Snapchat Won't Download On My IPhone: Quick And Easy Fixes

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When I tried to get Snapchat installed on my phone after a friend persuaded me to install it, I ran into a major issue.

I couldn’t get the app installed on my iPhone, and no matter what I tried, the progress bar just couldn’t go past the zero percent mark even when connected to a high-speed internet connection, and I left it to install for at least half an hour.

So I decided to see why this had happened and if there was any workaround to get Snapchat installed on my phone.

To help me with that, I decided to do some research online to see if other people had run into the same issue and what Snapchat and Apple recommend in the event that I couldn’t get the app downloaded.

Several hours of research went by, and I was mostly satisfied with what I learned because I found quite a lot of technical articles and support pages as part of my research.

This article will help you get Snapchat installed on your iPhone once you finish reading it in full.

If you cannot install Snapchat on your iPhone, try clearing the App Store’s cache or turning off Screen Time from the settings.

Keep reading to find out how you can clear the App Store’s cache and what you can do if nothing really works out.

Why Can’t I Download Snapchat On My iPhone?

Apps usually get downloaded pretty quickly from the App Store, but there have been cases where nothing seems to happen when trying to install an app while connected to a high-speed internet connection.

This might be caused by an inconsistent network connection or an issue with the App Store services that let your phone download and install apps.

It might also be the fault of the phone itself, and any other software issues with iOS might also cause the app not to get installed.

I will be talking about all the troubleshooting steps that will be dealing with all the probable issues, and I have structured it in a way anyone can follow.

Check Screen Time Settings

iPhones have screen time settings that restrict the phone from installing select apps or restrict the time that you will be using them.

If you turn the feature off or take Snapchat off the list of restricted apps, you’ll be able to download and install the Snapchat app.

To do this:

1. Open Settings.
2. Select Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions.
3. Turn the setting off, or if you want to change it just for the apps, tap iTunes & App Store Purchases.
4. Tap Allow on the next screen.

Once you do this, go to the App Store and try to install Snapchat on your phone to see if it worked.

Clear App Store Cache

You might be unable to download and install Snapchat on your iPhone because of any issues with the App Store service.

The App Store uses a cache and data that it has stored to work correctly, and if these get corrupted, you’ll need to clear it to fix the issue.

To clear the app data for the App Store service:

1. Open Settings.
2. Go to General > iPhone Storage.
3. Tap App Store from the list of apps.
4. Tap Offload App.

Relaunch the App Store; you might have to log in with your Apple ID account again to use the App Store.

Try installing Snapchat again after you log in.

Update iOS

Sometimes, iOS bugs can block you from getting apps installed on your phone, primarily because of safety reasons, but this can also stop legitimate apps from being installed over the App Store.

To fix any bugs that might have stopped the app from being installed, follow the steps below:

1. Plug your phone into the charger and connect it to Wi-Fi.
2. Open Settings.
3. Tap General, then Software Update.
4. Turn on Automatic Updates.
5. Go back and tap Download and Install if there is an update available.

After the update finishes downloading and gets installed, launch the App Store and download Snapchat again.

Restart iPhone

If your phone is already updated, or the software update didn’t seem to fix the issue, you can try restarting the phone instead.

Restarting your phone will soft reset the software of the device, and in most cases, this will be enough to fix any app installation problems that you might run into.

To restart your iPhone:

1. Press and hold the power key until the slider appears.
2. Use the slider to turn the phone off.
3. Once the phone turns off, press and hold the power key to turn the phone back on.

Go to the App Store once the phone turns on and see if you can get Snapchat installed on your phone.

You can try restarting a couple more times if the first time restarting doesn’t seem to let you get the app installed.

Contact Support

If nothing else works and your phone is running like normal, you might need to contact Apple since this seems to be an App Store issue.

You might need to take the phone to a local Apple Store so that the technicians there can diagnose the issue better.

They might attempt a few fixes there, and if it needs any repairs, you might need to pay for it unless you have Apple Care.

Final Thoughts

Something that most people overlook when trying to install an app is their internet connection.

You won’t think of checking your internet speed because you can get the App Store to run and find the app you need.

In some cases, your internet speed might just be enough to load the App Store, but it might not be enough to download any apps off of it.

So try connecting to a faster Wi-Fi network or if you’re on cellular data, try moving to an area with better coverage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What iOS is needed for Snapchat?

Your iOS device needs to be running iOS 12.0 or later to be able to install the Snapchat app.

This includes all iPhones from 5s and newer.

How do you reset Snapchat on your iPhone?

You can reset Snapchat on your iPhone by offloading the app from the settings.

Doing so will sign you out of your Snapchat account, and you’ll have to log in again.

Does Snapchat still work on iPhone 6?

As of writing this, the Snapchat app will still work on iPhone 6 and is expected to do so in the future.

The app might stop support for the model several years in the future, but as of now, the app still works on the iPhone 6.

How do you reinstall Snapchat?

To reinstall Snapchat, first, uninstall the app from your phone.

Find the app again in the app store and install the app again.