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There are a number of websites that let you do this, but the one we recommend is Down Detector. On Android Pie this is easy and just takes a few seconds.
Restarting the app could be a quick fix, but if the problem is more serious it will require further steps. Newer versions often contain bug fixes in addition to new features.
Follow the steps below to check for Instagram updates. Read also: How to update apps on the Google Play Store. Try each of the items on the list below.
When none of the above fixes do the trick, try turning off Wi-Fi entirely and see if Instagram starts working. Like many tech problems, the simplest and most effective solution is to restart the device. Reset your device and it may instantly solve your Instagram woes.
Just hold down the power button and tap restart. Occasionally a bug can appear when installing or updating Instagram that causes it to stop working. The only way to remedy this is to uninstall and reinstall the app. From there, find Instagram in the Google Play Store and reinstall it. It will automatically install the latest version, but you may need to re-enter your login details. Did we miss any potential fixes?
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Instagram not working? Fortunately, your Galaxy S10 comes with options developed specifically with your security and privacy in mind. You probably have some of the more obvious security measures addressed already, but it's still a great idea to look over all the settings we've highlighted below just to be on the safe side. The setup process on your S10 can be a little tedious, and if you rushed through it, you might've given your device permission to log your location history.
As the name implies, this feature constantly monitors your movements, which you can then view anytime by accessing this this link and signing in using the Google account linked to your phone. To disable location history, open Settings, then navigate to either "Privacy" or "Location," and select "Google Location History. Having important notifications like incoming messages, emails, and calendars in full view can have some serious repercussions is someone happens to come across them.
If you want to keep this potential disaster from happening, you'll need to get into the "Notifications" menu within Settings and tap on the toggle next to each app you wish to keep private to disable alerts. Additionally, some apps give you the option to receive notifications silently. To access this, you'll need to get into the app's notification settings by tapping on its name.
Once inside, hit specific alert elements for the app under the "Categories" section, then select "Silent" on the following page, and toggle "Minimize notifications" on to keep your alerts even more discreet. Notifications that appear on your S10's lock screen can also be problematic privacy-wise. From there, you have the ability to disable lock screen notifications altogether by tapping the toggle at the top of the screen to turn the feature off. If you still want to receive alerts, but in a more secure manner, you can either hide the content of the alert by enabling the "Hide content" toggle, or select "Icons only" from the "View styles" menu.
Some specialized apps need to access to your S10's notifications to function as they should.
WhatsRemoved, for example, saves WhatsApp notifications as they arrive to give you the ability to view them in case the sender deletes them. Obviously, a majority of apps won't need this level of access to run normally. Once inside, simply tap on the toggles to turn off the feature for any apps that don't need access to your phone's notifications.
When you first open an app, you're often prompted to let it access important functions like your S10's microphones and cameras. If you breezed through the initial setup, there's a fair chance that you may have granted the app permission to access sensitive information it can otherwise do without. Inside "Permission manager," you'll be able to view a list of all the data that third-party apps can access, with "Camera," "Location," and "Microphone" being the most important ones to keep track of.
A handful of third-party apps can be granted device administrator privileges upon request to gain slightly elevated permissions that can be useful for apps like ad blockers, for example. Sketchy apps, on the other hand, can abuse this high level access to prevent you from uninstalling them.
Granted, this permission needs to be explicitly granted for third-party apps, though it's often easy to overlook. From there, tap on any suspect app that may have it enabled, and select "Deactivate" on the following page to revoke administrator privileges.
Just be sure to leave "Find My Device" and "Google Pay" alone, as this permission is needed for them to properly run. Apps like screen recorders and battery indicators have a nifty overlay feature that applies controls such as record buttons and battery level rings on top of your S10's screen for added convenience.
Unfortunately, malicious apps can also take advantage of this feature and employ sneaky means like drawing "Cancel" over the "Install" button on an Android system prompt to fool you into installing malware. Voice assistant apps like Bixby are a great example of the ability of some apps to access and make changes to system settings, as they use enhanced permissions to enable or disable settings like GPS at your command.
This level of access can have have serious consequences to your privacy and security if granted for a questionable app. Look for any third-party app that you think shouldn't have this permission enabled, and tap on the toggle next to it to disable the feature. Providing a personalized, streamlined experience is vital for any app to succeed, and because of this, many will ask for permission to monitor data related to your smartphone habits.
This information gathering can vary from finding out your carrier, where you're located and the language you've set, to monitoring apps you use and how often you interact with them. From there, sift through the list of apps and turn the feature off for any third-party app by selecting it and switching the toggle off on the following page.