Why is my Instagram black? The reason and how to fix it

Like most apps on Android and iOS platforms, Instagram releases updates to improve the user experience, introduce new features or functionality, address bugs or security issues, and keep the app up-to-date with changing technologies and user needs. However, in some cases, the updates may come with errors, including bugs in the code, compatibility issues with different devices, unexpected interactions with other software on a device, and problems with server infrastructure. But why is my Instagram black, and how can one fix it?

Android and iOS users have experienced a problem whereby Instagram has a black background. But many have also encountered an issue whereby they receive messages partially or entirely blacked out on the app.

For example, Instagram messages show up with a black box around them. Also, instead of a white background with black text, you get a black one with white text. Generally, the dark feature affects all other aspects of the app.

Why is my Instagram black?

You cannot pinpoint a specific reason why the Instagram app is black. However, the changes may have occurred because of a recent update from Instagram that introduced the black theme. But the entire app screen can turn black if the following happens:

• Your app needs to be updated.
• Your app has a memory issue.
• Instagram has a system-wide problem.
• The screen is also black because of a bug or an error in the Instagram app itself.

What to do when Instagram is black

You can do different things to fix a blacked-out Instagram app. Here are some troubleshooting steps worth considering:

Download the app from the Galaxy store

Samsung users who have this problem can download the app from the Samsung Galaxy store. That means they must uninstall the app from their Samsung devices and download it from the Galaxy store instead of the Google Play Store. To uninstall Instagram from a Samsung Galaxy device, you can follow these steps:

• Go Settings app on your Samsung phone.
• Tap on Apps or Application manager.
• Find the Instagram app from the list of installed apps to uninstall.
• Tap on the app’s icon.
• Tap Uninstall.
• Tap OK to confirm that you want to delete the app.

After uninstalling:

• Go to the Samsung Galaxy store app on your phone.
• Search for Instagram.
• Download the app from there.

You must log in again to see if it has fixed the issue. The fix works because of compatibility issues with different devices.

Alternatively, uninstall the Instagram app from your Samsung Galaxy and reinstall it from the Secure Folder. The Secure Folder stores all the photos, videos, files, apps and data you want to keep private and safe through encryption. If you do not have the Secure Folder, you must first create it:

• Go to Settings.
• Tap on Biometrics and Security.
• Select Secure Folder.
• Sign into your Samsung Account or create one.
• Agree to the terms.
• Sign in and tap OK.
• Follow the instructions to complete setting up the Secure Folder.

Once you have the Folder, uninstall Instagram from your Samsung Galaxy. Then:

• Open your Secure Folder.
• Tap the + symbol or Add Apps to add applications.
• Tap on Download from Galaxy Store.
• Tap Add.
• After adding the app, open it directly from the Secure Folder and see if the issue is gone.

Offload Instagram on iPhone

If Instagram is blacked out on your iPhone, consider offloading the app. Here are the steps to follow:

• Go to Settings.
• Scroll down and tap on General.
• Tap on iPhone Storage.
• Tap on Offload App.
• Consider waiting for a few seconds.
• Tap on Reinstall App.

Offloading Instagram from your iPhone does not remove your logins or direct messages. Instead, it resets the core app files within Instagram and fixes the black screen issue.

Update your Instagram app

As of May 2022, you may need to update your Instagram app as some older versions of the app and their features are no longer supported. Thus, you may not change the Instagram background colour in an out-of-date app.

Also, if your app is out-of-date, new features may not work well and will conflict with your device’s compatibility. The best way to update the app on Android or iOS is to go to the Google Play Store or App Store, respectively, and update the app from there.

Instagram introduced black mode

The Instagram app allows you to turn dark mode on or off to enhance your user experience. However, if you have a dark mode on Android causing an issue with the black screen, turn the settings off. Here is how:

• Open Instagram on your Android device.
• Tap your profile picture in the bottom right to go to your profile.
• Tap on Menu in the top right.
• Tap on Settings.
• Tap on Theme.
• Tap on Light.

Your Instagram app on Android will now show a white background instead of a black. However, dark mode on iPhone is a bit complicated. Generally, you cannot turn dark mode on or off in the Instagram app for iPhone.

Instead, you can only adjust it in your iPhone’s device settings. So, if you set your iPhone to dark mode and the settings interfere with Instagram’s dark mode, turn the option off from your iPhone settings.

• Go to Settings.
• Tap Display & Brightness.
• Select Light to turn off Dark Mode.

Once done, open Instagram and see if it has fixed the issue.

Update your device software

Instagram may show a blacked-out screen for users running Android version 9 and below, meaning your device is incompatible with the latest app. Understand that the dark mode setting on Instagram is only available on Android devices running OS version 10 and above.

Therefore, you may not turn off black mode on Instagram on Android version 9 and below. The best fix is to upgrade to Android OS 10.

Update the previous version of Instagram

While not recommended, it may be worth installing the previous version of Instagram on your Android device to fix the black screen issue. Generally, people experienced a problem with Instagram going black after updating the version released after May 2022.

If you want to go to a previous version, you must download and install an APK file. Follow the steps below:

• Uninstall the app from your Android device.
• Go to a third-party APK website to download an older version of Instagram. Consider Uptodown.
• Find the older version of Instagram you want.
• Download and install the APK file on your Android.
• If the app does not install, allow installation from Unknown Sources by going to Settings > Security > enable Unknown Sources.
• Open the app and log in.

Downloading an older version may work because the latest version of Instagram may experience compatibility problems with your device. However, you may have to wait until the next update when Instagram releases a new update and fixes bugs in the app to see if it will fix the blacked app.

So, why is my Instagram black? Generally, several reasons can explain why Instagram is black. The latest version of Instagram introduced a dark mode that may interfere with device compatibility. Also, an out-of-date app can have bugs that cause the black issue. And if Instagram has a system-wide problem, it will cause problems with the app, including turning it black.

Tuko.co.ke shared an informative guide on fixing the “sorry, this page isn’t available” error on Instagram. This happens when viewing a profile, link, picture, or post.

Sometimes Instagram is down, or your app is malfunctioning. So, how do you fix this bug? The post has step by step procedure on how to go about it.

Source: TUKO.co.ke

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