Why Isn’t My Camera Roll Backed Up by Snapchat?

If you’re a Snapchat user and you keep receiving the “Camera roll isn’t backed up by Snapchat” message, don’t fret. This is a common occurrence among Snapchat users and it’s nothing to worry about.

The message serves as a reminder that the photos in your Camera roll tab are not automatically backed up by the app. So, if your phone’s gallery were to be cleared, you won’t find those photos there.

But fear not! Even though Snapchat doesn’t automatically back up your camera roll, there are ways for you to save your pictures to it. Let me show you how.

What Does the “Your Camera Roll Isn’t Backed Up by Snapchat” Message Mean?

When you see this message, it simply means that the pictures in your gallery app are not saved on Snapchat. Therefore, you won’t see them in the Snapchat app’s photos if your gallery ever gets cleared.

If you want to back up your camera roll to Snapchat, there are two methods you can use.

How Do You Backup Camera Roll in Snapchat?

1. Save Photos to Memories

The easiest way to do this is by uploading pictures to your Snapchat Memories folder. The process differs slightly depending on whether you’re using an Android or an iPhone.

On Android:

1. Open Snapchat from your home screen.
2. Click on the Snapchat Memories icon (next to the Shutter button).
3. Select the Camera roll tab option (where the “isn’t backed up by Snapchat” message appears).
4. Tap and hold a picture you want to upload to the Memories tab (you can select multiple pictures).
5. Click on Export when you’re ready to upload the photos.
6. Choose Snapchat from the save destinations.
7. Press the Save story button on the bottom corner of your screen.
8. Tap the Save to Memories icon on the next screen.
9. Select X from the top left corner, then choose Discard.
10. Finally, go to the Snaps tab and check whether it worked.

On iPhone:

1. Open the Snapchat app from your phone’s home screen.
2. Click on the Snapchat Memories tab, located on the left side of the Shutter button (the gear icon).
3. Tap on the Camera roll tab.
4. Hold down the pictures you want to upload from your camera roll tab.
5. Click on the Export button at the bottom of the screen.
6. Scroll right until you find the More button.
7. Click on it, and then select Snapchat.
8. Choose Create story after, and then tap the Save icon.
9. Now, open the Snaps tab and check whether your camera roll pictures were uploaded successfully. Fingers crossed!

2. Use Your Gallery App

Alternatively, you can backup pictures through your gallery app. However, keep in mind that you’ll need a Snapchat folder for this method. If you don’t already have one, here’s how you can create it:

1. Open Snapchat.
2. Take some Snapchat pictures.
3. Click on the Save snaps button.

Once you’ve completed those steps, follow these instructions:

1. Open the Photos app.
2. Move the pictures or videos you want to backup to the Snapchat folder.
3. Open the Snapchat application.
4. Click on your Bitmoji to open your Snapchat settings (located in the top left corner of the screen).
5. Click on the Gear icon on the top-right corner.
6. Find Memories from the list and tap on it.
7. Click on the Import Snaps from Camera roll option.
8. Select all the pictures and hit the Save button when you’re done.

And there you have it! Now, open the Snaps tab and check whether you successfully backed up your camera roll pictures. Hopefully everything worked out for you.

How Do You Fix the “Your Camera Roll Isn’t Backed Up By Snapchat” Error?

Sometimes, this message can appear as an error within the Snapchat platform. Fortunately, there are a few solutions to fix this issue.

Solution 1: Check Your Internet

If your internet connection isn’t stable, Snapchat can act up and cause various errors, including the one you’re facing. Fixing this is easy. Simply disconnect from and then reconnect to your WiFi.

You might also want to consider moving closer to your router if you’re too far away, as this can affect your connectivity.

Solution 2: Clear Snapchat App Cache

There’s a chance that the app’s cache may have become corrupt, leading to the error message. Clearing the temporary data will help resolve the issue, and you won’t lose any important data in the process.

For Android devices:

1. Launch the Settings app.
2. Go to Apps.
3. Scroll down and select Snapchat from the list.
4. Tap the Storage button.
5. Click on Clear Cache.
6. Tap Clear Data.

For iPhone and iPad:

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Go to Storage and click on Internal Storage (under the Device Storage menu).
3. Tap Cached Data.
4. Click on the OK button once you’re done.

Solution 3: Update Snapchat to the Latest Version

If you haven’t updated the Snapchat app in a while, it’s no surprise that you’re experiencing the “camera roll isn’t backed up” error. Outdated versions of the app can cause bugs. Just make sure you have a stable internet connection before updating.

For Android devices:

1. Open the Google Play Store from the home screen.
2. Click on the profile icon in the top-right corner.
3. Tap Manage Apps & Device.
4. Find the Snapchat app.
5. Click on the Update button to download any new firmware.

For iPhones:

1. Open the Apple App Store from the home screen.
2. Click on your profile icon in the top-left corner of the screen.
3. Scroll down to see all the applications with pending updates.
4. Find the Snapchat app and click the Update button next to it.

Solution 4: Update Your Operating System

Updating your phone’s operating system can also help resolve the issue, just like updating the Snapchat app. Outdated operating systems can cause bugs that lead to various errors.

For Androids:

1. Connect your phone to the internet.
2. Open the Settings app.
3. Select the About Phone option.
4. Tap Check for Updates.
5. Tap Install if there’s a new firmware file available.

For iPhones, there are two methods:

Method 1:

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Go to General.
3. Click on Software Update.
4. Tap the firmware file.

Method 2:

1. Connect your iPhone to your computer via USB or Lightning cable.
2. Close all other running programs.
3. Click on the Summary tab and select Devices.
4. Choose the Update iPhone option.
5. Follow any on-screen instructions that appear.

And there you have it! Updating your operating system may just do the trick.

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Final Thoughts

To sum it up, seeing the “Your Camera Roll Isn’t Backed Up By Snapchat” message is completely normal. You’ll encounter it when you open the Camera roll in the Snapchat app. It’s simply a reminder that the pictures you see there aren’t backed up to Snapchat, so don’t expect them to appear if your gallery app is ever cleared.

But don’t worry! There are ways to backup your camera roll to your Snapchat account. The easiest method is to import snaps to Memories, but you can also use your Gallery app.

So go ahead, backup those precious memories and keep enjoying all that Snapchat has to offer!