{"id":12449,"date":"2018-02-27T17:55:27","date_gmt":"2018-02-27T14:55:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unlockunit.com\/blog\/?p=12449"},"modified":"2018-02-27T18:56:30","modified_gmt":"2018-02-27T15:56:30","slug":"instagram-videos-not-playing-phone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unlockunit.com\/blog\/instagram-videos-not-playing-phone\/","title":{"rendered":"Instagram videos are not playing on my phone. What should I do?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ever since Instagram introduced the possibility to upload videos, the social media become a real entertainment platform, as people and businesses upload tons of video content daily, while users devour every second of it. <\/span><\/p>\n

However, there are some situations in which, no matter what you do, Instagram videos are not playing at all. And this is absolutely frustrating, especially if you\u2019re curious to see what the clip is about. <\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019ve put together a short guide with the things you can do if you\u2019re dealing with this issue, so, without much further ado, let\u2019s begin. <\/span><\/p>\n

Why are these videos not playing on Instagram?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Understanding the cause of this problem can make fixing it easier, so let\u2019s start with some of the most common. <\/span><\/p>\n

Your network connection is poor: <\/b>If you\u2019re using a Wi-Fi network, try switching to another one, with a better signal reception, or use your own mobile data.<\/span><\/p>\n

You have an older version of the app: <\/b>In some cases, you need to update Instagram to the latest version.<\/span><\/p>\n

Your phone is using a power saving mode: <\/b>If you have a low battery and the power saving mode will be enabled, the video autoplay feature is stopped. <\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019re trying to watch a deleted video: <\/b>This situation is pretty rare, but it also happens. <\/span><\/p>\n

What to do if Instagram videos are not playing<\/span><\/h2>\n

Below you\u2019re going to find a couple of tips and tricks you can apply if you\u2019re facing this issue. Since it\u2019s encountered on both Android and iOS, some of them will be compatible with any operating system, while others will be platform-exclusive. <\/span><\/p>\n

Make sure your connection is stable<\/strong><\/h4>\n

As mentioned above, in most cases, the problem is caused by a problem with your Internet connection. Therefore, you can do a couple of things in order to fix it. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re using Wi-Fi, reset your router. Make sure all the cables are inserted properly and it stays away from heat sources. If the problem persists after this, see if other devices connect to the router, in order to determine if it’s caused by your phone or the router itself<\/span><\/p>\n

If Instagram videos are not playing while using mobile data, check if the Cellular Data Use is enabled, by checking the app\u2019s menu.<\/span><\/p>\n

Finally, if none of the above seem to work, you can try resetting the network settings, restart your device, reconnect to your network and see if the videos are playing. <\/span><\/p>\n