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Instagram LED Notifications
I have a custom ROM on my S3, but that shouldn't really be the issue here. I am on JB 4.2.2. With my custom ROM I am able to set up different colors of the LED notification for each app that I want. However, this works for every single app I get notifications for except for Instagram. I still get th...
I have a custom ROM on my S3, but that shouldn't really be the issue here. I am on JB 4.2.2.
With my custom ROM I am able to set up different colors of the LED notification for each app that I want. However, this works for every single app I get notifications for except for Instagram. I still get the notifications for Instagram, the LED just doesn't light up when I receive them or they are still sitting in my tray. For Twitter I had to change the settings in the app itself to allow the LED to work, but for every other app, it has been default once I added the settings in my custom ROM. Instagram seems to be handling notifications a little bit differently from the other applications, because it doesn't wake up my phone when I get a notification either.
But, I have a desktop application that shows me a pop-up on my computer when I receive notifications on my phone, and it notifies me for every notification, even Instagram.
I want to know if there is anything that I can do within Instagram or maybe somewhere in the phones settings to enable the LED to light up when I receive a new notification from Instagram.
VarnerBeast14
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Jun 24, 2013, 06:48 PM
• Last activity: Jul 1, 2025, 01:25 AM
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How to block the installation of a particular app from Google Play?
I wish to block and disable the installation of a couple of applications such as social media applications of Instagram, Reddit and Discord. Is there a particular way that the user is unable to install the application even after going to Google Play? Is there a thing like add to Block-List? If there...
I wish to block and disable the installation of a couple of applications such as social media applications of Instagram, Reddit and Discord.
Is there a particular way that the user is unable to install the application even after going to Google Play?
Is there a thing like add to Block-List? If there is a parental control feature to do this, how do you select particular applications only?
Snehal Saurabh
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Aug 6, 2022, 03:17 PM
• Last activity: Jan 28, 2025, 07:27 PM
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Block Instagram for Android to access the Internet, using a software like SQUID on my Laptop/Desktop
Is there any way I could block Android Apps for example Instagram from accessing the Internet, using the SQUID software or something similar on my Personal Computer?
Is there any way I could block Android Apps for example Instagram from accessing the Internet, using the SQUID software or something similar on my Personal Computer?
deadshotpro
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Apr 11, 2019, 07:41 AM
• Last activity: Jan 27, 2025, 03:08 PM
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How to remove Google Smart Lock saved passwords in Instagram?
How do I remove these accounts and saved passwords from Google Smart Lock in Instagram? ![smart lock][1] I have tried all different methods to remove it but no use. I have deleted all of my Chrome passwords, Google passwords, Instagram clear all data, turn off auto-fill for Google, but still this do...
How do I remove these accounts and saved passwords from Google Smart Lock in Instagram?
I have tried all different methods to remove it but no use. I have deleted all of my Chrome passwords, Google passwords, Instagram clear all data, turn off auto-fill for Google, but still this doesn't go away.
Moreover, I don't have access to these accounts in Instagram too. Please help me remove this Smart Lock popup along with its saved accounts.
I have tried all different methods to remove it but no use. I have deleted all of my Chrome passwords, Google passwords, Instagram clear all data, turn off auto-fill for Google, but still this doesn't go away.
Moreover, I don't have access to these accounts in Instagram too. Please help me remove this Smart Lock popup along with its saved accounts.
Mueez Siraj
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Dec 15, 2021, 11:22 AM
• Last activity: Jan 24, 2025, 09:22 AM
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How can I get Instagram photos to save to my SD card?
I have Instagram and I like saving the pictures that I take, but they're taking up tons of space in my internal storage. I have a nice big SD card for storage, and have my phone set up to save all the regular pictures I take with the camera to the SD card, but I can't figure out how to get the Insta...
I have Instagram and I like saving the pictures that I take, but they're taking up tons of space in my internal storage.
I have a nice big SD card for storage, and have my phone set up to save all the regular pictures I take with the camera to the SD card, but I can't figure out how to get the Instagram pictures to save there as well.
Anybody have any luck with this?
kris
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Jan 6, 2014, 07:55 PM
• Last activity: Jun 30, 2024, 03:16 AM
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Facebook Watch and Instagram Reels not Working on AOSP 10.0 v209
I have a problem with my phone, and I need your help. I recently flashed [AOSP 10.0 v209](https://github.com/phhusson/treble_experimentations/releases?q=AOSP+10.0+v209&expanded=true) on my Redmi Go (tiare) then I flashed [litegapps (systemless)](https://sourceforge.net/projects/litegapps/files/liteg...
I have a problem with my phone, and I need your help. I recently flashed [AOSP 10.0 v209](https://github.com/phhusson/treble_experimentations/releases?q=AOSP+10.0+v209&expanded=true) on my Redmi Go (tiare) then I flashed [litegapps (systemless)](https://sourceforge.net/projects/litegapps/files/litegapps/arm/29/go/v2.7/) and everything was working fine until I tried to use Facebook Watch and Instagram Reels. They just don't load at all! I can see the thumbnails but when I tap on them, nothing happens. But they work fine in Facebook Lite and Instagram Lite. It's so frustrating because I love watching videos on these apps. I checked the permissions, and they are all granted. I cleared the cache and data, but it didn't help. I even tried to reinstall the apps, but it was useless. I even tried installing Meta Services and Meta App Manager using [App Systemizer v17.3.1](https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/module-terminal-app-systemizer-v17-3-1.3585851/) it improved the experience a bit, but the issue didn't solve at all. I don't understand why they are not working on AOSP 10.0 v209 when they were working perfectly on the stock rom. Does anyone have a solution for this? Please share your tips and tricks with me. Thanks in advance!
Moheshwar Amarnath Biswas
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May 17, 2023, 08:29 AM
• Last activity: May 17, 2023, 08:49 AM
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How to mute sound just on Instagram stories?
I have an Android smartphone. I wish to mute sound on Instagram stories, which can be achieved easily by using the volume buttons. However, in that case I need to unmute sound when I want to watch a video on YouTube or listen to a voice message on WhatsApp etc. and it's very annoying. I want my soun...
I have an Android smartphone. I wish to mute sound on Instagram stories, which can be achieved easily by using the volume buttons.
However, in that case I need to unmute sound when I want to watch a video on YouTube or listen to a voice message on WhatsApp etc. and it's very annoying.
I want my sound to remain unmuted, but to automatically mute when I open Instagram stories without me having to do this manually.
How can this be achieved?
Edit: I'm obviously thinking about other people's stories, I wish to mute sound while watching other people's stories. It's fairly easy to mute sound when I am uploading my own story and this question is not about that.
J. Doe
Jul 10, 2020, 10:38 AM
• Last activity: Apr 13, 2023, 09:37 AM
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How do I block reels on Instagram?
I find myself wasting lots of time watching Instagram reels that I did not intend to watch. It is not good for me and does not help me achieve the goals I want to achieve. I have installed tools to help me limit the time I spend on certain activities on my smartphone and on my laptop, but now I'm lo...
I find myself wasting lots of time watching Instagram reels that I did not intend to watch. It is not good for me and does not help me achieve the goals I want to achieve. I have installed tools to help me limit the time I spend on certain activities on my smartphone and on my laptop, but now I'm looking for a tool to do this with Instagram reels in particular.
Is there a way to block Instagram reels completely on the Instagram app on my Android phone?
Flimm
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Nov 28, 2022, 02:29 PM
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Instagram videos shown upside-down on BlueStacks
I'm using the latest version of BlueStacks. I have installed my Instagram account on BlueStacks. It is for the time that I work on my PC instead of my phone. All the videos are showing upside-down. ![][1] Is there any way to fix it? [1]: https://i.sstatic.net/ZnFIom.png
I'm using the latest version of BlueStacks.
I have installed my Instagram account on BlueStacks.
It is for the time that I work on my PC instead of my phone.
All the videos are showing upside-down.
Is there any way to fix it?
Is there any way to fix it?
Lord Phantom
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Sep 29, 2020, 07:34 PM
• Last activity: Nov 4, 2022, 12:02 PM
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Instagram black screens on launch - Samsung S22
I have recently reset my instagram password and logged out of my account on my phone. However, I am now unable to use Instagram on my phone as it just black screens. I am able to log into my account online(computer). I have tried uninstalling, clearing the cache and restarting my phone to no avail....
I have recently reset my instagram password and logged out of my account on my phone. However, I am now unable to use Instagram on my phone as it just black screens.
I am able to log into my account online(computer).
I have tried uninstalling, clearing the cache and restarting my phone to no avail.
I have also tried installing a prior version of Instagram, which did nothing to my situation.
Romans
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Aug 8, 2022, 05:12 AM
• Last activity: Aug 12, 2022, 07:05 PM
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Upside down videos on BlueStacks
I use the latest version of BlueStacks as a simulator on my PC at the office. I've installed Instagram on the BlueStacks simulator to work easier when I don't have my mobile phone with me at the office. My PC is OptiPlex 9020 - i7 and I have installed the latest version of BlueStacks. The problem is...
I use the latest version of BlueStacks as a simulator on my PC at the office.
I've installed Instagram on the BlueStacks simulator to work easier when I don't have my mobile phone with me at the office. My PC is OptiPlex 9020 - i7 and I have installed the latest version of BlueStacks.
The problem is that I see the Instagram videos upside down.
Should I change any setting?
Lord Phantom
(121 rep)
Dec 6, 2020, 08:45 PM
• Last activity: Feb 8, 2022, 12:06 AM
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Where are saved Instagram videos stored on my device?
To be clear, these are videos I have taken on the device using Instagram, not other peoples videos. Its videos I have taken then pressed the "save" button before sharing/posting. I have several videos over time I want to download to my PC. Seems to be the only way to even find them on the device is...
To be clear, these are videos I have taken on the device using Instagram, not other peoples videos. Its videos I have taken then pressed the "save" button before sharing/posting. I have several videos over time I want to download to my PC.
Seems to be the only way to even find them on the device is in the Instagram app where you go to post on story and it browses all the media on your device, if I scroll down a while I can see the videos, but it is not filtered or organized.
I have browsed the device storage IE
This PC\Pixel 3\Internal shared storage\Android\data\com.instagram.android
To only find a few files there. They have to be on the device because I can search them when posting to timeline/story, but cant seem to find them.
user306160
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Sep 14, 2019, 09:46 PM
• Last activity: Feb 4, 2022, 09:13 AM
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Recover lost photo from Instagram stories
I took a photo to upload Instagram Stories but I have deleted it unintentionally without publishing or saving it when I was editing the photo in Instagram's built-in photo editor. Is it possible to recover this photo?
I took a photo to upload Instagram Stories but I have deleted it unintentionally without publishing or saving it when I was editing the photo in Instagram's built-in photo editor.
Is it possible to recover this photo?
coding
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Sep 3, 2017, 07:23 PM
• Last activity: Dec 15, 2021, 10:04 AM
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How do I disable Instagram notifications?
How do I disable push notifications for Instagram? As much as possible, I don't want apps to do any push notifications (except for MMS).
How do I disable push notifications for Instagram? As much as possible, I don't want apps to do any push notifications (except for MMS).
geffchang
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Apr 16, 2012, 07:59 AM
• Last activity: Nov 7, 2021, 08:24 AM
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Second instance of Instagram on Android 11
Does anyone know if I can install 2 different instances of Instagram on Android 11 (like you can do with some other apps? I know that I can have up to 5 account on Instagram, but I would like to separate my work and personal accounts separate to manage it more effectively.
Does anyone know if I can install 2 different instances of Instagram on Android 11 (like you can do with some other apps?
I know that I can have up to 5 account on Instagram, but I would like to separate my work and personal accounts separate to manage it more effectively.
saicode
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Feb 11, 2021, 08:57 AM
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How to check if notification delays are because of WiFi?
I sometimes get delayed or no notification of whatsapp and Instagram. How to check if it's my wifi's issue or if it's my phone's?
I sometimes get delayed or no notification of whatsapp and Instagram. How to check if it's my wifi's issue or if it's my phone's?
Sreehari
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Dec 25, 2020, 01:54 PM
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Does Android save videos from Instagram live in the cache?
I hosted an instagram live interview yesterday and when it came to saving it to post to IGTV there was an error. I believe it was either due to a network error or that there may not have been enough space on my phone to save or process the video (I have 3.1 GB available, it was a 57 min live video.)...
I hosted an instagram live interview yesterday and when it came to saving it to post to IGTV there was an error. I believe it was either due to a network error or that there may not have been enough space on my phone to save or process the video (I have 3.1 GB available, it was a 57 min live video.)
Eventually after editing the title and text multiple times thinking it was a character limit or doesn't like punctuation etc, as well as switching off flight mode and switching on data in case it was the network, I had to abandon the video. It is not saved in my stories or my archive on Instagram or anywhere on IGTV.
I've looked in the Android files on my Samsung S8 under com.instagram, cache and videos, and in movies and downloads, but cannot find it. Would it be saved somewhere on my phone?
Would the reason for the error be insufficient storage space or more likely network error?
Eventually after editing the title and text multiple times thinking it was a character limit or doesn't like punctuation etc, as well as switching off flight mode and switching on data in case it was the network, I had to abandon the video. It is not saved in my stories or my archive on Instagram or anywhere on IGTV.
I've looked in the Android files on my Samsung S8 under com.instagram, cache and videos, and in movies and downloads, but cannot find it. Would it be saved somewhere on my phone?
Would the reason for the error be insufficient storage space or more likely network error?
Sarah Jayne Fell
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Jun 2, 2020, 11:00 AM
• Last activity: Nov 9, 2020, 11:28 AM
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Send a text message on Instagram app using URI
WhatsApp allows users to send a message using URI with the format `whatsapp://send?text= `. Is there a similar way to send messages on the Instagram app? [1]: whatsapp://send?text=%20this%20is%20great
WhatsApp allows users to send a message using URI with the format
whatsapp://send?text=.
Is there a similar way to send messages on the Instagram app?
ANDuser
(83 rep)
Oct 17, 2020, 07:00 AM
• Last activity: Oct 17, 2020, 10:50 AM
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How do you save an Instagram picture to the Android gallery?
How do you save Instagram picture to Android gallery?
How do you save Instagram picture to Android gallery?
Cathy
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Jan 2, 2016, 06:32 PM
• Last activity: Sep 14, 2020, 09:55 AM
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Your friend is on Instagram notification
I have installed Instagram and now it notifies me: > Your friend bob is on Instagram as bob123. I don't remember giving it permissions to access my contacts and when I go to Android Settings > Applications > Instagram it does not have any permissions enabled. How does it know my contacts and how can...
I have installed Instagram and now it notifies me:
> Your friend bob is on Instagram as bob123.
I don't remember giving it permissions to access my contacts and when I go to Android Settings > Applications > Instagram it does not have any permissions enabled.
How does it know my contacts and how can I disable it?
Note: I do not have Facebook connected. In fact it has a banner across the top of the app asking if I want to connect Facebook
1.21 gigawatts
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Jun 9, 2016, 08:27 PM
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