If for some reason Instagram keeps crashing on you, then don't worry, you're not the only one. Whether it is while you are trying to open the app, or access your direct messages or when you are trying to post anything to your feed, Instagram crashing can be pretty annoying. However, it isn't as annoying as Instagram not letting you post, or deleting your account for no reason. If it keeps glitching when you're trying to use the Instagram app then there are few steps that you can take to resolve this. Hopefully, if it isn't an issue with the Instagram app side of things, then you should be back to using your Instagram account like normal in no time.
How to Solve Instagram Crashing
Perhaps you're trying to see what's going on with your followers, or you're trying to upload a new piece of content. It doesn't matter what you're trying to do, it is super annoying when you aren't able to use the Instagram app like normal. Let's take a look at a few steps that you can take to work out if the problem is on your side, or the issue was on Instagram side.
· Find out if Instagram is down
If for some reason Instagram keeps crashing on you, then the first thing you need to do is go to the official Twitter profile of Instagram, and see if there were any messages or tweets about the Instagram app crashing for others. If this is the case, then you'll see a tweet, and you will see other people complaining about the same thing. The bad news is that you are not in control of when this is going to be resolved, but the good news is that Instagram will be working on it, and they will get it resolved as soon as possible.
· Check for any updates
Another great place to start when trying to work out why Instagram keeps crashing is to look for any updates on your phone, or the Instagram app itself. For example, if your phone needs to be updated with a new OS update, then you might need to update this in order for the app to work really well. So go to your phone settings and see if there are any pending updates. Make sure that you download and install these as soon as possible, and then try to access the Instagram app again.
· Clear your cache
When you use apps on your phone, they are going to cache data on your device, so that the loading process speeds up. However, over time, this can build up, and actually start causing issues. If the cache data has become corrupted, then it's going to be difficult to use apps as normal. This is why clearing your cache is a really good option to resolve this issue potentially. Follow the steps below if you are using an Android device.
1. Open settings.
2. Select the storage heading.
3. Choose ‘other apps’, so that you can see a full list of the apps you have installed on your phone.
4. Locate Instagram, and select it.
5. Select the ‘clear cache’ button.
For iPhone:
1. Locate the Instagram app icon on your home screen, or within the app library.
2. Hold down your finger on the Instagram app icon until the menu comes up, or the app starts to jiggle.
3. Select ‘remove app’.
4. When asked, confirm that you want to delete the Instagram app.
5. Once you've done this, you'll be able to reinstall Instagram, and log back into your Instagram profile.
· Check the available storage on your phone
If you don't have that much storage left on your phone, then the Instagram app can crash. For apps to work really well, you need to have between 10 and 20% free storage on your phone. Apps like TikTok can hog a lot of space on your phone, and take up all of that storage, so that you aren't able to use other apps. If you are running out of space on your smartphone, then you can try deleting some videos or photos, or some apps that you don't use.
Uninstall and Reinstall Instagram
If you're using an iPhone, then you might have already done this with our previous suggestion. However, if you don't have an iPhone then getting rid of the app and reinstalling it is another option that you can try to avoid Instagram crashing.
Why Does the App Keep Crashing?
There are a number of reasons why Instagram might be crashing, and why it might be crashing on a regular basis. The first is that the Instagram app might need to get updated, or your app is now corrupted. Alternatively, you might not have a lot of cache memory right now, or there might be a server issue with the official Instagram app.
Beyond these possibilities, there is also the possibility that your phone might no longer work with Instagram. This mainly happens with older phones, which run on an older operating system, which aren't supported by the updated apps that have been worked on by developers. If you think this applies to you, then we still think it's worth trying the fixes above. However, if you have a really old phone, then it could be worthwhile to update your phone, so that you can use the Instagram app like normal. However, generally speaking, it's usually an issue on the Instagram app side, so all you can do if this is the case is wait.
Final Thoughts
As you can see, there are many possibilities when it comes to why the Instagram app keeps crashing, and you aren't able to upload content as normal. We think that your first port of call is to go to Twitter and see if there are any issues with the Instagram app itself. Beyond this, make sure that you adjust any settings or updates on your phone, and make sure that you have enough storage to use the Instagram app as normal.