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How to Fix Instagram Explore Page Messed Up

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Is your Instagram explore page messed up and do you want to fix it?

Are you getting nature photos/pictures on your explore feed?

It is a common glitch to get a broken Instagram explore page.

Your feed will start showing nature photography and will not be normal.

Consequently, you will not be able to see your previous feed.

It is one of the recent annoying glitch on Instagram and you cannot fix it by refreshing the page.

In this post, I will tell you why your Instagram explore page reset or not working and how to fix your feed if it’s messed up.

Why did my Instagram explore feed reset?

Your Instagram explore feed reset because the app of Instagram is down or due to a glitch on the app.

The explore feed on Instagram is famous for its glitches.

If it is happening on your feed, you will only see nature photography in the explore feed.

A number of users are facing this issue and a lot of people are aware of this glitch.

The glitch is annoying because your feed will not be filled keeping in view your interests anymore.

Unfortunately, you cannot do anything to fix it but wait it out.

As of May 2022, many users are reporting this explore feed glitch.

The people are experiencing the issue and tweeting about it on Twitter to know if anyone else is facing it or not.

It seems that the explore page of everyone has reset.

You can also go to downdetector.com and find out if Instagram is down.

You should use the US version of it because it offers more reports.

If you come across a huge spike in the graph, it clearly indicates that the app is down and you are not the only one having this error.

How to fix Instagram explore page messed up

To fix your Instagram explore page messed up, the best bet is to wait it out.

If your explore page is messed up, it is happening because of a glitch on the app.

The glitch is not from the users but from Instagram’s.

I have also seen my own explore page getting messed up various times.

After trying the refreshing of page tactic, it still showed me the natura photography.

It means that refreshing will not fix it.

After waiting for a few days, my Instagram explore page became normal.

Normally, it will show you the videos and photos keeping in view your interests.

Therefore, the best way to deal with it is to wait for a few days and your explore page will become normal.

Why is my Instagram explore page showing nature?

Your Instagram explore page is showing nature due to a glitch on the Instagram application.

It also indicates that the app is down.

As per May 2022, a lot of users are complaining about it on Twitter regarding their Instagram explore page.

The users also reported that their Instagram explore page was not working/broken/messed up and as a result, it’s only showing them nature.

Here are some examples of Tweet:

This is Tweeted by @devdcrow, “Is everyone’s Instagram explore page just random nature pics rn?”.

This Tweet is published by @geomaitriii, “So, this is pretty but can I have my Instagram feed back to normal. I love nature and aesthetics, but give me my memes back”.

This is another Tweet by @thevishnuhere, “Why are all these landscape images coming to every explore page? Is it just me?”.

It is a glitch and it is not new to its users because they have experienced it in the past too.

Currently, Instagram is unable to find a permanent fix for this glitch.

If you are watching only landscape or nature photography on your explore page, the best bet is to wait for a few days.

After waiting for a few days, your explore page will become normal again.

Do not keep on refreshing it because it will not help you.

Final Words

Instagram app has been affected by multiple glitches, bugs and errors throughout the years.

This is the most irritating one that is broken explore page.

It was working fine but now it is showing you nature photography.

The previous day, it was based on your interests and the next day, it will reset to photography of nature.

I have faced this glitch several times before and I am unable to fix it early so the best way is to wait to get your feed back to normal.

Usually, it takes a few days to fix itself, but in some cases, it can take more than a week.

The refreshing of explore page may cause it to become worse so do not refresh it.

You have to be patient and wait it out and eventually you will get rid of this messed up explore page.

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How to Fix Messenger Update Not Showing on Instagram

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Is the Instagram Messenger update not showing or working and do you want to fix it?

The Messenger update was launched by Instagram in September 2020.

The update is replete with a lot of features including vanish mode, chat colors, replies, and more.

In addition, you can also add custom emoji reactions to messages.

Your settings can be used to make the messenger update automatically available for you.

When you go to your settings, there will be an “Update Messaging” feature that you can see.

If you are unable to see it, go through this to find out why the Instagram Messenger update is not showing or working for you and how to fix it.

Why don’t I have the Instagram Messenger update?

You don’t have the Instagram Messenger update because the update is not available in your country yet.

As per Instagram, the option will not be unavailable for countries located in Europe.

Unfortunately, if you’re a resident of Europe, you might not be able to update messaging on Instagram.

Firstly, your task is to check if you have the Messenger update.

To begin with, visit your Instagram profile and tap on the menu icon.

After tapping on the menu icon, tap on “Settings” to reach your settings.

After doing so, an “Update Messaging” option should be visible to you.

If you are unable to see it, it indicates that the option is unavailable in your country.

There is another reason why are you not getting the Instagram messenger update that is, you have not updated the Instagram app.

To update the app, visit the App Store or Google Play Store and update Instagram to the latest version.

On the other hand, you can uninstall and reinstall Instagram app.

How to fix Messenger update not showing on Instagram

To fix the Messenger update not showing on Instagram, the best way is to wait until the update is released in all countries.

On the other hand, you can try updating Instagram to its newest version.

Keep in mind that the Messenger update is unavailable in certain countries in Europe.

Therefore, if you’re using Instagram from Europe and you don’t have the update, it means that it’s not been rolled out in your country yet.

In this case, updating Instagram will not fix the Messenger update issue.

You can only wait for Instagram to make the update available in your country.

If you are not located in Europe and you do not have the messenger update, you should update Instagram app.

After updating the Instagram, visit your settings and the “Update Messaging” option should be visible.

If it is not there, you might be getting a bug/glitch.

You can report the bug/glitch on the app by going to your profile > Menu > Settings > Help > Report a Problem.

Some users reported that they managed to fix the messenger update by simply waiting.

Method 1. Wait until the update is released to you

The first way to fix the Instagram Messenger update from not showing is to wait until the update is rolled out to you.

It is because the Messenger update is not released in every country yet.

As per Instagram, the update is not released in certain countries in Europe.

Therefore, if you are living in Europe, you might not be able to update the Messaging feature on Instagram yet.

You can only wait until the update is available for you.

Some users managed to solve the issue of the Messenger update simply by waiting.

Method 2. Update Instagram to the latest version

If you haven’t updated your Instagram, you need to update it.

Updating Instagram can solve the Messenger update from not working or showing.

The reason is that the new update might have added more countries for the messenger update.

Go to the App Store and Google Play Store, search for the Instagram term, and update it if you haven’t updated it yet.

After updating Instagram, check if you get the “Update Messaging” feature.

It can be done by going to your profile > Menu > Settings.

The “Update Messaging” feature should be available at the top of the page.

If the option is not visible, it means that there is a bug/glitch or it is unavailable in your country.

How do I get the new Messenger update on Instagram?

  1. Firstly, visit your Instagram profile.
  2. Now, tap on the menu icon.
  3. Then, tap on “Settings”.
  4. Select “Update Messaging”.
  5. Tap on “Update” to update it.

After tapping on the “Update”, Instagram’s messaging feature will be updated.

After doing so, you can now add emoji reactions, reply to messages and control your messages.

If there is no “Update Messaging” feature, it indicates that it’s not rolled out to your country yet.

Gradually, Instagram is releasing the feature to other countries.

Currently, I do not have an idea when the Messenging update will be released globally.

Therefore, you need to be patient and wait until it’s available for you.

You can do nothing to fix the error or glitch other than using a VPN or another Instagram account.

Final Words

There are some bonus tips you can use to get the messenger update to show.

First of all, you can try using a new Instagram account.

There are a lot of users who claimed that they managed to get the messenger update on Instagram by using another account.

You might not be getting it due to a bug or glitch.

Secondly, you can try to use a VPN and switch your country to another country.

To get started, you need to download a free VPN application from the App Store or Google Play Store.

After downloading a free VPN app, you need to connect to a country where the Messenger update is rolled out.

The countries you can connect to are the United States, United Kingdom, India, and so on.

However, do not try to connect to Europe as I already mentioned in this article that Europe do not have the update.

After connecting to a VPN, force close the Instagram app, re-open it, and check if you get the Messenger update.

It can be done by going to your profile > Menu > Settings.

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How to Fix Instagram Avatar Sticker Not Showing

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Is the Instagram avatar sticker not showing or working for you and do you want to fix it?

In February 2022, Instagram released the avatar sticker/option.

According to the head of Instagram (Adam Mosseri), 3D avatars will be the future of personal identity in the metaverse.

The sticker can be used when adding a story, tapping on the sticker icon and tapping on “Avatar”.

After tapping on the “Avatar”, the next thing is to follow the on-screen instructions to create your own avatar.

The instructions will be related to selecting your skin tone, eye color, hair, outfit, and so on.

However, everyone does not have the ability to use the avatar feature on Instagram.

In this post, I will tell you why is the Instagram avatar sticker not showing or working and how to fix it.

Why is the Instagram avatar sticker not showing?

The Instagram avatar sticker is not showing because the feature is not available in every country yet.

According to Instagram Head, the avatar sticker/option is only available in certain countries such as United States, Canada, and Mexico as of February 2022.

He also added that the avatar option will be rolled out to more regions globally in the coming months.

If you’re not located in the United States, Canada, or Mexico, the best bet is to wait until the avatar feature is available in your country.

This option will be made available within a few weeks or months depending on when Instagram decides to launch the feature for your country.

You need to remember that stickers might not be available for some countries in Europe.

Therefore, even if the avatar feature is available globally, you still might not get it if you’re located in Europe.

How to fix the Instagram avatar sticker not showing

To fix the Instagram avatar sticker not showing, you need to reinstall or update the Instagram app.

On the other hand, you can wait until the sticker/option is rolled out in your country.

Reinstalling the Instagram app will also update it to the newest version.

The newest version of Instagram might have the avatar sticker option in it.

Therefore, you need to ensure that your Instagram app is up to date to the latest version.

The cache of the app will also be removed by uninstalling and reinstalling Instagram.

The process of clearing the cache of the app will fix certain glitches.

Method 1. Uninstall and reinstall Instagram

To get started, you should uninstall and reinstall Instagram.

You can access the avatar feature if you are on the latest version of Instagram.

Tap and hold the Instagram app and remove the app to uninstall it.

After uninstalling Instagram, open the App Store or Google Play Store and search for the term “Instagram”.

Tap on “Install” to reinstall the app on your device, open it, and log in to your account.

After logging in to your account, check if the avatar sticker is available.

You can check this by adding a story and tapping on the icon of the sticker.

Reinstalling the Instagram app will update the app to its newest version.

It will fix the glitches as well as clear the app’s cache.

Method 2. Wait until it’s available in your country

After uninstalling and reinstalling app, if the avatar sticker is still not showing, it is happening because it’s not available in your country yet.

In this case, you have to be patient and wait until it’s rolled out in your country.

In February 2022, Adam Mosseri said that the avatar feature is only available in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

If you’re not a resident of either one of those countries, there’s a high chance that you do not have the avatar sticker/option.

He also added that the avatar feature will be launched in more regions in the future months.

Therefore, your best shot is to wait until the avatar option is available in your country.

The process can take weeks to months depending on the decision of Instagram when to make it available globally.

Currently, the option is still in beta testing, so they do not launch it globally.

There is another point to note some countries in Europe cannot use Instagram stickers.

If you’re in Europe, you will not be able to use the avatar sticker due to the restrictions of your country.

Final Words

Instagram is releasing new stickers with consistency.

Avatar sticker is one of the new stickers on Instagram.

Unfortunately, everyone does not have it because it’s not available in every country yet.

It is in the beta testing phase like other new features on Instagram.

The feature will be available in more countries after completing the testing phase.

The avatar sticker will be launched globally if the beta testing phase is successful.

This option is also similar to other features so it has to go through a beta testing phase before it is released to all countries.

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How to Delete Your Instagram Call History

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Have you accidentally started a voice call with someone on Instagram?

If yes, the user will know and be able to see that you started a voice call with them.

Instagram has a feature that enables you to delete messages that you send from both sides.

The process can be done by tapping and holding a message and then tapping on “Unsend”.

However, if you try to do the same with the voice call bubble, nothing will happen.

In this post, I will tell you how to delete your Instagram call history and what happens if you accidentally video call someone.

The only requirement for this guide to work is to get the messaging feature updated.

How to delete your Instagram call history

To delete your Instagram call history, your task is to open the chat and tap on the info icon.

After tapping on the info icon, you have to enable the “Vanish mode”.

Your call history will be deleted from both sides when you enable the vanish mode.

If you enable the vanish mode, your chat history will also be deleted from both sides until you disable it.

When the other person opens the chat, they’ll see the “abc turned on vanish mode” message.

Step 1. Open the chat and tap on the info icon

The first thing is to go to the chat where you want to delete your call history.

First of all, open the Instagram mobile application and log in to your account if you have not logged in yet.

After reaching Instagram, tap on the arrow icon in the top-right corner to open your direct messages.

Now, you need to navigate to the chat where you want to remove your call history.

Go to that chat, tap on the info icon in the top-right corner.

Step 2. Enable vanish mode

After tapping on the info icon, it will open the “Details” page.

Now, there will be a couple of chat settings.

The settings are “Theme” and “Vanish mode”.

The “Theme” option enables you to change the background of your chat while “Vanish mode” will help you to hide all messages (including voice chats).

If you are unable to see these options, it indicates that you have not updated the messaging feature yet.

To update it, you need to visit your Instagram profile > Menu > Settings > Update Messaging.

After updating the messaging feature, tap on “Vanish mode” in order to enable it.

Step 3. Your call history is now deleted from both sides

After enabling the vanish mode, the call history will be deleted from both sides.

Your messages will also be hidden if vanish mode is enabled.

When the other user opens the chat, there will be a message that says “abc turned on vanish mode”.

The other user will also not be able to see any voice chats or messages.

The messages and voice chat(s) will be visible again if you disable vanish mode.

Therefore, you need to ensure that vanish mode is enabled.

Can you delete call history on Instagram?

Yes, you can delete Instagram’s call history.

The call history on Instagram can be removed by enabling vanish mode via the “Details” page.

You can access the “Details” page by going to the chat and tapping on the info icon.

After moving to the “Details” page, tap on “Vanish mode” to enable it.

The entire chat history will disappear when you enable the vanish mode.

The history contains messages and voice calls.

You can use Vanish mode if you’ve accidentally or mistakenly started a voice call with someone and you want to hide it.

What happens if you accidentally video call someone on Instagram?

If you accidentally video call someone on Instagram, they will know about it by notification.

Additionally, the voice call bubbles will also be available in the chat.

There will be two voice call bubbles.

Those are “Video call started” and “Video call ended”.

You can undo or hide these bubbles by enabling vanish mode by using the “Details” page.

However, your first task is to update the messaging feature.

Final Words

Everyone can start a voice call with other users on Instagram accidentally.

The call bubbles will be displayed in the chat when you start a voice call with someone.

If you tap and hold these bubbles, it won’t do anything.

Nothing will happen because Instagram does not offer a feature to remove voice calls yet.

If you want to hide or delete voice calls, the ideal method is to enable vanish mode.

Vanish mode will hide your past and future messages in chat also voice calls.

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How to Fix Checkpoint Required on Instagram

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Are you getting a “checkpoint_required” or a “Checkpoint Required” error on Instagram and want to know how to fix it?

The full error message will be:” To secure your account, you’re required to check your information on the official Instagram site”.

Followed by, “Or you could switch to another account continue”.

Here’s another form of this error message, “We’ve removed or disabled access to content that you posted on Instagram because a third party reported that the content infringes or otherwise violates their rights”.

In 2022, there are a lot of users who are reporting the error message.

The error occurs on both the PC version of Instagram and the mobile application.

In this post, I will tell you why it shows the Checkpoint Required error on Instagram and how to fix it.

Why does it show Checkpoint Required on Instagram?

It shows Checkpoint Required on Instagram due to a bug/glitch on the platform.

In 2022, a lot of users on Instagram reported that they are experiencing the error message.

However, they did not perform any repetitive actions or log in to their accounts from a different location.

If you’re facing the error message without any reason, it indicates that Instagram is most likely down.

If Instagram server is down, you will see the error message even though you didn’t do anything unusual.

You need to visit downdetector.com to check whether Instagram is down or not.

After opening the website, search for the term “Instagram” and look at the graph.

If you see a spike in the graph, it might be possible that it is down.

If that’s the case, the only thing you can do is wait until Instagram is back.

In most cases, the error “checkpoint_required” will be gone on its own.

How to fix Checkpoint Required on Instagram

To fix Checkpoint Required on Instagram, you can uninstall and reinstall the Instagram or wait it out.

On the other hand, you can try to switch from mobile data to Wi-Fi and vice-versa.

In most cases, you’re facing the “checkpoint_required” error on Instagram because the application is down.

If that’s the case, the best way is to wait until Instagram is back up.

The process usually takes no more than 24 hours.

Additionally, you can try to update the app on the App Store or Google Play Store.

It is because a lot of users reported that they managed to fix the error by simply updating their Instagram app.

When you uninstall and reinstall Instagram, it will also update the app to its latest version.

Here’s a step by step guide on how to fix Checkpoint Required on Instagram:

Step 1. Wait it out

The first way is to wait for the error message to disappear on its own.

The most common cause of the “checkpoint_required” error is that the Instagram server or app is down.

You can check it by going to the DownDetector.com website and search for the term “Instagram”.

If you come across a spike in the graph, it shows that Instagram is down and you have to wait until it’s back up.

In addition, you can also search for the error message on Twitter to see if other users are reporting it.

If Instagram is down, the error message will be visible to a lot of users.

If you are also facing it, you need to wait for it to disappear.

The error message may last for at least 24 hours.

In most cases, the error message will be lifted a few hours before its automatically lifted.

Step 2. Uninstall and reinstall Instagram

The second step you can use is to uninstall and reinstall Instagram.

There can be two things that can happen when you uninstall and reinstall Instagram app.

Firstly, it will clear the cache of Instagram, which fixes certain issues on the app.

Secondly, the application will be updated to its latest version.

This will also prevent you from manually updating the app.

A lot of users reported that they fixed this error after updating Instagram app.

Therefore, I highly suggest uninstalling and reinstalling Instagram.

To uninstall it, tap and hold the application, then tap on “Remove App”.

After uninstalling Instagram, open the App Store or Google Play Store and install it again.

In the end, open Instagram, log in to your account and check if the “checkpoint_required” error is gone.

Step 3. Switch from Wi-Fi to mobile data (and vice-versa)

The final way is to switch from mobile data to Wi-Fi and vice-versa.

In some cases, the error message appears because you’re trying to access Instagram from another country/location or device.

The error can also occur if you’re using a third-party app like VPN or similar service.

Sometimes, Instagram temporarily bans your IP address for this activity.

If so, you need to change your IP address by switching your network to remove the IP address block.

If you’re an iPhone user, swipe down from the right corner of your screen and tap on the Wi-Fi icon in order to disable/enable your Wi-Fi.

In the end, force close the Instagram app, re-start it, and check if the “checkpoint_required” error message is there.

Final Words

A bonus way that you can use is to temporarily disable your Instagram account.

However, this method is not suggested.

To get started, open Instagram on a computer or laptop, go to Instagram.com and log in.

Now, click on your profile picture and click on “Profile”.

After that, click on “Edit profile”, scroll down to the bottom of the page, and click on “Temporarily disable my account”.

Now, choose the reason for temporarily disabling your account and enter your Instagram password to disable it.

In the end, to disable the account, click on “Temporarily disable my account” at the bottom of the page.

To reactivate your account, you need to wait for 24 hours.

Now, log in to your Instagram account, and follow the on-screen instructions to reactivate it.

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