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Why cant I get Snapchat working?
I have it working under Windows 10, so my login details are correct. But on Android, it gives me >Due to repeated failed attempts or other unusual activity, your access to Snapchat has been temporarily disabled. At this very instant, I can still log on and access Snapchat on Windows. Using- - Samsun...
I have it working under Windows 10, so my login details are correct. But on Android, it gives me
>Due to repeated failed attempts or other unusual activity, your access to Snapchat has been temporarily disabled.
At this very instant, I can still log on and access Snapchat on Windows.
Using-
- Samsung Note 20
- With latest updates
- On Parallel Space
**How can I fix this?**
Rohit Gupta
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Jul 7, 2024, 03:01 PM
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Turn off Snapchat camera sound in Android
Whenever I take a picture with the front camera on Snapchat on my Xiaomi Mi Max 2, it makes a loud fake camera shutter sound. I have tried putting the phone on mute/do not disturb and having the ringer volume, alarm volume, and media volume off, and it still makes the sound. I have gone into the cam...
Whenever I take a picture with the front camera on Snapchat on my Xiaomi Mi Max 2, it makes a loud fake camera shutter sound.
I have tried putting the phone on mute/do not disturb and having the ringer volume, alarm volume, and media volume off, and it still makes the sound. I have gone into the camera app settings and turned off the camera sounds, which works for my default camera app (I can take pictures on it with no sound) but it still makes the sound on Snapchat.
Does anyone know how to disable this sound? I'd be surprised if Snapchat made its own camera shutter sound which isn't mutable, surely it just uses the device's settings and sounds, right?
Jordan Newman
Aug 21, 2018, 06:18 PM
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What does the symbol after someone's name mean in the Snapchat app?
In the Snapchat app, I'm not really sure what this symbol after the name means. [![][1]][2] Could someone help me out? [1]: https://i.sstatic.net/RtOgxl.jpg [2]: https://i.sstatic.net/RtOgx.jpg
In the Snapchat app, I'm not really sure what this symbol after the name means.
Could someone help me out?
Could someone help me out?
Philip
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Aug 14, 2016, 04:39 AM
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Mute Snapchat's shutter sound
I have Snapchat 10.23.11 on Huawei and my friend has the same version but on a Samsung device. I have muted the system Camera app and in the system app, there's no shutter sound. In Snapchat, when I'm taking a photo using the back camera without a flashlight, there's a shutter sound but my friend on...
I have Snapchat 10.23.11 on Huawei and my friend has the same version but on a Samsung device. I have muted the system Camera app and in the system app, there's no shutter sound. In Snapchat, when I'm taking a photo using the back camera without a flashlight, there's a shutter sound but my friend on her Samsung device with the same Snapchat version doesn't have a shutter sound.
When I had a Snapchat version from about October 2017, there wasn't a shutter sound. Last few days, I've updated the Snapchat app and all others app and the shutter sound appeared.
What's going on? How to remove the shutter sound?
patrykbajos
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Jan 14, 2018, 01:40 PM
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I can't get my device supported by Google Play Services to get my Snapchat to work
I recently updated my phone, before updating Snapchat was working fine but now it logged me out and I can't log back in as it says " Google Play Services which most applications rely on, is not supported by your device. Please contact your manufacturer for assistance." I have downloaded Google Play...
I recently updated my phone, before updating Snapchat was working fine but now it logged me out and I can't log back in as it says " Google Play Services which most applications rely on, is not supported by your device. Please contact your manufacturer for assistance."
I have downloaded Google Play Services onto my phone but it says it need to be updated otherwise it will not work. When I go to Google Play Services it says "Authentication is required.You need to sign in to your Google Account", which under Settings → Accounts I am signed in. But I cant access the app.
kiara rie
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Nov 18, 2015, 03:07 AM
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I cant Update Google play services as it says "Authentication is required. You need to sign into your google account"
I keep getting nonification updates the I need to Update Google Play services and that Google Play services wont run unless updated, wh I click on the nonification. It bring me to Googl play services but it says "Authentication is required. You need to sign into your google account which I checked i...
I keep getting nonification updates the I need to Update Google Play services and that Google Play services wont run unless updated, wh I click on the nonification. It bring me to Googl
play services but it says "Authentication is required. You need to sign into your google account which I checked in Accounts, I was signed in. I need to get the Play services to work as most of my apps like Snapchat rely on it.
kiara rie
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Nov 17, 2015, 11:59 AM
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snapchat going to settings
Whenever I take a photo on snapchat it takes me to app settings. Ive gotten rid of other apps and uninstalled it then installed it again but nothing works. This happens after i take a photo.
Whenever I take a photo on snapchat it takes me to app settings. Ive gotten rid of other apps and uninstalled it then installed it again but nothing works.
This happens after i take a photo.
Liadhain
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Apr 24, 2020, 07:07 PM
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How to fix "Oh no! Your login temporarily failed" in Snapchat?
Every time I try to log in to the app I get a message shown in the image below. Yes, I've tried what the link tells me, and yes, I have tried the Xposed framework as well but no luck. I have a rooted OnePlus 2. [ ][1] [1]: https://i.sstatic.net/5POLi.png
Every time I try to log in to the app I get a message shown in the image below.
Yes, I've tried what the link tells me, and yes, I have tried the Xposed framework as well but no luck. I have a rooted OnePlus 2.
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braum
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Nov 29, 2016, 09:42 PM
• Last activity: Nov 28, 2018, 12:16 PM
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Snapchat receives blank chats
Since signing up for Snapchat about a month ago, I have regularly received Snapchats that are simply black screens (and obviously confirmed that the sender did not send a blank screen) about 1 out of every 4 messages. I have the LG Spectrum 2, running Android 4.1.2 (JB) and just did a factory reset...
Since signing up for Snapchat about a month ago, I have regularly received Snapchats that are simply black screens (and obviously confirmed that the sender did not send a blank screen) about 1 out of every 4 messages.
I have the LG Spectrum 2, running Android 4.1.2 (JB) and just did a factory reset in an unsuccessful attempt to fix Snapchat. I have tried using an old version of Snapchat (v2.something) which received less blanks, but still some, as well as the new Beta version which received just as many as the most recent version. I even tried signing up for a new account and deleting the old one - this worked for about two days and then the same problem started again with the new account.
jpd527
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Sep 20, 2013, 08:08 PM
• Last activity: Nov 15, 2018, 11:58 AM
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can't log in to Snapchat - Problem connecting to the server
Firstly, apologies if this is the wrong site to ask this question. I didn't have a clue which site, this seemed most realistic. Problem : Snapchat was working fine. I logged out of my account and when I try log back in I get the error: There was a problem connecting to the server. Please try again....
Firstly, apologies if this is the wrong site to ask this question. I didn't have a clue which site, this seemed most realistic.
Problem :
Snapchat was working fine. I logged out of my account and when I try log back in I get the error: There was a problem connecting to the server. Please try again.
I have tried multiple solutions such as clearing the cache snapchat, reinstalling google play services, clearing data on snapchat, rebooting device. None of which work.
You might say why not reinstall snapchat? Well my device is on 4.1.2 meaning if I uninstall and go back to the play store to reinstall it, I wont see snapchat there because snapchat has updated further than my phones version. (I don't have the filters on my device because it doesnt support the filters too)
I tried contacting snapchat, but alas, no reply.
Any suggestions?
Grand Skunk
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Sep 18, 2018, 06:19 AM
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Meaning of: Delivered, Received, Tap to chat
Snapchat shows a kind of status under each contact's name in the chat list: [![enter image description here][1]][1] In the screenshot above it is "Tap to chat", but sometimes it is "Delivered" or "Received". **Question**: What are all possible statuses, and what is the meaning of each? [1]: https://...
Snapchat shows a kind of status under each contact's name in the chat list:
In the screenshot above it is "Tap to chat", but sometimes it is "Delivered" or "Received".
**Question**: What are all possible statuses, and what is the meaning of each?
In the screenshot above it is "Tap to chat", but sometimes it is "Delivered" or "Received".
**Question**: What are all possible statuses, and what is the meaning of each?
Nicolas Raoul
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Aug 9, 2018, 09:51 AM
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How to block/disable Snapchat's in-app web browser?
In snapchat, if you type into a chat a website URL you can then access snapchat's browser. For personal reasons, I've taken the time to remove my phones browser via rooting so that I can't access the web. However, I really enjoy snapchat and don't want to have the temptation of using the internet at...
In snapchat, if you type into a chat a website URL you can then access snapchat's browser. For personal reasons, I've taken the time to remove my phones browser via rooting so that I can't access the web. However, I really enjoy snapchat and don't want to have the temptation of using the internet at any point via snapchat.
I can't find any settings to block it. The only way I can think of blocking websites is via the hosts file, but it only works for individual sites; I want to have no access whatsoever via the snapchat browser.
Any suggestions on how to do this?
Dave
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Oct 25, 2017, 01:11 PM
• Last activity: Oct 25, 2017, 10:05 PM
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Unable to play Snapchat videos
I have a Samsung Galaxy Ace and I am unable to view most videos on Snapchat that people send to me. I have tried to rectify the problem by downloading MX player and VLC player and updating to Snapchat beta. However I am still unable to view almost all Snapchat videos and was wondering how I fix this...
I have a Samsung Galaxy Ace and I am unable to view most videos on Snapchat that people send to me. I have tried to rectify the problem by downloading MX player and VLC player and updating to Snapchat beta. However I am still unable to view almost all Snapchat videos and was wondering how I fix this problem?
ty1234
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May 10, 2014, 02:13 PM
• Last activity: Sep 15, 2017, 08:13 PM
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Why are apps not loading anything after a while of use (Nexus 5 | 16GB)?
Well the title says it. It happens to most apps that need an internet connection. (Instagram, Youtube, Play Store, Whatsapp etc.) The browser works fine though. But for example when I'm looking at my Instagram feed, after a while nothing loads anymore. Like wifi turned off or something. Or on Youtub...
Well the title says it. It happens to most apps that need an internet connection.
(Instagram, Youtube, Play Store, Whatsapp etc.) The browser works fine though.
But for example when I'm looking at my Instagram feed, after a while nothing loads anymore. Like wifi turned off or something. Or on Youtube after watching a few videos If I click on another video it starts not/infinite loading.
The solution to this is reopening the app, but this can be annoying as you have to find where you were again.
I couldn't find anything on Google and never heard anybody experiencing the same.
Is it because of my phone ? My wifi ? (3/4 connection most of time | 60mb/s) I do think other people didn't have this in my house but I'm not sure.
Thanks in advance!
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I now have the Nexus 5X (Same simcard) and I got the same problem.
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I noticed reconnecting to the WiFi is a solution as well, but this is still annoying.
Noodles
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Jul 6, 2016, 03:58 PM
• Last activity: Jun 24, 2017, 03:11 PM
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How does Snapchat detect screenshots?
I'm wondering how Snapchat detects if a screenshot is taken and how to disable/spoof the method. If using a screen recording (video) app, Snapchat can't detect it.
I'm wondering how Snapchat detects if a screenshot is taken and how to disable/spoof the method. If using a screen recording (video) app, Snapchat can't detect it.
user122912
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Aug 19, 2015, 04:31 PM
• Last activity: Oct 24, 2016, 12:55 PM
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How to make Snapchat use less battery/network?
I barely use [Snapchat][1], less than 10 text snaps per day, only one or two 300KB pictures, and I almost never watch nor send videos. I never use the rightmost activity (branded content). Despite this very limited usage, Snapchat consistently wastes a LOT of battery: [![Snapchat battery usage][2]][...
I barely use Snapchat , less than 10 text snaps per day, only one or two 300KB pictures, and I almost never watch nor send videos. I never use the rightmost activity (branded content).
Despite this very limited usage, Snapchat consistently wastes a LOT of battery:
Network usage is also way over what it should be. Data usage alone is not high enough to explain the huge battery drain though.
Just staying on a conversation screen (zero activity) drains more power than the outlet can provide. You read this correctly: Even with the phone plugged into the wall, if Snapchat is open the battery level decreases and eventually the phone has to shut down, this happened to me yesterday with a Nexus 5.
Is there anything I can do to prevent Snapchat from using that much power?
- Use a firewall to block useless branded content download?
- Remove some permissions? (phone is rooted)
I only need conversation with friends, which means I don't mind losing branded content, sponsored stories, etc. I don't care much about my friend's profiles/stories either.
Note: That's despite having enabled 
Network usage is also way over what it should be. Data usage alone is not high enough to explain the huge battery drain though.
Just staying on a conversation screen (zero activity) drains more power than the outlet can provide. You read this correctly: Even with the phone plugged into the wall, if Snapchat is open the battery level decreases and eventually the phone has to shut down, this happened to me yesterday with a Nexus 5.
Is there anything I can do to prevent Snapchat from using that much power?
- Use a firewall to block useless branded content download?
- Remove some permissions? (phone is rooted)
I only need conversation with friends, which means I don't mind losing branded content, sponsored stories, etc. I don't care much about my friend's profiles/stories either.
Note: That's despite having enabled Settings > Manage > Travel Mode already:
Nicolas Raoul
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Jun 15, 2016, 07:21 AM
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How to view own story in snapchat
I'm not very good at SnapChat. Is there a way to view your own story? My friend helped me set a picture and now I can't find it.
I'm not very good at SnapChat. Is there a way to view your own story? My friend helped me set a picture and now I can't find it.
Celeritas
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Feb 22, 2016, 12:03 PM
• Last activity: Feb 22, 2016, 12:21 PM
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Grey on black 'suggestion' text?
**My Solution:** turn off autocomplete and autocorrect completely, and use a different keyboard. What option will help me turn off this strange text that doesn't want to go away in the text boxes of some apps like Snapchat? I'm hoping someone will recognize what this is. [![Screenshot of problem][1]...
**My Solution:** turn off autocomplete and autocorrect completely, and use a different keyboard.
What option will help me turn off this
strange text that doesn't want to go away in the text boxes of some apps like Snapchat? I'm hoping someone will recognize what this is.
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Moto X using Swiftkey.
The text appears when the keyboard is focused, and nothing seems to interact with it or remove it. It only appears in Snapchat currently.
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Moto X using Swiftkey.
The text appears when the keyboard is focused, and nothing seems to interact with it or remove it. It only appears in Snapchat currently.
Logan
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Jun 25, 2015, 06:00 PM
• Last activity: Aug 25, 2015, 03:09 PM
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Snapchat gave me the real name of a user I dont know. How?
A long time ago I added a person to Snapchat. His username (display name?) was `O*`, and I added him with that display name. Today I received a message from him, but the name that showed up in my notifications was `S* R*` (his real name). When I opened the message, his regular display name `O*` was...
A long time ago I added a person to Snapchat. His username (display name?) was
O*, and I added him with that display name. Today I received a message from him, but the name that showed up in my notifications was S* R* (his real name). When I opened the message, his regular display name O* was displayed.
What can explain that his real name showed up in my notifications?
Berit Larsen
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Jun 5, 2015, 11:47 PM
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Snapchat Story Upload
How do I upload images from my photo gallery to my Snapchat story? I have heard of the Xposed module Snapshare but I don't fancy rooting my phone permanently. What I want to do is, say if I downloaded an image from [APOD](http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html), I would like to add that to my story...
How do I upload images from my photo gallery to my Snapchat story? I have heard of the Xposed module Snapshare but I don't fancy rooting my phone permanently.
What I want to do is, say if I downloaded an image from [APOD](http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html) , I would like to add that to my story.
Beta Decay
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May 10, 2014, 12:12 PM
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