Snapchat, like other popular apps, should normally be available for download from the Play Store. When you type Snapchat in the search field of the Google Play Store from your Android device, you should see the app and you should be able to download it by tapping Download.
Some users say that Snapchat is not available for download. There may be certain reasons for this. In this article, we’ll try to find out where the problem lies and what you can do to fix it.
Why is Snapchat Not Available in Play Store?
Check Your Internet
In order to download an app properly, you first need to have good working internet. An unstable internet may cause you to have trouble downloading Snapchat, even though you can see that the app is available for download.
For this reason, turn off the modem that provides your WiFi connection, turn it back on after a while and reconnect to WiFi. Now try to download Snapchat again. If you continue to have problems, try downloading with Cellular Network (mobile internet).
Update Android Version
Your version of Android may prevent you from downloading Snapchat because the app supports only certain versions of Android. If you’re still using a lower version, such as Android 5, go to your phone’s Settings and install the latest version of the app. Now go to the Google Play Store and try to install the app again.
If your phone does not support a higher version of Android, you will probably continue to experience the problem. You may therefore need to buy a new device.
Storage Space May Be Insufficient
One of the things that plagues phones is the unnecessary filling of the phone’s storage space with many files, intentionally or unintentionally. If you can’t download Snapchat, it could be because you don’t have enough storage space on your device.
If this is the source of the problem, the first thing you should do is delete all unnecessary photos and videos from your gallery. Then you should go to Settings > Apps on your phone and delete all the apps you don’t use. If you do these, you will definitely free up space on your phone and you will be able to download Snapchat again.
Get Help from Snapchat Support
Finally, you can visit Snapchat’s Support page and request help directly from Snapchat to resolve the issue you are experiencing. Click on the link here, then scroll to the bottom of the page and click Contact Us. Follow the on-screen instructions to try to find a solution to your problem.
Conclusion
We hope we were able to provide you with a way to resolve your issue. If you were able to download Snapchat using a different method, please let us know how you did it in the comments section. You will save other users who have this problem like you a lot of trouble.
