Alex Ruben
How To Remove Saved Messages on Snapchat
So, you’ve been saving messages in Snapchat chats and now want to clear out some of those saved ones? Yeah, it’s kind of weird, but Snapchat doesn’t make it super obvious how to quickly unsave or delete messages once you’ve hit that star icon. If you’re tired of scrolling through saved stuff or just want your chats to look less cluttered, this guide is here to help. Usually, you can unsave messages easily, but outright deleting them (especially for good) can be a little tricky, depending on the device. Anyway, by doing this, you’ll keep your conversations cleaner and maybe give your privacy a slight boost. Just a heads up: unsaving a message only hides it from you, other people can still see what you saved unless they do the same — so, it’s not foolproof. Now, let’s get into the fuss.
How to Fix Saved Messages in Snapchat
Method 1: Unsaving and Clearing Saved Messages from Chats
This mostly applies if you just want to unmark messages as saved. It doesn’t delete the message itself, but it removes the highlight, making it less obvious. Here’s what to do:
- Open Snapchat and go to the chat where you saved messages. Usually, they’re highlighted with a little star icon.
- Tap and hold on the message — a menu might pop up.
- Select Unsave in Chat (or similar wording). Sometimes, it’s just tapping the star icon again can do the trick.
- After this, the message should lose its highlighted status, but it still remains in the chat history.
This method helps when you want to tidy up your chat window. Keep in mind—on some devices or versions, this might not update immediately. It’s kinda weird, but sometimes a restart of Snapchat helps. On others, it might work only after you close and reopen the chat.
Method 2: Clearing Conversation Data Through Settings
For true privacy, you might want to clear out entire conversations or delete saved messages from your device’s backend. This isn’t perfect—Snapchat isn’t designed to delete specific messages on the other end easily, but here’s a way to clear your side:
- Tap your profile icon (top left corner), then tap the gear icon (top right corner) to go into Settings.
- Scroll down and find Clear Conversations. This is usually buried under Account Actions.
- Tap on it; you’ll see a list of recent chats.
- Find the chat with the saved messages you want to erase and tap on the cross or select it.
- Confirm by tapping Clear. This removes the chat history locally, including saved messages.
This isn’t perfect because the other person in the chat still sees the message unless they also unsave or delete it. But, for your side, it’s handy—kind of like cleaning your clutter. Might help if you’re trying to keep things private or just want to start fresh.
Option 3: Using the Chat Settings (Manual Unsave)
Another thing that works—if you tap and hold the saved message, a menu often appears. Sometimes, you can choose Delete or Unsave directly. This depends on the Snapchat version and device, though, but it’s worth a shot. Plus, check the chat settings by tapping the message bubble info icon—there’s sometimes a toggle for saved messages.
Note: Being Careful with Saved Messages
It’s kind of frustrating, but saved messages don’t get fully deleted unless you unsave or clear chat history. And even then, the other person might still have saved copies or screenshots. Snapchat really makes it hard to delete stuff once it’s out there, so don’t rely solely on unsaving to keep secrets. Also, on some setups, the app caches messages, so deleting might not be immediate—you might need to restart Snapchat or even reinstall if things get weird.
Extra Tips & Troubleshooting
If things aren’t cooperating or messages stay highlighted after trying these steps, consider:
- Updating Snapchat to the latest version — bugs get fixed sometimes.
- Clearing app cache (on Android, go to Settings > Apps > Snapchat > Storage > Clear Cache)—won’t delete chats but can fix glitchy behavior.
- Reinstalling Snapchat if weird bugs persist, especially after app updates.
And if you’re paranoid about privacy, just keep in mind: Snapchat’s all about temporary messages, but once you save or screenshot, it’s kinda in the wind.
Honestly, Snapchat’s way of handling saved messages is a bit half-baked. Unsaving seems simple at first, but sometimes you gotta mess around and restart the app. No guarantees it’s perfect—other folks can still see or save your messages unless they unsave, too. So, manage your expectations.
Summary
- Try tapping and holding saved messages, then choose Unsave.
- Clear conversations from settings for a cleaner chat history.
- Update or reinstall if things go weird.
- Remember, unsaving isn’t perfect — other people might still have copies.
Wrap-up
Dealing with saved messages in Snapchat isn’t the most straightforward task, but doing these steps can help you keep things under control. Not everyone realizes how much control they actually have until they dive into the settings—sometimes it’s just a matter of fiddling with the app or restarting it. Hopefully, this saves someone a few headaches down the line. Fingers crossed this helps.