. I've tried everythig from restarting, signing out of apple and just simply waiting. Someone please help.


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Original Title: Snapchat not open

2 replies

It's possible the newest version of Snapchat requires one of the more recent iOS software updates, I'd check to make sure your phone is up to date. It may also say in the Snapchat app description in the App Store what version is required to download.

There simply be an issue with Snapchat. According to this, some have reported issues --> https://statusgator.com/services/snapchat


Keep in mind that Snapchat is NOT owned by Apple. You should reach out to them directly for help with their app.