3 Fixes for HDR Videos Not Playing on Instagram

Paurush dabbles around iOS and Mac while his close encounters are with Android and Windows. Before becoming a writer, he produced videos for brands like Mr. Phone and Digit. On weekends, he is a full-time cinephile trying to reduce his never-ending watchlist, often making it longer.

Basic Fixes

Fix 1: Check if HDR Playback Is Enabled

Instagram has now provided a feature to disable HDR playback on your mobile device. You can use it if you dislike watching too many HDR videos. But you need to ensure this feature is not turned on if Instagram is not playing HDR videos. Do note that this feature is only available for iPhone users.

OpenInstagram > Settings and privacy > Media quality > Ensure that HDR playback is enabled.

Fix 2: Disable Less Mobile Data Usage

Watching HDR videos will require more internet data on your mobile device. So, we suggest ensuring that mobile data usage has not been restricted for your profile. Here’s how.

OpenInstagram > Settings and privacy > Media quality > Disable Use less mobile data.

Tip:You can also read our post if you face otherissues with using Instagram on mobile data.

Fix 3: Disable Low Power Mode

Low Power Mode or Battery Saver Mode can help in conserving battery life. But it can cause problems with HDR video playback on Instagram. So, we suggest disabling Low Power Mode on your iPhone or Android phone.

On iPhone

OpenSettings > Battery > Disable Low Power Mode.

On Android

OpenSettings > Battery > Battery Saver > Turn off Battery Saver.

Tip:These solutions will help when HDR videos are not playing on your Instagram feed. You can also choose tomake a reel on Instagram using your photos.

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Last updated on 08 August, 2024

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