Updating Instagram Can Prevent Your Android Device From Draining Its Battery
For as long as smartphones have existed, there have been battery issues. Sometimes, battery drain is unavoidable. Many modern apps are powerful and, as such, power-hungry; taking high-quality photos or videos can drain your battery like nothing else; and constantly searching for a cellular connection can tax your phone. But problematic apps can also be to blame: If an app developer releases an update with a bug that, say, uses too many resources for too long, your battery will suffer — and so will your sanity. (“ How is my phone already at 50%?”)
It’s frustrating when you don’t know what’s causing your phone’s unusual battery drain, especially if the culprit is a rogue app. But every now and then, a company confirms your suspicions. If you’ve been experiencing unexplained battery drain on Android, for example, there’s now an explanation. Spoiler alert: It was Instagram.
Instagram released a battery drain fix for Android this week
As The Verge noted , Google recently posted on its Android Help Community blog . The post on Wednesday is aimed at the Android community and notes that Instagram is now rolling out an updated version of the app that addresses a battery drain issue on Android devices. The post notes that the latest update is version 382.0.0.49.84, and users are urged to install the update.
Google hasn’t shared any other details, and Instagram hasn’t released release notes for this version, so it’s unclear what exactly the issue was. However, the problem must have been significant enough to prompt Google to make a public statement about it. If your Android device has been struggling lately, updating Instagram may help.
How to Update Instagram to Fix Potential Battery Drain Issues
To check if you’re using the latest version of Instagram on Android, go to the Instagram Play Store page . If you see an option to Update , do so. If not, the update has likely already been installed. To check your app’s version number, long-press the icon, tap App info , then scroll to the bottom of the page.