Today, smartphone apps often update on their own unless you specifically disable automatic updates. This can be useful if you don’t want your apps to be updated on the go as it can use up your data. However, when there is a new update, you have to update the app manually. Previous updates to Instagram have added music to Stories, the ability to block and unblock people, and Reels. This is how you update Instagram via the Google Play Store or iOS App Store.
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THE SHORT ANSWER
To update Instagram on your Android device, open the Google Play Store and type “Instagram” in the Search for apps and games field at the top of the interface. press the green update button next to the app to update Instagram.
To update Instagram on your iOS device, open the App Store and type “Instagram” in the To search field. press the update button next to the app to update Instagram.
IMPORTANT SECTIONS
When it comes time to update Instagram, it will work the same as any other app or game you have downloaded on your phone. If you need to do it on your Android device, you can also use an APK. However, the easiest way on both operating systems is to go to the Google Play Store or iOS App Store and update the Instagram app from there.
How to Update Instagram on Android
To update Instagram, open the Google Play Store and, at the top Search for apps and games bar, type “Instagram”.
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If your Instagram app is already up to date or has automatic updates turned on, you can only access the Instagram app from the Google Play Store. However, if you need to manually update the app, there will be a green update button where the Open button is usually. Press update Update Instagram.
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How to Update Instagram on iPhone
To update Instagram on your iOS device, open the App Store and tap To search in the bottom menu. Type “Instagram” in the search field.
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press the update button to the right of the Instagram app list to update it.
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Turn off automatic updates (Google Play Store)
Automatic updates are the norm these days. This allows app developers to ensure that the latest version of their application is rolled out on as many devices as possible. However, for those who don’t necessarily want that, there is always the choice to disable automatic updates.
Open the Google Play Store on your Android device, then tap your profile picture in the top right corner. In the next menu, tap Settingsthen Network Preferences†
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In the Network Preferences drop-down list, tap Automatically update apps†
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In the latest Instagram update, Instagram added the ability to pin posts or roles to the top of your profile.
If you expect Instagram to always update automatically and it doesn’t, you may need to go to the Google Play Store or iOS App Store and update it manually. Your synced or automatic update setting may be turned off, or you may have set it to update only over Wi-Fi. If all else fails, reboot your phone.