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How to Update Snapchat on iPhone in 2024

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What to Know

Instagram and Snapchat regularly update their apps with new features and bug fixes. They are in fierce competition as their functionalities are similar. Recently, Snapchat added some new features. To access the latest features, keep your apps up to date.

Updating apps on iPhone has changed with iOS 13. The Update tab is gone, but updating apps is still simple. This tutorial shows how to update Snapchat and Instagram on iPhone. The Update tab is there, and updating apps is the same. If you have Automatic Updates on, you don’t need to update apps manually. The last section explains how to enable Automatic Updates on iPhone.

Trick to Update Any Apps on iPhone, iPad

Trick 1: How to Update Snapchat or Instagram App on iPhone

  1. Launch the App Store on your phone.
  2. Then, look for your Profile picture or whatever image you’ve used on the upper-right corner. Make sure to select the Today tab, and then tap on the Profile icon.Update Snapchat App on iphone iOS
  3. Scroll down, until you see Snapchat.
  4. Tap Update next to Snapchat.

That’s it.

Trick #2. Long Press on the App Store

  1. Unlock your iPhone screen
  2. Long Press on the App Store icon
  3. Choose Updates Option.
  4. Scroll to snapchat
  5. Click the Update button next to snapchat.

Please wait till the update is completed. It depends on your internet speed to complete the download of the latest version.

How to Turn on Automatic App Updates on iPhone

Instead of updating apps manually, why not enable Automatic Updates on the iPhone. Whenever the app update is available, and iPhone is connected to the internet, the app will be updated automatically.

  1. Open the Settings
  2. Scroll to the App Store setting.
  3. Turn the toggle on the right side next to the Automatic Downloads option under the Cellular Data section.
Automatic Download app from App store on iphone
  • That’s it.

    • Fixes & Troubleshooting: Snapchat or Instagram App is not Updating from App Store

    Note: sometimes bug doesn’t find the app update, so I recommend the below steps.

    1. Force Restart Running apps in Backgroud on iPhone.
    Force Close Background App on iPhone [No Home Button iPhone X or Later]
    Force Close Background App on iPhone [No Home Button iPhone X or Later]
  • Hard Reboot your iPhone.
  • Software Update your iPhone. Settings app on iOS/iPadOS > General > Software Update > Download and Install.
  • Check App Version of installed App. here are the steps for How to Check App Version on iPhone, iPad from the iPhone settings.
  • Delete and Re-Install App. Touch and Hold on App icon > Delete App from Popup and Re-Download from App Store. This tricks helpful if you missing some app settings and Core Update is not updating your iPhone’s root folder.
  • Wait & Watch. Sometime Geo location-based apps update will not come in your iOS device, In this case you have to wait for the next day. For Ex: FaceBook Dark mode update was limited to people in the USA, But now available worldwide.

    • That’s it.

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    Karly Wood

    Karly Wood is a journalist based in Ohio who specializes in covering Apple and technology trends. With a varied experience in reporting on public safety, government, and education, her insights bridge multiple disciplines, providing readers with a well-rounded perspective on today's technological advancements. If you need to contact me, you can reach me at karlywood.ohio@gmail.com or through (Facebook)

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