Here’s how it works:

Open theApp Storeapp.

TapSearchfrom the bottom menu.

TapUpdateto start downloading and installing the latest version of Instagram.

Steps to upgrade the Instagram iOS app, with Search, the Search field, and “Update” highlighted

Feel free to close App Store; it’ll finish installing in the background.

If your Instagram app is already up to date, the button will say Open instead.

If you previously offloaded the app, you’ll see a cloud button to re-download it.

Steps to update Instagram app on Android with the search field, “Update,” and “open” highlighted

When the app has finished updating, the button will sayOpen.

it’s possible for you to tap it to launch Instagram.

To ensure that Instagram is always up to date, we recommendturning on automatic app updates on your iPhone.

That way, you don’t have to think about following these steps in the future.

How to Update Instagram on Android

Updating Instagram on Android is similar to iOS.

Simply find the app in the Play Store to trigger the update.

From theAppstab, search forInstagramusing the search box at the top.

Tap it when you see it in the results.

If your button says Open instead, then Instagram is already up to date.

The Install button indicates that the app is not currently on your gear.

Wait for the app to finish updating, then tapOpento start using Instagram.

Turn on automatic app updatesif you want to avoid having to get the latest update manually in the future.

FAQ

Tochange your password on Instagram, go to the log-in screen and tapForgot password.

Enter youremail address,phone number, orusername, and selectSend login link.

Choose a reason for deleting your account, enter yourpassword, and selectPermanently delete my account.

To hide likes on your own posts, tap thethree dotsabove your picture >Hide like count.