Snapchat APK
2b454098e7e7e182928c4d93fd83fa86c6b9365ac13b8e500efa657c33edf5dbAbout Snapchat
Snapchat is built on the idea that a message should not last, and everything in the app follows from that: photos and videos disappear once viewed, chats clear themselves, and the Snap Map shows where friends are only while they choose to share it. Streaks and Stories give it the rhythm of a daily habit rather than a feed you dip into. The camera is the app's front door — lenses and filters are applied before you send rather than after — and Memories keeps the ones worth saving. It is heavier than most social apps because that camera pipeline runs constantly, so on an entry-level phone it is one of the first apps to feel slow.
Key features
- Snaps and chats delete themselves once they have been seen
- Lenses and filters applied live, before the snap is sent
- Snap Map shares your location only while you allow it
- Memories keeps the snaps you choose to save, off the timeline
- Group chats and video calls for up to a roomful of friends
How to install
- Tap the green button above to download the Snapchat APK we host (189.1 MB). Check its SHA-256, published above, against your download before you install.
- Open the downloaded file from your notifications or Downloads folder and allow the install when Android asks.
- Launch Snapchat and sign in or register.
Step-by-step guides: how to install an APK · fix the Play Protect warning.
How to update
The build on this page is Snapchat 14.17.0.48 (189.1 MB). APK installs do not update through the Play Store, so come back when a newer version is listed here and install it over the old one — your data is kept.
FAQ
Can someone tell if I screenshot their snap?
Yes. Snapchat notifies the sender when a snap, chat or story is captured, and the notice names you. Detection happens on the device, which is why modified builds advertise the ability to suppress it — and why installing one is the usual way an account ends up locked, since Snapchat enforces that server-side.
Why is Snapchat so slow on my phone?
The camera and lens engine runs continuously and needs both RAM and GPU, so entry-level phones struggle where other social apps cope. Clearing the cache in Settings usually helps, as does switching on Travel Mode, which stops snaps and stories preloading over mobile data. If the phone has 2 GB of RAM or less, no setting will make it feel quick.
Do I lose my streaks if I reinstall the app?
No — streaks live on your account, not on the device, so reinstalling and signing back in keeps them. What you can lose is anything held only in local Memories that was never backed up. Streaks break for a different reason: missing the daily exchange window with that friend.
Is the Snapchat APK safe to install?
Yes. We mirror the official Snap Inc. build and publish its SHA-256 checksum and a VirusTotal scan on this page, so you can verify the file is untouched before installing.
What is the Snapchat package name?
The Android application ID is com.snapchat.android. Check it after installing (Settings → Apps) to confirm you got the genuine app.
