How to Fix Instagram Showing the Same Reels
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Basic Fixes
Fix 1: Clear the Instagram Cache and App Data (Android)
Corrupt cache and obsolete app data are common culprits behind Instagram showing the same reels repeatedly. Clear them manually on your Android device and reopen the Instagram app.
Step 1:Long-tap the Instagram app icon and openApp info.
Step 2:SelectStorage and cache, and tapClear cachefollowed byClear storage.
Fix 2: Offload the Instagram App (iOS)
Unlike Android, iOS doesn’t allow clearing the Instagram app cache manually. Instead, you canoffload the appand reinstall it to get rid of the same reels appearing repetitively on your Instagram account.
Step 1:Open iPhone Settings, selectGeneral, and tapiPhone Storage.
Step 2:SelectInstagramand tapOffload App. Head to the Apple App Store to reinstall and open it.
Fix 3: Log Out and Sign Back In
Besides corrupt app cache, account authentication issues in the Instagram app mayfreeze video playbackor repeat the same reels. Log out and sign back in to resolve the issue.
Step 1:Open your profile in the Instagram app and tap thehamburger menuat the top right corner.
Step 2:Scroll down to the bottom and tapLog out. Once signed out, tapLog inand type your account credentials to sign back in.
Fix 4: Repair or Reset the Instagram App (PC)
If the Instagram app on your Windows PC is consistently showing the same reels, repair or reset the app to fix its malfunction.
Step 1:Press the Windows key, searchInstagram, and right-click it to open itsApp settings.
Step 2:Scroll down and clickRepair. If the issue persists, selectResetto restore the app to its factory defaults.
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Last updated on 05 August, 2024
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