Instagram is one of the most popular social media apps that lets you share photos and videos with your friends, family, and followers. However, to enjoy the latest features and bug fixes, you need to keep your app updated. In this blog post, we will show you how to update Instagram on iPhone and Android devices. Let’s see it in detail.
How to Update Instagram on iPhone and Android
Updating Instagram on your device is a very simple process. To update Instagram on iPhone and Android devices, follow the below methods.
Updating Instagram on iPhone
If you have an iPhone, you can update Instagram from the App Store. To update, follow the below steps:
- Open the App Store app on your iPhone.
- Tap on your profile icon (at the top right corner of the screen).
- Scroll down and see the list of apps that have updates available.
- Find Instagram and tap on the Update button next to it.
- Wait for the update to download and install.
Once the update is done, you can open Instagram and enjoy the new features.
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- Open the App Store app on your iPhone.
- Tap the search icon (magnifier icon) at the bottom right corner.
- Type Instagram in the search text box and tap on the first option.
- Finally tap on the Update button next to Instagram.
- Wait for the update to download and install.
That’s it! You have successfully updated Instagram on your iPhone.
Note: You cannot enable auto-updates for a specific app on your iPhone, whereas on Android devices, you can update which you will see later in this blog post. On iPhone, you can enable auto-updates for all the apps. Let’s see how:
- Open the Settings App.
- Scroll down and tap on the App Store.
- Enable the toggle switch next to the App Updates.
- You can also enable the toggle switch for App Updates or Automatic Download under the section CELLULAR DATA to allow app updates on mobile data (not mandatory).
Updating Instagram on Android Phone
If you have an Android device, you can update Instagram from the Google Play Store. To update, follow the below steps:
- Open the Google Play Store app.
- Type Instagram in the search text box (at the top of the screen).
- Tap Instagram (from the search results).
- You may see the Update option next to Instagram, if so, tap on it. If you see the Open option, it means your Instagram app is already up to date.
Once the update is done, you can open Instagram on your Android device and enjoy the new features.
By default, the Android device automatically updates the Instagram app if you have not turned off auto-update. To enable auto-update, follow the below steps:
- Open the Google Play Store app.
- Type Instagram in the search text box (at the top of the screen).
- Tap Instagram (from the search results).
- Tap the Instagram icon.
- Then, tap the three-dot vertical icon (at the top right of the screen).
- Tap on the check box next to the option Enable auto-update.
What if You Are Not Able to Update Instagram on Your Android and iPhone?
Updating Instagram is very easy but sometimes you may not be able to update. Let’s see how to fix it.
- Check your internet connections (mobile data plan or Wi-Fi).
- Free up some storage on your device.
- Clear the cache of the Google Play Store on your Android device.
- Delete or uninstall the Instagram app and reinstall it.
Conclusion
Updating Instagram is easy and quick, and it ensures that you have access to the latest features and bug fixes. Whether you have an iPhone or an Android device, you can follow these simple steps mentioned above in this blog post to update your app and stay connected with your friends and followers.
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