Instagram: How to Use Less Data When You're Not on Wi-Fi

This feature may affect how quickly content loads

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The Instagram application allows users to activate a feature that will help them save cellular data when they’re not connected to a Wi-Fi network. When users turn this feature on, photos and videos in the Instagram app may take longer to load when their device isn’t connected to Wi-Fi.

Our guide will show you how to save cellular data while using the Instagram app.

Note: These screenshots were captured in the Instagram app on iOS.

Step 1: On your Instagram profile, tap the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner of the screen.


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