{"id":48142,"date":"2022-07-30T22:21:13","date_gmt":"2022-07-30T22:21:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=48142"},"modified":"2022-07-30T22:21:14","modified_gmt":"2022-07-30T22:21:14","slug":"how-to-update-instagram-messages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-update-instagram-messages","title":{"rendered":"How to Update Instagram Messages"},"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-6a14b3b6af7aa\" 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-6a14b3b6af7aa\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a14b3b6af7aa\" ><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-update-instagram-messages\/#How_to_Update_Instagram_Messages\" title=\"How to Update Instagram Messages\">How to Update Instagram Messages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-update-instagram-messages\/#Restarting_your_device_to_update_instagram_messages\" title=\"Restarting your device to update instagram messages\">Restarting your device to update instagram messages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-update-instagram-messages\/#Removing_the_cross-platform_messaging_app_from_your_device\" title=\"Removing the cross-platform messaging app from your device\">Removing the cross-platform messaging app from your device<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-update-instagram-messages\/#Removing_the_seen_receipt_from_your_DMs\" title=\"Removing the seen receipt from your DMs\">Removing the seen receipt from your DMs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-update-instagram-messages\/#Adding_GIFs_to_your_DMs\" title=\"Adding GIFs to your DMs\">Adding GIFs to your DMs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-update-instagram-messages\/#Changing_your_shortcuts_for_DM_replies\" title=\"Changing your shortcuts for DM replies\">Changing your shortcuts for DM replies<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Update_Instagram_Messages\"><\/span>How to Update Instagram Messages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-height:216px; margin:0px 10px; width:auto; height:auto; max-width:29%\" alt=\"how to update instagram messages\" align=\"right\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/Uzfmb6U.png\">  <\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve been wondering how to update Instagram messages, you&#8217;re not alone. The popular cross-platform messaging app is not easy to use on a PC or Mac, but fortunately, there are ways to get the updates that you need. In this article, we&#8217;ll cover how to update Instagram messages on your device, remove the seen receipt, and add GIFs to your DMs. Follow the steps below to fix your account and start receiving messages again.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Restarting_your_device_to_update_instagram_messages\"><\/span>Restarting your device to update instagram messages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re having problems updating your Instagram feed, restarting your mobile device can fix the problem. By rebooting your device, you clear your working memory and temporary files. Restarting your device will also allow you to load all the information it needs. If this solution doesn&#8217;t work for you, try logging in with a different account. This method works for both Android and iOS devices. However, it&#8217;s best to follow the instructions of the manufacturer for your specific device.<\/p>\n<p>The easiest way to restart your phone to fix the problem is to enable notifications for your Instagram account. You can find Instagram notifications by swiping through your apps. Make sure to enable alerts. If you&#8217;re still not receiving notifications, you can turn off your phone and restart it. The phone will then shut down and restart all functions. However, this method can be time-consuming. So, we recommend trying the other method first.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Removing_the_cross-platform_messaging_app_from_your_device\"><\/span>Removing the cross-platform messaging app from your device<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to receive your Instagram messages on your phone, you may be wondering how to remove the cross-platform messaging app from your device. The app was originally created and released in 2010 by Facebook co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger. At first, Instagram was only available for iOS users, but Android users started receiving it in 2012.<\/p>\n<p>To remove the cross-platform messaging app from your device, simply log into your Instagram account. This should delete any stored messages and updates. If the issue persists, you can try to clear caches in the Instagram app. Also, check your device&#8217;s permissions for the app. If all these steps still fail, you can remove the cross-platform messaging app from your device.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Removing_the_seen_receipt_from_your_DMs\"><\/span>Removing the seen receipt from your DMs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many Instagram users are wondering how to remove the seen receipt from their messages. The &#8220;Seen&#8221; receipt appears whenever someone reads your message but you&#8217;ve not seen it yet. Instagram has no specific setting to turn off the read receipt, but there are a few tricks you can try. First, turn off notifications in your Instagram account settings. Next, tap on the blue arrow next to the message to see the receipt.<\/p>\n<p>The second way to prevent Instagram from marking your messages as seen is to turn off your mobile data and WiFi connection. That way, your messages will not be marked as seen by anyone. Another way to turn off the read receipt is to disable &#8220;Show Activity Status&#8221; and &#8220;Show When You&#8217;re Active Together&#8221; buttons. These are simple yet effective ways to keep yourself from being alerted whenever someone reads your messages.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_GIFs_to_your_DMs\"><\/span>Adding GIFs to your DMs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Instagram recently added a GIF button to DMs, which allows you to send your followers an animated image via the platform. These new features give Instagram users the ability to send messages that are full of gifs, and also allow users to browse the most popular GIFs and find others to send to. The new feature doubles down on Instagram&#8217;s growth as a messaging platform. Here are four ways to send an Instagram GIF to your friend or family member.<\/p>\n<p>To add GIFs to your Instagram messages, first install the Giphy app on your device. This application is available for iOS and Android and makes sharing GIFs a breeze. From the app, tap on the &#8220;Share&#8221; icon to open the sharing options. After you have confirmed access to your photos and Instagram, you can select to post the GIF to your Stories or Feed. Once the GIF is published, you can edit the caption.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Changing_your_shortcuts_for_DM_replies\"><\/span>Changing your shortcuts for DM replies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Changing your shortcuts for DM replies is a quick way to reply to your followers quickly on Instagram. Unlike Facebook, Instagram does not allow users to create auto-replies. Instead, users can create short replies by retyping specific text, such as &#8220;Thank you!&#8221; and &#8220;Congratulations!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Using quick replies is a great way to respond to frequently asked questions, without having to create a new DM every time. You can also create a short response from scratch and save it as a DM. Then, simply type the shortcut for the appropriate reply and insert it into the DM. Try it out and share your thoughts. 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