3 Ways to Fix Instagram Story Stuck at Posting
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Fix 1: Some Basic Solutions
Fix 2: Force Quit and Relaunch Instagram
Another simple solution to try is closing the Instagram app.
On iPhone
Step 1:On thehome screen, swipe up and hold to reveal thebackground app windows.
Step 2:Swipe right to look for Instagram andswipe up to removethe app window. Once done, relaunch Instagram.
On Android
Long-press theInstagram app iconand selectApp Info. Tap onForce Stop> select Ok to confirm.
Fix 3: Clear Instagram App Cache
Another way to fix the problem is to clear data for the Instagram app on Android or iPhone.Clearing datalogs out from all the Instagram accounts. However, it will not delete any data from your Instagram account.
On Android
Long-press theInstagramapp icon and selectApp Info. Then tap onStorage and Cacheand selectClear Cache.
Log in again to your account. The problematic story would have vanished. Upload it again.
On iPhone
Step 1:Open theSettings appand tap oniPhone Storage. Then, selectInstagram.
Step 2:Tap onOffload Appand selectOffload Appagain to confirm.
Step 3:Reinstall the app and check if the problem is solved.
If none of the solutions work, openPlay StoreorApp Storeand update the Instagram app. In my case, I turned off the internet and reloaded the Instagram app, which helped me delete the story.
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Last updated on 12 April, 2024
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