If you use Snapchat and expect it to work without any issues all the time, then you are setting yourself up for disappointment as it is not going to happen. It is not that Snapchat is not doing a good job at maintaining its platform. But it is not immune to glitches, and one of the widely reported glitches is the Snapchat Stuck on Sending Error. There have been several users who have reported this issue on several platforms several times.
But what they do not realize is that this issue is (most of the time) not from Snapchat’s end. When you finish this post, we are sure that you will understand this as well. But before we begin, we will give you a glimpse of Snapchat.
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What is Snapchat?
Snapchat is a social media platform that allows users to share snaps of their lives. It has a very interactive user interface and is available for both Android and iOS platforms. It has around 300 million users at present and is popular among teens. While sending texts to one another, there are times when the users see that their texts aren’t sent at all. They are stuck at sending, and they get worried.
The ‘sending’ error on Snapchat can be caused by a variety of reasons such as poor internet connection, outdated app version, or even a bug in the app.
We will guide you on how to fix this after you know a little more about this error.
What is Snapchat Stuck on Sending Error?
In the Snapchat Stuck on Sending Error, the status of your messages remains at sending. This could happen for a particular user or for all the users on your friend list. This technical glitch is very easy to resolve, and you need not panic. Therefore, we recommend you to read this post carefully and follow each step that we tell you. However, on a major note, we can say that this error is mainly due to the following reasons:
- Obsolete version of Snapchat App
- Blocked by the Recipient
- Snapchat Server Issue
- Device Issues
How to Fix Snapchat Stuck on Sending Error?
As you know, we promised to put in front of you some detailed steps to fix the Snapchat Stuck on Sending error. This is the section where we will do all of it and here we go.
1. Clear Snapchat Cache
The first and foremost thing you must do is clear all the cache from your device. Let’s say you have an iOS device, so you will need to follow these steps to do so:
- Open Settings on your iOS device.
- Open the Storage section and move to App Storage.
- You will see Snapchat and tap on Data.
- You can either clear all the data or simply the cache.
- We recommend you choose Clear App Cache.
That’s all. You can now try to send the message. You might need to log back in if you choose to clear all the Data.
2. Update the Snapchat App
There might be some bug in the version of Snapchat that you are using. So, it is a very nice idea to update to the latest version. This time, we shall guide you as per the Android device. So, here are the steps:
- Open the Google Play Store.
- In the search bar, simply type Snapchat and hit on Go.
- Tap on Update, and you are done.
Once the app gets updated, you can see if you can now send messages to people on Snapchat. If not, the Snapchat Stuck on Sending error needs some deeper work. Follow the other steps for the same.
3. Change the Storage Location
Snapchat works best on Internal Storage; if you have the app installed on your SD Card, there will surely be an issue. So, you must make sure that the app is on internal storage. Follow these steps to check it:
- Open Settings and go to Apps.
- Go to Snapchat and tap on storage.
- Tap on Move to Internal Storage.
That is all. Your device might lag for a second or two before you get a pop-up for success. This should fix the Snapchat Stuck on Sending Error for you. However, if there is still an issue, you can check an important aspect which we have discussed in the next section.
4. Check if You Are Friends with the Recipient
This is the most important part, which many users do not take a look at. If you cannot send messages to someone, this could also mean that they do not want you to message them. We have already discussed this issue in detail on how to know if someone unfriended you on Snapchat. There are several ways to do it, and we suggest that you go through that post to fix the Snapchat Stuck on Sending error.
5. Check Server Status
The messages will not move an inch from your device when there is an issue with Snapchat Servers. Usually, they notify the users about such issues, so you may look out for any updates on Social Media. If there is an issue, you can simply wait for Snapchat to fix it. If not, then there is some bug, and Snapchat would release a new update to get rid of it.
Conclusion
This was a detailed post on how to fix the Snapchat Stuck on Sending Error easily. There are several other methods to fix such this as network issues, airplane mode, etc., but we have not put them on this post because we have already discussed them on several other posts regarding Snapchat. Besides them, if there is some method that worked for you and we have not mentioned it, let us know via the comments section. Until then, Keep Snapchatting!
