How to use the new-look Snapchat like a pro, whether you're new to the app or you've been using it for years

Snapchat's recent design overhaul is here to stay, whether users like it or not.

That's according to Snap Inc. executives, in response to an online petition pleading with the developers to revert to an older version of the app.

Despite the 1.2 million signatures on that petition, and the disapproval of notable Snapchat user Kylie Jenner, Snap insists the update is ultimately what's best for the user and that they are confident everyone will learn to love it eventually.

Naturally, all this hullabaloo seems ridiculous for those who have never interacted with the famously difficult-to-use photo sharing app, which critics argue has only become less intuitive since the update.

Luckily, I'm a millennial who has been practicing the unrecognized art of explaining how to use technology all my life, I'm a shameless Snapchat fan, and I'm here to help. 

Here's everything you need to know to use the new-look Snapchat, and a guide to all the quirks that will have you perfecting your Snap skills in no time!

SEE ALSO: Snapchat will now let you create your own custom Lenses and Filters — here's how to make them

Level 1: The Basics. In this section, I'll do a basic overview of the app's features and how to use them.

After downloading the free app, you'll need to provide an email address and phone number, and create a password and screen name. 

The layout

Snapchat's layout is designed to be simple, no-frills, and easy-to-navigate. It is anything but.

The key is to resist thinking to hard. There are three major screens:

1. The camera, which is always the first screen you'll land on upon opening the app.

2. The "Friends" page

3. The "Discover" page

You navigate between these pages by swiping left or right from the camera. 

If you've ever used the Facebook or Instagram apps, swiping to navigate to a new section of the app will seem natural. After all, social mobile apps have been borrowing innovative functions and designs from Snapchat for years now.

The camera is the default start-up screen. From there, you'll swipe right to view your "Friends" page.

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