{"id":34180,"date":"2022-07-24T08:50:37","date_gmt":"2022-07-24T08:50:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=34180"},"modified":"2022-08-14T06:56:54","modified_gmt":"2022-08-14T06:56:54","slug":"why-wont-videos-play-on-instagram-stories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/why-wont-videos-play-on-instagram-stories","title":{"rendered":"Why Won&#8217;t Videos Play on Instagram Stories?"},"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-69fc7e6ed4efe\" 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-69fc7e6ed4efe\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fc7e6ed4efe\" ><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\/why-wont-videos-play-on-instagram-stories\/#Why_Wont_Videos_Play_on_Instagram_Stories\" title=\"Why Won&#8217;t Videos Play on Instagram Stories?\">Why Won&#8217;t Videos Play on Instagram Stories?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/why-wont-videos-play-on-instagram-stories\/#Disable_power_saving_mode_to_play_videos_on_Instagram\" title=\"Disable power saving mode to play videos on Instagram\">Disable power saving mode to play videos on Instagram<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/why-wont-videos-play-on-instagram-stories\/#Clearing_cache_to_remove_temporary_data\" title=\"Clearing cache to remove temporary data\">Clearing cache to remove temporary data<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/why-wont-videos-play-on-instagram-stories\/#Resetting_your_mobile_device\" title=\"Resetting your mobile device\">Resetting your mobile device<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/why-wont-videos-play-on-instagram-stories\/#Sharing_a_video_to_Instagram_to_have_it_automatically_play_in_your_story\" title=\"Sharing a video to Instagram to have it automatically play in your story\">Sharing a video to Instagram to have it automatically play in your story<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Wont_Videos_Play_on_Instagram_Stories\"><\/span>Why Won&#8217;t Videos Play on Instagram Stories?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>If your videos won&#8217;t play on Instagram stories, there are several things you can try to fix the problem. Disable power saving mode on your mobile device. Clear your cache and temporary data. Try rebooting your router. You can also share a video to Instagram and set it to play in your story. If none of these options solves your problem, try resetting your mobile device. If none of these steps help, try sharing a video to Instagram and it will play automatically in your story.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disable_power_saving_mode_to_play_videos_on_Instagram\"><\/span>Disable power saving mode to play videos on Instagram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are having trouble playing videos on your Instagram stories, it&#8217;s most likely because your device is in power saving mode. In order to prevent Instagram from using up valuable resources, it&#8217;s best to disable the power saving mode on your mobile device. In order to do this, unlock your device and go to the settings app. Next, you need to toggle off the power saving mode. Disabling power saving mode will allow you to play videos on your Instagram stories normally.<\/p>\n<p>First, make sure your device is not in power saving mode. This setting may be causing the problem. If the video is still not playing after some time, you may have an outdated or corrupt video. Similarly, if you&#8217;re on a slow network connection, it&#8217;s possible that you&#8217;re using an older version of Instagram. You should also try rebooting your device to see if the problem persists.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clearing_cache_to_remove_temporary_data\"><\/span>Clearing cache to remove temporary data<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Attempting to clear your cache on Instagram might not always work. Sometimes it&#8217;s because you&#8217;re using a certain app that takes up a lot of space and works in the background, slowing down the app&#8217;s overall performance. In other cases, your software may just have a mind of its own, and clearing the cache won&#8217;t solve that issue. Fortunately, there are some simple methods that can help you solve this problem and free up some space on your phone.<\/p>\n<p>If your Instagram app isn&#8217;t working, try clearing the cache on your iPhone. You can find the Instagram app by selecting the gear icon located in the center of the icon. If you&#8217;re experiencing problems with videos on Instagram, you can also try clearing the cache on your iPhone. In the General menu, you can see all the caches that you&#8217;ve downloaded. Try to sort the apps alphabetically, if necessary.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Resetting_your_mobile_device\"><\/span>Resetting your mobile device<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are experiencing playback problems with Instagram videos on your mobile device, you should first try resetting your mobile device. If you are experiencing crashes, app instability, or nervous breakdowns, it&#8217;s likely that you are having a problem with the video itself. Resetting your mobile device is a simple and safe way to fix the problem. Follow the steps below to solve the problem. Alternatively, you can use a video converter to save Instagram videos offline.<\/p>\n<p>First, make sure your network connection and router are functioning properly. After resetting your device, enter the Wi-Fi network&#8217;s password and try to play the video. On the iPhone, touch and hold the side button until the power-off screen appears. After the power-off screen appears, hold down the side button until you see a Wi-Fi icon. After 20 seconds, press the side button to turn your device back on. If this doesn&#8217;t work, try downloading and playing videos offline.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sharing_a_video_to_Instagram_to_have_it_automatically_play_in_your_story\"><\/span>Sharing a video to Instagram to have it automatically play in your story<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One way to share a video on Instagram is by using third-party apps. Instagram can be downloaded on iPhones and Android devices, and you can easily repost it into your story or send it via direct message. Here are some steps to follow in order to repost a video on Instagram:<\/p>\n<p>First, upload your video to your camera roll. Next, tap on your profile picture and then the video that you want to share. Select &#8220;autoplay.&#8221; By default, the video will be muted. You can unmute it later. You can also enable autoplay in web browser settings. 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