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How do I get rid of the yellow dot next to my Bitmoji?

How do I get rid of the yellow dot next to my Bitmoji?

Having a yellow dot next to your Bitmoji can be annoying and make you wonder what it means. The yellow dot indicates that you have unread notifications or activity on Snapchat. It appears whenever someone sends you a message, story reply, friend request, etc. Getting rid of the yellow dot is easy once you know how.

Check Your Conversations

The yellow dot usually means you have unopened snaps or chats from friends. Open the Snapchat app and go to the Chat screen. This is the screen that shows your message threads with friends. Check each conversation and open any unread snaps or messages. Opening and viewing the snaps and chats will clear the notification and make the yellow dot disappear.

Be sure to open any group conversations too. The yellow dot will remain if you have unviewed messages in a group chat. Tap and hold on a group conversation to see who sent the unopened message. Open it to view and the yellow dot should go away.

View Your Stories

Friends and accounts you follow can add you to their private story. When someone adds you to their private story, a yellow dot will appear on your Bitmoji. Go to the Stories screen and press and hold on any story with a yellow dot. Select ‘View My Story’ to open it. This will let you see the new private story content added and clear the notification.

The same applies for public stories you’re following. Open Snapchat’s Stories screen and press and hold any story with a yellow dot. Tap ‘View Story’ to open it and the notification will be cleared.

Check Your Snap Map Updates

The Snap Map lets you see your friends’ locations and view snaps posted around the world. If your friends share their locations or post public snaps, a yellow dot will show next to your Bitmoji.

To remove the notification, go to the Snap Map and tap the search icon. Select ‘Updates’ to see snaps and locations recently shared by your friends. Viewing the updates will clear the yellow dot notification.

Accept/Decline Friend Requests

When someone sends you a friend request on Snapchat, a yellow dot will appear by your Bitmoji. Go to your profile page and tap the emoji icon in the top right. This will show your friend requests.

Tap on each request and select ‘Accept’ or ‘Decline’. Responding to the requests will make the yellow dot disappear. Make sure to respond to each one or the notification will remain.

View Memories/Camera Roll

Saving photos or videos you took with Snapchat to your Memories or Camera Roll will trigger a yellow dot. To remove it, go to your profile page and tap the emoji icon. Select ‘Memories’ and view any recent snaps you saved. This clears the notification.

You can also go to your Snapchat Camera Roll, which shows saved sent snaps. Open any unviewed snaps and the yellow dot should disappear.

Check Your Snapstreaks

A Snapstreak occurs when you and a friend have snapped each other within 24 hours for more than 3 consecutive days. If you have a pending Snapstreak about to expire, a yellow dot appears.

Go to your Friends screen and check who the yellow dot is next to. Tap on their name and send them a snap. This will keep your streak alive and remove the notification.

Look for Verification Requests

If you have a public profile or Snapchat account, you can request verification. When your request is pending, a yellow dot will show until Snapchat finishes reviewing it. All you can do is wait for Snapchat to verify or deny your request. Once processed, the notification will clear.

Review Order Confirmations

Snapchat has an in-app shop where you can purchase outfits for your Bitmoji. When you buy new items, Snapchat sends an order confirmation that causes a yellow dot to appear.

Open Snapchat and go to your profile page. Tap the emoji icon and select ‘Orders’ to view details on your recent purchases. This will get rid of the yellow dot.

Check Your Snapchat Trophies

You can earn trophies on Snapchat for completing different activities, like sending videos or using lenses. When you unlock a new trophy, a yellow dot will show up.

Go to your profile, tap the emoji icon, and select ‘Trophies’. Scroll through and view any unlocked trophies to clear the notification.

Read Any Received Snaps

In some cases, a received snap may not appear in your conversations or stories. If this happens, there’s still a way to view and get rid of the yellow dot.

Go to your profile, tap the emoji icon, and choose ‘Received Snaps’. This will let you view any incoming snaps that didn’t show up in chat. Open them to clear the notification.

Conclusion

Having a persistent yellow dot next to your Bitmoji can be annoying. But in most cases, it simply indicates you have unviewed Snapchat notifications. Going through your messages, stories, friend requests, Snap Map, trophies, and other activity will get rid of the yellow dot.

Some notifications like verification requests may take longer to clear. But following these steps will help you remove most yellow dots from your Bitmoji and keep your Snapchat profile dot free.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the yellow dot keep coming back?

If the yellow dot persists even after you’ve viewed your Snapchat notifications, it could be a glitch. Try force quitting the Snapchat app and restarting your phone to refresh the app. If the dot still appears, uninstall and reinstall Snapchat to fix any bugs.

Can I disable the yellow dot?

There is no setting in Snapchat to disable the yellow dot. The dot is designed to alert you to unopened activity that requires your attention. If you want to get rid of the yellow dot, you’ll need to view whatever notifications Snapchat wants you to see.

Does the yellow dot notify me of received snaps or opened snaps?

The yellow dot notifies you when you’ve received new snaps, not when recipients have opened your snaps. It appears as soon as friends send you new messages, stories, friend requests, etc. You’ll need to open those incoming snaps and activities to clear the dot.

Can my friends see my yellow dot status?

No, the yellow dot only appears on your Bitmoji to indicate your personal unread notifications. It does not show up for your friends and they have no way of seeing your notification status.

Should I leave snaps unopened to keep the dot?

It’s best to open snaps in a timely manner and avoid leaving unread notifications. Leaving snaps unopened could make friends think you’re ignoring them. It also keeps an unnecessary yellow dot on your Bitmoji. Open snaps when you get them to have clear communication.

Why does my Bitmoji still have a dot after I viewed a snap?

If your Bitmoji still has a yellow dot after you opened a snap, you likely have another unviewed notification. Double check your messages, stories, friend requests, Snap Map updates, trophies, etc. for any unopened activity. Keep checking all sections until the dot disappears.

Steps to Get Rid of the Yellow Dot

Here is a quick step-by-step summary of how to get rid of the yellow dot from your Bitmoji:

  1. Open Snapchat and go to the Chat screen
  2. Tap each conversation and view any unopened snaps
  3. Check group conversations for unviewed messages
  4. Go to Stories and view private/public stories with yellow dots
  5. View Snap Map updates in the search menu
  6. Accept or decline pending friend requests
  7. Check Memories and Camera Roll for unseen snaps
  8. Send a snap to friends with soon-expiring streaks
  9. Wait for any pending verification requests to process
  10. Look for order confirmations in your Snapchat profile
  11. View unlocked trophies in your profile
  12. Check Received Snaps for any snaps that didn’t appear in chat

Turn Off Notifications for Temporary Relief

If you want immediate temporary relief from the yellow dot, you can turn off Snapchat notifications. Here’s how:

iOS Directions

  1. Open iPhone Settings > Notifications
  2. Scroll down and tap Snapchat
  3. Toggle off Allow Notifications

Android Directions

  1. Open Snapchat and tap the Profile icon
  2. Tap the Gear icon to access Settings
  3. Tap Manage Notifications
  4. Toggle off Show Notifications

This will prevent new dots from appearing. However, existing yellow dots will remain until you view those notifications. So you’ll still need to clear your current alerts.

Contact Snapchat Support if Issues Persist

In rare cases, the yellow dot may continue appearing for no reason, even if you have no unviewed activity. If your issue persists after you’ve tried the troubleshooting steps above, contact Snapchat Support.

To contact Snapchat Support:

  1. Open the Snapchat app and go to your Profile
  2. Tap the Gear icon to access the Settings menu
  3. Scroll down and select ‘Support’
  4. Tap ‘Contact Us’ and describe your yellow dot issue

Snapchat Support can investigate your account to identify and resolve any glitches causing the dot to remain. This may involve resetting notifications or refreshing your account.

Use a Third Party App

If Snapchat Support is unable to fix your notification dot issue, a third party app may help. Some apps can manually clear Snapchat notifications and dots.

However, this does involve providing app permissions to read your Snapchat data. Make sure to only use reputable apps you trust. Some options to research include:

  • Notifier for Snapchat (iOS only)
  • Snap Tools (iOS and Android)
  • SC Helper (Android only)

These tools can reset your Snapchat notification badge and clear the dot through account syncing. But approach third party apps carefully, as Snapchat does not endorse them.

Prevent Future Notification Dots

To avoid dealing with pesky yellow dots going forward, get in the habit of frequently checking and responding to Snapchat notifications. Here are some tips:

  • Open Snapchat daily and view your snaps right away
  • Send a snap back as soon as you get one when possible
  • Stay on top of replying to chat messages and group conversations
  • Check Stories and Snap Map updates from friends regularly
  • Accept/decline friend requests as soon as you get them

By making it a habit to promptly view Snapchat notifications, you can avoid waking up to a string of yellow dots. Getting into a routine helps ensure dots don’t pile up.

Adjust Your Notification Settings

You can also cut down on dots by adjusting your Snapchat notification settings. Here’s how to edit notifications on iOS and Android:

iOS Directions

  1. Go to Settings > Notifications > Snapchat
  2. Turn off notifications you don’t need like Friend Requests
  3. Reduce the number of notifications by changing the Alert Style

Android Directions

  1. Open Snapchat > Tap profile icon > Tap gear icon
  2. Go to Manage Notifications and turn off unnecessary ones
  3. Change Alert Style to control how many notifications you get

Customizing your alerts to reduce non-essential notifications can help minimize random yellow dots. You’ll still get notified about important activity without being overloaded.

Conclusion

Having a persistent yellow dot next to your Bitmoji can be annoying. But in most cases, it simply indicates you have unviewed Snapchat notifications. Going through your messages, stories, friend requests, Snap Map, trophies, and other activity will get rid of the yellow dot.

Some notifications like verification requests may take longer to clear. But following these steps will help you remove most yellow dots from your Bitmoji and keep your Snapchat profile dot free.