4 Ways to Fix Instagram Not Loading Pictures

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Basic Fixes:

Fix 1: Disable Data Saver Mode on Instagram

Instagram offers a built-in data saver mode to apply some brakes to data consumption in the app. Using less mobile data may affect your Instagram experience as the app takes longer to load photos and videos. It would be best to disable it from the app’s settings menu. Here’s how.

Step 1:OpenInstagramand tap theprofile icon. Tap thehamburger menuand selectSettings.

Step 2:Scroll toData usage and media quality. Disable theData Savertoggle.

Fix 2: Give Unrestricted Data Usage to Instagram

You can give unrestricted data usage to Instagram so that it functions normally even in an active data saver mode. Here’s what you need to do on your Android phone.

Step 1:Open the Instagram appinfo menu. SelectMobile data and Wi-Fiand enable theUnrestricted data usagetoggle.

Fix 3: Clear Instagram Cache

Instagram collects cache in the background to load frequently visited accounts and feed quickly. Corrupt cache data can lead to Instagram not loading pictures issues. You can easily clear the cache and try again. Here’s how to do it on your Android phone

Step 1:Open the Instagram appinfo menu. Go toStorage & cacheand tap onClear cache.

If you’re using a web browser, clear the cache for the browser or just for the Instagram site. Check out our article to know more aboutclearing Instagram cache.

Fix 4: Log Out and Login Again

This trick works wonders for many who face Instagram not loading pictures issue. There may be some authentication error with your account. You can sign out from your Instagram account and log in using the same credentials. Here’s how.

Step 1:OpenInstagramand tap theprofile icon. Tap thehamburger menuand selectSettings. Tap onLog outandconfirm.

Once done, enter the relevant account details to log back into your Instagram account. Then, check and see if the pictures are loading as expected within the Instagram app.

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Last updated on 26 August, 2024

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