Published 19:42 IST, October 7th 2020
Instagram icon won't change? Learn how to get old Instagram icon on Android & iOS
Instagram icon won't change? Here is everything you need to know about how to change Instagram app icon on your Android and iOS device. Learn now.
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Instagram has recently launched a new update that will now let you change the app's icon the way you like. This new feature comes as a surprise with Instagram's 10-year anniversary. While many Instagram users are quite excited to test it out, many are reporting that the Instagram icon won't change. If you are having similar issues to understand how to get the old Instagram icon on Android and iOS, then do not worry, here is all you need to know about it.
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How to get old Instagram icon on Android and iOS?
The Instagram app was launched on October 6, 2010, and in the 10-year journey, users have only seen it evolve. From starting as a photo-sharing social platform, the application now supports stories, IGTVs, Reels and much more. However, with the features, Instagram icons changed gradually as the years passed.
Instagram tweeted the Easter Egg using emojis to make users understand how to use this new feature to get the old Instagram icon. So, here is how you can change your Instagram app icon to the older versions, have a lot.
- Step 1. Make sure you have updated your Instagram app to the latest version available
- Step 2. Tap on your profile icon in the lower-right corner of the app screen.
- Step 3. Now, tap on the triple-line menu in the upper-right corner
- Step 4. Then, below you will find the "Settings" option, just tap on it
- Step 5. Once you have opened Settings start scrolling up and move past the search bar.
- Step 6. You will observe that there is a little line of emoji begins to show up above the search bar.
- Step 7. An Easter egg-like menu of new app icons will appear.
- Step 8. You can pick your favourite Instagram icon from the list of all the icons created by the organisation to date.
- Step 9. Once you have done, go back and see if the Instagram icon is changed or not.
The exact process applies to both Android and iOS devices.
Image/ Promo Image ~ Screenshot from Android
Updated 19:42 IST, October 7th 2020