{"id":1138,"date":"2026-05-06T08:10:58","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T08:10:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/?p=1138"},"modified":"2026-05-06T08:10:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T08:10:58","slug":"snapchat-message-pending-but-we-are-friends-fix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/snapchat-message-pending-but-we-are-friends-fix\/","title":{"rendered":"Snapchat Message Pending But We\u2019re Still Friends: How to Fix It"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- Meta Description: Still friends but Snapchat says pending? Learn the real causes and how to fix pending messages on iPhone and Android in 2026. --><\/p>\n<p><!-- SEO Title Tag \/ H1 --><\/p>\n<p><i>Last Verified: May 6, 2026<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Seeing a <b>&#8220;Pending&#8221; status with a grey icon<\/b> next to a friend&#8217;s name can be confusing. While it often feels like you&#8217;ve been blocked, this status is frequently caused by a <b>temporary app glitch<\/b> or a <b>privacy setting update<\/b>. This guide covers the verified steps to troubleshoot a pending message when you are certain you are still friends.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/snapchat-message-pending-but-we-are-friends-fix\/#Why_Snapchat_says_pending_even_when_youre_friends\" >Why Snapchat says pending even when you\u2019re friends<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/snapchat-message-pending-but-we-are-friends-fix\/#Quick_Checks\" >Quick Checks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/snapchat-message-pending-but-we-are-friends-fix\/#1_Confirm_the_Person_is_Still_in_Your_Friends_List\" >1. Confirm the Person is Still in Your Friends List<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/snapchat-message-pending-but-we-are-friends-fix\/#2_Check_Their_%E2%80%9CContact_Me%E2%80%9D_Privacy_Setting\" >2. Check Their &#8220;Contact Me&#8221; Privacy Setting<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/snapchat-message-pending-but-we-are-friends-fix\/#Fixes_That_Usually_Work\" >Fixes That Usually Work<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/snapchat-message-pending-but-we-are-friends-fix\/#1_Restart_Snapchat\" >1. Restart Snapchat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/snapchat-message-pending-but-we-are-friends-fix\/#2_Clear_Snapchat_Cache\" >2. Clear Snapchat Cache<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/snapchat-message-pending-but-we-are-friends-fix\/#3_Check_Network_and_Data_Saver_Settings\" >3. Check Network and Data Saver Settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/snapchat-message-pending-but-we-are-friends-fix\/#4_Update_Snapchat\" >4. Update Snapchat<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/snapchat-message-pending-but-we-are-friends-fix\/#When_to_Stop_Troubleshooting\" >When to Stop Troubleshooting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/snapchat-message-pending-but-we-are-friends-fix\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/snapchat-message-pending-but-we-are-friends-fix\/#How_long_do_Snapchat_messages_stay_pending\" >How long do Snapchat messages stay pending?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/snapchat-message-pending-but-we-are-friends-fix\/#Why_is_my_message_pending_on_my_phone_but_not_my_tablet\" >Why is my message pending on my phone but not my tablet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/snapchat-message-pending-but-we-are-friends-fix\/#Does_clearing_cache_delete_my_Streaks\" >Does clearing cache delete my Streaks?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Snapchat_says_pending_even_when_youre_friends\"><\/span><b>Why Snapchat says pending even when you\u2019re friends<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you haven&#8217;t been unfriended, a &#8220;Pending&#8221; message usually indicates that the app is having trouble delivering your data. This is often caused by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Local App Issues:<\/b> A &#8220;stalled&#8221; connection on your specific device.<\/li>\n<li><b>Privacy Settings:<\/b> The recipient&#8217;s <b>&#8220;Contact Me&#8221;<\/b> setting may be restricting incoming chats.<\/li>\n<li><b>Network Latency:<\/b> Weak 5G or Wi-Fi signals preventing the final delivery handshake.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Checks\"><\/span><b>Quick Checks<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Confirm_the_Person_is_Still_in_Your_Friends_List\"><\/span><b>1. Confirm the Person is Still in Your Friends List<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A helpful signal to check your status is the <b>Snap Score<\/b>. Open the person&#8217;s profile by tapping their Bitmoji. If you can see a numerical Snap Score, it usually suggests the account is still accessible to you. However, <b>it is not absolute proof<\/b> that the pending message is\u00a0related to a change in their privacy settings or friendship status, similar to how <a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/instagram-zoom-in-for-a-sign-not-working\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwirjffLmqSUAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQKA\">Instagram \u201cZoom In for a Sign\u201d Trend Not Working<\/a> can sometimes be a localized app error.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Check_Their_%E2%80%9CContact_Me%E2%80%9D_Privacy_Setting\"><\/span><b>2. Check Their &#8220;Contact Me&#8221; Privacy Setting<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If a friend has their privacy set to <b>&#8220;Friends Only&#8221;<\/b> and the app&#8217;s database hasn&#8217;t refreshed your status on their end, your messages will remain pending. If possible, verify with them that you are still appearing in their &#8220;My Friends&#8221; list.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fixes_That_Usually_Work\"><\/span><b>Fixes That Usually Work<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Restart_Snapchat\"><\/span><b>1. Restart Snapchat<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Force-closing the app can clear minor synchronization errors.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>iPhone:<\/b> Swipe up from the bottom and swipe Snapchat off the screen.<\/li>\n<li><b>Android:<\/b> Go to <b>Settings &gt; Apps &gt; Snapchat &gt; Force Stop<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Clear_Snapchat_Cache\"><\/span><b>2. Clear Snapchat Cache<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Clearing your cache removes temporary files that may be blocking your outgoing messages. This <b>will not delete<\/b> your Memories, Snaps, or saved Chats.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>On iOS:<\/b> Tap Profile &gt; Settings &gt; <b>Clear Data<\/b> &gt; <b>Clear Cache<\/b> &gt; <b>Clear<\/b>.<\/li>\n<li><b>On Android:<\/b> Tap Profile &gt; Settings &gt; <b>Clear Cache<\/b> &gt; <b>Continue<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Check_Network_and_Data_Saver_Settings\"><\/span><b>3. Check Network and Data Saver Settings<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes your phone restricts Snapchat to save battery or data. Ensure <b>&#8220;Low Data Mode&#8221;<\/b> is disabled in your phone&#8217;s cellular settings and that <b>Data Saver<\/b> is toggled off within the Snapchat app.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Update_Snapchat\"><\/span><b>4. Update Snapchat<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ensure both you and the recipient are using the latest version from the <b>App Store<\/b> or <b>Google Play Store<\/b>. Version mismatches are a common cause of delivery glitches in 2026, which we also saw with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/instagram-ai-restyle-not-working\/\">Instagram Edits AI Restyle Tool Not Working<\/a> during its initial rollout.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Stop_Troubleshooting\"><\/span><b>When to Stop Troubleshooting<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the message remains pending after 24 hours, the most effective step is to <b>remove and re-add the friend<\/b>. This forces the app to re-verify the connection from scratch. Be aware that this may reset an active Snap Streak.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_Snapchat_messages_stay_pending\"><\/span><b>How long do Snapchat messages stay pending?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Snapchat servers are designed to <b>automatically delete unopened one-on-one Snaps after 31 days<\/b>. If your message is stuck on pending and remains undelivered, it may eventually expire and be removed from the server.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_message_pending_on_my_phone_but_not_my_tablet\"><\/span><b>Why is my message pending on my phone but not my tablet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is often caused by a local app or connection issue on that specific device. If you use other messaging apps, you might also want to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/remove-whatsapp-status-from-chats\/\">Hide WhatsApp Status Previews from the Chats Tab<\/a> to keep your interface clean. Following the <b>Clear Cache<\/b> steps on the device showing the &#8220;Pending&#8221; status usually resolves this inconsistency.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_clearing_cache_delete_my_Streaks\"><\/span><b>Does clearing cache delete my Streaks?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>No.<\/b> Your Streaks are saved on Snapchat\u2019s servers, not your phone. Clearing the cache only removes temporary files used to speed up the app.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><i>Still stuck? Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/help.snapchat.com\">Official Snapchat Support<\/a> page for further assistance.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last Verified: May 6, 2026 Seeing a &#8220;Pending&#8221; status with a grey icon next to a friend&#8217;s name can be confusing. While it often feels like you&#8217;ve been blocked, this status is frequently caused by a temporary app glitch or a privacy setting update. 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