[GUIDE] Fix Snapchat device blocks

hosepe

Hello. As some snapchat users have found out already, snapchat is increasing its security measures and thus falsely blocking some Android users:

This problem isn't GrapheneOS related, it also can happen falsely on the stock os.
This fix applies to the following error message: Due to repeated failed attempts or other unusual activity, my access to Snapchat is temporarily disabled .
You will be running an older snapchat version that might have unpatched issues. The version will be from February 2024.
Snapchat's 'official fix' (which won't work): https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/7012325477268-I-get-an-error-message-logging-in-to-Snapchat
Contacting Snapchat's support team won't help. You might complete a few messages back-and-fourth, but then their support will give up and won't respond to new replies (they literally say this lol)

How to fix this issue (for now)

Uninstall your current snapchat installation
Install snapchat version 12.67.xx. This is the latest version that will still work. Some newer snapchat versions will also let you log-in, but they will kick you out again after a few hours/days. A link to apkmirror, here. Older releases contain less features (such as the new high-res profile pictures and the new map, this version still has those luckily)
Log in normally
Don't update the app to a new version. In Aurora Store, you should blacklist the app in settings. I don't know if you can block the Play Store from updating automatically.

Alternative fix

Clear snapchat cache and data in settings
Create a new snapchat account
Enjoy. Be wary that creating multiple accounts on the same device will also result in this blocking issue again.

In the future this issue might be fixed and snapchat might roll-back the 'improved' security measures, but since snapchat is notiously bad at fixing issues or listening to its users, don't expect a better fix soon.

Hope this helps!

AlphaElwedritsch

hosepe I don't know if you can block the Play Store from updating automatically.

Yes it can. Automatic app updates can be switched of in playstore settings. But only globally. Not per app

jumpdeer

hosepe Don't update the app to a new version

what will happen?

Dumdum

AlphaElwedritsch
Incorrect. The 3 dot menu in the top right of an app page is where you can find the Enable autoupdate tickbox for an app.

AlphaElwedritsch

Correct

jumpdeer

the apk you linked still gave me the error when trying to log in

ChronicBoy31

jumpdeer Did you uninstall Snapchat and clear user data before installing?

Velocity9490

This can be achieved without Aurora blacklisting. You can leverage the Manual download feature in Aurora, so you won't even have to get an APK from some third-party source. Just put in the version code for the newest supported version (107272), and it will work just fine.

laserjet25

I can confirm this works on 2024091900. It however did not work with my work profile through shelter which is where I have play services installed.

Thx for posting the guide, quite the lifesaver.

juliang

the apk (version 12.67.1.0) worked for me, thanks!

It won't work without google play services (though it will tell you that), so I installed it in the work profile (via shelter) which to my surprise worked fine.
I disabled the auto updates in the play store just to play it safe, though I could see snapchat at one point forcing the update and potentially breaking things.

Huabaa

juliang tried this, did not work :

Huabaa

i tried that exact version, what i did was use main profile, install old version, then send it to another user profile, used vpn, then regular wifi ip after restart same issue, says due to suspicious bla bla, anything you can suggest? i can not register an account, also all older versions form feb and lower do not have google sign in feature to begin with

Velocity9490

I just updated to the latest version (v13.16.0.40/168572), and it still works fine. Will post an update if anything changes.

Velocity9490

Update: Everything still works fine, I've updated the app using Aurora Store a few time and it didn't break.