The streak save feature is a built-in mechanism designed to give users a second chance to recover their Snapstreak. When you miss the 24-hour deadline, the flame emoji is replaced by an hourglass emoji, indicating that the streak is at risk. During this grace period, you and your friend have one additional day to exchange snaps and restore the streak.
To take advantage of this feature, simply send a snap to your friend and ensure they send one back. Once the snaps are exchanged, the streak will resume, and the flame emoji will reappear. This feature is particularly useful for users who occasionally miss deadlines due to busy schedules or technical issues.