Snapchat was fast becoming one of the most popular apps of the decade, with millions of people using the service across the world. Despite everything working great on the old Snapchat, bosses decided it was time for an update, and it has left a lot of people fuming.
How do I get the old Snapchat back?
You'll be pleased to know that there is a way to reverse the new Snapchat update on both iPhone and Android devices.
If you follow the steps below your Snapchat account should revert back.
How to get the old Snapchat back on your iPhone:
- Delete the app off your phone.
- Connect your phone to iTunes on your computer and select your device when it loads. Instead of syncing your device, click the 'Applications' button.
- Then you will need to select ‘Apps’ in the iTunes sidebar and find Snapchat from the list.
- Select the 'Install' option and then sync your device
If this is done correctly, the old Snapchat you backed up on iTunes should return to your device!
How to get the old Snapchat back on your Android device:
According to TechAdvisor, if you follow the below steps you should get the old Snapchat back on your device.
- Find the installation file for the previous update, by searching the web for the app name, version number and APK.
- Uninstall the new Snapchat from your phone and copy the old APK file to your phone using Windows Explorer.
- Download an Android File Explorer app to find the file on your device and then you'll have the option to install the old Snapchat
Snapchat is a multimedia app for mobile used to send images, videos, text and drawings. It was created by Evan Spiegel, Bobby Murphy, and Reggie Brown and it was initially launched in September 2011.
Snapchat is used by millions of people across the world. Recent figures suggest that Snapchat has 300 million+ monthly users, with 18-34 year-olds being the highest percentage of users.
Anybody with a smartphone can download Snapchat and create an account.
Check out some celebrity Snapchat usernames:
RADIO Celebs you have to follow on Snapchat
1 of 44Lewis Capaldi
@LewisCapaldi
2 of 44Calvin Harris
@CalvinHarris
3 of 44Liam Payne
@liampayne
4 of 44Perrie Edwards
@perriesnap
5 of 44Ed Sheeran
@teddysdaytoday
6 of 44Kylie Jenner
@KylizzleMyNizzl
7 of 44Harry Styles
@ h.estyles
8 of 44Ariana Grande
@moonlightbae
9 of 44Taylor Swift
@taylorswift
10 of 44Justin Bieber
@RickTheSizzler
11 of 44Chris Pratt
@chrisprattsnap
12 of 44Jesy Nelson
@jesynels
13 of 44Miley Cyrus
@mileycyrus
14 of 44Rihanna
@rihanna
15 of 44Niall Horan
@niallhoran
16 of 44Jade Thirlwall
@justjadeamelia
17 of 44Kendall Jenner
@kenjen
18 of 44Zayn Malik
@zayn
19 of 44Lady Gaga
@ladygaga
20 of 44Kim Kardashian
@KimKardashian
21 of 44Leigh-Anne Pinnock
@leigh-annepinn
22 of 44Selena Gomez
@SelenaGomez
23 of 44Vicky Pattison
@vickypattison1
24 of 44Shawn Mendes
@shawnmendes
25 of 44Jamie Laing
@jamielaing
26 of 44Craig David
@craigdavid
27 of 44Chris Hughes
@hchris22
28 of 44Charlotte Crosby
@clc_17
29 of 44Usher
@howusnap
30 of 44Kem Cetinay
@kemcatinay
31 of 44Phillip Schofield
@phillipschofe
32 of 44Gemma Collins
@gemcqueen
33 of 44Louis Tomlinson
@balmain28
34 of 44David Guetta
@davidguettaoff
35 of 44Cara Delevingne
@caradevilqueen
36 of 44Amber Davies
@amber_davies7
37 of 44Ferne McCann
@fernemccann
38 of 44Gigi Hadid
@itsgigihadid
39 of 44Sam Faiers
@samfaiers1
40 of 44Ryan Gosling
@rygosg1980
41 of 44Megan McKenna
@megan-mckenna
42 of 44Zac Efron
@zacefron87
43 of 44Kourtney Kardashian
@kourtneykardash
44 of 44Nick Jonas
@jicknonas
Why did Snapchat update?
Bosses made the decision to update the app to split your friends and family from businesses, but it hasn't gone down well with users.
As part of the update, the friends, stories and discover sections all updated.
Are people happy with Snapchat's new update?
It seems the majority of Snapchat users completely hate the new update. Many angry users have taken to Twitter to vent their frustration at the new update:
**What is the 'Remove the new Snapchat Update' petition? **
After the update took place, a Snapchat user from Australia created an online petition on change.org titled 'Remove the new Snapchat Update'.
At the time of publication, the petition has 1,020,795 signatures, with the goal to reach 1.5 million growing closer.
**Are there any other changes in the new Snapchat update? **
Despite seemingly annoying users with its new display, some parts of the update are actually really useful.
Users are now able to give their snaps an unlimited viewing time, as well as a whole host of new fonts and effects that users can add to their photos.
**Have Snapchat responded to the recent backlash about the update? **
Yes, Snapchat have admitted they've received a backlash since they rolled out the new update.
A spokesperson for the app said, "Updates as big as this one can take a little getting used to, but we hope the community will enjoy it once they settle in.”
Are there any issues with getting the old Snapchat back?
Yes, as Snapchat's new update involved security updates, reverting back to the old account could mean that you are not safe.
Raj Samani, a security adviser, recently told The Independent, "While the changes to Snapchat’s user interface haven’t gone down too well, users need to be aware that any app updates are also likely to contain vital security updates in addition to changes to the look and feel."
You have been warned!