How to Update Instagram on iPhone and Android
Install the latest Instagram version from your phone’s official app store and confirm that the update completes.
Open Instagram’s app-store listing and tap Update. Wait for the button to change to Open, then launch Instagram.
Before you start
Use Wi-Fi or a stable mobile connection, keep enough free storage available, and avoid unofficial download sites.
Follow the steps
Open the official store listing
Search for Instagram in your app store and open the official listing. On Android, use Google Play.
Open Instagram’s official store listing. · Tap to enlarge Tap Update
Tap Update and wait while the store downloads and installs the new version. Keep the phone connected.
Wait for installation to finish. · Tap to enlarge Open the updated app
When the button changes to Open, the update is complete. Tap Open and confirm that Instagram loads normally.
Open confirms the update is installed. · Tap to enlarge
A couple of useful details
Why does the store show Open instead of Update?
Your installed version is already current for that device and store account.
Why is the update stuck?
Check the connection and free storage, restart the store, then try again.
Will updating log me out?
Normally it does not, but keep your login and recovery information available.
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