This wikiHow teaches you how to delete the data Snapchat stores to clear up some space on your device.

Steps

  1. 1
    Open Snapchat. The Snapchat icon looks like a yellow box with a white ghost in it. Snapchat will open up to the camera screen.
    • If you don't have a Snapchat account yet, you will need to download the app and set up an account before you proceed.
  2. 2
    Swipe down. Swiping down on the camera screen will bring down your Snapchat Home screen.
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  3. 3
    Tap the ⚙️ icon. This is the Settings button, and it's located in the upper-right corner of your Home screen.
  4. 4
    Scroll down and tap Clear Cache. This option is under the heading Account Actions towards the end of your Settings menu.
  5. 5
    Tap Clear Browser Cache.
  6. 6
    Tap Clear to confirm. This will permanently delete all image data Snapchat stores on your device.
    • This option does not delete your conversations, stories, or saved chats. Clearing browser cache is similar to deleting your browser history and cookies.
  7. 7
    Tap Clear Memories Cache.
  8. 8
    Tap Clear to confirm. This will delete all image data that Snapchat stores for your Snap Memories on your device.
    • This option does not delete your memories. When you view a memory, your device stores some data for easier and faster access to the image file. Clearing Memories Cache will only delete this data; you will not lose any of your memories.
  9. 9
    Tap Okay to restart Snapchat. Snapchat has to restart after clearing memories cache.
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Article SummaryX

1. Open Snapchat.
2. Swipe down.
3. Tap ⚙️.
4. Tap Clear Cache.
5. Select Clear Browser Cache.
6. Tap Clear.
7. Select Clear Memories Cache.
8. Tap Clear.

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