Snapchat 14.24.0.46 for Android

Snapchat 14.24.0.46 for Android is the current version of the photo and video messaging app from Snap Inc. It is free to download from Google Play and runs on phones with Android 5.0 or newer.

Overview

Snapchat was created by Evan Spiegel, Bobby Murphy and Reggie Brown and launched in September 2011. From the start it was built around the camera: the app opens straight into the viewfinder, you take a photo or a short video, decorate it with text, stickers or lenses and send it to friends. Messages and snaps are designed to be short-lived, which gives the app a more casual feel than platforms where every post stays on a public profile. Stories let you share moments with all your friends at once, and chats keep one-to-one and group conversations in one place. The app has grown over the years, but the core is still quick visual messaging between people who know each other, rather than broadcasting to strangers. The Android version gets frequent updates; build 14.24.0.46 is dated September 2026.

Requirements

The official list is on the Snapchat support site. The app is about 277.37 MB according to catalogue data, and the cache grows with use, so keep some free storage.

How to install

1. Open Snapchat on Google Play and tap Install.
2. Allow camera and microphone access when asked; location is optional.
3. Sign up with your phone number or email, or log in to an existing account.
4. Add friends by username or from your contacts.

Privacy and safety

Install Snapchat only from Google Play or snapchat.com; modified versions promise extra features but can get your account locked. In the privacy settings, choose who can contact you, who sees your stories and whether the app may use your location. Turn on two-factor authentication. You can also request a copy of your data at any time, as Snap explains in its guide on downloading your data.

Tips for new users

Start by adding a few close friends rather than importing your whole address book, so your chat list stays manageable. Save the snaps you want to keep before sending, since sent snaps disappear by design. If the app starts to feel slow, clear its cache from the settings; your chats and memories stay in place.

Price

The app is free to download and use; it is supported by advertising.

Pros and cons

• Pro: fast, camera-first messaging.
• Pro: creative lenses and filters.
• Pro: flexible privacy settings.
• Con: heavy on storage and battery.
• Con: frequent redesigns take getting used to.

Alternatives

Other social apps for Android in our listings: Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Reddit. News about updates appears in the Snap Newsroom.