How To Downgrade Snapchat

Software updates for social media platforms like Snapchat are standard.

These updates are meant to fix performance issues with the previous app and may also include new features.

Unfortunately, users have different feelings toward an app update, with some preferring the older version.

If you are a Snapchat user who prefers using an older Snapchat version, you can fix this by downgrading.

To learn more about downgrading Snapchat, read this article to the end.

Overview of Downgrading Snapchat

It’s not unusual for the latest versions of an app like Snapchat to cause issues like stalling or lagging when installed.

These issues happen because your device’s system may be incompatible with the new Snapchat version.

In this case, it’s best to downgrade to an older Snapchat version. Incompatibility issues are not the only reason to downgrade to an older Snapchat version.

You can also downgrade your Snapchat if you prefer the older version’s features.

It’s essential to note that Google Play Store automatically gets the newest version of Snapchat after an update.

For this reason, you’ll need to look for an older Snapchat version on an unofficial or third-party app store website.

Because the app is not from an official source, you’ll need to enable installation from unknown sources on your phone before downgrading Snapchat.

Here’s how to do it in Android 10, 11, and 12:

1. Launch the Settings app on your phone.
2. Select “Apps & notifications” or “Privacy protection.”
3. Tap on “Special app access” or “Special permissions.”
4. Scroll down and tap on “Install unknown apps.”
5. Select the app you will use to install third-party apps, in this case, your web browser.
6. Tap the grey toggle icon next to “Allow from this source” to toggle it on.

Next, we delve into the exact steps to take to downgrade Snapchat.

Step-by-Step Guide on Downgrading Snapchat

As mentioned earlier, downgrading Snapchat only takes a few simple moves on Android.

Here’s how to do it:

1. Uninstall the App Store Snapchat version on your phone.
2. Launch your web browser.
3. Search for a third-party app store website such as www.apkmirror.com.
4. On the website’s search bar, search for “Snapchat.”
5. The page will redirect to a list of various versions of Snapchat.
6. Tap on the download icon next to an older Snapchat version you want to downgrade to.
7. Wait for the download to complete.
8. Allow installation from unknown sources on your phone if you haven’t already.
9. Open the File Manager app and go to downloads.
10. Click on the Snapchat apk file.
11. Tap on “Install.”
12. Wait for the installation to complete.
13. Launch Snapchat and use your credentials to log in. You’ve successfully downgraded your Snapchat app.

How To Upgrade Snapchat After Downgrading

Follow the steps below to upgrade to the latest Snapchat version after downgrading:

1. Uninstall the older Snapchat app.
2. Launch Google Play Store on your phone.
3. Enter “Snapchat” on the search bar.
4. Tap on “Install.”
5. Wait for the download and installation to begin and complete.
6. Launch Snapchat on your phone and use your credentials to log in.

Summary

As you’ve learned, downgrading Snapchat is straightforward.

You can downgrade Snapchat if your device system is incompatible with the new Snapchat version or if you simply prefer the older Snapchat features.

It’s essential to remember that currently, only Android users can downgrade Snapchat.

If you use an iOS device, you must jailbreak it to downgrade Snapchat.

Jailbreaking is risky because it can expose your device to apps with malware that can compromise the safety of your data.

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