4 Ways to Fix if You Can’t Pause Instagram Videos or Reels
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Fix 1: Tap to Open Videos From Feed
The videos on the feed or timeline cannot be paused like reels. To pause them, you need to tap to open them and thenlong-pressthem to pause. This also applies to the sponsored videos.
Fix 2: Clean Your Fingers and the Screen
If there is dust, debris, oil, or moisture on your finger or the screen, your phone may not register input. You must clean your fingers and try pausing a Reel or story again. Also, the display may not register your finger if you use your phone with gloves.
Fix 3: Force Stop Instagram
Instagram may behave weirdlyat times. If the app frequently crashes or behaves abnormally on your Android phone, force-stop it and try again.
Step 1:Press theApp overviewbutton or gesture to bring up all open apps
Step 2:Find theInstagram app icon> tap on themenu> selectApp info.
Step 3:TapForce stopto force close the app.
On your iPhone, swipe up to close the app or bring up the carousel of all the open apps and swipe to close it.
Fix 4: Clear Instagram Cache
Clearing the Instagram cache is another effective way to troubleshoot app irregularities. It’s a handy trick to fix common Instagram issues on the go.
Step 1:Open the Instagramapp info.
Step 2:OpenStorage and cache.
Step 3:SelectClear cacheand reopen Instagram.
Check out theimplications of clearing the Instagram cache.
FAQs
Why Do My Reels Pause Instead of Mute?
It’s because you are holding it down instead of a quick tap. Repeat the same to unmute the video quickly. However, the video will get a like if you double tap trying to mute.
Why Do Some Reels Stop Playing?
This happens when you don’t have a stable internet connection. Possibly, you are moving through zones where the phone switches between the mobile tower, and the speed drops suddenly.
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Last updated on 20 April, 2024
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