The Most Commonly Asked Snapchat Questions, Answered

While Snapchat has some really cool features beyond that, the ease of use when it comes to finding these features is a bit tricky. Many times Snapchat leaves people scratching their heads and asking “how do I use it?”

Today, we’re going to make things easier by summarizing some simple answers to Snapchat’s most frequently asked questions.

How do I make a voice or video call on Snapchat?

We have a separate article that explains how to make video calls and voice calls on Snapchat.

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Snapchat is launching group video chats and group voice calls. This allows you to video chat with up to 16 people or voice chat with up to 32 people.

Simply put, as long as you and your friend (s) have access to data or Wi-Fi, they will be able to chat by voice or video like they would any other conference interface. Just press the “phone” or “video” buttons in the upper right corner of the screen and you’re ready to go.

For more information on voice and video calls, you can also check The Snapchat Help Page about the topic.

Your questions about Snapchat stories answered

While we can’t answer all the questions you may have about Snapchat Stories here, we will definitely tackle the most confusing ones.

1. Why does Snapchat keep switching between friends when I’m watching stories?

One Snapchat update feature that caused the most confusion among users when it came out was the “auto-forward” option that was activated while watching stories.

Although this feature has seen many subsequent improvements, it is worth explaining the basics:

• When you’re viewing a story, Snapchat moves you to the next story on your list after you’re done viewing it (instead of going back to the home page).
• If you want to skip a story, just slide your finger across the screen.
• If you want to stop autoplay, simply scroll down the screen with your thumb. You will return to the main menu.

2. What are campus stories on Snapchat?

Campus stories are a type of Snapchat story. They have been selected for select college campuses, and you will only be able to see them if:

• Activate the location services of the application.
• You are currently on a university campus.
• Or you have been on a university campus in the last 24 hours.

If you are using this feature, remember to protect your privacy, just like you would any other public story. Snapchat has received bad press for its “security risks.” Unfortunately, some of those concerns are well-founded, as reported by Forbes in 2019

Using campus stories:

• Avoid using full names.
• Avoid showing people where you live.
• Don’t show anything you don’t want to use in a screenshot.
• Understand that there are privacy risks involved.

Prevention is better than cure.

3. How do I reply to a Snapchat story?

To reply to a Snapchat story:

1. Swipe up in an instant as you watch someone’s Snapchat story.
2. Write your message in response.
3. Once you have finished writing, your message will be sent to that person.

What do the emojis mean on Snapchat?

Fortunately, we already have an article that explains what Snapchat emojis mean

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We recommend that you review it now.

However, you may have also noticed some friend Emojis that sometimes appear next to other people’s username on Snapchat. If you have questions about them, we are here to help you.

1. What does the hourglass Emoji mean on Snapchat?

The hourglass emoji means that your Snap Streak with your friend is about to expire. Then you better break up and fast!

2. What does Cake Emoji mean on Snapchat?

The cake emoji means it is your friend’s birthday. Snapchat is giving you a friendly reminder to wish you well on your special day.

3. How do I change the emojis next to my friend’s name?

If you don’t like the default Snapchat emojis he uses for your friends, you can change them to different symbols.

To change your friends’ emojis:

1. Go to your profile.
2. On iOS, click on the settings icon, then select Manage> Friends Emojis. On Android, scroll down to Customize Emojis.
3. Change the default emojis for the emojis you choose.

To add emojis to your friend’s nickname directly:

1. Select a name in your friend’s list to display your friend’s user profile.
2. Once you’re in your user profile, click on the three dots in the upper right corner of your app screen to expand the menu.
3. Choose Edit name from the menu
4. From there, you can make any changes to the usernames of your friends that you want to add.
5. Once completed, choose Save.

How do I make my own Snapchat Geofilter?

Snapchat Geofilters are filters that can be applied to your images when you are within a particular geographic radius.

Snapchat has opened up its Geofilter process so you can create one for any area or event you want. Just follow Snapchat community filter guidelines. You should also allow enough time for your image to be approved.

How can I do a face swap on Snapchat?

When it first came out, the Face Swap option on Snapchat took the world by storm. This feature is no longer new, but it’s still fun to try.

If you still want to know how to access this objective:

1. Turn on your front camera, making sure your face is visible and centered on the screen.
2. In the app, tap the happy smiley icon next to your camera button. This will activate the lens carousel.
3. Scroll down the carousel.
4. If you can’t find the face swap option on the carousel make sure you are in the Glance option at the bottom of the screen, then type “face swap” in the search bar at the top. Choose the face swap filter for Snapchat.

How do I put a Selfie on my Snapchat icon?

Snapchat has made a great transition to using “bitmojis” for selfies. These bitmojis are customizable avatars of your real self.

If you want to put a bitmoji “selfie” on your Snapchat icon:

1. First, make sure you have created a bitmoji. You can design one in the application itself.
2. Once you have a bitmoji go to your profile page and scroll down Bitmoji section.
3. Choose Select Selfie.
4. Snapchat will allow you to change your profile picture to a selfie of this digital avatar. The avatar will be visible to anyone who knows your Snapchat username.

How do I enable Snapchat dark mode?

Honestly? You still can’t!

For those unfamiliar with the term: Dark Mode is a display setting used in many modern applications. Reduce eye strain while looking at your phone late at night by changing a white to a black background. You can watch the video above for more information.

While there are tricks that can help you enable Dark Mode on Snapchat, there is still no official Snapchat update. As such, we recommend checking our article on the new Snapchat features you need to know.

Few apps are updated as often or as dramatically as Snapchat. The latest app update introduced a major fix offering new features, new filters, a new font, and tons of confusion.
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. That way, you can keep an eye out for recent changes.

How do I make a slow-motion video on Snapchat?

While Snapchat is no longer the “king” of slow-motion video effects, it does have filters that can be used to alter the speed of your videos.

To find a slow-motion effect:

1. Open the Snapchat app.
2. Turn on the front camera.
3. In the app, tap the happy smiley icon next to your camera button. This will activate the lens carousel.
4. Scroll through the carousel to find the filter effect you need.
5. If you can’t find the slow-motion option, make sure it’s turned on Glance on the camera screen. Type “slow” or “slow-motion” in the search bar.
6. If there are additional lenses that you can use with this effect, they will appear there.

Have more Snapchat questions?

Despite its constant updates and a myriad of sometimes confusing options, Snapchat never gets boring. The app has also helped create a complete style of social media communication that is now also popular with its competitors. However, this means that users may have questions that need answers sometimes.

We hope this article has answered all of your Snapchat questions, but if not, feel free to ask anything else in the comments below. Even if we can’t answer it directly, other Snapchat users can help us.