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Can you see a Snapchat Story again?

Can you see a Snapchat Story again?

Snapchat Stories allow users to post photos and videos that disappear after 24 hours. However, there are a few ways you can view Snapchat Stories again if you missed them the first time.

Saving Snapchat Stories

One of the easiest ways to see a Snapchat Story again is by saving it before it expires. There are a couple of different ways to save Snapchat Stories:

  • Screenshot or screen record the Story
  • Use a third party app to save the Story

Screenshotting or screen recording Stories will allow you to view them again after they have disappeared from the app. Just open your camera and take a screenshot or start a screen recording while viewing the Story. This will save the content to your camera roll.

There are also various third party apps that can save Snapchat Stories for you. Apps like SnapSave and SaveMySnaps will automatically detect Snapchat Stories and save them to your device storage. You can then go back and view the Stories later through the app.

Viewing Stories in Memories

If you posted the Snapchat Story yourself, you have the option of saving it to your Memories. Memories allows you to save your own Stories so you can re-post or view them again later.

To save a Story to Memories:

  • Tap the Story before it expires
  • Tap the down arrow icon
  • Select “Save to Memories”

Your Story will now be stored in Memories so you can view it again anytime. You can also edit or resize old Stories before re-sharing them.

Replaying My Stories

Snapchat now allows you to replay your own Stories after they have disappeared. My Stories gives you the option to re-watch your own Stories for up to 24 hours after they were posted.

To replay a My Story:

  • Go to your profile
  • Tap My Story
  • Tap any Story to replay it

You can replay your own Stories as many times as you want within 24 hours of posting them. This gives you a chance to re-watch Stories you posted in case you missed any details or want to see them again.

Retrieving Expired Stories

If a Story you posted has expired more than 24 hours ago, you still have a way to retrieve it. Snapchat stores all your Stories for 30 days, allowing you to recover them within that timeframe.

To find an expired Story:

  • Go to your profile
  • Tap the gear icon
  • Select “My Data”
  • Tap “Memories History”

This will show you all your Stories from the past 30 days. Tap any Story to view it again. The only catch is that you can’t save or share the Story – you can only replay it temporarily.

Using Snapchat Partner Apps

There are some third party apps partnered with Snapchat that give you another way to recover expired Stories. Apps like SyncMe and Snapback allow you to connect your Snapchat account and save both your own Stories and friends’ Stories without them knowing.

The steps may vary by app, but generally you:

  • Download the app and connect your Snapchat
  • Give the app access to save your Stories
  • Open the app to view saved Stories anytime

The benefit of using a partner app is it allows you to save both your Stories and other people’s Stories secretly. The downside is that not all apps are authorized by Snapchat.

Using Snapchat Web

Snapchat’s web version gives you another way to view Stories again. When you view Stories on Snapchat’s website, some of them get cached in your web browser.

To try to replay Stories on the web:

  • Go to snapchat.com and log in
  • View your Friends Stories or Subscriptions
  • Click your browser refresh button to reload cached Stories

If you’re lucky, refreshed Stories may include ones you previously viewed. The website seems to cache Stories temporarily, so you can replay them if you reload soon enough. But there’s no guarantee which Stories will be available.

Using Spectacles

Snapchat’s Spectacles smart glasses allow you to record Stories hands-free. When you sync Spectacles to your phone, Stories get saved in Memories for up to 30 days.

To re-watch Stories from Spectacles:

  • Sync your Spectacles to transfer videos
  • Open the Snapchat app
  • Go to your Profile > Memories
  • Tap Spectacles to view Stories

So if you recorded a Story using Spectacles that has now expired, you can still recover it from Memories and watch it again.

Viewing Stories Offline

Snapchat now lets you download Stories to view offline when you don’t have an internet connection. Downloading Stories allows you to replay them as many times as you want.

To save Stories for offline:

  • Tap and hold on a Story
  • Select the “Download” icon

The Story will now be available in your app even without internet. You can find downloaded Stories in your profile under Saved Media. This offers a way to permanently save Stories you want to view again.

Recovering Deleted Stories

If you accidentally deleted a Snapchat Story, there may still be a way to get it back. Snapchat stores deleted Stories for up to 30 days.

To try recovering a deleted Story:

  • Email Snapchat Support [email protected]
  • Explain the Story was deleted by accident
  • Provide approximate date/time of Story post

Snapchat may be able to restore the deleted Story from their backups if it’s within the 30 day window. However, there’s no guarantee they can recover it, so it’s best not to intentionally delete Stories you want to keep.

Using a Snapchat Viewer

Various unofficial Snapchat viewers and mirror sites claim to show replays of Snapchat Stories. These sites allegedly work by scraping Stories from Snapchat’s servers.

Some examples include:

  • SnapchatReplay.net
  • SCStory.com
  • SnapchatMemories.com

To use a Snapchat viewer:

  • Go to site and search friend/username
  • Select Stories or Snaps to view

However, Snapchat does not authorize these third party sites. Their methods might violate Snapchat’s terms, and the replays could be dated or low quality.

Using a Snapchat Recovery Service

There are companies that offer Snapchat data recovery services, for a fee. They use proprietary tools to extract expired Snapchat photos and videos from devices.

For example:

  • iMyFone SnapBack
  • Fonelab Snapchat Recovery
  • Dr. Fone Snapchat Recovery

These services can scan your phone and extract Snapchat media that is otherwise inaccessible. However, this requires handing your device over to the company, and there is a cost involved.

Conclusion

In summary, while Snapchat Stories are intended to disappear after 24 hours, there are ways you can re-watch them. Saving a Story before it expires, replaying My Stories, retrieving expired Stories, and using third party apps are some of the methods that may work. However, there are no guarantees when trying to revive expired Snapchat Stories. The safest option is to screenshot or screen record a Story if you want to be able to view it again after 24 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some common questions about rewatching Snapchat Stories:

Question Answer
Can you replay a friend’s Snapchat Story? No, you can’t directly replay someone else’s Story once it has expired. But you can screenshot it while viewing to save it.
How long do Snapchat Memories last? Stories saved to Memories last for 30 days. After 30 days they are deleted unless you save them to your Camera Roll.
Can you recover deleted Snapchat Memories? If a Memory was deleted within the last 30 days, you may be able to contact Snapchat support to restore it. But there is no guarantee.
Do Snapchat Stories disappear forever? Yes, Snapchat Stories disappear forever after 24 hours unless you save them via screenshot, Memories or a third party app. Snapchat deletes all expired Stories after 30 days.
Why did some of my Memories disappear? Snapchat automatically deletes Memories older than 30 days. You have to manually save Stories to your camera roll if you want to preserve them indefinitely.
Can police recover deleted Snapchat Stories? In some cases police can work with Snapchat to recover deleted data if it relates to an investigation. A court order is usually required.

Steps to Save Snapchat Stories

Here is a summary of the main methods to save and replay Snapchat Stories:

Method How To Notes
Screenshot Open Snapchat camera and screenshot Story Works for other people’s Stories
Screen Record Use device screen recorder while viewing Saves entire Story video
Save to Memories Tap down arrow on own Story and “Save to Memories” Only for your own Stories
Snapchat Replay View your My Stories and tap to replay Replays for 24 hours
Retrieve Expired Stories Access Memories History in My Data Only available up to 30 days
Use Third Party App Connect Snapchat account to app Secretly saves Stories

Conclusion

While Snapchat Stories are ephemeral by design, there are ways to capture, save, and replay them. Screen recording Stories is a reliable way to save someone else’s. Using Snapchat Memories, Replay, and My Data lets you retrieve your expired Stories for up to 30 days. Or third party apps can secretly record both yours and friends’ Stories. Ultimately, if you want to preserve a Snapchat Story forever, your best bet is to screenshot or screen record it before it disappears.