How to Fix Typing Indicator Not Showing on Instagram

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Basic Fixes

Fix 1: Check Activity Status

If the Activity Status has been turned off, you can’t see whether the user isactive on Instagram. It also prevents the typing indicator from showing in the chat window.

Step 1:Go to yourprofileand tap thehamburger menu iconat the top-right corner. Then, selectSettings and activity.

Step 2:Tap onMessagesand story replies>Show activity status.

Step 3:Enable the toggle forShow Activity Status.

Fix 2: Disable Less Mobile Data Usage

Being outdoors requires using mobile data, and that is why you should disable the option of Less MobileData Usagein the Instagram app.

Step 1:Go to yourInstagram profile> openSettings and activity.

Step 2:Scroll down and tap onMedia quality> disable the toggle forUse less mobile data.

Step 3:Return to Instagram’s home screen and chat with a friend to see if this fixes the problem.

Fix 3: Enable Background App Refresh (iPhone)

Background App Refresh ensures that your app’s activity is updated while it runs in the background, and you switch to a different app.

Step 1:Open theSettings appon your iPhone > scroll down and tap onInstagram.

Step 2:Enable the toggle forBackground App Refresh.

Step 3:CloseSettingsand openInstagramto check if this fixes the problem.

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Last updated on 10 June, 2024

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