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There is no timer button in the lower-left corner after taking a Snap.

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The timer does not appear when you take a video Snap. Instead, the time limit will be the same as the video's length. The timer only appears when you take a photo Snap.

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Why are all Snapchats sent to me suddenly only lasting for 3 seconds?

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This could be a glitch. Try to refresh the app by closing it.

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I'm receiving Snaps that have timers longer than 10 seconds, how can I do that?

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The Snaps you are receiving are actually not longer than 10 seconds. Snapchat plays all unviewed Snaps from a user back-to-back and combines each Snap's timer. Individual Snaps cannot be longer than 10 seconds.

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How do I add a time stamp to a Snapchat photo?

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Slide your finger across the screen, to shift the screen. You should see the time, temperature, and distance stamps. You can change the stamps (for example: mph to kmh, October 4, 2016 to 10/04/16, etc.) by double tapping the current stamp.

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How can I increase the time my Snap can be viewed?

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Snaps have a maximum time limit of 10 seconds, and there is no way around this. You can add Snaps to your Story, which will allow them to be replayed multiple times for 24 hours.

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How do I change the time text snapchats last?

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You can only save/unsave. Text through a blank picture if you want a time limit.

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How do I set the timer?

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Just tap the button and scroll through the options 1 second-10 seconds) and tap your option to send it or put on your story.

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Can I change how long a snap remains in my story?

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It remains in your story for 24 hours. You can save the snap and upload it again or delete it by going onto your story and pressing the trash icon.

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How do I change what time things were posted?

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You can't really do that. You should be able to change your time zone in your settings though (if that's the issue).

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How do I send my story to only one person?

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When you tap the arrow to send your snap, your friends list will appear. Simply select a friend and tap "send." Note that if your friends list is empty, you can only send it to "My Story."

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