An unresponsive server or an unstable internet connection prevents Instagram from requesting or receiving the data it needs to update your feed. Sometimes, internal causes such as corrupt cache files, glitches, or settings errors on your device are also responsible. Fortunately, we’ve compiled several effective ways to resolve this issue in this article.
How to Fix Instagram Couldn’t Refresh the Feed?
Now that we’ve identified the potential causes for the issue, let’s jump into their solutions. You can fix such problems using the method mentioned below. For your convenience, you can start by reconnecting your network and programs or clearing the cache.
Reconnect to the Network
An unstable network connection can cause Instagram to be unable to refresh the feed. By running other apps, you can check if this is the cause for Instagram not working. If that’s the issue, you should unplug the router and plug it back in to refresh the connection. Also, try to disconnect your Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or Cellular data and reconnect. In case of a Wi-Fi connection, you can Forget the network and re-enter the password. If reconnection does not work, try to contact your Internet Service Provider.
Restart Your Phone
Instagram’s feed can’t refresh if your device faces difficulty in accessing the server. You may fix this problem by restarting the device. You can press and hold on the power to switch your phone off. Again, press and hold the same button and restart the app. For the Instagram webpage on your computer, you can close the browser and restart the device.
Clear Cache
Corrupt cache files can cause refreshing issues on Instagram. You can clear the cookies and cache from your web browser from the settings to fix it. For Android devices, you can clear the Cache from the App settings. On Web Browser On Android App
Re-login the Account
Try logging out and logging back in to let your Instagram feed refresh. Please follow the steps below to log out of your account. You can use the Log out button (click on the profile icon) to log out from the web version of Instagram. Afterward, type in your account credentials on the login page. Click Log in and check if the issue is fixed.
Update Instagram App
If your device has an older version of the Instagram app, it might face refreshing issues. So, follow the method mentioned below to update the app. You can keep the automatic update enabled to prevent the refresh issue in the future. You can do so by following the steps mentioned below: On iOS On Android
Switch the Device
If one of your Instagram accounts refreshes but the other doesn’t, there’s a loading issue with the specific account. In such cases, log into your account from a computer or the web version of Instagram. Afterward, your account should refresh on the mobile app. You can check Twitter or Facebook to learn if the server of Instagram has crashed or is under maintenance. If there’s a problem with the Instagram server or a glitch in the app, wait for a few hours and try relaunching Instagram.
Reinstall the App
Try reinstalling the app if you still cannot refresh your feed after logging in and out. This process is only applicable to the mobile version of Instagram. Follow the step mentioned below to do so.
Set Date and Time Automatically
Certain applications may not respond if their inbuilt internet time does not match your device’s time. This is the same as the Date on your device. So, follow the steps mentioned below to fix this issue. On Mac On PC On iOS On Android
Reset Access Point Name
If you’re using your mobile data to access Instagram, an issue on the Access Point can cause Instagram not to refresh. So, try resetting it to fix the problem. On iOS On Android
Contact Customer Support
If none of the solutions work, contact Instagram customer support to let them know about your issue. You can report your problem using the method mentioned below: On Mobile App You can include a screenshot of the problem in the report if you prefer. On Web Browser
