{"id":20999,"date":"2022-07-18T06:16:40","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T06:16:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=20999"},"modified":"2022-07-18T06:16:40","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T06:16:40","slug":"how-do-i-fix-my-instagram-dm-glitch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-fix-my-instagram-dm-glitch","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Fix My Instagram DM Glitch?"},"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-69e8d4caec331\" 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-69e8d4caec331\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e8d4caec331\" ><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-do-i-fix-my-instagram-dm-glitch\/#How_Do_I_Fix_My_Instagram_DM_Glitch\" title=\"How Do I Fix My Instagram DM Glitch?\">How Do I Fix My Instagram DM Glitch?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-fix-my-instagram-dm-glitch\/#Uninstalling_and_reinstalling_Instagram\" title=\"Uninstalling and reinstalling Instagram\">Uninstalling and reinstalling Instagram<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-fix-my-instagram-dm-glitch\/#Using_a_third-party_app_to_fix_Instagram_DM_glitch\" title=\"Using a third-party app to fix Instagram DM glitch\">Using a third-party app to fix Instagram DM glitch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-fix-my-instagram-dm-glitch\/#Reinstalling_Instagram_to_fix_Instagram_DM_glitch\" title=\"Reinstalling Instagram to fix Instagram DM glitch\">Reinstalling Instagram to fix Instagram DM glitch<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Fix_My_Instagram_DM_Glitch\"><\/span>How Do I Fix My Instagram DM Glitch?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/vr6j20u.png\" style=\"width:auto; max-width:36% height:auto; margin:0px 10px; max-height:258px;\" alt=\"How do I fix my Instagram DM glitch\" align=\"right\"> <\/p>\n<p>You may have noticed that your DMs are crashing after you&#8217;ve sent messages, but the problem doesn&#8217;t necessarily occur with all of your followers. In this article, we&#8217;ll look at how to fix the DM glitch on your Instagram account and how to use a third-party app. But if none of these steps are successful, here are some alternatives to try:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uninstalling_and_reinstalling_Instagram\"><\/span>Uninstalling and reinstalling Instagram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re experiencing this issue, you can try uninstalling and reinstalling the Instagram app. Sometimes, the application&#8217;s cache data becomes corrupt. To fix the issue, uninstalling the application and reinstalling it from the app store may fix the glitch. However, uninstalling and reinstalling the app may not work for every user. If you can&#8217;t get past this issue, you may need to try changing your region settings by using a VPN.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you may need to try turning off the Message Requests feature. By doing this, you can choose who gets their messages listed in the Message Requests list. If your recent Instagram messages do not appear, you may have several unsent messages on your phone. Moreover, your internet connection may be down, and the message may be ignored by the recipient. Uninstalling and reinstalling Instagram will fix the problem for good.<\/p>\n<p>If the above methods don&#8217;t work, try updating your Instagram application. This will fix any issues related to the DMs, and ensure that your device is running the latest version. It will also update your system&#8217;s apps and security patches. If you&#8217;re running on an Android device, you can do this from the Google Play Store. After the update, you can check if Instagram is still not working with your DMs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_a_third-party_app_to_fix_Instagram_DM_glitch\"><\/span>Using a third-party app to fix Instagram DM glitch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite the widespread outrage, most features of Instagram have been fully operational as of late, including stories, feed, and Direct Messages. But with more than one billion monthly users, the lack of the latter is causing a huge problem for the app. Considering that 40 percent of users are having trouble logging in, it is important to find a way to fix the DM glitch.<\/p>\n<p>The first solution to this problem is to make sure your internet connection is strong enough to handle the heavy workload of Instagram messages. In case, you don&#8217;t have a fast connection, you can try using a third-party app to test your internet speed. You can find such apps on the App Store or Google Play store. Secondly, you need to check if you are running an old version of Instagram. You should update it if the problem persists.<\/p>\n<p>Third-party apps for Instagram can help you with a wide range of issues. One such example is a glitch in Instagram stories, which renders posts unreadable. Instagram users who are using iOS devices are seeing a blackout of their direct messages. However, it appears to be a universal issue, and the problem does not seem to be limited to any particular carrier or mobile device.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reinstalling_Instagram_to_fix_Instagram_DM_glitch\"><\/span>Reinstalling Instagram to fix Instagram DM glitch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Reinstalling the Instagram app will sometimes resolve this issue. First, make sure that your internet connection is working fine. If it&#8217;s not, try lowering your daily limit or trying a different IP. It might be a temporary solution, but be sure to follow Instagram&#8217;s chat guidelines. Once you&#8217;re done, you can reinstall the app and enjoy the direct message feature. If the issue continues, you can try changing your region setting or VPN to see if it&#8217;s an app-related issue.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve tried all of the above methods and still can&#8217;t send messages, the problem could be with your internet connection. If it&#8217;s on Wi-Fi, check that your internet connection is working fine. If it&#8217;s not, you should check your phone&#8217;s cash. You may need to clear the cash or cache if you&#8217;re experiencing this issue. To clear the cache, open Settings and tap on &#8220;Caches.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The last method involves reinstalling the app. The process is fairly simple, but it does reset all of your settings and data. This might solve the issue, but it&#8217;s worth trying. It&#8217;s best to try this option first before contacting Instagram support. 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