Are you tired of tapping on Instagram links sent through WhatsApp or any other apps, only to have them open in your browser instead of the app? This common issue has been a source of annoyance for many users when accessing Instagram content shared by their friends. But don’t worry, you can easily resolve this problem on your device. In this article, we’ll walk you through simple steps to ensure Instagram links from WhatsApp open directly in the app, just as they should.
A friend of mine recently encountered a frustrating problem on his Nothing Phone (2A): Instagram links sent through WhatsApp were opening in the browser instead of the app. Trying to find a solution, he reached out to me for help. I did some digging and discovered a fix that works not only on Nothing phones but also on any Android device facing this issue. If you’ve been dealing with Instagram links that won’t open directly in the app, don’t worry – I’ve got you covered.
In this article, I’ll guide you through simple steps to resolve the problem, so you can enjoy a seamless experience when accessing Instagram content shared via WhatsApp or any other apps.
How to Fix Instagram Link Sent in WhatsApp Are Opening in Browser Only
On Android
- Open the Settings app
- Navigate to the Apps or Installed apps section.
- Scroll through the list of apps and tap on the Instagram app.
- Tap on the “Open by default” option.
- Select “Open supported links”
- Now, set it to “Allow app to open supported links.”
- Tap on either “Supported links” or “Verified links.”
- Ensure all the supported links are toggled on (checked).
Now, when you tap on an Instagram link shared through WhatsApp or any other app, it should open within the Instagram app itself.
If the link still opens in the browser instead of the app, double-check the Instagram link and compare it to the ones listed in the verified links section. If the link format doesn’t match any of the verified links, add it to the list by clicking on Add option to ensure it opens correctly in the app in the future.
On iOS
If you’re an iPhone user experiencing issues with Instagram links opening in Safari instead of the app, don’t worry – there’s a simple solution. According to Apple support, uninstalling and reinstalling the Instagram app can often resolve this problem. Here’s how to do it:
- First, find the Instagram app icon on your iPhone’s home screen. Tap and hold the icon until a menu appears or the icons start wiggling.
- Select “Remove App” from the menu
- Confirm the action by tapping “Delete App” in the pop-up window.
- Next, open the App Store and search for “Instagram” in the search bar. Tap on the Instagram app in the search results, then tap the “Download” button (cloud icon) to reinstall the app.
- Once the app is installed, tap “Open” to launch Instagram and log in to your account.
- After logging in, try opening an Instagram link from another app or website to see if it now opens directly in the Instagram app instead of Safari.
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If you’ve been struggling with Instagram links sent through WhatsApp or any other apps opening in your browser instead of the app, I hope this article has provided you with the solutions you need. Whether you’re using an Android phone or an iPhone, the steps outlined here should help you resolve the issue.
