How to Recover Deleted Snapchat Memories

May. 8, 2024

While taking a trip down memory lane, I noticed some of my recently saved Snapchat Memories have gone missing or probably deleted. Since I didn’t want to lose them I looked for answers online and came up with a working solution. So, if you are also trying to figure out a way to restore your lost Memories, then keep reading as I show you how to recover deleted Memories on Snapchat on Android and iOS.

Recover Snapchat Memories by Downloading Your Data

If you have backed up your Snapchat Memories and accidentally deleted them or are unable to find them in the app then you can recover them from Snapchat’s servers. All of your data that is backed up is stored within their servers. You just have to download your data to recover it. We have laid out the complete process for you, take a look:

Wait for some time and you will receive an email with the link from where you can download your data.

The file will be in a .zip format and you will need to extract its content in the File Manager. Your Snapchat Memories will be located in a folder with the same name.

Besides the above method, you can also clear the cache for Snapchat if you face trouble finding recently saved Memories. Cached data may get bloated and even corrupted over time. This results in the app not working properly, and might cause your Memories to not show up. You have to clear your cache to fix this issue. Here’s how to do it:

On Android

On iOS

Since there is no option to clear the cache on iOS like there is on Android, we will use the Offload app method. It clears the cache for the app without loss of any data.

Outdated versions of the app can also cause certain features like Memories to not work properly as they should. In case you have disabled automatic updates and haven’t updated the app in a while then it is time to do so.

Head over to theGoogle Play StoreoriOS App Storeto update the app to the latest available version. Once installed, open the app to check whether your lost Memories are visible again.

In case your Snapchat Memories are not backed up, then recovering them is basically impossible. I have made this mistake already, so to make sure you don’t do the same, here is a guide on how you can back up Memories on Snapchat.

When the Backup Progress says “Complete” then that confirms that your Memories have been backed up.

This sums this article and the ways you can use to recover your deleted Snapchat Memories. An app that is solely based around temporary messages and view once photos, Memories hold a special significance. There are several moments that I have saved that I love to revisit occasionally, and I am sure you do too. So if you were having issues finding your lost or deleted Memories, I hope this guide was able to help you out.

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Simply, swipe up from the Camera screen to view your saved Memories in the app.

If your Memories are backed up then you can recover them by downloading your data from Snapchat. To do this, open Snapchat settings from your profile page > go to My Data > turn on the toggle for Include your Memories, Chat Media and Shared Stories and enter your email address to recieve the file containing your Snapchat data.

To save Snaps to Memories, navigate to Snapchat settings from profile page > go to Memories option > tap on Save Button > choose the option,”Memories & Camera Roll”.

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