Instagram app crashing on your Android phone? Try this potential fix

If you’ve been struggling to get the Instagram up and running on your Android device, you’re not alone. Over the past 24 hours or so, multiple reports have appeared on Reddit and X from users with Android devices claiming that the Instagram app keeps crashing.

Most reports seem to be from users with Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel phones, however, it’s not clear if the problem is only limited to these devices. Nevertheless, I was also able to replicate the bug on my end on a Pixel 8 and a Pixel 7a. If you try opening the app multiple times, you’ll see a pop-up alert saying “Instagram keeps stopping.” 

Users report that the app keeps crashing even after basic troubleshooting steps like clearing the cache and data or reinstalling the app from the Play Store. But fortunately, there’s a potential workaround that should help you get back to scrolling through your Instagram feed or swiping through Reels.

As highlighted by user Realmate01 on Reddit, installing an older version (or newer if available) of the app, such as version 377.0.0.0.50, should fix the problem. To get this, you can head over to APK Mirror and allow your browser to install apps when you see the prompt.

Having the Instagram app crash repeatedly is pretty frustrating, but it’s not something to get worked up about. Instagram often rolls out updates for the app without prior testing, which results in crashes. Just a couple of months ago, I highlighted the same issue with the beta version of the Instagram app.

That said, this suggested workaround should fix the issue and get the app working as usual. Give it a shot and let me know if it helped.