4 Ways to Fix Instagram Something Went Wrong Error

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Basic Fixes

Fix 1: Force Close and Restart Instagram

Force closing and restarting the Instagram app refreshes it, fixing existing issues resulting in the ‘Something Went Wrong’ error.

Step 1:Swipe up from the screen bottom to switch apps and slide up the Instagram card to force close it.

Step 2:If you’re using an Android phone, long-tap theInstagram app icon> selectApp info>Force stop> reopen the app.

Fix 2: Open Instagram Through a Browser

If the Instagram app fails to launch with a ‘Something Went Wrong’ error message, tryopening it from a browser.

Step 1:Open your desired mobile browser (e.g. Google Chrome, Brave, etc.) searchInstagram, and tap the link. Your browser app should automatically redirect to open the Instagram app.

Step 2:Alternatively, tap thethree-dot menuat the top right of the Google Chrome app to launch aNewIncognito tab.

Step 3:Search and open Instagram, selectLogin,and type youraccount credentialsto access Instagram in the browser.

Fix 3: Clear the Instagram App Cache (Android)

A corrupt app cache is a common reason behind the ‘Something Went Wrong’ error in Instagram on Android. Clear it manually and reopen the app.

Long-tap theInstagram app icon> selectApp info>Storage and cache>Clear cache.

Fix 4: Offload and Reinstall Instagram (iOS)

Unlike Android, iOS doesn’t offer a direct way to clear the Instagram cache. Instead, you canoffload the appand reinstall it from the App Store.

Step 1:Open iPhoneSettings, selectGeneral, and tapiPhone Storage.

Step 2:SelectInstagramand tapOffload App.

Step 3:Confirm it using theOffload Appoption when prompted and head to theApple App Storeto reinstall it.

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Last updated on 15 July, 2024

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