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How to Disable Memories in Snapchat

This How.com.vn teaches you how to download Snapchat pictures and videos to your phone's camera roll rather than the Memories folder.

Part 1
Part 1 of 2:

Changing the Download Folder

  1. How.com.vn English: Step 1 Open the Snapchat app.
    It's the white ghost outline on a yellow background.
    • If you aren't already logged in, tap Log In and enter your username (or email address) and password.
  2. How.com.vn English: Step 2 Swipe down on the camera page.
    Doing so will open your profile page.
  3. How.com.vn English: Step 3 Tap ⚙️.
    You'll find it in the top right corner of the screen.
  4. How.com.vn English: Step 4 Tap Memories.
    It's toward the bottom of the "My Account" section.
  5. How.com.vn English: Step 5 Tap Save To.
    This option is the last option on this page.
  6. How.com.vn English: Step 6 Tap Camera Roll Only.
    This option will ensure that any snaps you save (including stories) will download straight to your phone's camera roll.
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Part 2
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Clearing the Memories Folder

  1. How.com.vn English: Step 1 Tap the Back arrow twice.
    It's in the top left corner of the screen. Doing this will take you back to the Settings page.
  2. How.com.vn English: Step 2 Scroll down and tap Clear Cache.
    You'll find this in the "Account Actions" section at the bottom of the screen.
  3. How.com.vn English: Step 3 Tap Clear Memories Cache.
    Clearing the cache removes the photos you've saved to the Snapchat Memories folder without removing photos you've saved to your phone.
  4. How.com.vn English: Step 4 Tap Clear.
    Your Memories folder should now be empty.
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      • You'll still be able to view and send photos from your camera roll and existing Memories folder as snaps.
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      How.com.vn English: Jack Lloyd
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      How.com.vn Technology Writer
      This article was co-authored by How.com.vn staff writer, Jack Lloyd. Jack Lloyd is a Technology Writer and Editor for How.com.vn. He has over two years of experience writing and editing technology-related articles. He is technology enthusiast and an English teacher. This article has been viewed 24,965 times.
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      Article SummaryX

      1. Open Snapchat.
      2. Swipe down.
      3. Tap ⚙️.
      4. Tap Memories.
      5. Tap Save To.
      6. Select Camera Roll Only.

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