{"id":20540,"date":"2022-07-18T06:01:20","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T06:01:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=20540"},"modified":"2022-07-18T06:01:20","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T06:01:20","slug":"how-to-fix-the-instagram-story-problem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-instagram-story-problem","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix the Instagram Story Problem"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1dbb61409e0\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1dbb61409e0\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1dbb61409e0\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-instagram-story-problem\/#How_to_Fix_the_Instagram_Story_Problem\" title=\"How to Fix the Instagram Story Problem\">How to Fix the Instagram Story Problem<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-instagram-story-problem\/#Reinstall_Instagram_app\" title=\"Reinstall Instagram app\">Reinstall Instagram app<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-instagram-story-problem\/#Clear_cache_data\" title=\"Clear cache data\">Clear cache data<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-instagram-story-problem\/#Retry_to_post_story\" title=\"Retry to post story\">Retry to post story<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Fix_the_Instagram_Story_Problem\"><\/span>How to Fix the Instagram Story Problem<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>When you are unable to post a story on Instagram, it is important to clear your cache memory first. The cache is a section of your smartphone&#8217;s memory that is used to speed up the loading of apps and other content. If you have a large cache, this can cause the issue. You can clear the cache and try again. If this doesn&#8217;t work, you may need to reinstall the app.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reinstall_Instagram_app\"><\/span>Reinstall Instagram app<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes, you might find that the Instagram stories you have uploaded are not loading. In such a case, your Instagram app may be outdated. If you encounter this problem, try to update the app from the Apple or Google store. You can also uninstall and reinstall the app from the App Store or Google Play. Before you proceed, make sure that the date and time on your iPhone is correct. Often, the time displayed in the app is incorrect due to some sort of system glitch.<\/p>\n<p>If you are unable to view stories, try reinstalling the app from your iPhone. To do so, open the App Store and go to the Settings menu. Click the Applications tab. Choose Instagram from the list. Click on the &#8220;Updates&#8221; button. Follow the steps in the prompts that appear. You can also go to the Instagram help center for further assistance. In case you&#8217;re still having issues, you can also report these issues through Instagram.<\/p>\n<p>If the problem persists, you can try reinstalling the latest version of the app. The latest version of the app contains bug fixes and security patches. After the update, Instagram should work properly again. You can also uninstall the app and reinstall it from the Google Play store. The latest version of Instagram is available from the Google Play Store. When you&#8217;re ready to upgrade, follow the steps above.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clear_cache_data\"><\/span>Clear cache data<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When using the Instagram app on iOS or Android, you may encounter repeated stories and the option to post stories cannot be found. You may need to clear the cache data in your app by forcing it to stop working. This can also fix the random issue of the Instagram app on your phone. If the problem persists even after you clear the cache data, you may need to update the app. Read on to learn how to clear the cache data in your Instagram app.<\/p>\n<p>To clear the cache, open the app and choose the settings option. Then, click the Settings icon. You will see the Clear Cache and Data option. Once you have selected it, select the option that says Clear Data. Once the data is cleared, you will need to wait for the Instagram update to restore your account. If this solution does not solve the issue, you can also try using a third-party application like AiGrow. This tool offers dedicated account managers and helps you to clear the cache data in your Instagram account.<\/p>\n<p>You may also be experiencing this problem if the app is outdated. This can be fixed by updating the app in the Apple or Google Play stores. Another method to fix this issue is to restart the phone. This will clear all cache data and stop the background apps. Once the phone restarts, it will open fresh and work correctly. This way, the Instagram story will start working again. Then, it will be easier to post new photos and videos.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Retry_to_post_story\"><\/span>Retry to post story<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When trying to post a story on Instagram, you may encounter the message &#8220;Retry to post story on the same device.&#8221; If this message pops up, try clearing the cache or data. Sometimes, the problem is connection-related, particularly if you&#8217;re in a busy public place. If your connection isn&#8217;t stable, check for updates or uninstall the app. Sometimes, this issue occurs when the app is updated.<\/p>\n<p>If these methods do not work, then you may need to restart your device. Sometimes, this simple trick will help you get back on track. First, you may want to check if you have a red circle around your display picture. If you see one, tap it. If you&#8217;re still unable to upload, tap on the red circle again. If the problem still persists, click the Retry button at the bottom of your story. After doing this, you should see a black screen.<\/p>\n<p>Another option to fix an Instagram story upload problem is to restart your internet connection. 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