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This wikiHow teaches you how to reduce the amount of cellular data Snapchat uses by turning automatic downloading off.
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1Open the Snapchat app. The icon looks like a white ghost on a yellow background.
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2Swipe down on the main screen. A menu with your profile and options to add and see friends will slide down into view.
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3Tap ⚙️. It is in the upper right corner of the screen. Snapchat’s main settings menu will slide in from the right.
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4Scroll down and tap Manage Preferences. It is in the “Additional Services” section of the menu.
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5Slide the Travel Mode switch to the “on” position. It will turn green. Snapchat will no longer download Snaps and Stories automatically. Tap on a Snap or Story to download its content.[1]
- Travel Mode is only active when your phone is using cellular data. If you are connected to a wifi network, Snapchat will download Snaps and Stories automatically like normal.
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Updated: March 29, 2019
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Categories: Snapchat
Article SummaryX
1. Open Snapchat.
2. Swipe down on the main screen.
3. Tap ⚙️.
4. Scroll down and tap Manage Preferences.
5. Switch Travel Mode to “on.”
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