{"id":92772,"date":"2023-01-12T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-12T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/?p=92772"},"modified":"2024-05-30T22:50:32","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T02:50:32","slug":"how-to-fix-instagrams-couldnt-refresh-feed-error","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/how-to-fix-instagrams-couldnt-refresh-feed-error\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix Instagram’s “Couldn’t refresh feed” Error"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Do you see the message \u201cCouldn’t refresh feed\u201d error while loading the Instagram feed<\/a> on your iPhone or Android phone? Chances are your internet connection isn\u2019t working, causing your feed not to fetch content. We\u2019ll show you a few ways to get around this problem.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other reasons you can\u2019t see your feed content and get the above error is that your app\u2019s cache is corrupt, you have incorrect date and time set up on your phone, your Instagram app version is outdated, and more.\n<\/p>\n\n\n

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Check Your Internet Connection\n<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Often, Instagram displays a \u201cCouldn’t refresh feed\u201d error when the app fails to connect to its servers to fetch new content. This usually happens when your internet connection isn\u2019t properly working.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can check your Wi-Fi or mobile data connection\u2019s status by opening your phone\u2019s web browser and launching a site like Google. Your phone will load the site if your connection is working.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your site doesn\u2019t load, your internet connection is faulty, and you\u2019ll have to either fix it yourself<\/a> or seek your internet service provider\u2019s help.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check if Instagram Is Down\n<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s a chance Instagram servers are down, causing a platform-wide outage. This can cause your phone\u2019s Instagram not to load any content and display an error message.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can check if that\u2019s the case by visiting a site like Downdetector<\/a>. This site will tell you if Instagram is facing downtime. If the servers are down, you\u2019ll have to wait until the company brings them back up.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Restart Your iPhone or Android Phone\n<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

iOS and Android\u2019s minor glitches can cause Instagram to display error messages<\/a>. For example, your \u201cCouldn’t refresh feed\u201d error may result from a bug on your phone.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One way to fix many minor issues on your phone is to give your phone a reboot. Doing so closes all your phone\u2019s running services and features and then reloads them. This helps fix many minor problems.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On iPhone\n<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Press and hold down either the Volume<\/span> button and the Side<\/span> button simultaneously.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Drag the on-screen slider to turn off your phone.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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    1. Turn your phone back on by pressing and holding down the Side<\/span> button until the Apple logo appears.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      On Android\n<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Press and hold down the Power<\/span> button.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Select Restart<\/span> in the menu.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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        Clear Instagram\u2019s App Cache\n<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Instagram stores cache files on your device to enhance your overall app experience. This cache is vulnerable to corruption, and when that happens, you see various errors in your app.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Your app error may be the result of Instagram\u2019s corrupt cache. In this case, clear the app cache, which should resolve your issue. When you delete the cache, you don\u2019t lose your account data or login session.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Note that you can only clear an app\u2019s cache on Android; iOS doesn\u2019t allow you to do that. You must uninstall and reinstall an app to remove the cache data on an iPhone.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. Open Settings<\/span> on your Android phone.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Select Apps<\/span> > App management<\/span> in Settings.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Find and tap Instagram<\/span> on the list.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. Select Storage usage<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        5. Choose Clear cache<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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          1. Relaunch the Instagram<\/span> app.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            Log Out and Back Into Your Instagram Account\n<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            You get the \u201cCouldn’t refresh feed\u201d error because your Instagram login session is experiencing an issue. This prevents the app from fetching new content, resulting in an error message.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            You can fix that issue by logging out and back into the Instagram app on your phone. Keep your login details handy, as you\u2019ll need those to sign in to your account in the app.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            1. Open Instagram<\/span> on your phone.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Select your profile icon in the bottom-right corner.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            3. Tap the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            4. Choose Settings<\/span> in the menu.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            5. Select Log out<\/span> at the bottom.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            6. Tap Not now<\/span> in the prompt.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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              1. Close and reopen Instagram<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. Log back into your account in the app.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                Turn Off Instagram\u2019s Data Saver Mode\n<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                Instagram offers a data saver mode to help you reduce your internet data usage while using the app. When you experience a content-related problem, it\u2019s worth toggling off this mode to see if that fixes your issue.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                You can turn the mode back on any time you want.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                1. Open Instagram<\/span> and select your profile icon in the bottom-right corner.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                2. Tap the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner and choose Settings<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                3. Select Account<\/span> > Cellular data use<\/span> in the menu that opens.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                4. Toggle off the Data Saver<\/span> option.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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                  1. Reload your Instagram feed.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                    Set the Correct Date and Time on Your Phone\n<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                    Some apps require your phone to use the correct date and time to function. Your device may be using incorrect date and time settings, causing Instagram not to load any content.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    You can fix that by automatically making your phone use the correct date and time options.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    On iPhone\n<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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                    1. Launch Settings<\/span> on your iPhone.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    2. Select General<\/span> > Date & Time<\/span> in Settings.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    3. Enable the Set Automatically<\/span> option.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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                      On Android\n<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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                      1. Open Settings<\/span> on your phone.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      2. Select System settings<\/span> > Date & time<\/span> in Settings.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      3. Turn on both the Set time automatically<\/span> and Set time zone automatically<\/span> options.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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                        Update the Instagram App\n<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                        Your Instagram app might be outdated<\/a>, causing various problems. Such apps tend to perform poorly as they often have many bugs. Luckily, you can get around that by simply updating your app version.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                        You can update Instagram for free on both iPhone and Android devices.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                        On iPhone\n<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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                        1. Open App Store<\/span> on your iPhone.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        2. Select the Updates<\/span> tab at the bottom.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        3. Choose Update<\/span> next to Instagram<\/span> on the list.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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                          On Android\n<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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                          1. Launch Google Play Store<\/span> on your phone.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          2. Find and tap Instagram<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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                            1. Select Update<\/span> to update the app.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                              Reinstall Instagram on Your Smartphone\n<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                              You may get the \u201cCouldn’t refresh feed\u201d error because your Instagram app\u2019s core files are corrupt. Many items can cause this problem, including a phone virus.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              You can\u2019t go in and fix those core files yourself, so your only (and best) option is to uninstall and reinstall the app on your phone, replacing the broken files with working files.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              Keep your Instagram login details handy, as you\u2019ll need those to sign back into your account.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              On iPhone\n<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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                              1. Tap and hold on Instagram<\/span> on your iPhone.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              2. Select X<\/span> in the app\u2019s top-left corner.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              3. Choose Delete<\/span> in the prompt.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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                                1. Launch App Store<\/span>, find Instagram<\/span>, and select the download icon.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                                  On Android\n<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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                                  1. Tap and hold Instagram<\/span> in your app drawer.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  2. Select Uninstall<\/span> in the menu.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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                                    1. Choose Uninstall<\/span> in the prompt.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                    2. Reinstall the app by opening Google Play Store<\/span>, finding Instagram<\/span>, and tapping Install<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                                      View Instagram\u2019s Feed Without Errors on Your Smartphone\n<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                                      Instagram\u2019s \u201cCouldn’t refresh feed\u201d error prevents you from viewing newer content on the platform. If this error persists even after trying to refresh the feed multiple times, the methods described above should help you resolve your problem.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                      Once you\u2019ve fixed the issue<\/a>, your feed will load just like before, allowing you to view and interact with the posts from your favorite accounts.\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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