Steve Turner

I’ve tested this a few times out of curiosity. Airplane Mode used to be reliable—load the snap, disconnect Wi-Fi and cellular, screenshot, then close the app. But now Snapchat often queues the alert and still notifies when you reconnect. Screen recording also used to work, but that’s patched too. Realistically, if you try these tricks, there’s no 100% safe guarantee. The app is built around temporary media, so trying to bypass that is always a gamble.

Snapchat Plus users can turn on a star badge (✨) next to their name, but it’s optional. If you don’t see it, there’s no way to know—they keep Plus features private unless the subscriber chooses otherwise.

I remember waiting forever to hit the 1k follower mark just to unlock Live. Once I did, the option popped up next to the video/photo modes when tapping +. It’s pretty straightforward—you just set a title and go live. The tricky part is handling comments. I always use moderation tools like keyword filters to keep chats chill. Also, stream in good lighting; TikTok loves boosting lives that look professional. It’s worth the effort once you get the hang of it.