Remove the Snapchat Battery Icon on Map

If you don't know how to remove the Snapchat battery icon on the map, here is a guide that will help you.

Snapchat's Snap Map now displays a battery icon indicating the battery levels of its users' device. But many users believe this is unnecessary, because they feel it invades their privacy and want to remove it. If this is also your case, don't worry, today we leave you a guide so you can eliminate it, so continue reading:

How to Remove the Snapchat Battery Icon on Map

Understanding the Battery Icon:

It's important to clarify that the battery icon on Snap Maps does not represent your phone's battery level. Instead, it signifies the recency of your location update. A full green battery indicates a recently updated location, while a depleted one suggests a longer time since your location was refreshed.

Controlling Location Visibility:

Snapchat offers several options to control who can see your location and, consequently, the battery icon:

"My Friends" Setting: This allows all your Snapchat friends to see your location and the battery icon.

"My Friends, Except..." Setting: This grants visibility to all your friends except for a specifically chosen group, effectively hiding your location and battery icon from those selected.

"Only These Friends" Setting: This option provides the most granular control, allowing you to designate specific friends who can see your location and battery icon.

Choosing the Right Option:

The optimal setting depends on your preference for location sharing. If you want a broad audience to see your location but limit visibility to a few individuals, "My Friends, Except..." is a good choice. For complete control over who sees your location, "Only These Friends" is ideal.

Additional Considerations:

Ghost Mode: This temporary option hides your location and battery icon from everyone for three hours. However, it requires re-activation every three hours for continued privacy.

Disabling Location Sharing: Completely disabling location sharing prevents others from seeing your Bitmoji on the map entirely, eliminating the battery icon display as well.

With these steps you can effectively manage location visibility and the display of the associated battery icon in Snapchat Maps, ensuring control over your privacy settings.