Generally speaking, we pay a lot of attention to tips from users. Sometimes we try to ride 'em out when we know the situation will blow over, but let's quickly talk about 6snap – Rudy Huyn's Snapchat client for Windows Phone.
Very early this morning, an update went out to users with a few choice improvements, including a new API. Long story short, the app was built using a preview compiler, which caused crashing when the app was launched. Huyn was very aware of user-reports on the app crashing and immediately pulled the app to prevent further breakage amongst users. The new fixed version of the app was also submitted, but surprisingly it has still yet to hit the Store.
Anyway, the point is 6snap is fine, and it will be back very soon.
Source: Rudy Huyn
Reader comments
6snap will return to the Store, you can stop freaking out now
It's been more than 5 months does anyone seriously know when 6snap will get back? or it will stay deleted 4ever?
Well, still not available for me.
"Anyway, the point is 6snap is fine, and it will be back very soon."
Oh really? Might want to check into that.
Don't waste your time with a supid app like Snapchat.
Yo have now Telegram App (much better thatn Whatsapp and Snapchat together).
Telegram App it's for Windows Phone and other platforms, and you can install its excellent app for Windows desktop.
It's 100% free, in 6 languages (more coming...), and it have the options to send messages (heavily encrypted and can self-destruct). It's everything you need to replace Whatsapp and/or Snapf*ck.
The UI it's so good looking!
Please take a look and try it for yourself: https://telegram.org/
Holy Carpal Tunnel Syndrome BatGirl... I just looked at that Snapper thingy and they want my card information so I can use them to send cash???
You have got to be yanking my crank here. Why would someone do that?
http://blog.snapchat.com/
This is why the world is going to heck in a hand cart.
as a fan of the WP platform, I'm glad to see a popular client like Snapchat get support (be it from Rudy or elsewhere).
as a guy over the age of 30, I think Snapchat is the dumbest thing i've ever seen.
You and me both, lol.
Seems faster
I always assumed this app (the official and the unofficial) was only used by teenage girls. Explains the "freaking out" lol
Daniel... Please do not assume everyone freaks out my friend.
It was more or less a response to the near avalanche of tips from concerned perverts, I mean Snapchatters, that inspired this article :P
wellll
Would this slow allow me to bypass snapchats third party block? Cuz I just got their email.....
so snap chat want us to use it now?? or are we all still getting blocked??
This is so funny because of the timing of Snapchat threatening to block 3rd party clients! Oh boy...
Read Rudy's twitter. If you just use 6snap, you shouldn't get the 3rd party stuff email. At least his latest answers hint to this.
It's the only one I use and I got the email. I'm thinking it could be from using Swapchat way back when.
Same here.
Yea like I've used a different ones in the past but that was very early in snapchat client process.....
I've only used 6snap and I most definitely got the email today.
Fuck snapchat. Xoxo
Crying over apps is so lame. My goodness. I don't blame Daniel with the title of this article.
I wish Rudy could provide a server for push notifications! I love ❤ his work.
Seems faster
Funny I know Daniel is the author of an article just from the title (even the toast noti sometimes) by how condescending it is lol :D
Condescending or humorous? I think some people are a wee bit too sensitive. I mean, it's a headline, not a personal note for anyone ;)
Condescendingly humorous? Lol
No bother here, I find them amusing. You write the best articles
Please don't ever change Daniel. Things would get boring around here. ;P
lol, no worries...too stubborn and set in my ways to change ;)
"stop freaking out now"? Thanks for patronising us. Oh I'm sorry, long word. It means talking down to
Welcome!
PS It is called sarcasm. Oh I'm sorry, long word. It means not to be taken literally, teasing
That was great, Daniel.
Thank you sir although I consider lurking for nearly two years doesn't quite qualify me as a newbie. Oh and I understand your sarcasm - ever stop to think my comment was also couched in sarcasm. Oh sorry, I forgot the ubiquitous, yoof ';)'. Maybe it's the writers who are to quick to condemn and are prehaps "too sensitive".
Newbies...
Bewbs
I've been patiently waiting ALL DAY :(
Go for a walk.
I actually have a class in an hour lol.
Now we only need the official app, but that's too much to ask. and then they complain about the use of 3rd party apps to access snapchat like if we WP users could magically have an official app. but at least Rudy app will be available soon in Store. and that's cool for people who use the service.
(feisty cat noise)
6 snap should be all in platforms let the official apps die.
I never even received the update that broke the app, even though I have automatic app udates enabled. Lucky me I guess?
So will they still deactivate your account if you use it, or does the new API fix that?
There's no "fix" for that.
I haven't been following, but I remember something about an open API they were thinking about introducing
This update does use a new API, though I am not sure if gets around being detected as a 3rd party app.
Soon™
Sounds great, but I seem to remember Snapchat has already doomed 6snap a few days ago...
Rudy huyn said on twitter it doesn't affect 6snap users
Well I got a notice today that says otherwise. Does this update prevent Snapchat from knowing we are using a 3rd party app?
Actually it does affect us because I got a notice today saying my account will be locked if I don't quit using it. Troll.
Another person on the Internet who doesn't know the meanings of the words he's typing. Mistakenly making a claim makes you wron,g not a troll. Please look up the meaning and consider it in future uses of the word.
Calm your tits, bro. Troll.
rudy, Rudy, RUDY!!!!.....
SNAKE!!
lmao
You lost me... I was referencing the movie.
He's referencing a game called Metal Gear Solid. :)
Thanks lol
"Title rocks 10/10" - IGN
I was gonna say that, haha.
Good to know :) I don't use those kinds of services that I see as pointless... but, if it holds off the angry mobs :) So be it.
what is the meaning of preview complier..??
Dev preview,, probably vs 2015
Something related to Visual Studio.
Snap chat couldn't be reached for comment when I flamed their Twitter.
Please continue your investigation, inspector
The investigation is ongoing and the facts WILL come out. No snapchat public forum will be left unflamed.
Hhhh me too i took the shit of them about snapchat even i had account & i dont use it or 6snap but its necessity today 6snap tommorow all apps !!!!!
we must standout out loud toghter we are the minority here & one day we will gain supreme hhhhhhhh
That's true.
Seems like everyone is off to sleep :P
No offence to you dan .... Its late night in India
Not Everyone :P
I imagine the majority of the site's readership is still American/European.
yeah I think so too, most ppl here are from America or Europe
Yeah America!!!!
That is why all offers are avaialablr in your area ....
Jordanian here :P
I think there are 2 more and that's it :D
Hi, I'm Jordanian live in Saudi Arabia
Hala wallah
Do you think that was wise to say? @viky1101
It's 9:45 PM. Soooo it's not late. But if you are a little baby, then it is.
Ohh..
Still awake here looll
Until Snapchat block my account :(
Received a mail today too ? :-\
I did.. :/
Damn. Been using it all the time like normal, no email. Effff Snapchat.
Maybe Rudy needs to build a snap chat backend clone too.
Ok. What's 6snap? :P
Snap chat client, best of its kind.
What's snap chat?:P
You're kidding right??
I'm not sure, but I think its pictures with words... I don't know, cant find my old timey reading glasses...
Seconded. I've no idea what it is.
If it's anything to do with "social networking" (is there any other sort? unsocial networking) then I won't have a clue!
Some of us actually meet our friends, or phone them. On our phones.
Thanks for the side of judgement to go along with your choice. Some of use social networking AND still meet friends in real life. Some of us have friends all over the world and its great to be able to keep in touch with them.
Of course there's non-social networking. Novell networks weren't usually very social, for example. :-)
Same here. I meet, call or text them. I've never really used social networking.
The only I've tried is twitter.
Hahahaha trololol
Take a snap and chat ... Its all in the name
'Snap' is a card game here in the UK. When two cards of the same value (eg, two fours) are placed on top of each other, the players slap their hands on to the pile of cards and shout 'snap!' The player whose hand hits the pile first wins that pile of cards.
So 'snapchat' must be an app that allows you to talk about card games, right?
I wish more games would add a chat. For example I'd love an Uno Chat. It is weird not being able to chat with the other players. Hopefully more game devs look at Snap Chat and start putting them into their games.
You are either trying to be funny or have no clue how to read the description of an app.
Lol. I was kidding (note subtle tongue smiley). Pretty fun thread nonetheless. But you're all wrong. It's how kids send time-bombed pictures of their junk.