Problems with Instagram: the solutions

Browsing the popular photo social network, you noticed that it doesn't work as it used to. For example, you are unable to post a comment or leave a like. We from ChimeraRevo we have created a guide in which we will list a series of solutions to solve i problems with Instagram quickly and easily.

Check the status of the Internet connection

If you find problems with Instagram, the first thing we advise you to check is it connection status used to browse the Internet. The disservice found, in fact, could be simply due to the WIFI network or to that give.

If you have an Android device, you will have to check in the notification bar at the top if there is theWi-Fi icon (if you are connected to a wireless network) or the logo 3G/H/H+/4G/LTE (if you are connected to the data network). If not, pull down the notification curtain and press onappropriate toggle to activate connectivity. Alternatively, open the Settings, locate the menu dedicated to connessioni and activate the Wi-Fi or the data network pressing on the appropriate switch.

As for iOS, even in this case, we advise you to check whether the Wi-Fi icon or the data network icon is at the top. If not, open the Settings pressing ongear on the home screen, tap on Wi-Fi and move to ON the dedicated switch or press on Mobile phone and activate the data connection by pressing the appropriate switch.

If you find that the Wi-Fi or cellular network is properly activated on your device, then the problem may be due to some operator disservice. In this case, we suggest you open any browser and connect to any website to check if the connection is successful. In case of a negative result, we advise you to contact the manager with whom you subscribed to the promotion. For more information, take a look at the guides below.

If you have a metered data connection, take a look at GB remaining of the offer subscribed using the specific application or by calling the dedicated number.

Check the status of Instagram servers

From the solutions to solve problems with Instagram we also suggest you to check the status of the servers of the popular photographic social network. This control allows you to identify any problems server side regarding the social platform in a few moments.

Since Instagram does not have an Internet site where you can directly check the status of the servers, you will need to take advantage of external services such as Downdetector. Having said that, connect to the page dedicated to Instagram di Downdetector.

Through the proposed page, you will find a specific written that identifies any disservice. For example, if Downdetector detects a problem with the social network, the wording will appear Possible problems at Instagram. If desired, it is also possible to send a report of the outage by clicking on the button I have a problem with Instagram.

As an alternative to Downdetector, you can take advantage of Twitter and in particular the hashtag #InstagramDown.

Uninstall and reinstall the Instagram app

If everything works perfectly but unfortunately you are still unable to carry out actions within the social platform, then we suggest you uninstall and reinstall the application.

Su Android, identify theinstagram icon, long tap on it and tap on the option Uninstall via the menu that appears above. Alternatively, open the Settings, press on Applications and identified Instagram through the proposed list. After clicking on it, choose Uninstall and confirm the uninstallation by clicking on OK.

For iOS, via the home screen, make a long press on the social network icon, press on X that appears at the top left and confirm by tapping on Delete.

At this point, you can proceed with the reinstallation of Instagram from the Google Play Store for Android or the App Store for iOS.

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