2 Ways to Fix Instagram Black Screen on Android and iPhone

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Basic Fixes:

Fix 1: Disable Full Keyboard Access on iPhone

Using an external keyboard to control and use your iPhone allows you to use general keyboard shortcuts. And while it is a good Accessibility setting, it might also cause issues with certain applications, like Instagram. To fix this, disable Full Keyboard Access on your iPhone. Here’s how.

Step 1:OpenSettingsand tap onAccessibility. Here, tap onKeyboards.

Step 2:Tap onFull Keyboard Accessand ensure theFull Keyboard Accesstoggle is disabled.

Fix 2: Clear Instagram Cache on Android

Like every other app, Instagram also uses cache to ensure quick and smooth functions. However, this can backfire if this cache gets too big or corrupted. When this happens, you can clear the Instagram app cache on your Android phone. Here’s how to do it.

Tip:iPhone users canoffload the Instagram appbecause there are no options to clear the app cache.

Step 1:OpenSettingsand tap onApps. Then, tap onInstagram.

Step 2:Here, tap onStorage>Clear cache.

You can also check our guide onclearing the cache on Instagramfor more details. Then, reopen the Instagram app and check if the issue has been fixed.

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Last updated on 27 June, 2024

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