{"id":96115,"date":"2023-06-04T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-04T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/?p=96115"},"modified":"2024-05-30T22:50:45","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T02:50:45","slug":"is-your-instagram-repeating-stories-5-fixes-to-try","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/is-your-instagram-repeating-stories-5-fixes-to-try\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Your Instagram Repeating Stories? 5 Fixes to Try"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Instagram<\/a> Stories were introduced in 2016. Since then, they\u2019ve been one of the most popular aspects of the Instagram app. However, Instagram users report a frustrating glitch where they get the same stories repeatedly.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we\u2019ll explain what causes this problem and then provide five bug fixes to resolve this issue.\n<\/p>\n\n\n

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Why Is Instagram Repeating Stories?\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While this error has been reported on and off for many years, it seems to have resurfaced with Meta\u2019s update on June 14, 2022 \u2014 the same update in which they released the new parental controls feature. As a result, when users finish watching a Story reel, instead of being shown the next Story, they\u2019re forced to rewatch the same one again.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, there isn\u2019t a single obvious reason why Instagram stories keep repeating. Instead, there are a few reasons that could explain why your Instagram app is repeating stories, including:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Your Instagram app needs an update.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Your Instagram app\u2019s cache has become corrupted.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Your internet connection is slow or unreliable.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Below, we\u2019ll explain how to fix these issues.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Fix 1: Check Your Internet Connection\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The first step to fixing the Stories bug is to check that you\u2019re connected to the internet and everything is working correctly. Try loading a page in your web browser. If it takes ages or never loads, ensure you\u2019re connected to your mobile data or Wi-Fi.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If your internet works fine, but nothing is working within Instagram, the servers might be down. To check this, visit a website like DownDetector<\/a> and search for Instagram\u2019s server status. If their servers are down, you\u2019ll have to wait until they\u2019re back up before your app starts working normally again.\n<\/p>\n\n\n

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    If you\u2019re still having issues connecting to the internet, check out our guide on how to troubleshoot a shoddy internet connection<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Fix 2: Restart Your Phone\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Whenever you encounter a glitch on your phone, it\u2019s worth restarting it to see if the error goes away. Not only can this fix your glitch, but it can also clear out other issues to improve performance.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    On Android, restart your phone by dragging down from the top of the screen twice and selecting the Power <\/span>icon. Select Restart<\/span> and wait for your phone to restart.\n<\/p>\n\n\n

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    On iPhone, press and hold the power button and a volume button together until the power off option appears. Drag the slider to the right, then wait 30 seconds for your phone to turn off. Then, press and hold the power button to turn your phone back on again.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Fix 3: Update Instagram\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Make sure that Instagram is up to date. An out-of-date app can cause several issues when connecting to the Instagram servers. It\u2019s also a good idea to keep your app up-to-date for security reasons. Instagram updates often add new features and patch security vulnerabilities that could leave you open to hackers.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    To update Instagram on Android or iPhone:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Open the Google Play Store<\/span> <\/span>or Apple<\/span> <\/span>App Store<\/span> <\/span>and search for Instagram.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. If there\u2019s an Update <\/span>button next to the app on its details page, tap it to install the latest version.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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      1. Wait for the new update to complete, then open Instagram and see if it\u2019s still repeating stories.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Fix 4: Clear Instagram\u2019s Cache\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Often, apps encounter glitches because their cache becomes corrupted. This can be easily fixed by clearing the cache and restarting the app.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        On Android:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. Open Settings<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Select Apps <\/span>> Instagram<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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          1. Select Storage<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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            1. Tap Clear Cache <\/span>and Clear Data<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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              Note: <\/span>iOS devices cannot clear their app\u2019s cache. Instead, skip to Fix #4 to delete and reinstall the Instagram app.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Fix 5: Reinstall Instagram\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

              Many users report that reinstalling the Instagram app is the only way to fix Instagram\u2019s repeating stories issue.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              To do so on Android:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              1. Tap and hold the Instagram app icon and press Uninstall<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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                1. Open the Google Play Store<\/span>, search \u201cInstagram,\u201d and select Install<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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                  To do so on iPhone:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  1. Tap and hold the Instagram app and press Delete<\/span> App<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  2. Head to the App Store, search for \u201cInstagram\u201d, and select Install<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                    Easily Fix Instagram Stories\n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                    Seeing the same person\u2019s Stories over and over again can be like deja vu. Unfortunately, it can take social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok a while to fix their bugs \u2014 and sometimes, they never go away. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    Hopefully, this article has helped you fix your repeating Stories bug, and you can go back to watching your friends\u2019 fun and creative Story content<\/a> without issues again.\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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